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 survival situation. Follow along as Kris gives trapping industry updates, instructional information, and updates on his wintertime trapline. With a wide array of experience, from trapping artic foxes in Alaska to alligators in Florida, and a degree in wildlife biology, Kris’ passion lies in wildlife management and matching wits with wild critters near and far.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 97
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2020
69 - Kyle Kaatz Interview - Kaatz Bros Lures
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. Kyl…
68 – Texas Trapline Summary
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, …
67 – Trapline Location and Strategy
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 f…
No excuses - Just Trap
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 …
66 – Guy Groenewold – Groenewold Fur and Wool
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 th…
65 - NAFA No More
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 …
64 – Black Coyotes and Coydogs
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 acr…
63 - New Trapper Interview Ryan Dotson
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 sch…
62 - Survey Results
In this episode I discuss the results of the survey I recently sent out.
61 - 2019/2020 Fur Market Outlook
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 co…
60 - Trapping Ban and Mange
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 thi…
Ep 59 - "Mindset of a Pro" Book Review
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 m…
Ep 58 - Arkansas Trapper Bruce Fires
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 …
Ep 57 - Hoosier Trappers!!!
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 …
Ep 56 - Kent Schank Interview
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 trap…
Ep 55 - Preseason Scouting
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 keye…
Ep 54 - "Master Wolfer" Book Review
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 …
53 - Jeff Hagerty - HAGz Brackets
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…
52 - "Eastern Wolfer" Book Review
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. Th…
51 - Summer Beaver Trapping
In this episode I talk through some of my thoughts and ideas around summer beaver trapping, first off the idea that I'm not a fan of summer trapping anything unless you are getting paid! Not only are…