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Okayest Trapper
by Okayest Podcast Network
Author of Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness, Zach Hanson hosts an authentically gritty podcast about the lost art of trapping and the woodsmanship that goes into it. Zach's connection to the wilderness and other trappers, along with his unique ability to tell a story make this a podcast worthy of your time and one that will rip your mind away from reality and drop it somewhere in the deep wilderness.
Episodes
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Lures, Jesus, and Longevity
Today, we sit down with a man of many talents, Mark June. Be sure to check out his website https://markjuneslures.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Primitive Skills with Karie-Lee Knoke
This week, we sit down with Karie-Lee Knoke from Alone to talk primitive skills, living close to the land, and why old-school bushcraft still matters. From wild plants to deadfalls and the origins of trapping, this episode goes way back to the roots of self-reliance. Check her out on Instagram…
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Bear Grease with Bear Newcomb
On today’s episode, I sit down with Bear Newcomb. Bear is a hunter, self-bow enthusiast, and a trapper. You can find his latest videos on the Bear Grease YouTube channel or on any of the major social platforms with the @bearnewcomb handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Art of Self Reliance with Dee Mack
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down with a retired Air Force veteran, registered nurse, mother of two… and fellow trapper, Dee Mack. We talk about how she found her way into trapping, balancing family life with a trapline, and how skills from the military and the hospital...
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Bowyer Podcast Collab with Matthew Morris
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down on my close buddy, Matthew Morris’, podcast and we chat about all things primitive bow hunting and trapping. Matthew runs the Bowyer Collective podcast on the Okayest Hunter network and is one of the coolest guys that I have the honor of…
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Drawn West Collab with Brian Krebs
On today’s episode, we are experimenting with a collaboration! Brian Krebs, host of the DrawnWest Podcast, and Zach Hanson delve into the world of trapping and their other outdoor activities. They discuss the educational pathways to becoming a trapper, the art and science behind trapping...
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The Journal with Jake Roller
On today’s episode, I sit down with Jake Roller. Jake is a Wisconsinite who turned trapping into much more than just a hobby. We cover family, nuisance trapping, history, and a whole lot more. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to check out our partners as well!...
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Teege Stouffer: An Okayest Trapper
On today’s episode I sit down with Teeg Stouffer. Teeg is a casual trapper who also happens to make awesome short-form documentary films. We touch on his first exposure to trapping, the difficulties of film making, and so much more. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to…
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Trapping with Jinx with Jason Jenkins
On today’s episode I sit down with lifelong trapper, Jason Jenkins. Jason, also known as Jinx, is a career wildlife control specialist and has been operating his business for over 18 years. We touch on his first exposure to trapping, the difficulties of being an entrepreneur, finding a great...
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A 360 Sportsman with Andrew Lovick
On today’s episode I sit down with adult-onset trapper, taxidermist, and educator, Andrew Lovick. We chat about his upbringing in North Idaho, entering the taxidermist trade, learning to trap in Montana, and soft mounting critters. We also touch deeply on trapper education and his new course that...
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An Idaho Wolfer with Rusty Kramer
On today’s episode I sit down with the newly elected president of the National Trappers Association, Rusty Kramer. Rusty has long served as the Idaho Trappers Association president and has been trapping hard in Idaho since the late 90’s.We talk about the first wolves in Idaho, celebrate their...
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Henry Lever Actions with Tohmas Kotz
On today’s episode I sat down with Thomas Kotz of Henry Repeating Arms.We talk about his unexpected path into the firearms industry, trapping, hunting, and living an outdoors-first lifestyle. It is rich with family history in trapping and I learned one of the coolest facts about the New York city...
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Resilience on the Line with Rachel Doble
On today’s episode I sit down with native Montanan, Rachel Doble. She is a mom of three, a wife, a hunter, an educator, businesswoman, and trapper!We talk about learning to trap as an adult, mentorship, wild experiences on the line, and overcoming trauma with the help of the trapping community....
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Jim Shockey: Writing Your Own Life
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Jim Shockey. Jim is a lifelong hunter, trapper, historian, conservationist, and writer. We talk about his first gopher traplines, what it means to build resilience, and how to raise strong kids! Tune in wherever you listen to your…
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Finding The Path With Cade Cole
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Cade Cole. Cade is a lifelong hunting guide in Wyoming, a father, and was a participant on Season 10 of Alone. We talk about his first exposure to trapping as a child in Texas, guiding hog hunts, and what it takes to be a great guide……
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Nora Lacasse: Fur & Fashion
On today’s episode I sit down with fur advocate Nora Lacasse. Nora is a model, content creator, current Miss Universe Canada 2025 delegate. We chat about the history of the fur trade, fast fashion, trapping, and everything in between. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to...
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Scott Mackner: 330 Maniac
On today’s episode, I get to sit down with Scott Mackner, aka 330 Maniac! Scott has been a digital mentor of mine in the beaver trapping world ever since I made my first set. A pioneer in the trapping YouTube space, Scott is also a fisherman in his home state of Minnesota and spends most of his...
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Katelyn Breunig: A Love of Learning
On today’s episode I get to sit down with Katelyn Breunig out of the great state of Wisconsin. Although a lifelong hunter, she didn’t get her start in trapping until a little later in life. We chat about life, trapping with young children, how to find a mentor, and what we believe is the future…
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The Marsh Boys Mashup with Brian Paulus
On today’s we are switching roles and I am getting interviewed by none other than Bryan Paulus of “The Marsh Boys” podcast. Sit back as we discuss hunting, trapping, and all things outdoors! Don’t forget to check out our partners as well! https://kryptek.com/ Code: OKAYESTTRAPPER...
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The Sasquatch with Laramy Miller
On today’s episode I sit down with my buddy, Laramy “Sasquatch” Miller, to talk about all things trapping! We discuss his trapping origins, raising tough kids, guiding, and talk about how he organically became a staple in the outdoor TV world. We also learn about his secret to becoming a better...
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The Beast with Lindsay Persico
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast I sit down with renaissance woman, Lindsay Persico. Lindsay’s story is a very inspirational one and we chat about her trapping exposure, kids, and of course cover how she won the History channel show Alone: The Beast. Tune in wherever you consume...
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Hammer Down Drivers with Mike Newsome
On today’s episode I sat down with Mike Newsome of Hammer Down Drivers. Mike is a lifelong trapper, hunter, and entrepreneur. We chat about his upbringing in trapping, his determination in big game pursuits, and touch on his trapping business building the toughest drivers money can buy. If you…
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The Old Guard with Mark Ross
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast I sit down with Mark Ross. Mark is a lifelong hunter, trapper, and guide. He’s also heavily involved in the Nebraska Fur Harvester Association and is helping to plan their upcoming convention. We chat about childhood memories, stories from Alaska,...
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Following Your Heart with Ivy O'Guinn
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down with the affable Ivy O’Guinn. She and her husband live, trap, and guide full time in Alaska. You can watch their adventures on the History channel’s hit TV show, Mountain Men. We chat about her origins into trapping, following your heart, and...
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Trapping Cuscus with Charles Kelly
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper I sit down with Charles Kelly. Charles is a long time hunter but new to the world of trapping. In what I learn is his style, he went all in on one of the more challenging trapping challenges, wolves, and has been seeing some great success. If you are a…
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The Firefighter with Josh Wortley
On today’s episode I sit down with firefighter, trapper, and father, Josh Wortley. Josh has been trapping the Idaho woods since he was knee high and has now turned to educating others through trappers ed and encouraging people to join their state trapping organizations. We chat about his...
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3D Printed Traps with John Petrak
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast I sat down with John Petrak. John is a lifelong hunter, trapper, and entrepreneur. He recently started 3D printing traps for educational and ornamental purposes and has been garnering amazing feedback. You can check out his work and place orders...
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Cats, Hounds, and Trapping with Naomi Hersh
On today's episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Naomi Hersh. Naomi is a trapper, houndsman, and mom! Tune in wherever you consume your podcasts and be sure to give our sponsors a follow to help us keep our show on the digital airwaves: https://blokes.co/zachhanson Code:...
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The Auctioneer with John Bair
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with predator hunter, trapper, electrician, and auctioneer John Bair. John has been in the outdoor industry for decades and if you have ever been to any large hunting expo, you have likely seen his handy work as an MC and auctioneer. Tune in...
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A Trapping Family
On Today’s Episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with mother and son duo, Zac and Laura Gidney! We chat about how they started trapping as a family of five, how they have maintained their love of the sport, and why trapping reinforces their core family values. Tune in wherever you consume…
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Duke Traps a Family Legacy
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with none other than Bill Duke. Bill is the owner and operator of Duke Traps and has been manufacturing wildlife management equipment since 1986. We talk about his family legacy in the fur industry and how things evolve and change over time.…
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A New Journey
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast, we sit down with Sarena Manee. Sarena is a hunter, trapper, and graduating college student who is probably one of the only people you’ll meet who has trapped a wolf in Michigan. We chat about her introduction to trapping during COVID, what...
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The 'Art' of Trapping
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Joe Goodman! Joe is a lifelong trapper, hunter, and outdoorsman. He also happens to be an amazing artist whose work has been featured in Fur Fish Game magazine (and pretty much every other trapping publication) since 1987. Joe and…
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Furbearer Biology
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper Podcast we sat down with Cory Mosby. Cory is a lifelong trapper, hunter, and conservationist who also happens to be the Idaho Fish & Game furbearer biologist. We chat about his upbringing running traplines in Missouri, what a day in the life of a wildlife...
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Trap House Podcast Crossover
On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we have a very exciting crossover episode with the OG trapping podcast “Trap House Podcast.” Justin and Charlie are part of the reason why I decided to start my own trapping podcast and it was an honor to sit down and chat about all things trapping…
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Foundation for Wildlife Management
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Justin Webb, executive director of The Foundation for Wildlife Management (F4WM). We chat about his unique childhood growing up off grid, elk hunting, and the impacts of the wolf introduction in Idaho. If you have any interest in wolf...
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North American Trapper
On today’s episode we sit down with the North American Trapper himself, Alan Probst. Alan comes from a long line of trappers and grew up during the fur boom. We chat about his family lineage, what makes trapping great, his decade long career as a professional baseball player, and what it means to...
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Trapline Beard Oil With Bryan Watson
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Bryan Watson of Trapline Beard Oil. Bryan is a hunter, trapper, and entrepreneur who runs a bespoke beard oil company focused on the trapping community as well as his own ADC nuisance control company. We chat about Bryan’s start and...
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Okayest Hunter <> Okayest Trapper Collab
Re-run the episode from when Zach guested on the Okayest Hunter podcast to talk about his journey going from his career in Artificial Intelligence to heading west and becoming the Okayest Trapper! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The New Wave with Autumn McEntee
On this week’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Autumn McEntee. Autumn is a conservationist, angler, hunter, and trapper who is now working with the National Deer Association. We discuss Autumn’s favorite memories growing up trapping with her dad, catching her first fisher,...
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Man Eats Wild
On this week’s episode we sit down with the host of Man Eats Wild TV, Mario Kalpou. Mario is an entrepreneur, hunter, trapper, guide, and a former restaurateur. We talk about his childhood managing pigs on his family farm, how trapping is universal, and how he has been able to combine his love…
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Coyote U with Mark Zagger
On this episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with none other than Mark Zagger of Coyote U. Mark is a NY state trapper and businessman who has traveled the country doing demos, writing trapping books, and giving back to the trapping community! We chat about some important fundraising...
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Top Lot Stretcher Co. with Leon Windschitl
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Leon Windschitl. Leon is the owner of Top Lot Stretcher Company and has been trapping and putting up fur since his early teens. We chat about his trapping origins, how learning a trade helped define his future, and cover tips and...
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Building a Legacy with Fred Eichler
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with bowhunting legend, Fred Eichler. We chat about how trapping shaped him into the hunter he became and how if he had to choose one thing to pursue for the rest of his life, it would be trapping. We also talk about the state of…
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Forging the Way
On today's episode we sat down with Riley Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Forge. We chat about Riley's first exposure to trapping, wrestling as means to developing grit, how he got into farrier & blacksmith work, and how trapping has helped him land some pretty cool gigs. Visit his website...
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The Keystone Experience
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Rob and Matt from the Keystone Experience podcast. Rob and Matt are good ol’ boys from the great state of Pennsylvania who enjoy hunting, fishing, and trapping. Their podcast covers their tactics and the equipment they use to get the job...
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Trapping & Taxidermy
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Alyssa Younker of Challis Taxidermy. Alyssa is an adult-onset trapper, hunter, homesteader, and taxidermist! We chat about how she got into trapping, what sparked her to pursue taxidermy, and how trappers should prepare their hides if…
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Summer Updates
On this short episode, Zach reflects back on the last six months of hosting the Okayest Trapper podcast. We talk a bit about upcoming guests, how to give feedback, and what’s in store for the rest of the year! Zach will be at the F4WM Wolfer Summit this coming weekend and then in Colorado for the...
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MS Trap Queens
On this episode of the Okayest Trapper we sit down with Melanie Sutterfield and Lauren Easley from beaver’s unlimited. Both of these women are adult-onset trappers who have found redemption in the swamps of Mississippi learning to do amazing animal control work. We talk about getting into…
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Skook Trappers
On today’s episode of the Okayest Trapper podcast we sit down with Matt Brophy and his son Robert. Matt is an Army Special Forces veteran, lifelong trapper, owner of Epler Fur Co., and runs the Skook Trappers facebook page. We cover topics ranging from taking your kids on the trapline…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Author of Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness, Zach Hanson hosts an authentically gritty podcast about the lost art of trapping and the woodsmanship that goes into it. Zach's connection to the wilderness and other trappers, along with his unique ability to tell a story make this a podcast worthy of your time and one that will rip your mind away from reality and drop it somewhere in the deep wilderness.
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Author of Turning Feral: A Modern Journey of Hunting, Trapping, and Living Intentionally in the Wilderness, Zach Hanson hosts an authentically gritty podcast about the lost art of trapping and the woodsmanship that goes into it. Zach's connection to the wilderness and other trappers, along with his...
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