Latest Coyotetrapping101 Podcast Episodes
78 - Get Your Mind Right
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - February 24, 2020 02:53 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I discuss some of my recent thinking, in line with Clint Locklear’s Mindset of a Professional book. While I’m working on growing a nuisance trapping business and trying to get my coyote catch numbers up, it really has hit home that you’ve got to have a different mindset than jus...
77 - Where to Sell Glands
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - February 21, 2020 06:07 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsThis is a quick episode but I think a valuable one, Kaatz Bros has a great page on their site detailing what glands they buy and how much they pay. Of course all prices are subject to change, but this is a great resource for trappers to quickly check and get an idea of if they think it would be...
76 - Coyote/Predator Trap Selection
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - February 10, 2020 05:28 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn looking through my analytics for the website and podcast I noticed that one of the most searched topics has been choosing the best coyote trap. In this podcast I discuss some of the different options and how one might go about picking the best trap. There are multiple good options out there...
75 – Canines Avoiding Sets Question
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - January 31, 2020 02:12 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I dig into a pretty detailed question I got in from a listener who is having issues with coyotes and fox consistently working his dirtholes from the sides, appearing to avoid the trap pattern. He lines out several ideas that he thinks may be possible causes and I address those a...
74 - Pan Covers and Open Minds
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - January 20, 2020 01:43 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode a post about pan covers sparks a discussion on how I think about things and how thinking from a different perspective can be beneficial. Also looking at the source of information and determining how credible or useful it might be. Specifically I’m talking about steel screen pan...
73 - Combines and Coyotes DVD Review
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - January 14, 2020 05:24 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsThis is a short episode but this DVD with Randy Smith is definitely worth watching if you want to be a serious coyote trapper. There's nothing special that Randy does, just a simple system repeated over and over. One of the really impressive things he shows is how he skins coyotes on the trapl...
72 - Trapping Today Interview
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - January 06, 2020 12:01 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsThis is an episode I recorded several months ago with Jeremiah Wood of Trappingtoday.com. We cover a wide variety of trapping topics and discuss the current season. Always good talking to fellow trappers! If you haven't listened to Jeremiah's podcast be sure to subscribe to the Trapping Today...
71 – Otter Trapping with Chief
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - December 29, 2019 04:16 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn today’s podcast my son “Chief” sits down with me and we talk a little about otter trapping. Chief always keeps things interesting, and sometimes makes me lose my train of thought, but he is never at a loss for words! This episode is a little bit shorter than usual but I hope you still get s...
70 – Moving traps and legislation
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - December 18, 2019 03:22 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I touch on a couple of legislation items that have come up recently, a potential trap ban in Kentucky, as well as some anti-gun legislation in my home state of Georgia. The National Trappers Association alerted my to the Kentucky legislation The Sportsmen’s Alliance the Georgi...
69 - Kyle Kaatz Interview - Kaatz Bros Lures
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - December 10, 2019 18:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I interview Kyle Kaatz, of Kaatz Brothers lures. We talk about how he got started in business at 15 years old and his experience over the past 30 years in the trapping industry. Kyle is a wealth of knowledge and I really enjoyed this interview, its always good talking to other ...
68 – Texas Trapline Summary
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - December 06, 2019 02:36 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I discuss my recent trapping trip to west Texas. Man what an awesome experience just to get to travel to a different place and try your hand at catching critters in a new landscape, as well as the possibility of catching new critters you’ve never trapped! I’d hoped to trap a m...
67 – Trapline Location and Strategy
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - November 23, 2019 04:58 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I give some of my thoughts on trap location, things to look for and key in on, specifically for coyotes and foxes. Intersections are a major area of interest. Also large landscape features like rivers, powerlines, interstates, these can all help direct animals and affect their ...
No excuses - Just Trap
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - November 15, 2019 17:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this quick episode I get right down to the nitty gritty. There is all kinds of debate about the best trap to use for coyotes and you can really get bogged down and not get started if you get too caught up in it. If you're interested in trapping don't let that worry you, just get some traps ...
66 – Guy Groenewold – Groenewold Fur and Wool
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - November 13, 2019 04:16 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I talk with Guy Groenewold of Groenewold Fur and Wool. They are fur buyers that are expanding their purchasing area as a result of NAFA shutting down. I reached out to Guy before the NAFA announcement because they’ve been buying fur in the south for several years now and will a...
65 - NAFA No More
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - November 06, 2019 03:28 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratings65 – NAFA No More – Coyote Trapping School Podcast In this episode I talk about the many rumors that have been surrounding North American Fur Auctions lately. On November 4th NAFA announced filing for creditor protection, similar to chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are still many questions to b...
64 – Black Coyotes and Coydogs
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - October 30, 2019 10:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I dive into some research papers on genetics of coyotes, wolves, and dogs, looking to answer the question that comes up at least once a year about coydogs. In doing so I also run across an interesting paper that may explain what causes the melanistic, or black coyote. Black coy...
63 - New Trapper Interview Ryan Dotson
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - October 25, 2019 02:57 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I interview Ryan Dotson, a beginner trapper who just recently attended the Fur Taker’s of America – Trapper’s College. We discuss the setup of the college and what the day to day schedule looks like. We also talk about Ryan’s significant weight loss and the benefit it is to all...
62 - Survey Results
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - October 16, 2019 10:48 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I discuss the results of the survey I recently sent out.
61 - 2019/2020 Fur Market Outlook
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - October 09, 2019 03:10 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I go through an email from John Zander, Zander Fur, discussing his outlook on the fur market for the upcoming season. Overall there doesn't look to be alot of changes. Looks like coyotes will still be hot, and some of the glut of ranch fur that has been on the market has been w...
60 - Trapping Ban and Mange
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - September 30, 2019 00:41 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsI know its a little late but in this episode I talk about my thoughts on the California trapping ban, which sets a scary precedent for all of us trappers. Trapping has been under constant attack this past year especially and this is one major foothold for the antis. I also field an email quest...
Ep 59 - "Mindset of a Pro" Book Review
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - September 20, 2019 11:40 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I review Clint Locklear's book, "Mindset of a Professional." This isn't a strategies and tactics book, but obviously by the title a mindset book. It speaks to the many people that may start off with the outlook that being a professional trapper isn't realistic. He goes through...
Ep 58 - Arkansas Trapper Bruce Fires
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - September 11, 2019 05:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I talk with Bruce Fires, and Arkansas trapper that just got started trapping coyotes last year. For a beginnner Bruce had a great first season and we talk through some of the things he learned, where he got his information on getting started, and general coyote trapping topics.
Ep 57 - Hoosier Trappers!!!
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - September 06, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I sit down with Mr. Charlie Masheck and Justin Jett from Hoosier Trapper Outdoors and we cover a little bit of everything, from out of state trapping to our favorite lures. I really enjoyed getting to talk with two guys who are making a living from the fur industry! This is a lo...
Ep 56 - Kent Schank Interview
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - August 29, 2019 03:31 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I interview western trapper Kent Schank, who goes by the Instagram handle @backcountry.sassn and also Fur Addicts on YouTube. We talk western cat trapping, scouting, kids on the trapline, fur sales (amazing what some of those western cats bring!) and anti activity. We cover a w...
Ep 55 - Preseason Scouting
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - August 23, 2019 06:59 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I talk through some preseason tactics for scouting, what to look for, and how you might approach selecting a trapping property differently. Scat and tracks are the most commonly keyed on sign, but looking for major dispersal routes may be the key to really racking up fur in numb...
Ep 54 - "Master Wolfer" Book Review
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - August 19, 2019 02:21 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I unveil my latest creation, and what my bigger/longer term goal hopefully is with this project. I also review James Lucero's "Master Wolfer" book. Mr. Lucero is a predator control trapper in New Mexico and has taken his share of coyotes. This is definitely a book worth pickin...
53 - Jeff Hagerty - HAGz Brackets
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - August 07, 2019 03:47 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I interview Jeff Hagerty, creator of the HAGz Brackets. We discuss his growing line of brackets, then dive off into other trapping topics. We discuss some of the options for running a northern trapline, and some specific coyote tactics, including one of Jeff's favorite coyote s...
52 - "Eastern Wolfer" Book Review
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - August 03, 2019 02:35 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I review Clint Locklear's "Eastern Wolfer" book. The short story is, if you trap in the East and want to improve your coyote trapping game, this book is worth the money for sure. There are some views that are totally different from the standard eastern trapping perspective that...
51 - Summer Beaver Trapping
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - July 26, 2019 02:47 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsIn this episode I talk through some of my thoughts and ideas around summer beaver trapping, first off the idea that I'm not a fan of summer trapping anything unless you are getting paid! Not only are you dealing with the heat but also turtles, snakes, and in some cases even alligators. There are...
Ep 50 - NTA Convention - Springfield Missouri
Coyote Trapping School Podcast - July 18, 2019 08:38 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 194 ratingsThis year I took the time to drive to Springfield Missouri and attend the National Trappers Association Convention, and let me tell you it was well worth the drive! There were a ton of vendors, great demonstrations by top trappers in the industry, and plenty of folks to talk trapping with. If ...
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