Okayest Trapper
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 65
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Trapping with Jinx with Jason Jenkins
On today’s episode I sit down with lifelong trapper, Jason Jenkins. Jason, also known as Jinx, is a career wildlife control specialist and has been operating his business for over 18 years.
We touch …
00:59:24 |
Wed 17 Sep 2025
A 360 Sportsman with Andrew Lovick
On today’s episode I sit down with adult-onset trapper, taxidermist, and educator, Andrew Lovick. We chat about his upbringing in North Idaho, entering the taxidermist trade, learning to trap in Mont…
00:55:13 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
An Idaho Wolfer with Rusty Kramer
On today’s episode I sit down with the newly elected president of the National Trappers Association, Rusty Kramer. Rusty has long served as the Idaho Trappers Association president and has been trapp…
01:02:55 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Henry Lever Actions with Tohmas Kotz
On today’s episode I sat down with Thomas Kotz of Henry Repeating Arms.We talk about his unexpected path into the firearms industry, trapping, hunting, and living an outdoors-first lifestyle. It is r…
00:55:03 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
Resilience on the Line with Rachel Doble
On today’s episode I sit down with native Montanan, Rachel Doble. She is a mom of three, a wife, a hunter, an educator, businesswoman, and trapper!We talk about learning to trap as an adult, mentorsh…
00:56:40 |
Wed 13 Aug 2025
Jim Shockey: Writing Your Own Life
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Jim Shockey. Jim is a lifelong hunter, trapper, historian, conservationist, and writer.
We talk about his first gopher traplines, what it…
00:58:38 |
Wed 06 Aug 2025
Finding The Path With Cade Cole
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Cade Cole. Cade is a lifelong hunting guide in Wyoming, a father, and was a participant on Season 10 of Alone.
We talk about his first exp…
00:53:46 |
Wed 04 Jun 2025
Nora Lacasse: Fur & Fashion
On today’s episode I sit down with fur advocate Nora Lacasse. Nora is a model, content creator, current Miss Universe Canada 2025 delegate.
We chat about the history of the fur trade, fast fashion, …
00:58:16 |
Wed 07 May 2025
Scott Mackner: 330 Maniac
On today’s episode, I get to sit down with Scott Mackner, aka 330 Maniac! Scott has been a digital mentor of mine in the beaver trapping world ever since I made my first set.
A pioneer in the trappi…
00:59:59 |
Wed 23 Apr 2025
Katelyn Breunig: A Love of Learning
On today’s episode I get to sit down with Katelyn Breunig out of the great state of Wisconsin. Although a lifelong hunter, she didn’t get her start in trapping until a little later in life.
We chat…
00:47:27 |
Wed 16 Apr 2025
The Marsh Boys Mashup with Brian Paulus
On today’s we are switching roles and I am getting interviewed by none other than Bryan Paulus of “The Marsh Boys” podcast.
Sit back as we discuss hunting, trapping, and all things outdoors!
Don’t …
01:03:35 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
The Sasquatch with Laramy Miller
On today’s episode I sit down with my buddy, Laramy “Sasquatch” Miller, to talk about all things trapping!
We discuss his trapping origins, raising tough kids, guiding, and talk about how he organic…
01:00:16 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
The Beast with Lindsay Persico
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast I sit down with renaissance woman, Lindsay Persico.
Lindsay’s story is a very inspirational one and we chat about her trapping exposure, kids, and …
01:01:07 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Hammer Down Drivers with Mike Newsome
On today’s episode I sat down with Mike Newsome of Hammer Down Drivers. Mike is a lifelong trapper, hunter, and entrepreneur.
We chat about his upbringing in trapping, his determination in big game…
00:48:53 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
The Old Guard with Mark Ross
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast I sit down with Mark Ross. Mark is a lifelong hunter, trapper, and guide. He’s also heavily involved in the Nebraska Fur Harvester Association and is…
01:02:27 |
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Following Your Heart with Ivy O'Guinn
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down with the affable Ivy O’Guinn. She and her husband live, trap, and guide full time in Alaska. You can watch their adventures on the History channel…
00:58:09 |
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Trapping Cuscus with Charles Kelly
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down with Charles Kelly. Charles is a long time hunter but new to the world of trapping. In what I learn is his style, he went all in on one of the mor…
00:56:37 |
Wed 12 Feb 2025
The Firefighter with Josh Wortley
On today’s episode I sit down with firefighter, trapper, and father, Josh Wortley. Josh has been trapping the Idaho woods since he was knee high and has now turned to educating others through trapper…
00:48:05 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
3D Printed Traps with John Petrak
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast I sat down with John Petrak. John is a lifelong hunter, trapper, and entrepreneur. He recently started 3D printing traps for educational and ornament…
00:51:25 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
Cats, Hounds, and Trapping with Naomi Hersh
On today's episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Naomi Hersh. Naomi is a trapper, houndsman, and mom!
Tune in wherever you consume your podcasts and be sure to give our sponsors a…
00:53:19 |
Wed 15 Jan 2025
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