In this episode, I review Kellen Kaatz’ new DVD “The Flat Set Fix”, review Herb Lenon’s 1944 classic “Secrets of Successful Trapping”, give a shout out to an old trapping friend in Montana, and go over the recent NAFA Fur Auction results.  Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about my ride-a-long with a professional beaver trapper on his spring beaver long line. If you ever get the chance to spend time with experienced trappers, there's lots to learn, and it's a great chance to improve your knowledge and understanding in the trapping world. Enjoy!

In this episode, I talk about my ride-a-long with a professional beaver trapper on his spring beaver long line. If you ever get the chance to spend time with experienced trappers, there’s lots to learn, and it’s a great chance to improve your knowledge and understanding in the trapping world. Enjoy!

In this episode I recap some recent springtime events, bait preparation and trap cleanup. I mention a new Kaatz Bros. DVD and some stuff from John Chagnon of PCS Outdoors and Lenon Lures. I also mention a new site, Trappers Report, and preview the next episode about a ride along on a spring beaver long line.

In this episode I recap some recent springtime events, bait preparation and trap cleanup. I mention a new Kaatz Bros. DVD and some stuff from John Chagnon of PCS Outdoors and Lenon Lures. I also mention a new site, Trappers Report, and preview the next episode about a ride along on a spring beaver long […]

In this episode I talk about the coming of spring and the end of trapping season here. I give a recap of my experience under ice beaver trapping this winter and talk other details. Enjoy!

In this episode I talk about the coming of spring and the end of trapping season here. I give a recap of my experience under ice beaver trapping this winter and talk other details. Enjoy!

"A lot of moving of a lot of ice". In this episode, I discuss my late winter under ice beaver trapline. Fur prices are low, but I'm having a blast and learning lots! I also discuss Russ Carman's Professional Fox Trapping Methods book.

“A lot of moving of a lot of ice”. In this episode, I discuss my late winter under ice beaver trapline. Fur prices are low, but I’m having a blast and learning lots! I also discuss Russ Carman’s Professional Fox Trapping Methods book.

In this episode, I discuss lure problems on my trapline, and the need to formulate my own Long Distance Call lure. I then introduce the idea of the new lure making project - I'd like to educate others about lure making as I begin to learn the trade. I give an overview of the current book and DVD lure making resources available, and outline topics I'd like to cover in the lure making project.