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
Ep 50 - NTA Convention - Springfield Missouri
This year I took the time to drive to Springfield Missouri and attend the National Trappers Association Convention, and let me tell you it was well worth the drive! There were a ton of vendors, grea…
Kids on the Trapline
With a young, and growing!!!, family it is important to me to get my son involved in the outdoors and trapping, in hopes that he will stick with it and appreciate the lifestyle that comes with it. I…
Otter Trapping Episode 48
In this episode we talk otters and otter trapping. I guess you could say that I am a generalist when it comes to trapping, I like to target anything that is on the property that I am trapping, so whe…
"Hoofbeats of a Wolfer" Book Review
In this episode I review the Craig O'Gorman book "Hoofbeats of a Wolfer." This book is pretty well known among trappers, but it isn't the easiest book to get. You have to order it direct from O'Gor…
Alabama Trapper Steve Wright - Episode 46 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
In this episode I interview Alabama trapper Steve Wright. I noticed him on Instagram, by the many coyote catch pictures he posts, and thought he could provide some valuable insight into his trapping…
Downunder! Australian Trapper Chris Booby Interview
In this episode I talk with Australian trapper Chris Booby, who operates CGB Vertebrate Pest Management, as well as It's a Dogger's Life YouTube and website. We talk about the similarities and diffe…
Preseason Trap Prep - Episode 44 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
In this episode I talk through what I look for as I am getting my traps ready to be dyed and put up for the coming season. They are pretty straightforward and simple, stake, tag, proper operation, o…
Well I messed up! - Ep 43 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
Well I had a technical malfunction and didn't record an awesome interview I did with Loren Stallsmith of Circle S Leather, so in the meantime I talk about a couple recent issues that have come up aro…
Hog Trapping - Episode 41 - Coyote Trapping School
In this episode I delve into hog trapping, as I've just recently got my hands on some high tech hog trapping equipment. I don't yet have much experience trapping hogs but a good friend of mine is a …
Coyote Ramblings - Episode 42 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
In this episode I go through a recent article published in Quality Whitetails about a large coyote research project in the Southeast. The article focuses on what the data means for managing deer, bu…
Catfishing - Episode 40 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
One of my favorite summertime activities is catfishing, especially with trotlines, jugs, and limb lines. Its like summertime trapping, except enjoyable! And a great way to quickly fill the freezer.…
Summertime Coyote Trapping - Episode 39 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
I've been getting a lot of questions lately about what bait and lure to use trapping in the summer. In this episode I talk about some of the challenges of summer trapping and also give a run down of…
Trapline Safety - Episode 38 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
The trapline can take us to some remote places, often alone, in harsh conditions. Many of us run farm country traplines where we are rarely out of sight of a house and never lose cell service. Eith…
Nuisance Trapping Part 2 - Episode 37 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
This is the 2nd episode that I talk about nuisance trapping and how it pertains to fur trappers. In this episode I dive deep into getting pricing and how to figure out how much to charge. And we ta…
Nuisance Trapping - Part 1
Once you get started trapping it is only a matter of time until someone wants to pay you to remove some of their critters. This can be a great way to earn a little side money or even potentially wor…
Fur Tanneries - Episode 35 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
There are multiple options when it comes to getting fur tanned, whether you're just wanting to get your first coyote tanned for a wall hanger or you want to get a batch tanned to try making things wi…
Anti Activity - Episode 34 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
The anti hunting and trapping groups have been hard at work pushing legislation to restrict hunting and trapping. This seems the most active things have been in several years all at once and we must…
Cheap Way to Start Trapping
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 se…
February 2019 NAFA Sale and Fur Prices
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 stat…
Fur Handling Equipment - Ep 31 - Coyote Trapping School Podcast
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 throu…