Trapping is adventure, but it’s hard work. By the late 1940’s, Walter Arnold wasn’t a young pup anymore. He was in his 50’s, but the adventurer that seems to be inside most trappers at any age was still alive and well. In this story, Arnold and his trapping pal decided to spend the season out in some new territory. They had a blast, but it wasn’t all roses. Here’s the story. … [Read more...]
Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade – Baltimore Sun
Source: Maine looking for new ways to manage declining fur trade - Baltimore Sun … [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...]
Full Circle Trapper, Mike from WY – Podcast Episode 107
Mike started out trapping as a kid in Nebraska, then life happened. Decades later, he found himself rekindling the trapping fire, and has just started a Wyoming trapline. Talk about going full circle! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. … [Read more...]
Lessons Learned on the Coyote Line – Podcast Episode 106
In this episode I discuss some of the lessons I learned this fall in the first northern Maine coyote trapline I've run in many years. I had a lot of fun, caught some fur, and most importantly, continued the journey of becoming a better trapper! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. … [Read more...]
What’s Changed in Coyote Trapping: Podcast Episode 105
In this episode, I talk about my first real coyote trapline in almost two decades. I go over the changes in gear and equipment, as well as methods that I've adopted this time around. Below are links to different things I've mentioned in the show. Enjoy!Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc.Mentioned in this episode:MB 550 Coyote TrapKO K9 Extreme … [Read more...]
FHA Forecast and Thoughts From the Marten Line: Podcast Episode 104
In this episode I read through Fur Harvesters Auction Inc. CEO Mark Downey's fur market forecast for 2020, and then ramble on about how my marten trapline is shaping up this year. Enjoy! Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. Also from Trapping Today:Long Distance Call LureFur Profit Book … [Read more...]
2019-2020 Fur Prices and Market Update: Podcast Episode 103
In this episode of the podcast, I talk fur prices and the fur market following a bunch of recent developments. For more background on the fur market, be sure to check out my book, Fur Profit: A Trapper's Guide to the Modern Fur Market. Support our sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresFur Harvesters Auction, Inc. … [Read more...]