Trapping Today

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 The post Neil Olson’s Trappers Weekend 2019: Podcast Episode 91 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 The post Tanned Furs, Convention, Lure Making and More: Podcast Episode 90 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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: […] The post Under Ice Beaver Snaring: Podcast Episode 89 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Under Ice Beaver – Bodygrips and Footholds: Podcast Episode 88 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Cage Trapping: Podcast Episode 87 with Vince from WA appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Crow Flats, Promoting Trapping, and Kaatz Bros. Giveaway: Podcast Episode 86 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Back to Coyote Trapping: Equipment – Podcast Episode 85 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Trapping Podcasts, Shortliners, and a Legendary Longliner: Podcast Episode 84 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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. […] The post Trapping News and Fabian Carey: Podcast Episode 83 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post The Fur Market and Fur Prices – Podcast Episode 82 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Q&A From a New Trapper appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Kyle Kaatz Interviews Jeremiah Wood – Podcast Episode 80 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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. […] The post Trapping New Mexico with Kyle Kaatz – Podcast Episode 79 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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. […] The post Trapping Mississippi and Alabama with Kyle Kaatz – Podcast Episode 78 appeared first on Trapping Today.

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 […] The post Long Line Iowa Road Trapping with Kyle Kaatz – Podcast Episode 77 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, Ron Jones talks with us about the difference between a ‘location based on method’ and a ‘method based on location’ trapper, establishing draw stations and test sets, offseason work, and advanced luring and baiting strategies. It’s an information-packed episode, so get your thinking cap on! Support our […] The post Methods and Location, Advanced Lure/Bait Strategies and Offseason Work with Ron Jones – Podcast Episode 76 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode of the Trapping Today Podcast, I have a very special interview with Alaska trapper Jim Firmin.  We talk about the history of trapping and life in the Fort Yukon, Alaska country, how he got started trapping and developed several traplines in the bush, among other topics.  I really enjoy talking with Jim […] The post Alaska Wilderness Trapping, Past and Present – Podcast Episode 75 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode I’m back with Ron Jones of New Jersey, talking about advanced dog proof trapping methods and snaring particulars. Enjoy! The post Ron Jones on Advanced DP Methods and Snaring – Podcast Episode 74 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In this episode, I discuss the contentious issue of whether fisher kill lynx, and go over the results of a scientific study in Maine that documented fisher preying on Canada lynx at a surprisingly high rate.  It’s interesting stuff (and very controversial!!!) Support our sponsor, Kaatz Bros. Lures Here’s a link to the study overview […] The post Do Fisher Kill Lynx? – Podcast Episode 73 appeared first on Trapping Today.

In Episode 72 of the Trapping Today Podcast, we chat with Ron Jones from ACP Wildlife Control Services and Redneck’s Pride calls, baits and lures in New Jersey.  Ron is an experienced trapper who uses his intellect to solve challenging situations with problem animals on a daily basis.  He discusses strategies he employs to catch […] The post Ron Jones on New Jersey Snaring and ADC Work – Podcast Episode 72 appeared first on Trapping Today.