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.  

Ep 55 - Preseason Scouting

Kris Pope, from Coyote Trapping School, provides instruction and educational content for people interested in getting started, or getting better, at trapping furbearers and predators.  Many people consider trapping a dying art, but there is still plenty of interest whether from outdoorsmen and women who are looking to further their outdoor skills, wildlife managers looking to enhance game populations through predator control, or survivalists interesting in knowing how to obtain food and fur in a survival situation.  Follow along as Kris gives trapping industry updates, instructional information, and updates on his wintertime trapline.  With a wide array of experience, from trapping artic foxes in Alaska to alligators in Florida, and a degree in wildlife biology, Kris’ passion lies in wildlife management and matching wits with wild critters near and far.

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In this episode I review the different types of sets for coyotes and go over some coyote trapping basics, mainly sets, dirthole, flat, and scent post.  Hopefully providing good information for beginner and experienced trappers alike.  I also touch on an update to think mink cull we talked about last episode in Denmark.   To get a Shortliner Trapping Bag, Fur Stocking, or beavertail wallet be sure to visit my shop https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/shop/ Trapping season is here for some and coming quickly for others, be sure to get your supplies from Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas kris@coyotetrappingschool.com 

109 - Coyote Trapping Tactics

In this episode I touch quickly on what could be a major impact on the fur market, related to COVID.  Then I go through a general overview of coyote biology and behavior.  As trappers, we should be experts on the game that we pursue, so I thought it might be helpful to review some data regarding coyotes, hopefully to improve our effectiveness as trappers.  Coyotes are a pretty interesting critter anyway, especially looking at their expansion throughout North American, and possibly soon South America. To get a Shortliner Trapping Bag, Fur Stocking, or beavertail wallet be sure to visit my shop https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/shop/ Trapping season is here for some and coming quickly for others, be sure to get your supplies from Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas kris@coyotetrappingschool.com   

108 - Coyote Biology and Behavior

In this episode I talk about eating furbearer meat.  If you’re a trapper or hunter, odds are that you’ve at least considered eating various wild game.  I think eating some of the meat we catch is a great opportunity to introduce others to wild game as well as give us some additional arguments to those who don’t approve of trapping.  The fact is, when handled properly it is quality tablefare, and a great talking point! To get your hands on a Shortliner Trapping Bag visit -  https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/product/shortliner-trapping-bag/  Trapping season is coming quickly, be sure to get your supplies from Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas kris@coyotetrappingschool.com  Trappers Academy -  https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/trappers-academy-now-open/

107 - Meat Trapping

In this episode I answer some listener questions.  I also talk a little about fur tanning (I just got my Texas furs back from the tannery!) and just some general trapper rambling.  I hope you enjoy, I’ve got some interviews in the lineup that I’m pretty excited about so stay tuned and if your season has already come in, good luck!   To get your hands on a Shortliner Trapping Bag visit -  https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/product/shortliner-trapping-bag/  Trapping season is coming quickly, be sure to get your supplies from Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas kris@coyotetrappingschool.com  Trappers Academy -  https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/trappers-academy-now-open/

106 - Q&A and Rambling

In this week’s episode I dig into some trapper survey data and find some historical data of trapper harvest from several different states, some dating back to the 1930s.  It is very interesting data and highlights how important it is for trappers to accurately respond to those surveys.  Our game agencies rely on us for good data, and if we don’t provide it to them then they don’t have good data to manage the resource with.     To get your hands on a Shortliner Trapping Bag visit -  https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/product/shortliner-trapping-bag/  Trapping season is coming quickly, be sure to get your supplies from Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbros.com and email me with questions or podcast ideas kris@coyotetrappingschool.com  Trappers Academy -  https://www.coyotetrappingschool.com/trappers-academy-now-open/ Data Links discussed -   https://www.michigan.gov/documents/dnr/2018_michigan_furbearer_harvest_survey_report_678251_7.pdf  https://www.ncwildlife.org/Trapping/Learn-Resources/Surveys-Reports  https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Population-Harvest-Trends  https://www.inhs.illinois.edu/files/6515/5138/2740/2017-2018_Trapper_Report_FINAL.pdf  https://www.pgc.pa.gov/InformationResources/MediaReportsSurveys/AnnualWildlifeManagementReports/Documents/11101-17z.pdf

Ep 55 - Preseason Scouting

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