Most trappers are entrepreneurial by nature, but how many of us are actually making money in the industry? Clint Locklear has succeeded in the business better than most. Starting from nothing, he built a wildly popular brand of trapping lures, created numerous books and DVD’s, developed a high end ADC business, and started a business training program for trappers. In “Serious … [Read more...]
Bench Swager Review
In this video, I show the bench swager I've been using to make snares, extension cables, drowning rigs and cable stakes. Works great, and worth the money if you're going to do any volume. … [Read more...]
An Overview of Fleshing Knives
The fleshing knife is a key component to most fur sheds. If you're fleshing muskrats, mink, marten and weasels, you can simply use a butter knife, or a small pelt scraper. But if you've got any amount of meat and fat to clean off a pelt, you need a fleshing knife. Fleshing knives come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and a wide range of price points. The very low end, entry … [Read more...]
Making an Under Ice Beaver Snare
In this video I show how I currently make my under ice beaver snares. I've tried a number of different styles and sizes, and for now this seems to be working best for me. I'll share details on what I use and affiliate links (I get a small cut if you purchase through the links!) below. 42" of 7x7, 5/64" snare cable 5/64" Cam Locks 5/64" aluminum stops 5/64" … [Read more...]
Glands: A Trapper’s Commodity – Kyle Kaatz
If you're stacking up the fur on the trapline and aren't saving glands, you're missing out on a good chunk of extra money. Glands are worth quite a bit to the lure making industry, and trappers who take the time to save them can get a pretty good financial reward for a little bit of time. If you're an amateur lure maker, collecting glands from your own animals can save a lot of … [Read more...]
Tennessee Fur Harvesters Auction Results – March 2018
The Tennessee Fur Harvesters Association held a fur sale in Crossville, TN on March 3rd. Here are the auction results: … [Read more...]
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 14 – NAFA Auction, Beaver Books, Fuller Laugeman
In this episode, I give a recap of the bobcat interview, discuss the recent NAFA auction and fur prices, review two beaver tapping books, and discuss an old interview of the legendary Fuller Laugeman of Montana. I also thank several listeners for tuning in, providing feedback and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it guys! … [Read more...]
Open Water Beaver Trapping Made Simple – Kyle Kaatz
Last time I had a challenging open water beaver problem to solve, I pulled Kyle Kaatz' "Open Water Beaver Trapping Made Simple" off the shelf for some ideas. Kyle has taken beaver in a variety of open water situations, and his book is loaded with pictures showing set examples and beaver catches. After an overview of beaver population dynamics, harvest management, and the … [Read more...]