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Trapping Inc is the smash hit Canadian TV series that follows northern Alberta trappers Rich and Sandi Mellon's life on the trapline in the Canadian wilderness. The Scuttlebutt Podcast is the back story or inside scoop into their lives and the personalities, companies, products and issues that shape…

Richard Mellon


    • Sep 27, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 5m AVG DURATION
    • 90 EPISODES

    4.9 from 68 ratings Listeners of Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast that love the show mention: great show, great podcast, guys.


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    The Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast is a captivating and informative show that caters to the trapping community. As someone who has been involved in trapping since their teenage years, the mystery and excitement of walking up to a set and discovering what fur awaits is deeply ingrained in their adventurous spirit. Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast captures this essence flawlessly, providing a platform where listeners can immerse themselves in the world of trapping through the experiences shared by Rich and Sandi.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the authenticity and passion that Rich and Sandi bring to each episode. Their constant enthusiasm is contagious, making it a highly engaging listen for both experienced trappers and newcomers alike. The emphasis on family values and learning is commendable, as they strive to pass down old traditions while adapting to modern techniques. It's evident that they genuinely care about their audience and want to inspire others to embrace the joys of trapping.

    Moreover, the variety of sets and furs showcased in each episode adds an element of suspense for listeners. Whether it be exploring different locations or experimenting with various traps, there is always something new and exciting happening on Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast. This sense of anticipation keeps fans coming back for more, eagerly awaiting each new episode to discover what unexpected surprises lie ahead.

    While Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast has many positive attributes, one area that could be improved upon is diversifying guest appearances. While Rich and Sandi do an excellent job sharing their own experiences, incorporating interviews with other seasoned trappers or industry experts would bring fresh perspectives to the show. This could provide valuable insights for listeners looking for different viewpoints or advice on specific trapping techniques or challenges.

    In conclusion, The Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast is a must-listen for any trapper or outdoor enthusiast seeking inspiration, entertainment, and knowledge. With its authentic storytelling approach, emphasis on family values, and dedication to preserving tradition, Rich and Sandi create a podcast that resonates with their audience. Whether you're a seasoned trapper or just starting out on your trapping adventure, this podcast is sure to leave you captivated and eager for more.



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    Latest episodes from Trapping Inc's Scuttlebutt podcast

    Scuttlebutt 86 Rich and Sandi chat about well everything!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2024 55:11


    Rich and Sandi chat about well everything!

    Scuttlebutt 85 Cole Olsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 70:00


    Cole is a Minesota trapper

    Podcast 84 Greg Thompson Off grid Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 126:33


    Rich talks with Greg in northern MN about their choice to move back to the rural life and the trapping motivation for it.

    Scuttlebutt #83 Our guests on the trapline.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 36:48


    Richa nd Sandi donated a trapline trip to th Wild Sheep Foundation Alberta chapter in March 2022. These are the fine folks who bought the trip!

    November 14 2022 Line Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 33:40


    Rich and Sandi are out on the trapline for the second trip of setup for the fisher and marten season. Talk about the challenges and the answer questions on the bait they use and how Rich makes his lure. Join us for ALL 8 seasons of Trapping Inc at https://trappinginc.locals.com/

    Scuttlebutt #81 We're Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 36:18


    Rich and Sandi are out on the trapline for the first weekend of setup for the fisher and marten season. They spend a bit of time talking about where they have been and where they are going. Full video podcast is up on YouTube and trappinginc.locals.com

    Scuttlebutt 80 Our Trapline Guests

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2021 54:17


    Right from our cabin on the trapline we chat with our wonderful guests Brent and Angie 

    Scuttlebutt 79 Nick Fallecker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 94:53


    Nick is a Texas trapper.

    Scuttlebutt 79 Trappers Cabin Quickie!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 24:14


    Update from the trapline cabin

    Scuttlebutt 78 Paul Blackwell 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2021 79:23


    Paul has trapped for 40 years in BC and just wrote a book. You can purchase the book at pblackwell63@hotmail.com

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    Scuttlebutt 77 Matt Duncan

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 74:22


    Matt is a trapper in south central Ontario.

    Scuttlebutt 76 Panoramic Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 139:54


    Rich and Sandi sit down for a looooong podcast with the folks from Panoramic. You can find out more about the guys at https://www.panoramicoutdoors.com/

    Scuttlebutt 75 Lindsey Patterson Alberta Prairie Coyote Trapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2021 59:03


    The south west corner of Alberta in the windy foot hills is Lindsey's stomping grounds.

    Scuttlebutt 74 Dan Helterline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2021 69:14


    Dan is a Montana Wolf trapper and Smoke Jumper!

    Scuttlebutt 73 Trapper Adrian

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 64:43


    New Mexico award winning trapper and talented artist.

    Scuttlebutt 72 Scott Mackner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2021 79:12


    Scott is the man behind the YouTube Channel 330MaNiac

    Scuttlebutt 71 Justin Deaver

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2021 94:35


    Justin is an Iowa coon trapper and runs the Iowa Trapper You Tube channel

    Scuttlebutt 70 Jake the Solo Trapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 117:09


    Alberta ADC trapper and author of the YouTube channel solo trapper. 

    Scuttlebutt 69 Rod Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 63:54


    Rod traps the eastern slope of the rocky mountains in southern Alberta

    Scuttlebutt 68 Mark Charpentier

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 89:47


    Rich has a wonderful visit with Mark a trapper from the Catskills Mountains of New York State.

    Scuttlebutt 67 Mel Stocking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2021 72:50


    Rich visits with old time trapper and industry insider Mel Stocking

    Scuttlebutt 66

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 87:37


    A transplanted Michganite Kurt talks of his years in Alaska and trapping .

    Scuttlebutt 65 Roger Ayton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 116:54


    Roger has the neat career of being a gamekeeper in jolly old England for the last 17 years!

    Scuttlebutt 64 Gabriel 15 year old trapper from PEI

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 61:58


    Rich sits down with a fine young man new into the trade and talk trapping.

    Scuttlebutt 62

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 55:10


    No this has nothing to do with climate change! We just had a bunch of stuff to talk about as well as showing you all the changes we are making out on the line to get ready for our lucky contest winners!

    Scuttlebutt 63

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 72:50


    Rich and Sandi visit with good friends and Professional Hunters Guy and Ryan Swart in South Africa. Guy owns Wild Horizon Hunting Safaris that Rich and Sandi have hunted with 3 times now.

    Scuttlebutt 61 Cory from Lights Out Snaring

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 73:17


    Cory Grover from Lights Out Snaring talks about coyotes and his snaring system.

    Scuttlebutt 60 Mike Matney

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 95:23


    Mike is a hardcore trapper from WA and AK and the inventor of Non Grip Colony traps for muskrats. Lots of laughs and stories in this one.

    Scuttlebutt 59 Andrew Dean

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 66:40


    trapping has been a major driving force in Andrew's life. So much that the age of 19 him came to Canada to work for the Hudson Bay Fur Company!

    Scuttlebutt 58 Rich and Sandi

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 52:15


    Rich and Sandi talk about the season so far and what is new coming down the trail

    Scuttlebutt 57 The Alaskan Viking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2021 76:48


    Rich chats with Matt Wiley of YouTube fame. His channels is The Alaskan Viking

    Scuttlebutt 55 The Mad Trapper PT2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 48:56


    Scuttlebutt 55 The Mad Trapper PT 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 52:14


    Scuttlebutt 56 Winter Solstice

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 46:45


    Rich and Sandi chat about the year trapping so far

    Scuttlebutt 54 Steve Belanger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2020 76:48


    Steve is a ADC trapper and falconeer from Ontario.

    Scuttlebutt #53 James Korosil - Koro Traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2020 76:04


    A great talk with a trapper and trap manufacturer

    Scuttlebutt #52 Bridge Building

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 47:40


    Rich and Sandi finally get out to the line to rebuild a washed out bridge and have a unique experience on the way there

    Bonus Podcast #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2020 160:44


    Rich did this podcast with Jeremiah Woods for the Trapping Today podcast. Pour a coffee and strap in this one is a long one!

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    Bonus podcast Fixed!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2020 134:31


    Rich is a guest on Randy Newberg's Hunt Talk radio show. Randy very kindly allowed us to post this here for your enjoyment.

    51 Summer 2020 and what we are up to on the line

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 67:10


    Rich and Sandi are out on the trapline. Getting ready for the new season and catching up on the summer doings. 

    Rusty Kramer Idaho Trappers Association Scuttlebutt 50

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 55:26


    Rich talks with Rusty about trapping in Idaho and the changes that wolves have brought. 

    Ray Gall Ontario Trapper and the Coy wolf

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 70:48


    Rich and Ray talk about the coy wolf or Algonquian Wolf and the controversial decision by the Ontario government to protect and promote the hybrid.

    Roger Roman of Foundation for Wildlife Management Scuttlebutt Podcast 48

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 67:44


    Roberta Roman is president of the Idaho based Foundation for Wildlife Management. A hunter initiated Idaho based group their mission is to control the wolf population and the depredation on the elks herds. they have a expense reimbursement system for each wolf a member kills. www.F4WM.com

    Mark Downey CEO Fur Harvesters Scuttlebutt Podcast 47

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 91:22


    Here is literally the man of the hour in the fur world. Rich has a great conversation with Mark about his history trapping, the current state of the industry and auction and where we go from here. Riveting!!!

    Charlie and Justin From Hoosier Trapper Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 81:58


    Charlie Masheck and Justin Jett own and operate Hoosier Trapping Outdoors. Charlie is a legend in the trapping world, long time trapper, lure maker and TV host. Rich has lots of stories and laughs with these two fine folks!

    Conrad Lanham Kentucky Trapper

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 70:48


    Rich connects with Conrad via the net and the talk about the differences in trapping from Kentucky to Alberta as well Conrad's personal history trapping.

    Devon Allooloo NWT Trapper

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 44:14


    Devon is a young First Nation Trapper living in YellowKnife NWT. Devon runs a trapping tourism company and a very successful trapline.

    Randy Newberg Hunter Scuttlebutt #43

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 126:18


    Rich visits with old friend Randy Newberg of Montana. randy is the host On your Own Adventures and Fresh tracks series on Amazon Prime and YouTube as well as a couple of very entertaining podcast. We wander out in the weeds here a couple times and have many laughs. a great podcast but a long one!

    Alan Probst Host Wild Sportsman Scuttlebutt 42

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2020 71:12


    Alan Probst has been a trapper and outdoors man from a very young age and has stayed true to the creed. Even playing MLB wasn't enough to keep away from the woods. A successful TV producer for 20 years Alan has some new irons in the fire.

    Jeff Varvil Wild Alaska host Scuttlebutt 41

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 77:04


    Rich and Sandi visit with Jeff Varvil the host of nationally syndicated Wild Alaska radio program and a very funny man.

    Joe Lozinski Trap Spring Knife Maker Scuttlebutt 40

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 58:41


    Joe started trapping as a child and used his skills in a career with the CBSA. Now retired he makes unique knives for outdoors men.

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