In this episode, Cole Porter and I talk marten and fisher trapping as we head out to set boxes out on my line. We discuss plans for the upcoming season, marten/fisher interactions, and habitat types we look for when setting traps. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Mike Covey: Hunters, Trappers Key to Wildlife Management
Source: Mike Covey: Hunters, trappers key to wildlife management - VTDigger … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #43: Stan Zuray and the Alaskan Wilderness Trapper Dream
In this episode, I discuss the dream I've always had of going into the Alaskan wilderness and being a trapper-homesteader. The topic is fresh in my mind after reading Stan Zuray's book, "Carry On". Stan was a star in the Discovery Channel's hit show "Yukon Men", which featured people from the Alaskan village of Tanana. Stan has an interesting story, growing up in Boston, … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #42: Listener Questions
In this episode, I catch up on listener questions, including: -waxing footholds for water sets -importance of where you get dirt to make wax dirt -how we as trappers can help educate and grow our base -finding proper location for coyote sets -fire ants in dirthole sets -creating a business to make a better market for wild fur -gear I use for winter water … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #41: Time to Stock Up!
In this episode, I discuss my recent order with Kaatz Bros. Lures, and the fact that now is a great opportunity for trappers to stock up on traps, lure and supplies. Prices are going up across the board for various reasons, and now's the chance to get what you need before the big price increases hit. I discuss a recent change to the bear trapping rules in Maine, which … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #40: Interview with a Young Marten Trapper
In this episode, I sit down with Noah Frost, a young marten trapper from northern Maine. We discuss getting into trapping, trapper education, setting up a marten trapline for the first time, and thoughts on running a trapline in an area with complex regulations and competition from other trappers. We recorded this episode from a camp in the woods, and I forgot my voice … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #39: Neil Olson’s Trappers Weekend
In this episode, Cole Porter and I discuss our experiences at Neil Olson's 42nd annual New England Trappers Weekend in Bethel, Maine. The episode is recorded on the car ride home, so you'll notice some background noise and a few distractions, but I think we had a great conversation about what we picked up from the event. In my mind, there are three aspects to a trapper's … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast #38: Conventions, Trapping Podcasts, and Helfrich’s Fox Trapping Book
In this episode, I introduce Kaatz Bros. Lures as a new sponsor of the show. Since we're in the swing of trapping convention season, I talk about the benefit of conventions, and the upcoming convention near me, Neil Olson's New England Trappers Weekend. I bring up other trapping podcasts, including mentioning Clint Locklear's recent podcast interview with legend Tom Miranda, … [Read more...]