Episode 721: The Catch and Release Coyote, Big Archery Bucks, Plus Wolves and CWD in the North Woods

What this episode covers

You might have seen the viral video of the trapper releasing a caught coyote. Why would a trapper release a successful catch? On this week’s show I’m joined by the duo responsible for the seemingly strange action. Tony Van Asten and Dylan Hazen explain the curious action and what they hoped to accomplish by sharing the video of the release. We also discuss a bunch of other interesting stuff with the die hard bow hunters and passionate trappers. Highlights include: * Proving that leg/footholds aren’t inhumane * The lost art of trapping * Specific coyote sets * Big archery bucks * CWD in Wisconsin * Wolves killing Wisconsin whitetail deer tradition and local economies * The low hanging fruit for the antis