Trapping Today

Yeah, it's episode 200 of the podcast. But I've never been big on milestones, birthdays, holidays or celebrations, so on we go, with little fanfare. In this episode I chat with Alex from Wisconsin, a fellow farmer who spends parts of his winters trapping raccoons and muskrats. Most of his raccoon trapping is done with dog proofs and focused on helping other farmers with crop damage problems. He ca...

Trapping season is just around the corner for many of us. In this episode I go over a short list of the big things to consider when prepping gear and equipment for the season. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery

In this episode we talk about lure and bait, particularly my thoughts on best lures to use for marten and coyote trapping, and more of my thoughts on lure making and lure/bait use in general. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week! - Use code BAIT10 at kaatzbros.com for 10% off all KBL baits! Offer valid u...

In part 2 of our two part series, we talk more about how to use the OnX Hunt app on the trapline. Hope it's useful! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Special from Kaatz Bros. - Use code 'TREAT10' to save 10% off any trap treatment at kaatzbros.com. This includes KBL Quick Dye, Full Metal Jacket, logwood dye, black wax and standard wax. G...

In this episode we talk the basics of using the OnX Hunt app for the trapline. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for that 20% discount!)Moyle Mink & Tannery

In this episode we go over trapping BMP's, or Best Management Practices. BMP's were developed as a result of a 20+ year study designed to provide science-based information on trapping practices that meet the criteria for animal welfare, efficiency, selectivity, practicality and safety. BMP's are not mandatory, but parts of them may be implemented by individual state agencies. I think BMP's are bes...

In this episode Pat Connelly and I talk about getting trapping permission, promoting trapping, dealing with your state's trapping laws, using OnXMaps on the trapline, and more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse code 3XJROD for 3 times the bonus points on any Kaatz Bros. order over $333!!! Act now, o...

This episode of the Trapping Today Podcast is the first simultaneous Youtube live stream/podcast recording. Had a lot of fun and hope this introduces a few new folks to the podcast. We talk about the recent Fur Harvesters Auction results, the fur market, prices and outlook. We also answer a listener question and get into some other stuff. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use c...

In episode 192 of the Trapping Today Podcast, Pat Connelly and I talk about using OnXMaps on the trapline, including lots of ideas, useful tips and ways to make trapping more efficient using the latest technology. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery

Pat Connelly and I talk about trapping bans, crazy laws, education and outreach, trapper recruitment and more. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Moyle Mink & Tannery

Pat from Massachusetts started his ADC business and his fur trapping adventures at pretty much the same time. You may remember Pat from Episode 115 of the podcast back in February 2020. In this episode we catch up and see how Pat's trapline and ADC business have progressed. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery

In the third and final part of my interview with Jim Comstock we talk about many of the varied types of trapping where cage traps can be useful. We discuss animal damage control work, under ice beaver with cages, and even some limited coyote cage trapping. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out Jim's website, Comstock Custom...

In this episode Jim Comstock talks about different cage trap design considerations, what works and what doesn't, and more. Enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery Check out the specials and closeout deals from Kaatz Bros!

In this episode I talk with Jim Comstock about how he got started trapping, his experiences with Johnny Thorpe, trapping out of state and designing cage traps. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Contact Jim and check out his cage traps:Comstock Custom Cageemail: info@comstockcustomcage.comphone: 518-792-2371

In this episode I talk with Cole Porter about bear trapping in Maine. Enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast we talk with Cole Porter about his involvement with the Maine Trappers Association and how we as trappers can get involved to support and promote trapping within our associations. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Moyle Mink & Tannery Get lure, shirts, mugs and more at the Trapping Today Store!

Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery

In this episode we hear from Georgia trapper Kirk DeKalb on his discovery of the impact positive and negative ions and the Earth's magnetic field may be having on the way animals react to specific sets. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery Check out Kirk's book here. Browse the Trapping Today Store. Kaatz Bros. are now manufacturing trap setters for the TS-85.

Guide, bait, bump, dive and tangle. The trapline requires all kinds of sticks. In this episode I discuss the various use of sticks in trapping, and my experience with each. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out the new TS-85 setters and sign up for the newsletter at Kaatzbros.com!

In this week's episode, Bruce Fournier joins me in the fur shed to talk about his background trapping in Connecticut, and his recent beaver trapping in northern Maine. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out the new setters for the TS-85 beaver trap!

Billy Thompson and I talk spring beaver trapping, marketing fur, the Irbis snowmobile and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. have come out with a pair of custom made setters for the TS-85 trap! Check em out here. Visit the Trapping Today Store for your TT mugs, t-shirts, tanned furs, lure a...

In this episode, Billy Thompson and I talk spring beaver trapping in northern Maine. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out the new TS-85 trap setters from Kaatz Bros!

My short spring beaver trap line is starting to wrap up, and I thought I'd share some thoughts and observations. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery After many requests, Kaatz Bros. have developed a setting tool for the TS-85! Click here for more!

In this episode Jeff Traynor of Furbearer Conservation and I have a timely discussion around how we as trappers advocate for what we do and the actions we can take to help prevent trapping bans and promote trapping as part of responsible wildlife management. We talk about recent attempts to ban trapping, arguing on social media, letters to the editor, showing up at legislative hearings, talking to...