Trapping Today

In this episode I go over the reason to use trapping lure, the types of lures, their effectiveness, and the overall part of the trapping supply industry that lures play.  I tend to think most lures are over-hyped and overrated nowadays, and look through scientific research and common sense thinking to evaluate how we should […] The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 11 – How Important is Trapping Lure? appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I talk about my under ice beaver trapline, beaver population management, recent state fur auctions, the upcoming NAFA and Fur Harvesters sales, and Herb Lenon’s mink and muskrat trapping book.  Enjoy! The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 10 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode, I give a shout out to Meat Trapper, review the Coyote Trapping School video training, provide a fur price report with results from the latest Colorado sale, talk about my under ice beaver trapline, and review Herb Lenon’s classic trapping instructional DVD from the 1930’s.  Enjoy! The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 9 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode, we discuss under ice beaver snaring.  I go over the three types of under ice beaver trapping, the reason to use snares, the advantages and drawbacks of snaring, and discuss several different types of under ice snaring.  Enjoy! The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 8 – Under Ice Beaver Snaring appeared first on Trapping Today.

This is a random episode with no real show topic!  I discuss some trapping news, the latest Idaho fur auction results, Kris Pope from Coyote Trapping School, and a short plug for my new book: Fur Profit.  Enjoy! The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 7 appeared first on Trapping Today.

This is the second of two episodes on the potential delisting of Canada lynx, more on the Endangered Species Act, and the saga behind the many legal battles on the lynx front in Maine.  Enjoy! The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 6 appeared first on Trapping Today.

This is the first of two episodes on the potential Canada lynx delisting in the Lower 48 states.  I cover the recent news about the potential delisting, and go over the background and history of the Endangered Species Act, and how it relates to Canada lynx, with an emphasis on my home state of Maine, […] The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 5 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode, I give a shout out to the sponsors of TrappingToday.com, give a preliminary update on the FHA Auction results, and talk a little bit about my trapline and under ice beaver trapping.  I also cover a post on trapping bait at the Live Free and Trap blog, talk about a cool oral […] The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 4 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode, I discuss beaver trapping in a low market, particularly the difference between fur trapping and animal damage control trapping, satisfying landowner needs, developing experience and reputation as a trapper, and other benefits of trapping in a low market.  I also discuss the arguments for and against fur trapping in a market like […] The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 3 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode, I discuss the weather in northern Maine right now, options for shipping fur to FHA and NAFA, shipping details and deadlines, and the great Thanksgiving Fur Shed Fire.  Enjoy! The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 2 appeared first on Trapping Today.

Welcome to Episode 1 of the Trapping Today Podcast!  This podcast is a new project I hope will help trappers and provide an additional resource to the trapping community.  In this episode, I give a brief introduction of myself and Trapping Today, and discuss fur prices for 2018.  Enjoy, and please comment with your feedback […] The post Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 1 appeared first on Trapping Today.