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Coyote Trapping School Podcast

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

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70 – Moving traps and legislation

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/12/18

In this episode I touch on a couple of legislation items that have come up recently, a potential trap ban in Kentucky, as well as some anti-gun legislation in my home state of Georgia. The National Trappers Association alerted my to the Kentucky legislation The Sportsmen’s Alliance the Georgia gun bill. Odds are these bills won’t get much traction, but the fact remains, the anti’s are still active and looking for any opportunity to capitalize where they can. That is why we need to support these

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69 - Kyle Kaatz Interview - Kaatz Bros Lures

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/12/10

In this episode I interview Kyle Kaatz, of Kaatz Brothers lures. We talk about how he got started in business at 15 years old and his experience over the past 30 years in the trapping industry. Kyle is a wealth of knowledge and I really enjoyed this interview, its always good talking to other trappers. We discuss the future of trapping and the fur industry and why Kyle is optimistic, along with some other trapping business topics. Be sure to support Kaatz Bros, the new sponsor of the podcast.

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68 – Texas Trapline Summary

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/12/06

In this episode I discuss my recent trapping trip to west Texas. Man what an awesome experience just to get to travel to a different place and try your hand at catching critters in a new landscape, as well as the possibility of catching new critters you’ve never trapped! I’d hoped to trap a mountain lion, unfortunately despite a good bit of sign, we never connected on one. O well, there’s always next year right. Regardless, I learned a bunch, had a great time, and experienced some awesome

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67 – Trapline Location and Strategy

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/11/23

In this episode I give some of my thoughts on trap location, things to look for and key in on, specifically for coyotes and foxes. Intersections are a major area of interest. Also large landscape features like rivers, powerlines, interstates, these can all help direct animals and affect their travel patterns. I also discuss some of my thoughts on strategy and how you may be able to increase your catch by ensuring you are targeting different family groups and looking for key dispersal routes. I

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No excuses - Just Trap

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/11/15

In this quick episode I get right down to the nitty gritty. There is all kinds of debate about the best trap to use for coyotes and you can really get bogged down and not get started if you get too caught up in it. If you're interested in trapping don't let that worry you, just get some traps and get started. You can adjust your setup down the road, its more important to get the experience than it is for everything to be perfect. Be sure to visit www.coyotetrappingschool.com to learn more about

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66 – Guy Groenewold – Groenewold Fur and Wool

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/11/13

In this episode I talk with Guy Groenewold of Groenewold Fur and Wool. They are fur buyers that are expanding their purchasing area as a result of NAFA shutting down. I reached out to Guy before the NAFA announcement because they’ve been buying fur in the south for several years now and will actually buy some furs green, particularly beavers, which is quite a big interest area as beavers are especially time consuming to put up. As a fur buyer, one major upside to dealing with GF&W is that when

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65 - NAFA No More

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/11/06

65 – NAFA No More – Coyote Trapping School Podcast In this episode I talk about the many rumors that have been surrounding North American Fur Auctions lately. On November 4th NAFA announced filing for creditor protection, similar to chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are still many questions to be answered. Many trappers still have fur at NAFA, and of course the new trapping season is upon us. What are the options for selling your fur this season? This season may again be tough but hopefully we are

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64 – Black Coyotes and Coydogs

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/10/30

In this episode I dive into some research papers on genetics of coyotes, wolves, and dogs, looking to answer the question that comes up at least once a year about coydogs. In doing so I also run across an interesting paper that may explain what causes the melanistic, or black coyote. Black coyotes are not common, but they aren’t necessarily uncommon either. Trappers catch them on occasion and hunters usually have pictures of black coyotes on their trail cameras. See the links to articles below

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63 - New Trapper Interview Ryan Dotson

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/10/25

In this episode I interview Ryan Dotson, a beginner trapper who just recently attended the Fur Taker’s of America – Trapper’s College. We discuss the setup of the college and what the day to day schedule looks like. We also talk about Ryan’s significant weight loss and the benefit it is to all of us to keep a focus on our health. As always be sure to go to www.coyotetrappingschool.com to learn more about coyote trapping. Items discussed in the podcast Fur Takers of America –

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62 - Survey Results

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/10/16

In this episode I discuss the results of the survey I recently sent out.

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61 - 2019/2020 Fur Market Outlook

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/10/09

In this episode I go through an email from John Zander, Zander Fur, discussing his outlook on the fur market for the upcoming season. Overall there doesn't look to be alot of changes. Looks like coyotes will still be hot, and some of the glut of ranch fur that has been on the market has been worked through, so maybe we are on the verge of the market rebounding somewhat. Only time will tell! I can assure you that regardless of what the market is doing, I will still be stringing steel and catching

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60 - Trapping Ban and Mange

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/09/30

I know its a little late but in this episode I talk about my thoughts on the California trapping ban, which sets a scary precedent for all of us trappers. Trapping has been under constant attack this past year especially and this is one major foothold for the antis. I also field an email question about mange in coyotes, and mention a couple helpful resources.

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Ep 59 - "Mindset of a Pro" Book Review

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/09/20

In this episode I review Clint Locklear's book, "Mindset of a Professional." This isn't a strategies and tactics book, but obviously by the title a mindset book. It speaks to the many people that may start off with the outlook that being a professional trapper isn't realistic. He goes through and breaks down how you could make a living fur trapping by state hopping, then gets into other ways of making trapping pay that can add to the fur income. It is a book for an open minded trapper and is

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Ep 58 - Arkansas Trapper Bruce Fires

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/09/11

In this episode I talk with Bruce Fires, and Arkansas trapper that just got started trapping coyotes last year. For a beginnner Bruce had a great first season and we talk through some of the things he learned, where he got his information on getting started, and general coyote trapping topics.

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Ep 57 - Hoosier Trappers!!!

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/09/06

In this episode I sit down with Mr. Charlie Masheck and Justin Jett from Hoosier Trapper Outdoors and we cover a little bit of everything, from out of state trapping to our favorite lures. I really enjoyed getting to talk with two guys who are making a living from the fur industry! This is a long interview but I think you'll enjoy it!

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Ep 56 - Kent Schank Interview

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/08/29

In this episode I interview western trapper Kent Schank, who goes by the Instagram handle @backcountry.sassn and also Fur Addicts on YouTube. We talk western cat trapping, scouting, kids on the trapline, fur sales (amazing what some of those western cats bring!) and anti activity. We cover a wide range of topics and as always its interesting to hear how other folks in other areas do things.

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Ep 55 - Preseason Scouting

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/08/23

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.

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Ep 54 - "Master Wolfer" Book Review

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/08/19

In this episode I unveil my latest creation, and what my bigger/longer term goal hopefully is with this project. I also review James Lucero's "Master Wolfer" book. Mr. Lucero is a predator control trapper in New Mexico and has taken his share of coyotes. This is definitely a book worth picking up, there are some real gems that I think will improve your coyote 'line!

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53 - Jeff Hagerty - HAGz Brackets

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/08/07

In this episode I interview Jeff Hagerty, creator of the HAGz Brackets. We discuss his growing line of brackets, then dive off into other trapping topics. We discuss some of the options for running a northern trapline, and some specific coyote tactics, including one of Jeff's favorite coyote sets. Jeff is a great guy and this interview was a lot of fun. You'll definitely pick up something to put to use on your trapline this season.

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52 - "Eastern Wolfer" Book Review

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/08/03

In this episode I review Clint Locklear's "Eastern Wolfer" book. The short story is, if you trap in the East and want to improve your coyote trapping game, this book is worth the money for sure. There are some views that are totally different from the standard eastern trapping perspective that we've heard for so long. I am very excited to put the tactics from this book into practice this coming season, I've got high hopes for my catches this year!

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