Coyote Trapping School Podcast

In this episode John Zander gives us an update on the current fur market.

In this episode I talk with John Zander from Zander fur, a 3rd generation fur buyer whose business is built around the fur industry. We talk about the history of his family business and some of the intricacies of the fur market.

In this podcast I give an overview of the different ways to target beavers. Beavers are fun to trap and relatively easy to catch, but they can pose a challenge and get trap shy. There are a variety of methods for targeting beavers and with the possibility of pickup up the occasional otter I find it hard to pass on an opportunity to trap beavers.

I get questions from time to time about starting a trapping channel on youtube or how to grow or get more subscribers. In this episode I talk about some of the potential options for starting and growing a channel, as well as some of the watchouts. It isn't something that is easy, it takes patience and persistence. Consistently producing quality content is the only way to grow, so be prepared for plenty of work. But it is incredibly fun and rewarding.

When I first started getting interested in filming and posting videos I searched all over to try and find some guidance. I've picked up a few things here and there and this video is to give you and idea, if you're interested in filming your trapline adventures what you may want to look at in ways of video gear.

This episode is a deep dive into raccoon trapping, different traps to use and what situations to use them in. A good, basic introduction for beginners to raccoon trapping.

Pan covers are a vital piece of a predator trappers tool box. They prevent dirt and sand from filling in under your trap pan and keeping your trap from firing. There are plenty of different options for pan covers, I recommend trying several and seeing which fits you best.

In this episode I recap my recent trapping trip to Ohio. I love getting the opportunity to trap new places with new people. There is always something to learn running with another trapper and I encourage everyone if you get the opportunity to run the line with someone else, even just for a day. You will definitely take something away and become a better trapper for it.

As trappers I feel it is important to always be learning and keep an open mind. I like to find at least 1 new thing each season to try to keep improving myself as a trapper, whether it is trying a new technique or a new piece of equipment. My motto is always be learning!

If you trap long enough you will encounter nontarget catches, whether they are other furbearers or another species. It helps to have a plan ahead of time as to how you will deal with them and be prepared when the time comes. Also knowing how you can set your traps to avoid certain nontarget catches is a good way to avoid having to deal with the issue.