Trapping Today

Listen in as Kyle Kaatz and I talk about the ever changing fur market, prices for different fur items sold at the recent Fur Harvesters Auction sale, and thoughts on how the market is changing, and may need to change moving forward.

In this episode I talk about preliminary results from the March 2024 Fur Harvesters auction. In short, the beaver market continues to be very strong, otter prices are surprisingly high, marten and fisher are the best I've seen in years,

In this episode we talk about the reality of Alaska wilderness trapping, the logistics required, the costs and the sacrifices you need to make to live the lifestyle. We discuss different types of Alaska trapline setups and what might work best for you....

In this episode we talk about FHA's March auction quantities, the beaver market, the changing weather patterns and how we as trappers need to adapt, and making memories with family on the line. Enjoy! Support our Sponsors:Kaatz Bros.

In this episode we talk about the Endangered Species Act, the recent listing of wolverines, how the Act has impacted Maine trappers and why trappers in the western states should take notice. We also discuss my trapline, fur prices, The Stan Project,