Oregon Trappers Association Podcast

Hey Everyone its that time of year where the NTA is holding their elections, Current president John Daniel is up for re-election. Learn a little about John on the show and listen to what has been going on with the NTA lately . Between mass-summit meetings, NTA conventions as well as making sure your ballot is correct when voting. Make sure it is the blue ballot, the first ones sent out were mispri...

Brad Is Crazy.... and I mean crazy about thermal hunting coyotes at night. Thermal hunting is what he lives for! Tune in to listen to the ins and outs of coyote hunting at night, the kind of equipment needed, and some insider tips on how to be successful in the business. Also check out Brads youtube and other social media in the links below. https://www.facebook.com/ThermalPredatorControl?mibextid...

Declan Finlay is a 13 year old young man who could really use our support. Declan is a youth trapper who has a huge enthusiasm for the outdoors. Declan also has a brain tumor that is going to require quite a bit of treatment to remove. In this episode we talk about who Declan is and how you can help with his trapping mentor Josh Jurek. Please listen and support this young man however you can.  1-4...

Dale Is a great guy, awesome to converse with. We got the chance to sit down and talk about all manner of things. From catching rabbits growing up ,to milking skunks, and building lure he is a great guy to talk to and gain a little know how in the trapping world.

Neil is a great guy. Awesome lure maker and one heck of a bobcat trapper. Neil is the VP for Nevadas Trappers association, and is quite dedicated to the world of trapping tune in to listen to how he goes about bobcat trapping in Nevada.  https://cheeneyssignaturescents.com/  CONTACT US @ (775) 962 3361 OR NRCHEENEY32@GMAIL.COM

Kim Harris has truly revolutionized the world of trapping changing 200 years of tried and true technology for the better with his no dead zone centerfire traps. Tune in to listen about how this great technolgy came to focus and how its being made today here in the great USA.  406-450-5961 Harrisndztraps@gmail.com

Cameron is a well traveled man. With his time in the military allowing him to do so, he has had the unique opportunity to trap in several different states. Tune in to listen about his experiences and how not to get discouraged when you go start trapping a new area. 

Dustin Is a great guy. Really Came forward to help out OTA in a pinch. Dustin is and outdoorsmen in the whole sense of the word, Runs an awesome fishing guide service and has a passion for the outdoors check out the podcast and hear all about his story. https://www.facebook.com/DustinStansbury

Cole Olsen trapper from Minnesota, Is one heck of a trapper, great guy ,with a lot of good thoughts on trapping. Cole started out on his own with a cage learning how to trap from there hes putting up some impressive numbers, and hes even making some bait and lure check him out on the show and the link provided. https://m.facebook.com/p/100088584235482/?dl_redirect=1 

HB 3390 is a fur ban bill that will effect the sale and possesion of raw furs ,fur garment, felt cowboy hats, fishing lures, paint brushes and turn legal fur harvesters into criminals please submitt your opposition on the link provided follow the steps and lets beat this bill before it even gets to the floor.  https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/.../Overview/HB3390 Instruction on how to submit are...

Ed Schneider owner of Kansas Trapline products is one of the most well traveled trappers in the US. There isnt a region he hasnt visited and at least looked at steel in the ground. Check out what he has to say about his adventures trapping and check out his Youtube channel. 

Got the chance to sit down with MIke Murdock, JD Brock, and Kyle Dennis at the ITA fur sale. We just decided to sit down and shoot the guff, talk about what trappers do, swap stories and have one heck of a time.

Larry Pedersen (Slim) is one of them old time trappers in Montana who is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to coyote trapping tune in to listen to some simple tips and tricks that could help you become a better coyote trapper and hear a little life knowledge on mother nature to boot.

Orin Young is probably one of the best outfitters especially when it comes to Black bear hunting and trapping in Maine. Orin is a one of a kind guy who really knows his stuff especially after 30+ years in the business tune in to hear all about what its lilke to trap bears.

Under some unique circumstances I was put in contact with David. From that phone calls were made and a schedual set to talk about how we as OTA can start working with Dog trainers/ hunters to reduce conflict between our friends that share the outdoors. Tune in, David is a great guy and understands the issue all outdoorsmen and women face with small conflicts between sharing the outdoors. https://w...

Hey everyone here is a great episode. We sit down with Taylor Wasserman of The Fallen Outdoors, a great group that is always striving to help Vetrans reconect and enjoy the Outdoors. We get to learn about Taylor and his connection to the outdoors, and his service to our country as well as what The fallen Outdoors is all about. https://www.tickettomato.com/event/7917/the-fallen-outdoors-2023-oregon...

I got the chance to sit down and talk to Zach Hanson. Best known for his book Turning Feral, but there is more to Zach then Just the book. Zach is a father a hunter, and a trapper, and an awesome individual. Zach may have not grown up hunting and trapping but he has sure embrased the life style. Tune in and listen to some of his thoughts, stories and experiences. 

Tune in to learn of a fur sale near you whether in Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Arizon, Washington, Nevada, or Wyoming we've got you covered here trying to provide the best information and contact numbers as we can. Hope you all have a passel of fur to turn in this year.

www.idahotrappersassociation.com idahotrapguy@hotmail.com

Joe O'neil is one heck of a trapper from Massachusetts. Joe has to deal with a variety of problems from the 1996 trapping ban limiting trappers to cage trapping only. Now dealing with multiple attempts to ban fur in MA. Joe is a wealth of knowledge providing some insight on what antis do to try and ban our way of life.  

Linda White is an extraordinary kind of woman. From humble beginnings of hunting and fishing with her family, to teaching women and kids all around the US about Trapping and the outdoors. Linda is a part of several outdoor organizations and helps her husband run Sawmill Creek Bait and Lures. Tune in its a great show and Merry Christmas from all of us here at OTA.

This week i got the chance to sit down and talk to Jim and Lori Geib and talk about what it takes to live and trap in Alaska. The Geib's live in Copper Center and face an adversity like no other when it comes to doing what they love.

Join us as we sit down with Reese Mason who has developed a new release (catch pole) that is quicker, kinder, and much less stressful to non-target animals. Truly a great and reliable piece of equipment.

Scott Hill is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to understanding the dynamics of big game management and how one drop in the bucket can create a ripple across the ocean.

Mike Spencer owner operator of Bearded Man Beaver Lures. Mike makes a one of a kind jam up beaver lure that stands the test of time in any region of the US tune in to listen how he got started in the lure and bait making business, and find how you can get your hands on some of this famous lure.