Episode 24: Rusty Kramer: From Trapline to Fur Sale: Behind the Scenes with the Idaho Trappers

Guest Rusty Kramer, president of the Idaho Trappers Association and the National Trappers Association, discusses trapping life in Southern Idaho — the challenges of an odd winter, low catches, and shifting species trends including wolves, bobcats, skunks, porcupines, otter and muskrats. The episode also covers changing fur markets and niche demands, fur sale events and demonstrations, conservation and advocacy work by ITA/NTA, and the community and education efforts to support trappers and newcomers.