Trapping Today

In this episode, we hear from Stan Zuray about what it was like during the filming of the hit TV Show "Yukon Men", the show's reception from non-trappers, a future project in the works, and general topics on bush life in Alaska. Stan's a great guy and it's fun to chat with him. Hope you enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Check out Stan's book, "Carry On".Watc...

It's episode 100 of the Trapping Today Podcast!!! We celebrate with a new intro song, a huge Kaatz Bros. giveaway, listener survey results, and some anticipation for the upcoming trapping season. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Check out my book, Fur Profit!

In this episode, I talk marten trapping in Utah, answering a few questions from a trapper wanting to give it a shot, and remembering my experience running a marten line in the Uinta Mountains years ago. Then we get into part of my interview with Stan Zuray of Tanana, Alaska, where he talks about his marten trapline and other trapping topics. We announce the winner of Kellen Kaatz' latest book and...

In this episode, I chat with Stan Zuray, trapper from the village of Tanana, Alaska. You may know Stan from his starring role in the Discovery Channel show "Yukon Men", which aired from 2012-2017. Stan and I talk about life in Tanana, how he got there, homesteading in remote Alaska, trapping with a dog team, and a number of other topics. Enjoy, and be sure to fill out the trapper survey to be ente...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I catch up on listener emails and what's going on in my life and my trapline plans. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: Kaatz Bros. Lures Fur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in this episode: Muskrat Trapper's Guide Kaatz Bros 'Made Simple' books Fleshing Knives Fur Profit Book LDC Lure

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk with Kyle Kaatz about urine use in trapping. We discuss storage, urine quality, and how urine is used at sets. We take a few minutes to discuss the controversial Duke 550 trap, and the original MB-550, America's most popular coyote trap. We also talk a bit about the fur market. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk with J.P. Wilson about trapping in New Mexico. J.P. travels to New Mexico regularly to trap for bobcats and coyotes, and shares several of his experiences. I also talk about the California trapping ban and a recent public opinion survey on hunting, fishing and trapping, and what the results mean for us as trappers. Support our sponsors:Kaatz Br...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, we talk with J.P. Wilson from upstate New York. J.P. is a young trapper with a ton of experience. He started trapping when he was barely a teenager, and had famous trapper and lure maker Paul Grimshaw as his mentor. J.P. talks about how he got started trapping, his venture in the lure making business, and thoughts on lure and scent control. I also tal...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, we spend some time with Eric Martin, a fellow Maine trapper who I really enjoy hanging out with. Eric has a strong passion for trapping and is constantly learning new things. He's taken instruction from the greats, including Craig O'Gorman, and trapped bobcat in Wyoming during the highs in the 'cat market. Also in this episode, I talk a little about f...

In this episode I sit down with Cole Porter at Neil Olson's New England Trappers Weekend. We discuss a variety of topics, including buying used traps, picking up supplies, trapping bumper stickers, season plans, trapping around competition, teachers of the night, trapping lures, bear trapping and trapping books. Hope you enjoy! Note: I had a hard time editing out some of the loud background noise...

In this episode I give a recap of Neil Olson's 43rd annual New England Trappers Weekend. Had a great time as usual, and met some legends, some old friends, and lots of new ones. Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc

This episode is a mish mash of topics, including preparing wax dirt, the agenda at Neil Olson's New England Trappers Weekend, getting my tanned fur back from Moyle's, and lure making. Enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in this episode:Neil Olson's Trappers WeekendMoyle Mink & TanneryLDC LureFur Profit Book

In this episode I talk under ice beaver snaring, going over set types and tactics I've learned over the past few years snaring beaver under the ice. This is part of a practice run for the demo I'll be doing at Neil Olson's New England Trappers Weekend very soon! Here's a laugh from listener Kevin: Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in this episode:Ashley S...

In this episode I talk under ice beaver trapping as sort of a practice run for the demo I'll be doing at the upcoming Neil Olson's Trappers Weekend. I go into some of the basics of under ice beaver trapping, and talk bodygrips and footholds. Stay tuned for an in-depth discussion on under ice beaver snaring in next week's episode. Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc.

Cage trapping isn't the method most trappers would choose for catching fur. But in some states, where foothold traps have been banned, trappers have had to get creative and find their way with cages. In this episode, Vince from Washington state shares his experiences using cage traps to catch fur and solve animal damage control problems. I learned a lot and had a good time listening in, and I hope...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I draw a name for the Kaatz Bros. Lures giveaway of Kellen's "Black Book of Coyote Trapping" and "Flat Set Fix" DVD. I go over all of the input from you guys and topics we'll probably cover in future episodes, and talk a bit about one particularly intriguing question from a listener about promoting trapping and revolutionizing the fur market. Later in...

In episode 85 of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk about getting back into coyote trapping this fall, and the considerations going through my head around equipment to use. Be sure to email me to be entered in the drawing to win a free copy of Kellen Kaatz' Black Book of Coyote Trapping and The Flat Set Fix DVD! Thanks to our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc.

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I briefly discuss the Fur Harvesters June marten and bobcat auction results, and give a shout out to other trapping podcasts that are out there. I go over some listener feedback, and then discuss Kris Pope's shortliner trapping bag. Finally, I talk about the recent Trapper's World interview with legendary long liner trapper L. Craig O'Gorman. Enjoy! S...

In this episode of the podcast, I discuss several trapping news items, including South Dakota's nest predator bounty program, Wyoming's crazy limited-entry beaver trapping debacle, and further restrictions for Montana trappers. I then get back to the subject of Alaska trapping history, talking about Ray Tremblay's book and trapping experiences around legendary trapper Fabian Carey. Finally, I read...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, Kyle Kaatz and I talk about the current state of the fur market and the economic drivers behind fur prices. We discuss the results of the recent FHA and NAFA auctions, which effectively wrap up the 2018-2019 fur selling season, and go over specific prices individual species have been bringing over the past two years. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode:...

In this episode, Brandon from Wisconsin picks my brain on getting started in trapping. Trapping can be pretty complex, and getting started without a lot of help can be a major ordeal. Brandon and I discuss a few questions he had about trapping, and I hope you can benefit some from our chat. We talk about lure storage, fleshing beams, fur drumming/tumbling, fur shed tools, under ice trapping, and a...

In this episode, Kyle Kaatz takes over the podcast. In interviewing me, we chat about my background, how I got into trapping, the origins of Trapping Today, and we riff on the future of trapping and our message to trappers in today's society. This might be the most fun I've had on a podcast so far, and we're 80 episodes in!!! Hope you enjoy.

In this episode I'm joined by Kyle Kaatz from Kaatz Bros. Lures as we discuss his experiences trapping in New Mexico. I know several trappers who have made the trip to NM to trap coyotes and bobcats, and they all have great stories to tell. Support our sponsors: Kaatz Bros. Lures Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. Mentioned in this episode: Belisle Magnum Bodygrip Traps J.C. Conner Trap Drags

In this episode, I talk southern trapping with Kyle Kaatz. For several years, Kyle traveled south from Illinois in the winter months to trap Mississippi and Alabama. He learned a lot about southern trapping, and discusses his experiences an the ups and downs of state hopping in the south. Enjoy! Support our sponsors: Kaatz Bros. Lures Fur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Mentioned in the episode: magnum b...

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I talk long lining and state hopping with Kyle Kaatz of Kaatz Bros. Lures. We spend most of the episode talking about road trapping for raccoon and mink in Iowa: the conditions, regulations, competition, type of sets, and much much more. Hope you enjoy! Check out Kyle's Iowa trapline DVD Support the sponsors of the podcast: Kaatz Bros. Lures Fur Harve...