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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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17:08

Cheap Way to Start Trapping

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/03/14

A few episodes ago we talked about the cost of getting into trapping, and its not insignificant. It is also a serious time investment as well. But there is a way to dip your toe in the water and see if this is something you really want to get into. Dog proof raccoon traps are a great way to dabble in trapping, not break the bank, and have fun along the way. They are simple and easy to use and require very little maintenance.

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41:22

February 2019 NAFA Sale and Fur Prices

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/03/07

In this episode I discuss the results of the latest North American Fur Auctions fur sale, including how my fur from last season have sold since the July 2018 sale. I also talk about some of the state association auctions in the southeast, which had pretty decent results compared to how I fared at NAFA. Of course auction results will vary from year to year and auction to auction, nevertheless, this is a down year for everything except coyotes and cats.

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41:34

Fur Handling Equipment - Ep 31 - Coyote Trapping...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/02/28

With trapping season winding down now is the time to be putting up and prepping your fur for the sales. Here I give you a rundown of the different tools I use in my fur handling, from skinning through stretching and drying.

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28:07

How much does it cost to get started trapping - Ep 30...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/02/22

There are plenty of hurdles to getting started trapping, a major one being the cost and equipment to buy. In this episode I break down the cost of getting a bare bones setup to be able to start setting predator traps. Its not as expensive as you might think.

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46:51

Coyote Home Range Data - Ep 29 - Coyote Trapping...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/02/14

In this episode I look at data from research projects across the southeast that analysed coyote home range patterns. The average home range of coyotes can vary widely but generally hangs around 5,000 acres. That is a pretty good chunk of land to cover.

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33:06

Trap Selection - Ep 28 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/02/08

I get criticized and sometimes people feel they need to defend their use of cheap traps. I've upgraded my traps since I started trapping, targeting top quality high performing traps, that do cost more than other traps. But there are reasons that I like these traps, and most trappers as they gain experience realize the benefits of these traps. But that doesn't mean you need those traps to get started now. Better to start with cheap traps that you buy rather than daydream about trapping with the

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55:06

Trapline Ramblings - Ep 27 - Coyote Trapping School...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/01/30

In this episode I discuss several topics and answer several questions that I have been getting lately. No real structure to this one, just me talking trapping and giving you some of my thoughts. I hope everyone's season is going well.

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Jeff Traynor - Furbearer Conservation - Ep 26 - CTS...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/01/23

In this episode I talk with Jeff Traynor from Furbearer Conservation. His website and focus is on supporting trapping through data and facts. We have a really interesting discussion and this is definitely something that we as trappers need to pay more attention and utilize more readily. Trapping truly is conservation and is used to manage invasive species as well as protect threatened and endangered species. And there is evidence of this across the US.

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46:30

Robert Sevon - Ep 25 - CTS Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/01/16

In this episode of the Coyote Trapping School Podcast I interview Robert Sevon, who runs Lonely Den Trapping Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. We talk about trapping apps, public land trapping, a little coyote calling, we run the gamut and have a lot of fun.

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Ep 24 - Jeremiah Wood - CTS Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/01/12

In this episode of the Coyote Trapping School podcast I interview Jeremiah Wood from Trapping Today.com. Jeremiah is a northwoods trapper from Maine, and we talk all manner of trapping topics, from martens to bears. Jeremiah also hosts the Trapping Today podcast, so if you enjoy trapping podcasts be sure to check his out too.

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19:58

Fur Market Update - Ep 23 - Coyote Trapping School...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2019/01/04

In this episode John Zander gives us an update on the current fur market.

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Zander Fur - Ep 22 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/12/27

In this episode I talk with John Zander from Zander fur, a 3rd generation fur buyer whose business is built around the fur industry. We talk about the history of his family business and some of the intricacies of the fur market.

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47:20

Beaver Trapping - Ep 21 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/12/20

In this podcast I give an overview of the different ways to target beavers. Beavers are fun to trap and relatively easy to catch, but they can pose a challenge and get trap shy. There are a variety of methods for targeting beavers and with the possibility of pickup up the occasional otter I find it hard to pass on an opportunity to trap beavers.

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35:06

Starting a Trapping Channel - Episode 20 - CTS Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/12/13

I get questions from time to time about starting a trapping channel on youtube or how to grow or get more subscribers. In this episode I talk about some of the potential options for starting and growing a channel, as well as some of the watchouts. It isn't something that is easy, it takes patience and persistence. Consistently producing quality content is the only way to grow, so be prepared for plenty of work. But it is incredibly fun and rewarding.

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43:43

Filming on the Trapline - Episode 19 - Coyote...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/12/05

When I first started getting interested in filming and posting videos I searched all over to try and find some guidance. I've picked up a few things here and there and this video is to give you and idea, if you're interested in filming your trapline adventures what you may want to look at in ways of video gear.

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48:20

Raccoon Trapping Basics - Episode 18 - Coyote...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/11/28

This episode is a deep dive into raccoon trapping, different traps to use and what situations to use them in. A good, basic introduction for beginners to raccoon trapping.

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Pan Covers - Episode 17 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/11/21

Pan covers are a vital piece of a predator trappers tool box. They prevent dirt and sand from filling in under your trap pan and keeping your trap from firing. There are plenty of different options for pan covers, I recommend trying several and seeing which fits you best.

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31:39

Ohio Trapline - Episode 16 - Coyote Trapping School...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/11/15

In this episode I recap my recent trapping trip to Ohio. I love getting the opportunity to trap new places with new people. There is always something to learn running with another trapper and I encourage everyone if you get the opportunity to run the line with someone else, even just for a day. You will definitely take something away and become a better trapper for it.

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Trapline Innovation - Episode 15 - Coyote Trapping...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/11/08

As trappers I feel it is important to always be learning and keep an open mind. I like to find at least 1 new thing each season to try to keep improving myself as a trapper, whether it is trying a new technique or a new piece of equipment. My motto is always be learning!

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27:52

Nontarget Catches - Episode 14 - Coyote Trapping...

Coyote Trapping School Podcast ·

2018/11/01

If you trap long enough you will encounter nontarget catches, whether they are other furbearers or another species. It helps to have a plan ahead of time as to how you will deal with them and be prepared when the time comes. Also knowing how you can set your traps to avoid certain nontarget catches is a good way to avoid having to deal with the issue.

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