Episodes

Develop a theory, test it, refine it, and repeat. That's the theme of this week's episode. I talk about a phenomenal marten trapline check and my early season beaver experiences, tying both together under the theme of developing and testing theories that make us better trappers. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store - books, lure, shirt Mentioned in this Episode:Tip: Develop a theoryShout Out: Alaska Trappers AssociationBook: Kai...

In this episode, I chat about some of my early season beaver trapping experiences. Enjoy! Support Our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store Tip: If it's not working, try something different!Book: "The Last Hunt" by Jack WhitmanShoutout: Kris Pope's Shortliner Trapping BagAsk: Kellen Campaign - email kaatzbros@gmail.com and ask Kellen to come on the podcast! TWD Memorial T-shirt Fundraiser

In this episode I discuss the controversial issue of trapping around dogs. We talk about ways to avoid catching dogs, minimizing the negative experience of the catch, education, avoidance and other aspects to trapping public land with other users around. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off)Trapping Today Store TWD Memorial T-Shirt Fundraiser Shoutout - Mike Kelly's Wild River Traps Book - Trapline Chatter: Life and Love with 'Last Alaskan' Bob Ha...

I'm all over the place in this episode, with a tip from Jeff Dunlap, a shoutout to Northwoods Fur, a book about Wyoming pioneers and a little something I'm calling the Kellen Campaign. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (code 'TRAP' for 20% off)New Trapping Today Store! Mentioned in this episode:New Muskrat LureNew Beaver LureBlack Book of Coyote TrappingSlim Pederson's Bobcat BookMen to Match Our MountainsJohn Graham Bobcat DVDNorthwoods Fur Tom Downing Memorial Fundraiser ...

In this episode we get into the second part of my interview with northern Maine trapper Butch Bornman. We chat about the way he likes to trap coyotes in northern Maine, including scouting, staking traps, set type, trap preference and a whole lot more. We also talk a little marten and fisher. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros.. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Trapping Today Store Sign up of the Kaatz Bros. Newsletter for updates, discounts and special deals!

In this episode I talk with local trapper Butch Bornman about growing up a trapper in Pennsylvania, making the move to northern Maine, and the trap lines he runs today. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Check out the new Trapping Today Store!!!www.trappingtodaystore.com Sign up for the Kaatz Bros. Newsletter here!

Check out part two of my conversation with Mike Miller of Wyoming, owner of Wind River Trapping Supplies. Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse code 'JW5' for $5 off any order of $30 or more at Kaatzbros.com. Offer expires October 2, 2020.

In this episode I chat with Mike Miller from Wyoming, trapper and owner of Wind River Trapping Supplies. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week:Use code 'JW5' for $5 off any order of $30 or more at Kaatzbros.com! Offer expires 10/2/20.

In this episode we talk about the current state of the fur market, how we got here, and marketing alternatives in an age of rock bottom fur prices. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) My Products:Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper bookLong Distance Call LureTrapping Today Mustelid T-Shirt (limited supply!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week!Use code 'JW5' for $5 off any order of $30 or more at Kaatzbros.com! Offer expires 10/2/2020.

This episode continues our discussion on cold weather gear for the trapline, and what I recommend based on my experience. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps Mentioned in this episode:Carhartt Arctic BibsChoko Extreme Snow BibsBig Bill lightweight wool pantsFleece Pants (couldn't find the ones i have, but these should work)Cold Pruf base layerWoolX Base LayerRefrigiwear BibsLL Bean base layer shirt (not the ones I got but close)Duofold base layerPolarmax base layerSitka and Bea...

It's starting to get a bit cold here, so let's talk winter clothing for the trapline! I had the chance to learn and test out a lot of gear on my Alaska trapping trip. In this episode I go over my thoughts and opinions, and what I've learned and come to prefer for trapline clothing. Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!)Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper bookKaatz Bros. Deal of the Week!Use code 'RAT' for 3X the points on Sleepy Creek #1 muskrat stretchers. Offer v...

Check out the fourth and final segment of my interview with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV. What a great guy! I learned a lot about the TV and advertising industry, and got to hear about a lot of Rich's experiences on the trapline. He also tells us about their new exclusive membership community on Locals.com. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week!Use code 'BELISLE' at checkout for 2x the bonus points on any Belisle t...

This week we have another segment from our sit down with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV. We talk about traveling to film the show, native villages in Canada, old timers and the ways trapping has changed, and so much more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off) Mentioned in this episode:Trapping Inc. TVWalter Arnold, Maine Trapper bookFur Profit bookLong Distance Call lureTS-85 Beaver Trap

In this episode we chat with Jared Larsen, marketing specialist with OnXMaps. We go over Jared's background, company history, the basics on using the app, many different layers and features, and what's coming next. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% discount) Mentioned in this episodeRinella Putelis 2020Walter Arnold book Kaatz Bros. Deal of the weekUse code '3X' for triple the points on any purchase of Kaatz Bros. baits. Offer expires 8/15/20.

We're back with Rich Mellon from Trapping Inc. TV and the Trapping Inc. Scuttlebut Podcast. We talk about Rich's background in TV with the Outdoor Quest show, starting Trapping Inc., his interactions with the public - non trappers and anti trappers alike, relationships with advertisers and promoting products, and learning from his experiences on the trapline. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse Code BVR50 for 50% off...

In this episode I talk with Rich Mellon from the hit TV show Trapping Inc. and the Trapping Inc. Scuttlebut podcast. We talk about Rich's upbringing in the outdoors, his registered trapline in northern Alberta, the role of trappers in the environment, and his views on humane trapping practices. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off) Check out Trapping Inc.Trapping Inc. WebsiteFind the show on Amazon Kaatz Bros. Deal of the weekUse the code 'COLONY' a...

In this episode I chat with Garrett Volk about the Western heavy coyote market and the Canada Goose situation, the future of the fur market, his business making and selling fur hats and garments, and much more. Enjoy! Support our SponsorsKaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps Mentioned in this episode:Volk FursTruth About Fur article on Canada Goose Kaatz Bros. Deal of the Week:Use code 'JROD5' for $5 off any order over $25! Offer expires July 31.Also, use code 'NMDVD' for 50% off Kyle's New Mexico Sandhil...

This episode is part 4 of my interview with Maine trappers Billy Thompson and Charlie Tucker. We talk about Charlie's experiences filming the History Channel show "Mountain Men", as well as Billy's reality TV experience and other shows. We dive deep into trapping history, talking about local Maine trappers and some stories from the Northwest Territories. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Mentioned in this episode:Mountain MenThe Final Frontiers...

In this episode we get into Walter Arnold's observations on the fisher. Note that this week's KBL bonus point deal applies to Kaatz Bros. baits, lures, books and DVD's (not traps or other supplies). I think I forgot to mention that in the show. Thanks and enjoy! Check out my new book: Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code TRAP for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse code 'JULY4' for 4x the points on lures, baits, books and DVD's (expires J...

Walter Arnold (1894-1980) was a legendary Maine trapper who gained notoriety through his trapping articles in Fur-Fish-Game magazine in the 1930's, 40's and 50's. Now you can experience the adventures, trapping tales, species observations and methods that Arnold shared with trappers over the years. In this episode I discuss the story leading up to the publishing of my new book, "Walter Arnold, Maine Trapper: Stories from one of the Last Mountain Men". Pick up a copy here. Support our SponsorsKa...

**UPDATE** The Walter Arnold book is NOW AVAILABLE!!!! Click here to purchase on Amazon. Here's part 3 of my sit down with Billy and Charlie. In this episode we hear some funny stories from past NTA conventions, talk about old trappers, hear some local history, and get into open water beaver trapping tips and tricks. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. Deal of the WeekUse code BT3 for 10% off Bridger T-3 Dogproof Traps! Offer expires...

Here's part two of my sit down with Billy and Charlie. In this episode we talk about 'secret lures', female trappers, marten trapping and food cycles, Maine furbearer populations, philosophy on killing animals, and some great history on Billy's dad, a northern Maine trapper who should have been a legend, if he hadn't kept so quiet! Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use promo code 'TRAP' for 20% off) Kaatz Bros. deal of the week:Special flash sale on Bridger #2 offset traps,...

In this episode I sit down with Maine trapper Billy Thompson, one of the most accomplished beaver trappers out there, and Charlie Tucker, who starred on the History Channel show "Mountain Men". We had a great talk about Maine trapping, spring beaver, trapping in the old days, and what separates the professional trappers from the rest. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use promo code "TRAP" for 20% off!) Kaatz Bros. deal of the week:Use promo code SNARE10 for 10% off all sna...

Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros. LuresOnXMaps (use code 'TRAP' for 20% off your first purchase!) This week's special from Kaatz Bros:Use code 5OFF for $5 off any order of $30 or more! Expires June 8th.