On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Matt Brophy and his son Robert. Matt is an Army Special Forces veteran, lifelong trapper, owner of Epler Fur Co., and runs the Skook Trappers facebook page.

We cover topics ranging from taking your kids on the trapline, Pennsylvania bobcat trapping, dealing with competitors, and how we need to unite as a trapping community.

Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one.

https://www.eplerfur.com/

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On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with the man behind the music of HawkenHorse band, Andy Wills. Andy grew up exposed to trapping and has since dabbled in the iconic tradition, which has been the source of much inspiration for his music.

We chat about history, how fur-handling helped shape America, and the need to preserve our more traditional ways of life – something he aims to accomplish through his music. Check out Andy’s website and get ready for the release of his newest album this coming July and pump his tunes while you’re out trapping!

www.hawkenhorse.com

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On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Stacey Skyrpan. Stacey is a Canadian farmer, mother, wife, trapper, and the owner of Wolf & Fox Fur. 

We dive into how she grew up around trapping legends but didn’t get into the art herself until she was in her 30’s. We chat about mentorship, legacy, and how important it is to pass these historical ways of life onto future generations.

Check out her website: https://wolfandfoxdesigns.ca/

The Cremation of Sam McGee: https://thewanderinghermit.com/x-poetry/sammcgee.htm

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On this episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Jase Groesbeck. Jase is a lifelong hunter and trapper who is now using his social reach for greater purposes.

We chat about bear hunting, his first run-ins with trapping, and how he and his wife are building a foundation to take well-deserved people on once-in-a-lifetime hunts. Jase is as down to earth as it gets and a blast to chat with. Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one.

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On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Lydia Reichenbacher. Lydia is an Ohio native who picked up trapping in high school on a whim! Since then she has built a life centered around trapping, which involved starting her own apparel business – Tight Chains Co.

We chat about how she got her start in trapping, learning things the hard way, trapping through injury, bringing kids on the line, and talk about the feelings of imposter syndrome when giving demos at conventions.

Buckle up, because you are not gonna want to miss this one!

https://tightchainsco.com/

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On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast, we sit down with Randy Newberg. Randy is a staple in the outdoor and conservation community and has been making hunting related content, TV shows, and podcasts for over a decade. 

We chat about his upbringing in Minnesota running traplines, his recent fitness journey, and why learning to trap can make you a better hunter. Tune in, because you aren’t gonna want to miss this one.

https://randynewberg.com/

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On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sat down with artist Nicholas Coleman. Nicholas is a Utah native and his western works have been featured in galleries all over the world. We cover his early motivations for artwork and how time spent with his father out on the trapline helped build an immense appreciation for attention to detail – something that would come in handy during his art career.

Buckle up because you are not going to want to miss this one.

https://www.nicholascolemanart.com/

https://www.instagram.com/nicholascolemanart/

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On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with none other than Dan Gates. Dan has been a Colorado based conservation advocate for decades and is leading the charge against the proposed trophy hunting classification of mountain lion and bobcat in his home state. 

Dan is a trapper, multiple-time conservation board member, hunter, and a true mover of the needle. Take a listen, learn, and if you can, support the efforts of Colorado for Responsible Wildlife Management.

https://savethehuntcolorado.com/

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On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Laura Groesbeck. Laura is an entrepreneur, hunter, trapper, mother, and a reluctant outdoor influencer. 

We dive into her businesses, her first exposures to trapping, and what it means to involve family in the pursuits that we love. Buckle up, you are not gonna want to miss this one!

https://www.instagram.com/thedicklesshunter/

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On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper Podcast we sat down with Jeffrey Miller. Jeffrey is a lifelong trapper, homesteader, expert fur handler, and an all around nice guy! Over the years of exploring and trapping in North Dakota, Jeffrey began to log his adventures in writing and eventually published a handful of books, his latest being “Our Bend in the River.”

You can check out his books on Amazon and order fur products through his website Cottonwood Bend Farms.

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