Coyote Trapping School Podcast

In this episode I touch on a couple of legislation items that have come up recently, a potential trap ban in Kentucky, as well as some anti-gun legislation in my home state of Georgia. The National Trappers Association alerted my to the Kentucky legislation

The Sportsmen's Alliance the Georgia gun bill. Odds are these bills won't get much traction, but the fact remains, the anti's are still active and looking for any opportunity to capitalize where they can. That is why we need to support these organizations and contact our legislators to let them know where we stand when issues like this arise. I also mention an article written by Christy Plott, https://shoptalk-magazine.com/, discussing the harms of banning exotic leather, which has plenty of similarities to fur.

I finally get into the meat of a few questions I've fielded lately concerning when to move traps, of course that all depends on your objectives and what species you are targeting. But there are some general guidelines that can help you get started.

One of my final thoughts, I've been thinking of doing a fiction series, sort of an adventure trapping story. I guess I'm missing the writing I used to do. If that is something you would be interested in listening to please let me know!

Also, be sure to check out my Trappers Academy, https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/trappers-academy-now-open/, if you're wanting to get started trapping. It's a 1 stop shop resource for getting up to speed quickly so that you can get started trapping.

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American Tanning and Leather – Christie Plott, https://www.amtan.com/

In this episode I interview Kyle Kaatz, of Kaatz Brothers lures. We talk about how he got started in business at 15 years old and his experience over the past 30 years in the trapping industry. Kyle is a wealth of knowledge and I really enjoyed this interview, its always good talking to other trappers. We discuss the future of trapping and the fur industry and why Kyle is optimistic, along with some other trapping business topics.

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To learn more about trapping visit www.coyotetrappingschool.com

In this episode I discuss my recent trapping trip to west Texas. Man what an awesome experience just to get to travel to a different place and try your hand at catching critters in a new landscape, as well as the possibility of catching new critters you've never trapped! I'd hoped to trap a mountain lion, unfortunately despite a good bit of sign, we never connected on one. O well, there's always next year right. Regardless, I learned a bunch, had a great time, and experienced some awesome country. One thing I've discovered, if you stick with it, you never know where trapping might take you!

To learn more about trapping visit www.coyotetrappingschool.com

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In this episode I give some of my thoughts on trap location, things to look for and key in on, specifically for coyotes and foxes. Intersections are a major area of interest. Also large landscape features like rivers, powerlines, interstates, these can all help direct animals and affect their travel patterns. I also discuss some of my thoughts on strategy and how you may be able to increase your catch by ensuring you are targeting different family groups and looking for key dispersal routes. I recorded this on the road so hopefully there isn't too much background noise.

As always, to learn more about coyote trapping be sure to visit https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com

In this quick episode I get right down to the nitty gritty. There is all kinds of debate about the best trap to use for coyotes and you can really get bogged down and not get started if you get too caught up in it. If you're interested in trapping don't let that worry you, just get some traps and get started. You can adjust your setup down the road, its more important to get the experience than it is for everything to be perfect.

Be sure to visit www.coyotetrappingschool.com to learn more about coyote trapping

In this episode I talk with Guy Groenewold of Groenewold Fur and Wool. They are fur buyers that are expanding their purchasing area as a result of NAFA shutting down. I reached out to Guy before the NAFA announcement because they've been buying fur in the south for several years now and will actually buy some furs green, particularly beavers, which is quite a big interest area as beavers are especially time consuming to put up. As a fur buyer, one major upside to dealing with GF&W is that when they take your fur, they pay you, so there is no waiting for a check and wondering when you will get paid. Be sure to check their website and see if they will be coming through your area, if so it may be worth taking some of your catch this season and seeing what they will pay you for it.

Groenewold Fur and Wool - https://www.gfwco.com/

Coyote Trapping School – https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com

65 – NAFA No More – Coyote Trapping School Podcast

In this episode I talk about the many rumors that have been surrounding North American Fur Auctions lately. On November 4th NAFA announced filing for creditor protection, similar to chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are still many questions to be answered. Many trappers still have fur at NAFA, and of course the new trapping season is upon us. What are the options for selling your fur this season? This season may again be tough but hopefully we are coming out of the down fur market soon!

NAFA Creditor Protection letter - https://www.nafa.ca/webcenter/portal/Auction/pages_newsdetail/?contentid=NAFA_021595

International Fur Federation - https://www.wearefur.com/

Fur Harvesters Auction - https://www.furharvesters.com/

Groenewold Fur and Wool - https://www.gfwco.com/

Zander Fur - https://www.zanderfur.com/

In this episode I dive into some research papers on genetics of coyotes, wolves, and dogs, looking to answer the question that comes up at least once a year about coydogs. In doing so I also run across an interesting paper that may explain what causes the melanistic, or black coyote. Black coyotes are not common, but they aren't necessarily uncommon either. Trappers catch them on occasion and hunters usually have pictures of black coyotes on their trail cameras. See the links to articles below.

If you're interested in getting started trapping be sure to check out my Trapper's Academy program. www.coyotetrappingschool.com/trappersacademy/ As a member you get access to hours of instructional trapping videos as well as forums and monthly Q&A calls to help answer questions you may have.

For researching, Google Scholar - https://scholar.google.com/ - is a valuable tool for finding peer reviewed research papers.

Genetic Characterization of Eastern "Coyotes" in Eastern Massachussetts – Abstract only https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Genetic-Characterization-of-Eastern-%E2%80%9CCoyotes%E2%80%9D-in-Way-Rutledge/ef4114834b96137ed7c407b61300382578565e63

In this episode I interview Ryan Dotson, a beginner trapper who just recently attended the Fur Taker's of America – Trapper's College. We discuss the setup of the college and what the day to day schedule looks like. We also talk about Ryan's significant weight loss and the benefit it is to all of us to keep a focus on our health. As always be sure to go to www.coyotetrappingschool.com to learn more about coyote trapping.

Items discussed in the podcast

Fur Takers of America – https://www.furtakersofamerica.com/

Trapper's College - https://www.furtakersofamerica.com/college.html

Stalker Fabrications - https://stalkerfabrications.webs.com/

In this episode I discuss the results of the survey I recently sent out.