On today’s episode, I sit down with Jake Roller. Jake is a Wisconsinite who turned trapping into much more than just a hobby.

We cover family, nuisance trapping, history, and a whole lot more.

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On today’s episode I sit down with Teeg Stouffer. Teeg is a casual trapper who also happens to make awesome short-form documentary films.

We touch on his first exposure to trapping, the difficulties of film making, and so much more.

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On today’s episode I sit down with lifelong trapper, Jason Jenkins. Jason, also known as Jinx, is a career wildlife control specialist and has been operating his business for over 18 years.

We touch on his first exposure to trapping, the difficulties of being an entrepreneur, finding a great mentor, starting a YouTube channel, and so much more.

Check out his YouTube and social media all by the handle @trappingwithjinx

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On today’s episode I sit down with adult-onset trapper, taxidermist, and educator, Andrew Lovick. We chat about his upbringing in North Idaho, entering the taxidermist trade, learning to trap in Montana, and soft mounting critters.

We also touch deeply on trapper education and his new course that is coming out this September on 360 sportsman.

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On today’s episode I sit down with the newly elected president of the National Trappers Association, Rusty Kramer. Rusty has long served as the Idaho Trappers Association president and has been trapping hard in Idaho since the late 90’s.We talk about the first wolves in Idaho, celebrate their growth, and cover all sorts of other topics pertaining to trapping nationwide.

Be sure, wherever you are at, to join your local state trapping organizations and if possible support your national organizations, too. As you’ll learn in the episode, these organizations are at the forefront of keeping our trapping rights:

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On today’s episode I sat down with Thomas Kotz of Henry Repeating Arms.We talk about his unexpected path into the firearms industry, trapping, hunting, and living an outdoors-first lifestyle. It is rich with family history in trapping and I learned one of the coolest facts about the New York city meat market all the way up to the 1970s (PS: it’s probably not what you think!).

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On today’s episode I sit down with native Montanan, Rachel Doble. She is a mom of three, a wife, a hunter, an educator, businesswoman, and trapper!We talk about learning to trap as an adult, mentorship, wild experiences on the line, and overcoming trauma with the help of the trapping community.

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On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Jim Shockey. Jim is a lifelong hunter, trapper, historian, conservationist, and writer.

We talk about his first gopher traplines, what it means to build resilience, and how to raise strong kids!

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On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Cade Cole. Cade is a lifelong hunting guide in Wyoming, a father, and was a participant on Season 10 of Alone. 

We talk about his first exposure to trapping as a child in Texas, guiding hog hunts, and what it takes to be a great guide… hint, it’s probably not what you expect.

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On today’s episode I sit down with fur advocate Nora Lacasse. Nora is a model, content creator, current Miss Universe Canada 2025 delegate.

We chat about the history of the fur trade, fast fashion, trapping, and everything in between. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to check out our partners as well!

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