Best Predatormanagement Podcasts (2024)

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109 - Coyote Trapping Tactics 41:07

3+ y ago41:07

41:07

In this episode I review the different types of sets for coyotes and go over some coyote trapping basics, mainly sets, dirthole, flat, and scent post. Hopefully providing good information for beginner and experienced trappers alike. I also touch on an update to think mink cull we talked about last episode in Denmark. To get a Shortliner Trapping Ba…

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108 - Coyote Biology and Behavior 41:08

3+ y ago41:08

41:08

In this episode I touch quickly on what could be a major impact on the fur market, related to COVID. Then I go through a general overview of coyote biology and behavior. As trappers, we should be experts on the game that we pursue, so I thought it might be helpful to review some data regarding coyotes, hopefully to improve our effectiveness as trap…

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107 - Meat Trapping 26:08

3+ y ago26:08

26:08

In this episode I talk about eating furbearer meat. If you’re a trapper or hunter, odds are that you’ve at least considered eating various wild game. I think eating some of the meat we catch is a great opportunity to introduce others to wild game as well as give us some additional arguments to those who don’t approve of trapping. The fact is, when …

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106 - Q&A and Rambling 33:04

3+ y ago33:04

33:04

In this episode I answer some listener questions. I also talk a little about fur tanning (I just got my Texas furs back from the tannery!) and just some general trapper rambling. I hope you enjoy, I’ve got some interviews in the lineup that I’m pretty excited about so stay tuned and if your season has already come in, good luck! To get your hands o…

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105 - Trapping Harvest and Historical Data 54:32

3+ y ago54:32

54:32

In this week’s episode I dig into some trapper survey data and find some historical data of trapper harvest from several different states, some dating back to the 1930s. It is very interesting data and highlights how important it is for trappers to accurately respond to those surveys. Our game agencies rely on us for good data, and if we don’t prov…

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104 - Kyle Waltz - Conserv Wildlife Services 1:28:58

3+ y ago1:28:58

1:28:58

In this episode I have a deep discussion with Kyle Waltz of Conserv Wildlife Services. We talk in depth about Kyle’s business model and specifically the opportunity to partner with Conserv if you have or are wanting to start a wildlife control business. It is a very interesting conversation and certainly gives a wildlife control operator some thing…

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103 - Ryan Carpenter - R and R Trading Post 57:31

3+ y ago57:31

57:31

In this episode I interview Ryan Carpenter, one of the R’s of R and R Trading Post. Ryan and his wife, Renee, have a fur sewing business in Pennsylvania. We talk about a wide range of topics including how Ryan got started trapping and how they got started in the fur sewing business. I love seeing our fur get used here locally instead of being shipp…

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102 - In it FUR the Money 30:17

4y ago30:17

30:17

There are a lot more benefits to trapping than a fur check, which is a good thing in times like these when fur checks are slim to non existant! There are plenty of things that trapping teaches you, and the network and connections you make as a trapper can unlock opportunities that you may have never otherwise been able to take advantage of. As we a…

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101 - Glands with Kyle Kaatz 57:06

4y ago57:06

57:06

This is an interview with Kyle Kaatz about gland removal. Depending on the species the value of glands can really add up and by adding an extra couple minutes we can increase the yield from the trapline. To see the latest prices Kaatz Bros is paying for glands visit https://www.kaatzbros.com/reports/glands-essence-castor-and-carcasses-wanted/ We al…

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100 - Faith and the First Longliner 34:37

4y ago34:37

34:37

In this episode I talk about one of the most important things in my life, my faith. I believe that we were put on this earth by our Heavenly Father, and that through His son, Jesus Christ, our sins have been forgiven and we can have a personal relationship with God. And one of the most important things in that relationship is spreading the Gospel a…

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99 - Leatherwork 47:24

4y ago47:24

47:24

In this episode I share some of my findings and hopefully some helpful tips and tricks that I’ve picked up since I started doing leatherwork, particularly making beavertail items. I’ve had a good bit of success with the small effort I’ve put into it and have no doubt that it can be replicated. There are plenty of good resources on YouTube and other…

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98 - Bobby Dale Boyles - Kentucky Trapper Interview 1:04:33

4y ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Today I interview Bobby Dale Boyles, a Kentucky trapper. We cover a wide range of topics, one of the most interesting may be his tanning process. After talking with him I may have to try tanning again. You’re sure to enjoy this episode, non stop trapping talk! You can follow him on Instagram @bobbydaleboyles Trapping season is coming quickly, be su…

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97 - Linda White Interview 1:00:00

4y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

In this episode I talk with NY trapper Linda White, to get a different perspective on trapping. We talk about how Linda and her husband run their trapline and bait and lure business, Sawmill Creek Bait and Lures, https://www.sawmillcreekbaitandlures.com/, which also lead to Linda starting Trapping Girl Inc, https://www.trappinggirlinc.com/. We disc…

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96 - Bill Smith Interview 38:29

4y ago38:29

38:29

In this episode I interview South Carolina trapper Bill Smith. We talk about beach trapping, another example of how trapping is conservation, along with gator trapping, and crawfish trapping, just to name a few things. Bill is a down to earth guy and you will enjoy this interview. You can follow him on instagram @coastal_land_and_wildlife. Trapping…

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95 - Gator Tales 52:52

4y ago52:52

52:52

In this episode I talk about some of my gator hunting and trapping stories from years past. Man I wish I had a video camera along back then, that would have made some great videos, but the least I can do is share some of these stories and hope that you get as much enjoyment out of them as I do reliving them. Trapping season is coming quickly, be su…

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94 - Trapping Resources 28:52

4y ago28:52

28:52

In this episode I talk about some of the trapping resources that are available, and beneficial, for beginner and seasoned trappers alike. In today’s age there is more access to information than ever, some good, some just so-so. Here are a few of the good resources out there! As always, be sure to support our sponsors, Kaatz Bros Lures, www.kaatzbro…

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93 - Alaska Trapping - A Conservation Story 43:16

4y ago43:16

43:16

In this episode I talk about my experience trapping invasive foxes on an Aleutian island in Alaska. It was quite the adventure and also quite the conservation success story. Since the 1940s there has been an initiative to remove the nonnative foxes from islands and restore them to seabird nesting grounds. Not just helping all seabirds populations b…

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92 - Frank Cisa - Wildman Wildlife Exclusion & Removal 43:45

4y ago43:45

43:45

In this episode I talk with Frank Cisa, of Wildman Wildlife Removal & Exclusion, https://www.wildmantrapping.com/. We discuss a variety of items from tools to trapping tactics, and how Frank has grown his business. Frank is still a relatively new Wildlife Control Operator, but he is definitely doing something right as his business is growing and he…

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91 - Sales in Your WCO Business 57:42

4y ago57:42

57:42

In this episode I discuss some of the aspects of sales and selling in a wildlife control business. I explain how I’ve encountered and experienced that it is really more of a wildlife exclusion business, from a cash flow and efficiency standpoint. And several different approaches when selling to a customer. Ultimately it boils down to how well you s…

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90 - Ideas on Lead Generation 38:42

4y ago38:42

38:42

In this episode I discuss a few different options for generating leads or calls for your wildlife control business. One key in my opinion is that you must be online, so you need a website. Then it boils down to whether you want to buy leads or generate them organically. Both options work but organic leads take more time to grow. I think its a good …

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89 - NWCOA Wildlife Control Operator Training 25:43

4y ago25:43

25:43

In this episode I review the recent NWCOA training I took. Their Wildlife Control Operator course is a basic course that covers a wide range of topics geared toward new Wildlife Control Operators (WCOs). If you are new to, or thinking about starting as a WCO I highly recommend this course. The best part was this session was taught online, so travel…

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88 - Daniel Dekeyzer Interview 1:12:40

4y ago1:12:40

1:12:40

In this episode I talk with Daniel Dekeyzer, a Georgia trapper who also runs a successful nuisance trapping business on the side. We talk about how he got started, where he gets business from, and in general how he runs his jobs. Gives a little more insight into how different trappers run their businesses. As always, be sure to support our sponsors…

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87 - How to price your trapping services 1:13:54

4y ago1:13:54

1:13:54

In this episode I talk through a spreadsheet I put together that outlines, and allows you to consider all the overhead costs that should be factored when you are pricing jobs. This sheet breaks your rate down into monthly, weekly, daily, and hourly rates or targets. This is something that you can use as a starting point when you are considering wha…

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86 - The Cost of Predator Control 42:10

4y ago42:10

42:10

In this episode I review an article from the Wildlife Trends Journal, https://www.wildlifetrends.com/. A friend of mine actually sent me the article because of the cover picture, which was a photo of me when I worked for the USDA doing some predator trapping. This was a very informative article delving into alot of specifics around large scale quai…

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85 - Stephen Vantassel - Wildlife Control Consultant - Part 2 58:47

4y ago58:47

58:47

In this episode I interview Stephen Vantassel, the Wildlife Control Consultant. Stephen hosts the “Living the Wild Life” segment of the Pest Geek Podcast. We talk all sorts of topics related to starting and running a wildlife control business, including the importance of contracts, proper messaging, and the National Wildlife Control Operators Assoc…

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84 - Stephen Vantassel - Pest Geek Podcast - Part 1 1:05:24

4y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

In this episode I interview Stephen Vantassel, the Wildlife Control Consultant. Stephen hosts the “Living the Wild Life” segment of the Pest Geek Podcast. We talk all sorts of topics related to starting and running a wildlife control business, including the importance of contracts, proper messaging, and the National Wildlife Control Operators Assoc…

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83 - Kyle Waltz Interview - Wildlife Control Podcast - Part 2 47:53

4y ago47:53

47:53

In this episode I sit down with Kyle Waltz, host of the Wildlife Control Podcast. Kyle is a very successful wildlife control entrepreneur, having build and sold two successful businesses in Florida, First Coast Wildlife Services and Expel Pest Services. Kyle is still currently running, and growing Conserv Wildlife Services. I discovered Kyle throug…

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82 - Kyle Waltz Interview - Wildlife Control Podcast - Part 1 57:20

4y ago57:20

57:20

In this episode I sit down with Kyle Waltz, host of the Wildlife Control Podcast. Kyle is a very successful wildlife control entrepreneur, having build and sold two successful businesses in Florida, First Coast Wildlife Services and Expel Pest Services. Kyle is still currently running, and growing Conserv Wildlife Services. I discovered Kyle throug…

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81 - So You Want To Be A Nuisance Trapper - Part 1 42:35

4y ago42:35

42:35

This is the first episode in a multi episode series on starting and growing a nuisance trapping business. In this episode I give an introduction on starting and growing my nuisance business, and some of my learnings thus far. In the coming episodes I will have interviews with some professionals in the wildlife control industry as well as some of my…

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80 - Fur Market Update...Kinda 27:10

4+ y ago27:10

27:10

In this episode I review some of the recent state fur auctions and discuss how the dreaded Coronavirus is or may affect the market, its having global impacts that will likely go on for several months it looks like. Overall the fur market looks about the same as it has the last few years. I touch on several somewhat southern sales and the coyote pri…

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79 - 2019/2020 Trapping Season Review 41:44

4+ y ago41:44

41:44

In this episode I look back over this past trapping season, they seem to take forever to get here yet pass by so quickly. Overall I didn’t hit this season quite as hard as past seasons, but I had a few things going on too. I did make a trapping trip to west Texas, which was a blast. And for the home trapline I made great use of the Onx Hunt app, ht…

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78 - Get Your Mind Right 27:44

4+ y ago27:44

27:44

By Kris Pope

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77 - Where to Sell Glands 8:25

4+ y ago8:25

8:25

By Kris Pope

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76 - Coyote/Predator Trap Selection 34:41

4+ y ago34:41

34:41

By Kris Pope

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75 – Canines Avoiding Sets Question 36:07

4+ y ago36:07

36:07

By Kris Pope

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74 - Pan Covers and Open Minds 33:57

4+ y ago33:57

33:57

By Kris Pope

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73 - Combines and Coyotes DVD Review 10:19

4+ y ago10:19

10:19

By Kris Pope

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72 - Trapping Today Interview 59:40

4+ y ago59:40

59:40

By Kris Pope

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71 – Otter Trapping with Chief 22:24

4+ y ago22:24

22:24

By Kris Pope

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70 – Moving traps and legislation 36:59

4+ y ago36:59

36:59

In this episode I touch on a couple of legislation items that have come up recently, a potential trap ban in Kentucky, as well as some anti-gun legislation in my home state of Georgia. The National Trappers Association alerted my to the Kentucky legislation The Sportsmen’s Alliance the Georgia gun bill. Odds are these bills won’t get much traction,…

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69 - Kyle Kaatz Interview - Kaatz Bros Lures 1:08:04

4+ y ago1:08:04

1:08:04

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. Kyle is a wealth of knowledge and I really enjoyed this interview, its always good talking to other trappers. We discuss the future of trapping and the fur …

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68 – Texas Trapline Summary 53:21

4+ y ago53:21

53:21

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, as well as the possibility of catching new critters you’ve never trapped! I’d hoped to trap a mountain lion, unfortunately despite a good bit of sign, w…

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67 – Trapline Location and Strategy 31:50

4+ y ago31:50

31:50

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 features like rivers, powerlines, interstates, these can all help direct animals and affect their travel patterns. I also discuss some of my thoughts on s…

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No excuses - Just Trap 15:20

4+ y ago15:20

15:20

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 caught up in it. If you're interested in trapping don't let that worry you, just get some traps and get started. You can adjust your setup down the road…

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66 – Guy Groenewold – Groenewold Fur and Wool 43:46

4+ y ago43:46

43:46

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 the NAFA announcement because they’ve been buying fur in the south for several years now and will actually buy some furs green, particularly beavers, which…

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65 - NAFA No More 36:59

4+ y ago36:59

36:59

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 for creditor protection, similar to chapter 11 bankruptcy. There are still many questions to be answered. Many trappers still have fur at NAFA, and of co…

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64 – Black Coyotes and Coydogs 40:33

4+ y ago40:33

40:33

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 across an interesting paper that may explain what causes the melanistic, or black coyote. Black coyotes are not common, but they aren’t necessarily uncommo…

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63 - New Trapper Interview Ryan Dotson 48:20

4+ y ago48:20

48:20

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 schedule looks like. We also talk about Ryan’s significant weight loss and the benefit it is to all of us to keep a focus on our health. As always be sure …

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62 - Survey Results 25:52

4+ y ago25:52

25:52

In this episode I discuss the results of the survey I recently sent out.By Kris Pope

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61 - 2019/2020 Fur Market Outlook 24:47

4+ y ago24:47

24:47

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 coyotes will still be hot, and some of the glut of ranch fur that has been on the market has been worked through, so maybe we are on the verge of the marke…

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