In this episode I review the different types of sets for coyotes and go over some coyote trapping basics, mainly sets, dirthole, flat, and scent post. Hopefully providing good information for beginner and experienced trappers alike. I also to

Coyote Biology and Behavior

Nov 12th, 2020 41m 8s

In this episode I touch quickly on what could be a major impact on the fur market, related to COVID. Then I go through a general overview of coyote biology and behavior. As trappers, we should be experts on the game that we pursue, so I thoug

Meat Trapping

Oct 30th, 2020 26m 8s

In this episode I talk about eating furbearer meat. If you’re a trapper or hunter, odds are that you’ve at least considered eating various wild game. I think eating some of the meat we catch is a great opportunity to introduce others to wild

Q&A and Rambling

Oct 27th, 2020 33m 4s

In this episode I answer some listener questions. I also talk a little about fur tanning (I just got my Texas furs back from the tannery!) and just some general trapper rambling. I hope you enjoy, I’ve got some interviews in the lineup that I

Trapping Harvest and Historical Data

Oct 19th, 2020 54m 32s

In this week’s episode I dig into some trapper survey data and find some historical data of trapper harvest from several different states, some dating back to the 1930s. It is very interesting data and highlights how important it is for trappe

Kyle Waltz - Conserv Wildlife Services

Oct 2nd, 2020 1h 28m

In this episode I have a deep discussion with Kyle Waltz of Conserv Wildlife Services. We talk in depth about Kyle’s business model and specifically the opportunity to partner with Conserv if you have or are wanting to start a wildlife control

Ryan Carpenter - R and R Trading Post

Sep 29th, 2020 57m 31s

In this episode I interview Ryan Carpenter, one of the R’s of R and R Trading Post. Ryan and his wife, Renee, have a fur sewing business in Pennsylvania. We talk about a wide range of topics including how Ryan got started trapping and how the

In it FUR the Money

Sep 25th, 2020 30m 17s

There are a lot more benefits to trapping than a fur check, which is a good thing in times like these when fur checks are slim to non existant! There are plenty of things that trapping teaches you, and the network and connections you make as a

Glands with Kyle Kaatz

Sep 11th, 2020 57m 6s

This is an interview with Kyle Kaatz about gland removal. Depending on the species the value of glands can really add up and by adding an extra couple minutes we can increase the yield from the trapline. To see the latest prices Kaatz Bros is

Faith and the First Longliner

Sep 3rd, 2020 34m 37s

In this episode I talk about one of the most important things in my life, my faith. I believe that we were put on this earth by our Heavenly Father, and that through His son, Jesus Christ, our sins have been forgiven and we can have a personal

Leatherwork

Sep 1st, 2020 47m 24s

In this episode I share some of my findings and hopefully some helpful tips and tricks that I’ve picked up since I started doing leatherwork, particularly making beavertail items. I’ve had a good bit of success with the small effort I’ve put i

Bobby Dale Boyles - Kentucky Trapper Interview

Aug 18th, 2020 1h 4m

Today I interview Bobby Dale Boyles, a Kentucky trapper. We cover a wide range of topics, one of the most interesting may be his tanning process. After talking with him I may have to try tanning again. You’re sure to enjoy this episode, non

Linda White

Aug 10th, 2020 1h

In this episode I talk with NY trapper Linda White, to get a different perspective on trapping. We talk about how Linda and her husband run their trapline and bait and lure business, Sawmill Creek Bait and Lures, https://www.sawmillcreekbaitan

Bill Smith Interview

Aug 4th, 2020 38m 29s

In this episode I interview South Carolina trapper Bill Smith. We talk about beach trapping, another example of how trapping is conservation, along with gator trapping, and crawfish trapping, just to name a few things. Bill is a down to earth

Gator Tales

Jul 27th, 2020 52m 52s

In this episode I talk about some of my gator hunting and trapping stories from years past. Man I wish I had a video camera along back then, that would have made some great videos, but the least I can do is share some of these stories and hope

Trapping Resources

Jul 22nd, 2020 28m 52s

In this episode I talk about some of the trapping resources that are available, and beneficial, for beginner and seasoned trappers alike. In today’s age there is more access to information than ever, some good, some just so-so. Here are a few

Alaska Trapping - A Conservation Story

Jul 11th, 2020 43m 16s

In this episode I talk about my experience trapping invasive foxes on an Aleutian island in Alaska. It was quite the adventure and also quite the conservation success story. Since the 1940s there has been an initiative to remove the nonnative

Frank Cisa - Wildman Wildlife Exclusion & Removal

Jun 29th, 2020 43m 45s

In this episode I talk with Frank Cisa, of Wildman Wildlife Removal & Exclusion, https://www.wildmantrapping.com/. We discuss a variety of items from tools to trapping tactics, and how Frank has grown his business. Frank is still a relatively

Sales in your WCO Business

Jun 19th, 2020 57m 42s

In this episode I discuss some of the aspects of sales and selling in a wildlife control business. I explain how I’ve encountered and experienced that it is really more of a wildlife exclusion business, from a cash flow and efficiency standpoi

Ideas on Lead Generation

Jun 5th, 2020 38m 42s

In this episode I discuss a few different options for generating leads or calls for your wildlife control business. One key in my opinion is that you must be online, so you need a website. Then it boils down to whether you want to buy leads o

NWCOA Wildlife Control Operator Training

Jun 1st, 2020 25m 43s

In this episode I review the recent NWCOA training I took. Their Wildlife Control Operator course is a basic course that covers a wide range of topics geared toward new Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs). If you are new to, or thinking about s

Daniel Dekeyzer Interview

May 28th, 2020 1h 12m

In this episode I talk with Daniel Dekeyzer, a Georgia trapper who also runs a successful nuisance trapping business on the side. We talk about how he got started, where he gets business from, and in general how he runs his jobs. Gives a litt

How to price your trapping services

May 7th, 2020 1h 13m

In this episode I talk through a spreadsheet I put together that outlines, and allows you to consider all the overhead costs that should be factored when you are pricing jobs. This sheet breaks your rate down into monthly, weekly, daily, and h

The Cost of Predator Control

May 3rd, 2020 42m 10s

In this episode I review an article from the Wildlife Trends Journal, https://www.wildlifetrends.com/. A friend of mine actually sent me the article because of the cover picture, which was a photo of me when I worked for the USDA doing some pr

Stephen Vantassel - Wildlife Control Consultant - Part 2

Apr 23rd, 2020 58m 47s

In this episode I interview Stephen Vantassel, the Wildlife Control Consultant. Stephen hosts the “Living the Wild Life” segment of the Pest Geek Podcast. We talk all sorts of topics related to starting and running a wildlife control business,