Jim Hautala, AKA "Trapper Jim" is a retired teacher who lived along the lower Kuskokwim River running a dog team, fish camp and eventually a trapline. Jim now traps out his backdoor with his twin sons Carlton and Kendrick in the 3.2 million acres we call the Tanana Flats. He's caught it all and has real appreciation for the out-of-doors. Jim also opens a few jars of homemade lure in the studio - Yum! alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
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Jim Hautala, AKA "Trapper Jim" is a retired teacher who lived along the lower Kuskokwim River running a dog team, fish camp and eventually a trapline. Jim now traps out his backdoor with his twin sons Carlton and Kendrick in the 3.2 million acres we call the Tanana Flats. He's caught it all and has real appreciation for the out-of-doors. Jim also opens a few jars of homemade lure in the studio - Yum! alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
Jim Hautala, AKA "Trapper Jim" is a retired teacher who lived along the lower Kuskokwim River running a dog team, fish camp and eventually a trapline. Jim now traps out his backdoor with his twin sons Carlton and Kendrick in the 3.2 million acres we call the Tanana Flats. He's caught it all and has real appreciation for the out-of-doors. Jim also opens a few jars of homemade lure in the studio - Yum! alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
Reflect on 50 years of preserving Alaska's trapping heritage with ATA President Randy Zarnke. Randy's passion for the ATA is evident as he describes how the organization has grown since 1973. You'll learn just why your membership is so valuable, ATA's commitment to education, and where you can get copies of the greatest trapping adventures ever told. Become a member or supporter of the Alaska Trappers Association today! https://www.alaskatrappers.org/index.html alaskat...
Meet one of the infamous "Ice Road Trappers" - Wendy Shiffler. Wendy was ATA Trapper of the Year 2021 and holds Lifetime Membership #4. Friend and trapping partner, Leo Faro is also in the studio. The two of them have nearly 100 years of combined trapping experience in Alaska. We'll learn everything from how to live-release a Wolverine, what makes a good trapping partner, and what to do with all those Marten bacula. alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
Part 1: Meet Jaimie Kassman, our good friend, and trapper extraordinaire living in Bethel, Alaska. Jaimie shares stories of trapping in North Dakota, Fairbanks, and Bethel. alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
PART 2 (Leo Faro): Continue down the path of a friendship where Kurt passed on a trapline to Leo 20 years ago... After all, it was the least he could do for a friend who introduced him to trapping in the first place. Leo describes running over 100 miles of trapline for 20 years in interior Alaska and we'll learn about cooking chicken on your muffler to boot! alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
PART 1: Meet the waterfowler responsible for taking your host trapping for the first time. Leo Faro is a lifelong Alaskan who has held the distinguished title "Fox Choker" as an actual job title. Leo describes dragging Kurt along and shares his experiences trapping in Prince William Sound and Attu Island. alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
Kurt discusses 2 stroke vs 4 stroke trapline modes of transportation, a trip to an old trapline, and upcoming ATA events for the 2021/2022 season alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
Jim Hautala, AKA "Trapper Jim" is a retired teacher who lived along the lower Kuskokwim River running a dog team, fish camp and eventually a trapline. Jim now traps out his backdoor with his twin sons Carlton and Kendrick in the 3.2 million acres we call the Tanana Flats. He's caught it all and has real appreciation for the out-of-doors. Jim also opens a few jars of homemade lure in the studio - Yum! alaskatrapperpodcast@gmail.com
