On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down with a retired Air Force veteran, registered nurse, mother of two… and fellow trapper, Dee Mack. We talk about how she found her way into trapping, balancing family life with a trapline, and how skills from the military and the hospital surprisingly carry over into the woods.

We also get into public perception of trapping, preparedness, and why people who work high-stress jobs often end up finding peace checking steel in the morning.

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On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down on my close buddy, Matthew Morris’, podcast and we chat about all things primitive bow hunting and trapping.

Matthew runs the Bowyer Collective podcast on the Okayest Hunter network and is one of the coolest guys that I have the honor of knowing well personally. If you haven’t, go and check out his show if you love trad archery and self bows!

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On today’s episode, we are experimenting with a collaboration!

Brian Krebs, host of the DrawnWest Podcast, and Zach Hanson delve into the world of trapping and their other outdoor activities. They discuss the educational pathways to becoming a trapper, the art and science behind trapping techniques, and the value of fur in today's market. The conversation also explores niche markets and alternative income opportunities within the trapping community, highlighting the potential for conservation and habitat management through trapping practices.

Do me a favor, if you haven’t, go check out Brian’s podcast wherever you listen to your podcasts!

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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.

Check it out on https://360sportsman.org/

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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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