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Join Alex Rutledge and trapper extraordinaire Terry Weaver (TW River Rat Pump Works) for part two of "So You Wanna Become a Trapper" on American Roots Outdoors. This in-depth episode covers everything you need to know about setting traps properly to catch predators like coyotes, bobcats, and raccoons.

Terry shares expert techniques for both live traps and steel foothold traps, including proper bedding, bait selection, and scent control. Learn about dirt hole sets, the importance of natural materials, and how to make predators put their foot exactly where you want it.

Beyond trapping, Terry opens up about overcoming devastating setbacks—losing his shop to fire in 2024 and a tornado in 2025—and how faith and perseverance kept him going. The episode also covers local sports, community updates, food plot strategies for attracting game, and wraps up with wild game recipes including rabbit stew and fried rabbit.

Topics Covered:

• Live trap setup for bobcats and coyotes
• Steel trap techniques and proper bedding
• Bait and lure strategies for different predators
• Scent control and natural materials
• Food plots and predator hunting connections
• Overcoming adversity through faith
• Wild game cooking tips

Sponsors: Eagle Seed, Wise Eye Cameras, 12 Point Hunting Blinds, Hornady Ammunition, Span Dial Arms

Chapter Markers Added:

1. Introduction & Community Updates (0:00)
2. Local Sports Recap (5:19)
3. Trapping Basics - Live Traps (11:48)
4. Steel Traps for Coyotes (17:22)
5. Proper Trap Setting Techniques (21:31)
6. Bait & Lure Strategies (32:47)
7. Terry's Story - Overcoming Adversity (12:48)
8. Food Plot Connection to Trapping (29:47)
9. Recipes & Cooking Wild Game (41:41)