The beaver is an abundant furbearer throughout most of North America, and trapping is an enjoyable and rewarding activity that can produce high quality fur pelts for mittens or hats, and meat that makes excellent table fare. Beavers are quite easy to locate, and easy to trap once you get them figured out. A wide variety of traps are used to catch beaver. The best beaver trap … [Read more...]
The Second 100
In this episode we recap the second 100 episodes of the podcast and go over some of the highlights, big events, trappers (famous and unknown) and topics covered over the past couple of years. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out the new shirts, beanies and baseball caps with the TT Logo on the … [Read more...]
The Future of the Trapping Today Podcast
California Bobcat Trapping and More with Jim Comstock
In this episode I talk with Jim Comstock about how he got started trapping, his experiences with Johnny Thorpe, trapping out of state and designing cage traps. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Contact Jim and check out his cage traps:Comstock Custom Cageemail: [email protected]: … [Read more...]
Spring Beaver, Fur, and the Irbis, with Billy Thompson
Billy Thompson and I talk spring beaver trapping, marketing fur, the Irbis snowmobile and more on this week's episode. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. have come out with a pair of custom made setters for the TS-85 trap! Check em out here. Visit the Trapping Today Store for your TT … [Read more...]
A Fall Fur Hunt in Maine – It’s Here!!!
In this episode I go over my newly published book, Manly Hardy's "A Fall Fur Hunt in Maine", which tells a tale of an 1859 trapping expedition in the north woods. I read some excerpts from the book and give a few teasers. It's now available on Amazon for $10, and I'd greatly appreciate your support by purchasing the book!I also talk more about using a magnetometer on your phone … [Read more...]
Kaatz Bros. Discount!
Hey guys, I forgot to mention this in the podcast this week - Kaatz Bros. Lures is offering a limited time discount on your next order! Just enter the code WOOD5 at checkout and you'll get $5 off any order over $20. The discount is good till the end of the month. Perfect timing to pick up some of those random needed supplies that always seem to pop up during the season. So … [Read more...]
The Ethical Case for Wearing Fur (Quartzy)
Here's an interesting article that examines the environmental impacts of saying 'no' to natural renewable products like fur. Source: The ethical case for wearing leather, fur, and silk — Quartzy … [Read more...]