Oregon Trappers Association Podcast

This episode is all about Oregon's Fur sales. Prineville on February 28th, 2026 and K-Falls on March 20-21st 2026. One twist this year is Mac's Traps and Trapping supplies run by Mac Hankins will be at the K-falls sale. Mac is Excited to come to the sale and help the Trappers of Oregon stock up for next year's trapping ventures. Tune in to listen to all the great things Mac has to o...

We Sit down and recap with Jeremy Watson OTA's Vice President about the 2025 banquet and how things went as well as get to chatting about Trappers meeting Trappers and a little cowboyin' wrapping up with my recollection of a sheep hunt I had the privilege of going with Dad on.

Jeremy Watson and myself sit down for a good talk to bring you the updates of what's going on here in the State of Oregon with trapping. Hear some current updates on the beaver bill and don't forget to get your tickets for the banquet. Also make sure you listen to the end of the show I have included Sen. Todd Nash's speech on the Beaver Bill.

Ron is a Great guy and one of my good friends. Ron recently was elected to ITA board of directors and is doing a fabulous job. Tune in to listen to Ron talk about Muskrat trapping and his hall of Fame project in Idaho. rsmartell@yahoo.com

Darrel Skubinna is a great guy taking his time outta his daily life to coordinate the NVTA fall rendezvous. Darrel got a hold of me a while back ago, wanting to get information out on the air. Tune in to listen to what Nevada has to offer for you.

I sat down with Jeff Griffith to hear the exciting new news coming to Oregon Trappers and hunters alike. hear what Jeff Has to say about a new fur tannery opening up in central Oregon

Tune in to listen to the exciting resurrection of events happening at the OTC fur sales put on by OTA Jeremy Watson takes the time to tell us about the new and exciting things happening here in Oregon.

Chis Morgan is one heck of a guy. He is at the forefront of fighting for your right to trap. Tune in to listen to what Chris has to say when it comes to how the federal agenceis are handlilng issues with some large predators and remeber this is just Oregon or Montana issue this is a national issue 

Jack is the treasurer for Washington state Trappers Association. Great guy I got the chance to meet him at our OTA banquet this fall. Tune in to what Jack has to say about about trapping in Washington and wildlife managment. 

My Good Friend Zach Hanson, author of Turning Feral, has been on the show several times. Zach just started a new podcast called the OKayest trapper podcast. In an unique turn of events I got to sit in the HOTSEAT and be interviewed. Tune in to listen to another great trapping podcast hosted by Zach and hear myself talk about my experiences trapping.

Tune in to listen to what you need to know about the fur sales coming up in the Western US. You can find the information on all the different webpages for your states trappers association, Go support your local state or a neighbors state. Sign up to be a member and have a happy new year.

Garrett weaver from Emmett Idaho go ahold of me a couple months ago about starting a history segment on trapping in the PNW.  Garrett took this task in stride and came up with some great information. Tune in to listen to this hour long history lesson of some well reconized names and places here in Oregon.

Chip and Myself have been working on the NTA podcast trying to bring it too life here and share information for all of the trappers in the country.  So as a bit of fun, and learning how to record over video chat we decided to do a quick show for the OTA page. Chip is a great guy with pleanty of good ideas resources and know how with podcasts tune in to hear our discussion on the NTA Podcast

Tony is an awesome dude. He exemplifies what it means to be a trapper a leader and a true outdoorsmen. I had the pleasure of meeting Tony at the Western states readiness summit in Boise Last Spring, and since then ive been wanting to get him on the show. Tony is packed full of great knowledge and stories, and gives us some great insight into what trapping/ and alligator hunting is like in Louisian...

The National trappers association has started a podcast! Chip Davis is doing a great job as the main host, as we try to grow the NTA's show as well as OTA's we will be sharing there episodes time to time. Please tune in for the first two NTA podcasts back to back.

Jim and Lori are always a pleasure to talk to, and by far live an exciting life in Alaska. To do so however they must be preparing all year for the coming winter. From gardening and gathering firewood to stocking up on fish and bear meat in the spring, to growing poultry all summer, and harvesting moose in the fall. Its a lot of work but sounds like a lot of fun. 

The National Trappers Association is starting up a podcast to make information more available to you. Please tune in to listen to the details of our new show. Thanks for listening our first real show should be on the air October 8th 2023

Learn and become up to date on what you need to know about IP3 the reboot of  IP13. we sat down with Amy Patrick of OHA so she could give us an indepth rundown. amy@oregonhunters.org  

Skyler Has been around the block a bit when it comes to trapping, and when the weather changes in the fall Skyler parks the mower and picks up the traps. Tune in to listen how he goes about running his Long lines for Mink, Rats, and Raccoon's as well as Just what its like to trap in IOWA.

Rendezvous were the heart of the Mountain man back in the 1800's it was something they could look forward to every year. Seeing old friends, stocking up for the upcoming seasons and swapping stories of events from the past. We still practice this tradition today thanks to our local state trappers associations. Tune in to listen to upcoming rendezvous in your state.

Angel is one heck of a trapper.  Angel is the Vice President for the Idaho Trappers Association. On this episode  Angel discusses the role she plays with ITA as the Vice President, as well as the exciting ins and outs of ADC work in Idaho. Tune in to hear some great information, Angel is a wealth of knowledge. 

Brad is an upstanding guy and an outstanding houndsman, and if brad isnt at work or running hounds hes helping protect your rights to enjoy the outdoors through OUSDA. Tune in to listen to Brad talk about his experiences with hound hunting, swapping some stories and talking about how houndsman and trappers can work together.  

Jim is always a fan favorite on the show. You may recall his past episode as the guy who catches 100+ bobcats a year. Well besides that Jim has decided to take more on in the trapping world and is now the New ATA president. I think its an exciting change for Jim and Arizona, and I cant wait to see what comes out of it. Tune in to listen to Jims plans and the direction ATA is heading.     JIm Ball ...

We recently discussed why John Daniel should be re elected on our last podcast. We figured though to go strait to the source and talk to John Daniel himself. John has a lot of good thought and ideas for moving in a positive direction with NTA. As well as what the NTA team has been doing currently and how memberships and youth expansion continue to progress. Tune in and listen to why you should vot...