Coyote Trapping School Podcast

In this episode I go through an email from John Zander, Zander Fur, discussing his outlook on the fur market for the upcoming season. Overall there doesn't look to be alot of changes. Looks like coyotes will still be hot, and some of the glut of ranch fur that has been on the market has been worked through, so maybe we are on the verge of the market rebounding somewhat. Only time will tell! I can assure you that regardless of what the market is doing, I will still be stringing steel and catching critters!

I know its a little late but in this episode I talk about my thoughts on the California trapping ban, which sets a scary precedent for all of us trappers. Trapping has been under constant attack this past year especially and this is one major foothold for the antis. I also field an email question about mange in coyotes, and mention a couple helpful resources.

In this episode I review Clint Locklear's book, "Mindset of a Professional." This isn't a strategies and tactics book, but obviously by the title a mindset book. It speaks to the many people that may start off with the outlook that being a professional trapper isn't realistic. He goes through and breaks down how you could make a living fur trapping by state hopping, then gets into other ways of making trapping pay that can add to the fur income. It is a book for an open minded trapper and is great for the realization that just because people say its not possible, if you think through realistically and put together a plan, it may just be possible, whatever your idea is.

In this episode I talk with Bruce Fires, and Arkansas trapper that just got started trapping coyotes last year. For a beginnner Bruce had a great first season and we talk through some of the things he learned, where he got his information on getting started, and general coyote trapping topics.

In this episode I sit down with Mr. Charlie Masheck and Justin Jett from Hoosier Trapper Outdoors and we cover a little bit of everything, from out of state trapping to our favorite lures. I really enjoyed getting to talk with two guys who are making a living from the fur industry! This is a long interview but I think you'll enjoy it!

In this episode I interview western trapper Kent Schank, who goes by the Instagram handle @backcountry.sassn and also Fur Addicts on YouTube. We talk western cat trapping, scouting, kids on the trapline, fur sales (amazing what some of those western cats bring!) and anti activity. We cover a wide range of topics and as always its interesting to hear how other folks in other areas do things.

In this episode I talk through some preseason tactics for scouting, what to look for, and how you might approach selecting a trapping property differently. Scat and tracks are the most commonly keyed on sign, but looking for major dispersal routes may be the key to really racking up fur in numbers.

In this episode I unveil my latest creation, and what my bigger/longer term goal hopefully is with this project. I also review James Lucero's "Master Wolfer" book. Mr. Lucero is a predator control trapper in New Mexico and has taken his share of coyotes. This is definitely a book worth picking up, there are some real gems that I think will improve your coyote 'line!

In this episode I interview Jeff Hagerty, creator of the HAGz Brackets. We discuss his growing line of brackets, then dive off into other trapping topics. We discuss some of the options for running a northern trapline, and some specific coyote tactics, including one of Jeff's favorite coyote sets. Jeff is a great guy and this interview was a lot of fun. You'll definitely pick up something to put to use on your trapline this season.

In this episode I review Clint Locklear's "Eastern Wolfer" book. The short story is, if you trap in the East and want to improve your coyote trapping game, this book is worth the money for sure. There are some views that are totally different from the standard eastern trapping perspective that we've heard for so long. I am very excited to put the tactics from this book into practice this coming season, I've got high hopes for my catches this year!