In this episode we go over trapping BMP's, or Best Management Practices. BMP's were developed as a result of a 20+ year study designed to provide science-based information on trapping practices that meet the criteria for animal welfare, efficiency, selectivity, practicality and safety. BMP's are not mandatory, but parts of them may be implemented by individual state agencies. I … [Read more...]
Permission, Planning, Promoting and More
In this episode Pat Connelly and I talk about getting trapping permission, promoting trapping, dealing with your state's trapping laws, using OnXMaps on the trapline, and more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse code 3XJROD for 3 times the bonus points on any Kaatz Bros. … [Read more...]
First Live Stream and Fur Prices – Episode 193
This episode of the Trapping Today Podcast is the first simultaneous Youtube live stream/podcast recording. Had a lot of fun and hope this introduces a few new folks to the podcast. We talk about the recent Fur Harvesters Auction results, the fur market, prices and outlook. We also answer a listener question and get into some other stuff. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz … [Read more...]
OnX Pat
In episode 192 of the Trapping Today Podcast, Pat Connelly and I talk about using OnXMaps on the trapline, including lots of ideas, useful tips and ways to make trapping more efficient using the latest technology. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery … [Read more...]
Trapper Soap Box
Pat Connelly and I talk about trapping bans, crazy laws, education and outreach, trapper recruitment and more. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Moyle Mink & Tannery … [Read more...]
ADC From the Start
Pat from Massachusetts started his ADC business and his fur trapping adventures at pretty much the same time. You may remember Pat from Episode 115 of the podcast back in February 2020. In this episode we catch up and see how Pat's trapline and ADC business have progressed. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery … [Read more...]
The Many Uses for Cage Traps
In the third and final part of my interview with Jim Comstock we talk about many of the varied types of trapping where cage traps can be useful. We discuss animal damage control work, under ice beaver with cages, and even some limited coyote cage trapping. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Moyle Mink & Tannery Check out … [Read more...]
Cage Trap Design with Jim Comstock
In this episode Jim Comstock talks about different cage trap design considerations, what works and what doesn't, and more. Enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMapsMoyle Mink & Tannery Check out the specials and closeout deals from Kaatz Bros! … [Read more...]