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In this episode we get into the second part of my interview with northern Maine trapper Butch Bornman. We chat about the way he likes to trap coyotes in northern Maine, including scouting, staking traps, set type, trap preference and a whole lot more. We also talk a little marten and fisher. Enjoy! Support our […] The post Maine Coyote Trapping – Podcast Episode 151 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I talk with local trapper Butch Bornman about growing up a trapper in Pennsylvania, making the move to northern Maine, and the trap lines he runs today. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20% off!) Check out the new Trapping Today Store!!!www.trappingtodaystore.com Sign up for the Kaatz Bros. […] The post From Pennsylvania to Northern Maine – Episode 150 appeared first on Trapping Today.

Check out part two of my conversation with Mike Miller of Wyoming, owner of Wind River Trapping Supplies. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse code ‘JW5’ for $5 off any order of $30 or more at Kaatzbros.com. Offer expires October 2, 2020. The post Wyoming Trapper Mike, Part 2 – Podcast Episode 149 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I chat with Mike Miller from Wyoming, trapper and owner of Wind River Trapping Supplies. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week:Use code ‘JW5’ for $5 off any order of $30 or more at Kaatzbros.com! Offer expires 10/2/20. The post Wyoming Trapper Mike – Podcast Episode 148 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode we talk about the current state of the fur market, how we got here, and marketing alternatives in an age of rock bottom fur prices. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20% off!) My Products:Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper bookLong Distance Call LureTrapping Today Mustelid T-Shirt (limited supply!) Kaatz […] The post The Fur Market is Dead – Podcast Episode 147 appeared first on Trapping Today.

This episode continues our discussion on cold weather gear for the trapline, and what I recommend based on my experience. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps Mentioned in this episode:Carhartt Arctic BibsChoko Extreme Snow BibsBig Bill lightweight wool pantsFleece Pants (couldn’t find the ones i have, but these should work)Cold Pruf base layerWoolX Base LayerRefrigiwear […] The post Cold Weather Gear for the Trapline, Part 2 – Podcast Episode 146 appeared first on Trapping Today.

It’s starting to get a bit cold here, so let’s talk winter clothing for the trapline! I had the chance to learn and test out a lot of gear on my Alaska trapping trip. In this episode I go over my thoughts and opinions, and what I’ve learned and come to prefer for trapline clothing. […] The post Cold Weather Gear for the Trapline, Part 1: Podcast Episode 145 appeared first on Trapping Today.

Check out the fourth and final segment of my interview with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV. What a great guy! I learned a lot about the TV and advertising industry, and got to hear about a lot of Rich’s experiences on the trapline. He also tells us about their new exclusive membership community on […] The post Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc., Part 4 – Podcast Episode 144 appeared first on Trapping Today.

This week we have another segment from our sit down with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV. We talk about traveling to film the show, native villages in Canada, old timers and the ways trapping has changed, and so much more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20% off) Mentioned in […] The post Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc., Part 3 – Podcast Episode 143 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode we chat with Jared Larsen, marketing specialist with OnXMaps. We go over Jared’s background, company history, the basics on using the app, many different layers and features, and what’s coming next. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code ‘TRAP’ for 20% discount) Mentioned in this episodeRinella Putelis 2020Walter Arnold book Kaatz […] The post OnX Trap – Podcast Episode 142 appeared first on Trapping Today.

We’re back with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV and the Trapping Inc. Scuttlebut Podcast. We talk about Rich’s background in TV with the Outdoor Quest show, starting Trapping Inc., his interactions with the public – non trappers and anti trappers alike, relationships with advertisers and promoting products, and learning from his experiences on the […] The post Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc., Part 2 – Podcast Episode 141 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I talk with Rich Mellon from the hit TV show Trapping Inc. and the Trapping Inc. Scuttlebut podcast. We talk about Rich’s upbringing in the outdoors, his registered trapline in northern Alberta, the role of trappers in the environment, and his views on humane trapping practices. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps […] The post Rich Mellon From Trapping Inc., Part 1 – Podcast Episode 140 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I chat with Garrett Volk about the Western heavy coyote market and the Canada Goose situation, the future of the fur market, his business making and selling fur hats and garments, and much more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps Mentioned in this episode:Volk FursTruth About Fur article on Canada Goose Kaatz […] The post Heavy Coyotes and Fur Hats with Garrett Volk of Volk Furs: Podcast Episode 139 appeared first on Trapping Today.

This episode is part 4 of my interview with Maine trappers Billy Thompson and Charlie Tucker. We talk about Charlie’s experiences filming the History Channel show “Mountain Men”, as well as Billy’s reality TV experience and other shows. We dive deep into trapping history, talking about local Maine trappers and some stories from the Northwest […] The post Reality Shows and Trapping History: Podcast Episode 138 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode we get into Walter Arnold’s observations on the fisher. Note that this week’s KBL bonus point deal applies to Kaatz Bros. baits, lures, books and DVD’s (not traps or other supplies). I think I forgot to mention that in the show. Thanks and enjoy! Check out my new book: Walter Arnold, Maine […] The post The Maine Black-Cat: Podcast Episode 137 appeared first on Trapping Today.

Walter Arnold (1894-1980) was a legendary Maine trapper who gained notoriety through his trapping articles in Fur-Fish-Game magazine in the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s. Now you can experience the adventures, trapping tales, species observations and methods that Arnold shared with trappers over the years. In this episode I discuss the story leading up to the […] The post Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper Book: Podcast Episode 136 appeared first on Trapping Today.

**UPDATE** The Walter Arnold book is NOW AVAILABLE!!!! Click here to purchase on Amazon. Here’s part 3 of my sit down with Billy and Charlie. In this episode we hear some funny stories from past NTA conventions, talk about old trappers, hear some local history, and get into open water beaver trapping tips and tricks. […] The post Billy Thompson and Charlie Tucker Part 3 – Podcast Episode 135 appeared first on Trapping Today.

Here’s part two of my sit down with Billy and Charlie. In this episode we talk about ‘secret lures’, female trappers, marten trapping and food cycles, Maine furbearer populations, philosophy on killing animals, and some great history on Billy’s dad, a northern Maine trapper who should have been a legend, if he hadn’t kept so […] The post Billy Thompson and Charlie Tucker Part 2 – Podcast Episode 134 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I sit down with Maine trapper Billy Thompson, one of the most accomplished beaver trappers out there, and Charlie Tucker, who starred on the History Channel show “Mountain Men”. We had a great talk about Maine trapping, spring beaver, trapping in the old days, and what separates the professional trappers from the […] The post Billy ‘Bog’ Thompson and Mountain Man Charlie Tucker, Part 1 – Podcast Episode 133 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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