Trapping Today

Figured it was about time I talked fur prices on the podcast. It's looking like another tough year ahead for the fur market. We'll chat details and what's to come. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out Kaatz Bros. 10 Day Super Sale! Limited time: 10% off EVERYTHING at the Trapping Today Store: Use code"10off"Free Trapping Today drink koozie with all orders $50 or more!

I just put up the first marten trapping video of my 2021 season, shared it as an instant premier on Youtube, and had a great post-video live stream with a lot of you from the Trapping Today community. This episode brings you the live stream audio, where we chat about marten trapping, habitat, lynx exclusion devices, trigger configurations, coni-pans, and much more. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & TanneryTrapping Today Store

In this episode, Alaska trapper and president of the Alaska Trappers Association Randy Zarnke talks trapping, oral history, defending trapping rights and much much more. The ATA is doing great work, and the oral history project alone is worth its weight in gold as far as I'm concerned. This will probably go down as one of my favorite episodes. I hope you enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & TanneryTrapping Today Store Click here for info on the ATA, recent activities, books, oral history interviews and more!

I'm getting ready to set out the annual marten trapline here in northern Maine. In this live stream podcast I discuss thoughts on location, lure and bait, efficient preparation, and using OnX on the trapline. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery

This episode was recorded while live streaming on Youtube. I really enjoy the real time feedback from folks on the live stream, and the ability to answer questions on the fly. I discussed the question of when to start trapping, as well as the use of boxes on the trapline, how I use boxes on my marten/fisher trapline and design tweaks I've learned along the way. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & TanneryTrapping Today Store (lure, shirts, mugs, furs and more!)

In this episode I discuss my transition from losing money on fur to (hopefully) making some with fir, and the decisions we all have to make on how much time/money we spend on the trapline. I also answer listener questions about marten and fisher trapping. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery

In this episode we sit down by the campfire with a few trappers from Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery Check out the new Kaatz Bros. pan coversCheck out the Trapping Today Store

Some of you new listeners have asked about the history around the audio clips from the podcast intro song. In this episode I go through the clips, recap the episodes they came from, and add thoughts and reflection on past episodes. For a new listener, this should help you focus on which of the early episodes you might want to spend time on. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Trapping Today Store Check out Kaatz Bros. new improved pan covers!

In this episode I had the privilege to talk with Maine trapper Alvin Yates about fox and coyote trapping in Maine, his favorite canine sets, tips and tricks to be more efficient on the trapline, trapping in Russia, and much more. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & TanneryTrapping Today Store (lures and merch!) Kaatz Bros. are in the market for glands, essence and castor. Click here for more info.

In this episode we talk trapping, threats to our future as trappers, and the importance of supporting trapping organizations in their efforts to preserve our rights as trappers. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. is in the market for glands, castor and skunk essence this fall - check their blog for the latest details. Questions or concerns for the NTA? Contact John at daniel@nationaltrappers.com

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 catches most of his muskrats through the ice. It's a fun conversation and I learned a lot about DP trapping. We also talk a little about bear hunting, coyotes and other stuff. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Moyle Mink & Tannery

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 until September 7th. Trapping Today Lures Predator Pack - Special deal, 3 lures for $60 shipped! (regular price $75) at trappingtodaystore.com.

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. Get it while it lasts!!! (offer expires September 1st).

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 best suited to better inform us as we make decisions on traps to use, how to use them, and other practices to further animal welfare and industry improvement. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Moyle Mink & Tannery BMP Links:BMP IntroductionBMP Fact SheetBMP ReportBMP Species Page with Links

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, offer expires 8/9/2021!

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 code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. Deal! - Use code 5NOW for $5 off any purchase over $50 at kaatzbros.com. Offer valid through August 2nd - act now!

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