Trapping Today
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Trapping Today Podcast #33: Lots of Topics!
July 07, 2018 03:52 - 34 minutes - 37.6 MBIn this episode, I finish up the marten/fisher/mast discussion, go over listener emails, discuss the preliminary results of the NAFA July fur auction, and a few other odds and ends. I'm a bit tired and it was a bit rough, but I hope it turned out okay. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast #32: Bobcat Trapping and Marten/Fisher and Mast
July 01, 2018 01:55 - 50 minutes - 54.9 MBIn this episode I discuss my absolute lack of bobcat trapping experience, but provide some information and suggestions for a new trapper looking to trap bobcats for the first time. There are a lot of DVD's available with good bobcat trapping information. I suggest one or two from a trapper in your general area/habitat type. If you find bobcat habitat, travelways and sign, all there is to do is make the proper set and you're golden! In the second part of the episode I discuss marten/fisher...
Trapping Today Podcast 31: Lure Making – Types and Bases
June 25, 2018 00:38 - 54 minutes - 59.1 MBIn this episode I discuss the difference between a bait and a lure, and the different types of lures, primarily food, call and gland lures. I then discuss what a lure 'base' is, what a base does, and the different types of bases most lures are made of. If you're enjoying the podcast or would like other topics discussed, shoot me a message, I'd love to hear from you. Also, the best way to support the podcast right now would be to pick up a copy of my new book, "Fur Profit". Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast #30: Drumming/Tumbling Fur and Public Views on Trapping
June 18, 2018 00:18 - 51 minutes - 55.9 MBIn this episode, I discuss various aspects of drumming or tumbling fur, including an overview of the process, situations where it's done, and benefits trappers can achieve through proper fur treatment. I then discuss Responsive Management survey data on public views on trapping and how that affects how we as trappers get our message across in public. Here are some links to things I mentioned in the show: Sources for tumblers: https://www.vandykestaxidermy.com/Tumblers-and-Accessories-C444...
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 29 – Trapping Magazines and Beaver Tail Oil
June 11, 2018 02:04 - 34 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode I discuss my first published magazine article, an overview of trapping magazines, and making and using beaver tail oil as a predator trapping lure. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast Episode 28 – Dyeing, Waxing and Dipping Traps
June 04, 2018 01:31 - 45 minutes - 47.9 MBIn this episode, I go over some news items and discuss trap treatment options for trappers. Enjoy! Note: Click here for an article I wrote last year on dyeing with cold dip. There are some great comments on the post as well.
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 27 – News, Auction and Basic Trap Modification
May 28, 2018 02:39 - 56 minutes - 59.7 MBIn this episode I discuss some news, go over the results of this week's Fur Harvesters Auction, review a Herb Lenon book, and discuss trap modification. Specifically, I go into detail on modifying old or less-than-desirable new foothold traps to make them suitable for coyote trapping.
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 26 – a Book, a DVD, an Auction, and a Shoutout
May 21, 2018 02:03 - 44 minutes - 47.5 MBIn this episode, I review Kellen Kaatz' new DVD "The Flat Set Fix", review Herb Lenon's 1944 classic "Secrets of Successful Trapping", give a shout out to an old trapping friend in Montana, and go over the recent NAFA Fur Auction results. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 25 – Ride-a-long on a Spring Beaver Long Line
May 13, 2018 12:04 - 44 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, I talk about my ride-a-long with a professional beaver trapper on his spring beaver long line. If you ever get the chance to spend time with experienced trappers, there's lots to learn, and it's a great chance to improve your knowledge and understanding in the trapping world. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 24 – Springtime is Busy Time
May 07, 2018 02:50 - 26 minutes - 29.3 MBIn this episode I recap some recent springtime events, bait preparation and trap cleanup. I mention a new Kaatz Bros. DVD and some stuff from John Chagnon of PCS Outdoors and Lenon Lures. I also mention a new site, Trappers Report, and preview the next episode about a ride along on a spring beaver long line.
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 23 – Spring is Coming!
April 27, 2018 01:23 - 40 minutes - 44.4 MBIn this episode I talk about the coming of spring and the end of trapping season here. I give a recap of my experience under ice beaver trapping this winter and talk other details. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 22 – Under Ice Beaver Trapping
April 20, 2018 01:48 - 26 minutes - 27.5 MB"A lot of moving of a lot of ice". In this episode, I discuss my late winter under ice beaver trapline. Fur prices are low, but I'm having a blast and learning lots! I also discuss Russ Carman's Professional Fox Trapping Methods book.
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 21 – The Lure Making Project
April 14, 2018 01:02 - 33 minutes - 35.5 MBIn this episode, I discuss lure problems on my trapline, and the need to formulate my own Long Distance Call lure. I then introduce the idea of the new lure making project - I'd like to educate others about lure making as I begin to learn the trade. I give an overview of the current book and DVD lure making resources available, and outline topics I'd like to cover in the lure making project.
Trapping Today Podcast Episode 20: Lynx Exclusion Devices on the Maine Marten/Fisher Trapline
April 10, 2018 02:56 - 36 minutes - 39 MBIn this episode, I express my jealousy for you Alaska trappers, and talk about experiences we Maine trappers have had using the newly-required lynx exclusion devices on our marten and fisher traplines. I go over Bob Noonan's article in Trapper's Post on the devices, as well as my own experiences and the recent article I published here on Trapping Today. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 19 – Trapping News and ConiPans
April 04, 2018 16:53 - 38 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, I go over some recent trapping news, including a potential bobcat trapping season in Indiana, an interview on trapping with Vermont's Fish and Wildlife Commissioner, and a visit to the NTA by Tom Miranda. I then discuss Coni-Pans, their use in bodygrip traps, and the benefits I see to using coni-pans on my trapline. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 18 – Tanning Fur
March 27, 2018 15:16 - 34 minutes - 37.1 MBHolding off on sending that raw fur to auction due to the low prices? In this episode, I discuss the options trappers have for getting their fur tanned, and go over some selling scenarios you'll need to think about when trying to profit from tanned fur. I discuss the pros and cons of self tanning, as well as share some resources on self tanning. I then discuss the major custom tanneries available to trappers in the U.S., the process of getting fur tanned, along with costs and pros and cons...
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 17 – Preserving Meat, Conibear Springs, Writing Articles, and Reviews
March 21, 2018 00:14 - 33 minutes - 36.4 MBIn this episode I talk about some recent videos I made for the Trapping Today Youtube channel, including preserving meat with salt for trapping bait, rotting down some meat for a lure base, and spring strength on 330 Conibears that have had their springs compressed for probably 20 years. I briefly go over how the recent Fur Harvesters auction went, and discuss dealer options for purchasing copies of my new book, Fur Profit, for resale. I then go into a discussion about becoming a writer in ...
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 16 – Fur Auctions, Trapper Ethics, and A Life on the Line
March 16, 2018 13:43 - 44 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this episode, I go deep into the conversation around trapper ethics and our role in wildlife management by reading through my responses to some recent interview questions. I review "A Life on the Line", a trapping documentary film set in western Manitoba, and discuss a few other things, including an old interview with Montana trapper Willis Kent. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 15 – Things to Come, and the Roadkill Fur Lady!
March 13, 2018 20:07 - 28 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, I ponder the end of trapping season and discuss what you can expect from Trapping Today in the coming months, particularly a shift toward more product reviews during the offseason, and things I can get around to during a busy summer. I open the floor to questions and requests - would love to know what you would like to hear/see in the future and am happy to try tackling trapping related questions. I give some fur auction updates and talk about the 'roadkill fur lady'. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 14 – NAFA Auction, Beaver Books, Fuller Laugeman
March 07, 2018 17:36 - 41 minutes - 43.4 MBIn this episode, I give a recap of the bobcat interview, discuss the recent NAFA auction and fur prices, review two beaver tapping books, and discuss an old interview of the legendary Fuller Laugeman of Montana. I also thank several listeners for tuning in, providing feedback and supporting the podcast. I appreciate it guys!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 13 – Bobcat Prices, Populations, and some PR for Trappers
March 01, 2018 02:45 - 39 minutes - 42.9 MBI was asked to give an interview with a public radio station in a western state about bobcat prices and how high prices may be affecting trapper harvest and populations. I did some research and wanted to hash things over in the podcast to practice for the interview. Hope it goes well!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 12 – News, Videos, Auctions and Lure Making
February 28, 2018 02:39 - 39 minutes - 42.6 MBIn this episode I talk about my GoPro video mistakes, recent updates on the fur market, the NAFA February fur auction, fur grades from FHA, and a little bit on trapping lure, my lure philosophy, lure testing, lure making education, and potential for a 'no secrets' lure. I got so far off topic, I didn't get a chance to cover the topic I mentioned at the beginning of the episode! No worries, I recorded Episode 13 as soon as I finished this one. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 11 – How Important is Trapping Lure?
February 26, 2018 16:14 - 1 hour - 66.7 MBIn 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 think about lures as trappers. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 10
February 22, 2018 21:46 - 30 minutes - 32.6 MBIn 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!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 9
February 10, 2018 01:07 - 48 minutes - 51.8 MBIn 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!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 8 – Under Ice Beaver Snaring
February 06, 2018 00:45 - 40 minutes - 43.6 MBIn 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!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 7
February 02, 2018 23:41 - 18 minutes - 19.4 MBThis 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!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 6
January 31, 2018 02:32 - 24 minutes - 26 MBThis 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!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 5
January 27, 2018 01:37 - 30 minutes - 32.7 MBThis 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, and its impact on trappers. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 4
January 21, 2018 22:33 - 33 minutes - 34.9 MBIn 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 history project on old time Montana trappers, and discuss a research project to understand muskrat population declines. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 3
January 19, 2018 01:41 - 30 minutes - 32.7 MBIn 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 this. Enjoy!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 2
January 12, 2018 00:49 - 30 minutes - 33.4 MBIn 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!
Trapping Today Podcast: Episode 1
January 05, 2018 00:59 - 31 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome 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 and suggestions for future episodes.