I'm back on the trapline resetting marten and fisher traps after a long illness. Feeling like a new man and super excited to be back trapping again! I recorded this episode on the drive back out of the woods after setting traps all day. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #50: Tending the Marten and Fisher Line
In this episode, Cole Porter and I talk trapping after getting done tending and pulling (for now) my marten and fisher trapline. Enjoy! Check out Kaatz Bros. Lures, sponsors of the podcast. If you're interested in picking up some of my Long Distance Call lure we mention in the podcast, click here. … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #49: Marten/Fisher Prep, Lures & Baits, and Listener Feedback
In this episode, I discuss what my truck looks like geared up for tomorrow's marten and fisher trapping season opener. I go over the use of lure and bait, other associated gear, and the fact that I can't help but get out there despite a bit of a health setback. I answer a couple of listener questions, give a shout out to a couple of great listener stories, and draw the name … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #48: Fur Prices, Muskrat Opener and Arctic Village
In this episode, it's the eve of the early muskrat trapping season opener, I'm over extended in work and life, fur prices remain in the tank, and I still can't help but love to talk trapping! I give a shout out to Kris Pope, who recently started his "Coyote Trapping School" podcast, talk muskrat trapping with HagZ spring clips, mention the legend W.A. Gibbs of the muskrat … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #47: The Ideal Fur Shed / Trapping Shed
In this episode I discuss what delayed this week's podcast, answer a question about beaver trapping in flooding conditions, and ramble on a bit about my fur shed and what I'd like to see in the ideal fur/trapping shed. Feel free to comment on what the ideal fur shed would look like to you. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #46: Trapping Like a Kid
In this episode, I discuss the idea of "trapping like a kid". It's an interesting mindset that I think can help make us all more effective trappers. I read through, and comment on, an article I wrote here on Trapping Today about trapping like a kid. Hope this gets you thinking more about how you approach your trapping this fall. Also, Kaatz Bros Lures, sponsor of the … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #45: Setting Out Marten/Fisher Boxes, Part 2
In this episode, Cole Porter and I finish up our discussion during our trip to put out marten and fisher boxes on the trapline and do a little fishing. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Trap Like a Kid: Why Formulas and Traditional Education Don’t Work in the Trapping World
Some of the most effective professional trappers in the world today approach trapping with the mindset of a child. That may sound like a bold statement, but let’s think about it for a minute. Having an open, creative mind, the ability to try new things, and willingness to solve interesting problems can all be considered youthful traits. The most enthusiastic I’ve ever been as a … [Read more...]