In this episode, I chat with Stan Zuray, trapper from the village of Tanana, Alaska. You may know Stan from his starring role in the Discovery Channel show "Yukon Men", which aired from 2012-2017. Stan and I talk about life in Tanana, how he got there, homesteading in remote Alaska, trapping with a dog team, and a number of other topics. Enjoy, and be sure to fill out the … [Read more...]
Catching Up: Podcast Episode 97
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I catch up on listener emails and what's going on in my life and my trapline plans. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: Kaatz Bros. Lures Fur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in this episode: Muskrat Trapper's Guide Kaatz Bros 'Made Simple' books Fleshing Knives Fur Profit Book LDC Lure … [Read more...]
The Coyote Trap: An Overview of the Top Traps Used to Catch Coyotes
Long before Mr. Coyote became established as king predator in much of the U.S., the primary target for most land trappers was the red fox. Sometime around the 1960's and '70's, coyotes began moving in and taking over much of the fox's habitat, and fox trappers, particularly those Northeastern farmland trappers, were ill equipped to hold the bigger canine. Coyote trapping … [Read more...]
Urine Use, Fur Market and the Controversial 550
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk with Kyle Kaatz about urine use in trapping. We discuss storage, urine quality, and how urine is used at sets. We take a few minutes to discuss the controversial Duke 550 trap, and the original MB-550, America's most popular coyote trap. We also talk a bit about the fur market. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. … [Read more...]
Trapping New Mexico with J.P. Wilson – Episode 95
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk with J.P. Wilson about trapping in New Mexico. J.P. travels to New Mexico regularly to trap for bobcats and coyotes, and shares several of his experiences. I also talk about the California trapping ban and a recent public opinion survey on hunting, fishing and trapping, and what the results mean for us as … [Read more...]
The Beaver (Walter Arnold)
Boy, how things have changed when it comes to one of America’s most iconic furbearers, the beaver. Perhaps no other species has undergone such a dramatic shift in both economic value and abundance over the decades. Those up on their early American history know that the demand for beaver pelts was a major driver in the settling of the North American continent. The high value of … [Read more...]
The Alaskan Trapper’s Handbook
Most of us outsiders consider Alaska the last great place for a trapper, and dream of trapping the vast wilderness offering high quality pelts and lots of adventure. Trapping in Alaska is much different than anywhere in the lower 48 states, and though some northern states have conditions that come close, nothing is quite like the Alaska trapping experience. For the uninitiated, … [Read more...]
New York Trapper J.P. Wilson – Episode 94
In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, we talk with J.P. Wilson from upstate New York. J.P. is a young trapper with a ton of experience. He started trapping when he was barely a teenager, and had famous trapper and lure maker Paul Grimshaw as his mentor. J.P. talks about how he got started trapping, his venture in the lure making business, and thoughts on lure and … [Read more...]