In this episode I give a short update on my line and shipping fur, as well as what to expect from the podcast the next couple of weeks. Then we go back to a campfire conversation with a few trappers at the Maine Trappers Association Rendezvous this past fall. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & TanneryTrapping … [Read more...]
When to Quit – Podcast Episode 212
In this episode, we discuss that common question we face at times on the trapline: do we stick things out or pull traps and call it a day? Various factors come into play, and I'll discuss some of them and give my thoughts. I don't think there really is a good answer. I also talk about new products on the store, appearing on the Kansas BHA podcast, a great new book, and more. … [Read more...]
2021-22 Fur Market Forecast: Podcast Episode 211
Figured it was about time I talked fur prices on the podcast. It's looking like another tough year ahead for the fur market. We'll chat details and what's to come. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out Kaatz Bros. 10 Day Super Sale! Limited time: 10% off EVERYTHING at the Trapping Today Store: Use … [Read more...]
2021-2022 Fur Prices: Trapping Today’s Fur Market Forecast
To put things bluntly, it's going to be a really tough season for the fur market, and low prices will be the norm for most species. I hope I'm proven wrong, I really do. But in more than a decade of following the market and reporting on prices, I've never seen anything remotely like this. A seemingly endless global pandemic, supply chain disruptions and economic uncertainty … [Read more...]
Marten Line Live Stream
I just put up the first marten trapping video of my 2021 season, shared it as an instant premier on Youtube, and had a great post-video live stream with a lot of you from the Trapping Today community. This episode brings you the live stream audio, where we chat about marten trapping, habitat, lynx exclusion devices, trigger configurations, coni-pans, and much more. … [Read more...]
Alaska Trapping and the Old Timers, with Randy Zarnke
In this episode, Alaska trapper and president of the Alaska Trappers Association Randy Zarnke talks trapping, oral history, defending trapping rights and much much more. The ATA is doing great work, and the oral history project alone is worth its weight in gold as far as I'm concerned. This will probably go down as one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy! Support our … [Read more...]
Ready to Set – Live Podcast Episode 208
I'm getting ready to set out the annual marten trapline here in northern Maine. In this live stream podcast I discuss thoughts on location, lure and bait, efficient preparation, and using OnX on the trapline. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery … [Read more...]
Season Timing and Trapping with Boxes
This episode was recorded while live streaming on Youtube. I really enjoy the real time feedback from folks on the live stream, and the ability to answer questions on the fly. I discussed the question of when to start trapping, as well as the use of boxes on the trapline, how I use boxes on my marten/fisher trapline and design tweaks I've learned along the way. … [Read more...]