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Okayest Trapper

Okayest Podcast Network

Author of Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness, Zach Hanson hosts an authentically gritty podcast about the lost art of trapping and the woodsmanship that goes into it. Zach"s connection to the wilderness and other trappers, along with his unique ability to tell a story make this a podcast worthy of your time and one that will rip your mind away from reality and drop it somewhere in the deep wilderness.

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All Episodes

65:25

Coyote U with Mark Zagger

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/08/28

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with none other than Mark Zagger of Coyote U. Mark is a NY state trapper and businessman who has traveled the country doing demos, writing trapping books, and giving back to the trapping community!We chat about some important fundraising for a fellow NY trapper, Von Strahan, as well as how Mark got his start in trapping, and what keeps him motivated after all of these years. Buckle up, because you are not gonna want to miss this

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55:21

Top Lot Stretcher Co. with Leon Windschitl

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/08/21

On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Leon Windschitl. Leon is the owner of Top Lot Stretcher Company and has been trapping and putting up fur since his early teens. We chat about his trapping origins, how learning a trade helped define his future, and cover tips and tricks to help you be a better fur handler. You aren’t gonna want to miss this one, and be sure to check out his website for stretchers and all of your other trapping supply needs. Also, if you are new to

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59:47

Building a Legacy with Fred Eichler

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/08/14

On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with bowhunting legend, Fred Eichler. We chat about how trapping shaped him into the hunter he became and how if he had to choose one thing to pursue for the rest of his life, it would be trapping. We also talk about the state of hunting and trapping in Colorado and what our collective future may look like. Check out his website: https://www.fredeichler.com/ or check out his shows on the sportsman channel

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57:59

Forging the Way

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/08/07

On today's episode we sat down with Riley Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Forge. We chat about Riley's first exposure to trapping, wrestling as means to developing grit, how he got into farrier & blacksmith work, and how trapping has helped him land some pretty cool gigs.Visit his website www.kirkpatrickforge.com

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60:19

The Keystone Experience

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/07/31

On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Rob and Matt from the Keystone Experience podcast. Rob and Matt are good ol’ boys from the great state of Pennsylvania who enjoy hunting, fishing, and trapping. Their podcast covers their tactics and the equipment they use to get the job done.Buckle up, because you aren’t gonna want to miss this one! https://open.spotify.com/show/2lftF0YvYWWs3vVcGYbDVC

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65:34

Trapping & Taxidermy

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/07/24

On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Alyssa Younker of Challis Taxidermy. Alyssa is an adult-onset trapper, hunter, homesteader, and taxidermist! We chat about how she got into trapping, what sparked her to pursue taxidermy, and how trappers should prepare their hides if they want a life-size mount.Buckle up, because you are not gonna want to miss this one! Check out Alyssa’s work at www.challistaxidermy.com or visit her and her husbands youtube channel @mtn_built

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5:35

Summer Updates

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/07/17

On this short episode, Zach reflects back on the last six months of hosting the Okayest Trapper podcast. We talk a bit about upcoming guests, how to give feedback, and what’s in store for the rest of the year!Zach will be at the F4WM Wolfer Summit this coming weekend and then in Colorado for the C.R.W.M event doing a demo in August. If you are at either of those events, stop by and say hi!

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52:58

MS Trap Queens

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/07/10

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Melanie Sutterfield and Lauren Easley from beaver’s unlimited. Both of these women are adult-onset trappers who have found redemption in the swamps of Mississippi learning to do amazing animal control work.We talk about getting into trapping as adults, how to deal with snakes and gators on your trapline, starting a youtube channel, and how there are experiences that exist in the woods that only trappers and hunters will experience. Buckle

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51:05

Skook Trappers

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/07/03

On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Matt Brophy and his son Robert. Matt is an Army Special Forces veteran, lifelong trapper, owner of Epler Fur Co., and runs the Skook Trappers facebook page.We cover topics ranging from taking your kids on the trapline, Pennsylvania bobcat trapping, dealing with competitors, and how we need to unite as a trapping community. Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one. https://www.eplerfur.com/

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57:18

Trap Music with Andy Wills

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/06/26

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with the man behind the music of HawkenHorse band, Andy Wills. Andy grew up exposed to trapping and has since dabbled in the iconic tradition, which has been the source of much inspiration for his music.We chat about history, how fur-handling helped shape America, and the need to preserve our more traditional ways of life – something he aims to accomplish through his music. Check out Andy’s website and get ready for the release of his

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56:06

Wolf & Fox Designs with Stacey Skyrpan

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/06/19

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Stacey Skyrpan. Stacey is a Canadian farmer, mother, wife, trapper, and the owner of Wolf & Fox Fur. We dive into how she grew up around trapping legends but didn’t get into the art herself until she was in her 30’s. We chat about mentorship, legacy, and how important it is to pass these historical ways of life onto future generations. Check out her website: https://wolfandfoxdesigns.ca/ The Cremation of Sam McGee:

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60:35

Paying it Forward with Jase Groesbeck

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/06/12

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Jase Groesbeck. Jase is a lifelong hunter and trapper who is now using his social reach for greater purposes.We chat about bear hunting, his first run-ins with trapping, and how he and his wife are building a foundation to take well-deserved people on once-in-a-lifetime hunts. Jase is as down to earth as it gets and a blast to chat with. Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one.

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56:24

Tight Chains Co. with Lydia Reichenbacher

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/06/06

On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Lydia Reichenbacher. Lydia is an Ohio native who picked up trapping in high school on a whim! Since then she has built a life centered around trapping, which involved starting her own apparel business – Tight Chains Co.We chat about how she got her start in trapping, learning things the hard way, trapping through injury, bringing kids on the line, and talk about the feelings of imposter syndrome when giving demos at conventions. Buckle

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67:04

Trapping Heritage with Randy Newberg

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/05/29

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast, we sit down with Randy Newberg. Randy is a staple in the outdoor and conservation community and has been making hunting related content, TV shows, and podcasts for over a decade. We chat about his upbringing in Minnesota running traplines, his recent fitness journey, and why learning to trap can make you a better hunter. Tune in, because you aren’t gonna want to miss this one. https://randynewberg.com/

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68:11

Saving the West with Nicholas Coleman

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/05/22

On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sat down with artist Nicholas Coleman. Nicholas is a Utah native and his western works have been featured in galleries all over the world. We cover his early motivations for artwork and how time spent with his father out on the trapline helped build an immense appreciation for attention to detail – something that would come in handy during his art career.Buckle up because you are not going to want to miss this

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67:01

Fighting the Tide with Dan Gates

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/05/15

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with none other than Dan Gates. Dan has been a Colorado based conservation advocate for decades and is leading the charge against the proposed trophy hunting classification of mountain lion and bobcat in his home state. Dan is a trapper, multiple-time conservation board member, hunter, and a true mover of the needle. Take a listen, learn, and if you can, support the efforts of Colorado for Responsible Wildlife

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69:46

Bedazzling the Line with Laura Groesbeck

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/05/08

On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Laura Groesbeck. Laura is an entrepreneur, hunter, trapper, mother, and a reluctant outdoor influencer. We dive into her businesses, her first exposures to trapping, and what it means to involve family in the pursuits that we love. Buckle up, you are not gonna want to miss this one! https://www.instagram.com/thedicklesshunter/ https://www.instagram.com/westernskies_skullsandjewelry/

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57:04

A Life in Prose with Jeffrey Miller

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/05/01

On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper Podcast we sat down with Jeffrey Miller. Jeffrey is a lifelong trapper, homesteader, expert fur handler, and an all around nice guy! Over the years of exploring and trapping in North Dakota, Jeffrey began to log his adventures in writing and eventually published a handful of books, his latest being “Our Bend in the River.”You can check out his books on Amazon and order fur products through his website Cottonwood Bend Farms.

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60:57

Survival Trapping with Kevin Estela

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/04/24

On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Kevin Estela of Fieldcraft Survival. We discuss his earliest memory of trapping possums in his backyard with his dad, to coaching students all across the world on the basic tenets of survival, and even dive into core differences between commercial trapping and trapping in a survival situation. This is gonna be one you don’t want to miss and if you haven’t already go on to Amazon and check out Kevin’s books and also check out his

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65:22

Desert Cats & Conservation with Jim Ball

Okayest Trapper ·

2024/04/17

On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast Zach sits down with the president of the Arizona Trappers Association, Jim Ball. Jim is a first generation trapper and has cut his teeth trapping in the desert southwest, finding his speciality in live trapping bobcats on public land. Listen in as we discuss his background, motivations, and desires to grow the ATA to help preserve trapping rights in his state and nationwide. Tune in, you are not gonna want to miss this

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