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… hint, it’s probably not what you expect. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to check out our partners as well! https://kryptek.com/ Code: OKAYESTTRAPPER https://blokes.co/zachhanson Co...
Jun 04, 2025•54 min
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 check out our partners as well! https://kryptek.com/ Code: OKAYESTTRAPPER https://blokes.co/zachhanson Code: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKAYEST30 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
May 07, 2025•58 min
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 time outdoors. Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one. Be sure to check out our partners as well! https://kryptek.com/ Code: OKAYESTTRAPPER https://blokes.co/zachhanson Code: ZACHHANSON ...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr
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 of trapping in this country. Go check out Katie’s social media with the handle @katieb_outdoors and follow along with all of her adventures. Lastly, don’t forget to check out our partners as well! https:/...
Apr 16, 2025•47 min
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 https://blokes.co/zachhanson Code: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKAYEST30 https://www.traplinebeardoil.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 4 min
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 hunter… hint: It may have something to do with trapping and hounds… Tune in wherever you consume your podcasts, leave us a review, and be sure to check out Laramy’s newest show “A Legacy” airing on the Pu...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr
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 your podcasts and I guarantee you aren’t gonna want to miss this one. https://kryptek.com/ Code: ZACH20 https://blokes.co/zachhanson Code: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKAYEST30 https://www.tra...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 1 min
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 are interested in one of his drivers, email him at hammerdowndrivers@gmail.com or check out his facebook page with the same name. Tune in wherever you consume your podcast and be sure to check out our spon...
Mar 05, 2025•49 min
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, and of course learn all about the upcoming rendezvous. Tune in wherever you consume your podcast and be sure to check out the links below, including our sponsors: https://nebraskafurharvesters.com/conve...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 2 min
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 always being open to learning new things—no matter how difficult they are. Want to join them on a trapline adventure or big game hunt? Check out their website: https://bbbalaska.com/ Tune in wherever you ...
Feb 19, 2025•58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
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 new trapper, be sure to tune in to get an idea of what it takes to really get started and how to beat down the learning curve. Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to leave us a 5-star ...
Feb 12, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 49
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 survivalist upbringing, mental toughness, and pepper in a few awesome stories about the great outdoors! Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to leave us a 5-star review and check out our show...
Jan 29, 2025•48 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 through his facebook handle Freepop3d or order through https://riverratstrappingsupplies.com/ Tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts and be sure to leave us a 5-star review and check out our show sp...
Jan 22, 2025•51 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKAYEST30 https://www.traplinebeardoil.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 15, 2025•53 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 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: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKA...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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 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: ZACHHANSON https://mtntough.com/ Code: OKAYEST30 https://www.tra...
Dec 04, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 44
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. We also cover a wide variety of interesting topics like raccoons in Japan, shooting his first deer, and how trapping will survive for the next millenia. Tune in wherever you consume your podcasts and be s...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 43
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 tradition means, and how she plans to keep trapping for a lifetime. 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...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 42
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 I chat about his first experiences trapping, cleaning animals in an art-school dorm room, friendship, and working with some of the top names in the industry such as Tom Miranda. Check out all of Joe’s w...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 41
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 biologist looks like, and how Idaho invests in managing its fur bearing population for outdoor recreation. Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one. Also be sure to visit our sponsor...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 40
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 with them! If you haven't, give them a follow and make sure you add their podcast to your regular rotation. https://open.spotify.com/show/3WUwbjmeUorPDeTE8eOv7D Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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 hunting or trapping and the changes that have happened to our local landscape, you are not gonna want to miss this one. Tune in and make sure you head to https://f4wm.org/ and join Learn more about your ad ...
Oct 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 38
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 create content and start a company. Buckle up, you are not gonna want to miss this one. Check out Alan’s website at www.northamericantrapper.comOn t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 37
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 resurgence into trapping, why it’s vital we hold on to this heritage, and of course… why it’s important to take care of your beard(s)! Check out his webpage, here: https://www.traplinebeardoil.com/ Learn more...
Sep 25, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 36
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
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 35
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, FTA’s trapper college, and why it’s important for us to put our best foot forward in portraying trapping in a positive light. Tune in and leave a rating because you aren’t gonna want to miss this one! L...
Sep 11, 2024•54 min•Season 1Ep. 34
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 for food with his love for hunting. Tune in, because you are not gonna want to miss this one. https://maneatswild.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 04, 2024•45 min•Season 1Ep. 33
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 for a fellow NY trapper, Von Strahan, as well as how Mark got his start in trapping, and what keeps him motivated after all of these years. Buckle up, because you are not gonna want to miss this one. ht...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 32
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 tricks to help you be a better fur handler. You aren’t gonna want to miss this one, and be sure to check out his website for stretchers and all of your other trapping supply needs. Also, if you are new t...
Aug 21, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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 hunting and trapping in Colorado and what our collective future may look like. Check out his website: https://www.fredeichler.com/ or check out his shows on the sportsman channel Learn more about your ad choi...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 30
