The fleshing knife is a tool built for the trapping and fur handling industry. When preparing pelts for the fur market, it's necessary to flesh, stretch and dry the pelts to keep them from rotting and give them a limited shelf life until they are tanned for long term preservation. Fleshing a fur pelt involves scraping the fat and meat from the skin. Although this can be done … [Read more...]
The Magazine is Back! Issue 2 Available Now!
Issue 2 of the Trapping Today Magazine is here! It's pay to play this time around, and this 118 page digital magazine jam packed with trapping articles and information will cost you $5. Check it out, preview before buying, and I hope to get your support! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Trapping Today Magazine … [Read more...]
Trapping, Life and the Fur Market
In this episode I talk about what's going on in my world lately, a little bit on spring beaver trapping, and the results of the Fur Harvesters May auction which just concluded. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnX Hunt (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store … [Read more...]
2023 Fur Prices: Spring Update
The true state of the 2023 fur market has finally come to the surface, with the majority of state fur auctions and regional fur buying having taken place, and the Fur Harvesters March auction coming to a close. In short, the fur market is in a bifurcated state: it’s good and it’s bad – depending on the species you’re looking at. This year there’s been a dramatic difference … [Read more...]
Kris Pope and the Perils of a Small Industry
In this episode we catch up with Kris Pope from Coyote Trapping School. We talk about what Kris is up to lately, why he stopped the podcast and Youtube channel, and the challenges of trying to make a living in the trapping industry. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXHunt (use code TRAP for 20% off!)Trapping Today Store (use code LURE20 for 20% off all lure … [Read more...]
Enigmatic Gwich’in: Podcast Episode 237
In this episode I chat with Gary Simple Jr., the guy behind the Enigmatic Gwich'in Youtube channel. We talk trapping and what it's like to live in a remote interior Alaska village. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnX Hunt (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store Check out the new Trapping Today Magazine! … [Read more...]
Maine Marten and Fisher with Ed Schneider – Podcast Ep 236
In this episode I talk with Ed Schneider from Kansas Trapline Products about his recent trapping trip to Maine. I also discuss the new Trapping Today digital magazine. Check out the Magazine Here!!! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXHunt (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off) … [Read more...]