The Volk Furs Podcast

This episode I visit with Zach Hanson author of the book Turning Feral.  We visit about his new book, hunting, trapping, and how he is living in the Idaho Mountains. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://volkfurs.etsy.com Shopnd.com https://www.shopnd.com/vendor/volk-furs/ Email: info@volkfurs.com

In this episode I visit with Rusty Kramer the President of the Idaho Trappers Association about the ESA, wolves, grizzlies, the Idaho Fur Sale, and the fur market. As always a good conversation with Rusty.   Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://volkfurs.etsy.com Shopnd.com https://www.shopnd.com/vendor/volk-furs/ Email: info@volkfurs.com

In this episode I sit down with Joe Knox from Knox Blades. We talk coyote hunting, stories about the good old coyote days, and his knife making business. If you are interested in some bad ass knives, go to www.knoxblades.com. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Shopnd.com https://www.shopnd.com/vendor/volk-furs/ Email: info@volkfurs.com

In this episode I sit down with Kyle Krebs. Kyle is a coyote trapper in North Dakota and also sews fur hats, mittens, blankets and other fur accessories. We talk about trapping, the coyote boom, fur products, and how to get fur products in the mainstream. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

In this episode I talk with Mitch Kvernum. Mitch has been coyote hunting for many years and has stacked up high numbers of coyotes during that time. Mitch provides some insight into offseason scouting, location, guns, optics, and we discuss some fur handling. Also, we touch briefly on the coyote market and what the season will look like for 2023-2024. Find Mitch on YouTube @ Coyotes Forever and Instagram @ Mitch Kvernum. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Tonight's episode we have Bryan Watson with Trapline Beard Oil LLC. Bryan is a trapper that makes beard oil and balm for your beard. Thanks for listening. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

In this episode Garrett visits with John Daniel President of the National Trappers Association. Topics discussed include NTA memberships, lawsuits against the trapping industry, the value of membership to a trapping association, upcoming election of the NTA President, and some details about the upcoming National Convention the end of July.   Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett discusses Fur auction results, what to do during the summer, and the fur market outlook going into 2023/2024.   Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett visits with Tyler Webster, host of the Birds, Booze, and Buds Podcast. Tyler is an avid upland hunter chasing Huns, Sharptails, and Pheasants. Garrett and Tyler talk about bird hunting, CRP, a new Pheasants Forever chapter in Minot ND, how trapping nest raiders can help the bird population and more interesting topics. Tyler is a great resource for bird hunters and mixes in some great knowledge about trapping. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs https://www.youtube.com/@volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett visits with James O'Neill with O'Neill Ops about coyote hunting, what it takes to get into predator hunting, and content creation. O'Neill Ops has many outlets for their content including YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook. James and his crew produce some excellent footage and social content.  Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

I talk with Ed Schneider from Kansas Trapline Products about coyote trapping and how to find good locations. Also we touch on some coyote sets, the future of trapping, how to get people into trapping and his Maine trip going after marten and fisher. Ed proposes an interesting idea at the end of the episode regarding raising money for fighting the anti movement and promoting the use of fur. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Rusty Kramer is the president of the Idaho Trappers Association. We talk about what the ITA has going on, wolf population in Idaho and the upcoming fur auction. Rusty also talks about fur usage in Idaho and how he approach's membership with the ITA and how closely he works with similar associations. Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett discusses beaver, marten, and fisher trapping with Jeremiah. What is the current status of the fur market, where is it going? Is the craft market sustainable? We talk about overseas fur usage and culture, and mix in what trapping will look like in the next 10 years.

Winter camping? How is it possible with extreme temperatures and weather? Garrett visits with Kevin about how fur has enabled his winter camping adventures.   Find us on social media  facebook.com/volkfurs  Instagram @volkfurs Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett discusses what type accessories you can with make with fur and briefly mentions a few recent trapping ban related headlines.    Find us on social media facebook.com/volkfurs Instagram @volkfurs https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett discusses the current state of the fur market including recent Idaho fur auction results, upcoming dates for Fur Harvesters Auction. What is going to happen to the furmarket? Is big volume fur buying a thing of the past? Will crafters take over??   Find us on social media facebook.com/volkfurs Instagram @volkfurs https://www.etsy.com/shop/VolkFurs Email: info@volkfurs.com

Garrett introduces the new Volk Furs Podcast with background information and what to expect going forward with future episodes.   Find us on social media facebook.com/volkfurs Instagram @volkfurs Email: info@volkfurs.com www.volkfurs.com