<p><br></p><p>If you’ve ever been curious about trapping but felt like it was confusing, intimidating, or just “not for people like me,” this episode is for you.</p><p><br></p><p>I sit down with Zach from Okayest Trapper to talk through what getting started actually looks like when you didn’t grow up trapping. The mistakes, the learning curve, the frozen ground, the gear decisions, and why most people underestimate how much work (and problem-solving) is involved.</p><p><br></p><p>We cover how trapper education works in different states, how trapping changes the way you think about animals and habitat, and why so many hunters eventually get drawn into it — even if they never planned to. We also talk honestly about fur, conservation, and whether trapping is something that stays a hobby or can turn into something more over time.</p><p><br></p><p>If you hunt, own land, or just want to understand another side of the outdoor world without the gatekeeping, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what trapping really is — and whether it’s something you’d ever want to try.</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and follow @getdrawnwest on Instagram. If this helped you see trapping differently, leave a 5-star rating and share it with someone who’s been curious but unsure where to start.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Check out our latest article:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/elk-hunting-knives" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/articles/elk-hunting-knives</a></p><p><strong>FREE Gear Checklist:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.getdrawnwest.com/gear</a></p><p><br><strong>Connect with Brian Krebs</strong><br><a href="https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/getdrawnwest</a> </p><p>HaveQuestions or Comments? Send an email to [email protected]!<br><strong>Sponsorsand Discounts:</strong><br><strong></strong>GOHUNTInsider - $50 Gear Shop Credit with code DRAWNWEST <br><a href="https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alnk.to/g3aa8L4</a><br>GOHUNTGear Shop – 10% off most items with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alnk.to/e75Pm4u</a><br>Save10%on Maverick Hunting Blinds &amp; Accessories with code DRAWNWEST <a href="https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://maverickhunting.com/?ref=getdrawnwest</a><br>RTICCoolers – Keep Your Meat Cold!<br><a href="https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/RTICCoolers</a><br>OkumaFishing – Rods and Reels for Serious Anglers!<br><a href="https://alnk.to/31sVDzF" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://alnk.to/31sVDzF</a><br>FirstMonth FREE at MTNTOUGH Fitness with code ROOKIE <a href="https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://bit.ly/MTNTOUGH_ROOKIE</a><br>Save$150 on Steelhead Outdoors Gun Safes with code WESTERNROOKIE <a href="https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://tr.ee/fbNvbFXX6Q</a><br>Save10% on Ollin Digiscoping Adapters with code TWOBUCKS <br>https://tr.ee/ZE1XcQ-fbb00:00 – Collab kickoff + trapping bug</p><p>01:45 – How Idaho vs Minnesota trapping education works</p><p>06:15 – Early exposure to trapping culture (and what changed)</p><p>09:45 – “Why am I doing this?” — the addiction to challenge</p><p>14:10 – Trap prep debate: boil, rust, dye, wax… or just run them</p><p>18:10 – Anchors vs drags + frozen ground problems</p><p>23:00 – Cable restraints: lighter, faster, more scalable</p><p>26:10 – Collector mode: species goals (fox, coon, coyote, fisher, bobcat)</p><p>31:45 – Fur boom talk + could markets ever come back?</p><p>41:15 – Alternative markets: squirrels, gophers, skulls, and making it pencil</p><p><br></p>