In this episode I sit down with Kyle Kaatz from Kaatz Bros. Lures to talk about the trapping industry, fur market and more. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnX Maps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off your first purchase!)Trapping Today Store … [Read more...]
2023-2024 Fur Prices: Trapping Today’s Fur Market Forecast
In recent years, uncertainty has been the name of the game in the fur market. While uncertainty will always be a factor in a dynamic and changing market, enough events have unfolded over the past year to give us a decent level of predictability for prices this season. With the exception of beaver, most major fur items are expected to bring low prices, similar to past years. … [Read more...]
What’s A Fleshing Knife and How to Use One
The fleshing knife is a tool built for the trapping and fur handling industry. When preparing pelts for the fur market, it's necessary to flesh, stretch and dry the pelts to keep them from rotting and give them a limited shelf life until they are tanned for long term preservation. Fleshing a fur pelt involves scraping the fat and meat from the skin. Although this can be done … [Read more...]
The Magazine is Back! Issue 2 Available Now!
Issue 2 of the Trapping Today Magazine is here! It's pay to play this time around, and this 118 page digital magazine jam packed with trapping articles and information will cost you $5. Check it out, preview before buying, and I hope to get your support! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Trapping Today Magazine … [Read more...]
Trapping, Life and the Fur Market
In this episode I talk about what's going on in my world lately, a little bit on spring beaver trapping, and the results of the Fur Harvesters May auction which just concluded. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnX Hunt (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store … [Read more...]
2023 Fur Prices: Spring Update
NOTE: This is not the latest Fur Market Update. Click here for Trapping Today's 2023-2024 Fur Market Forecast and prices. The true state of the 2023 fur market has finally come to the surface, with the majority of state fur auctions and regional fur buying having taken place, and the Fur Harvesters March auction coming to a close. In short, the fur market is in a bifurcated … [Read more...]
Kris Pope and the Perils of a Small Industry
In this episode we catch up with Kris Pope from Coyote Trapping School. We talk about what Kris is up to lately, why he stopped the podcast and Youtube channel, and the challenges of trying to make a living in the trapping industry. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXHunt (use code TRAP for 20% off!)Trapping Today Store (use code LURE20 for 20% off all lure … [Read more...]
Enigmatic Gwich’in: Podcast Episode 237
In this episode I chat with Gary Simple Jr., the guy behind the Enigmatic Gwich'in Youtube channel. We talk trapping and what it's like to live in a remote interior Alaska village. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnX Hunt (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store Check out the new Trapping Today Magazine! … [Read more...]