Alaska Trapper Podcast Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:26:50 -0500 https://alaskatrapperpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Alaska Trapper Podcast yes 54a78eb9-5540-50e7-83b3-d8e65a20070e Kurt Lockwood episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Kurt Lockwood https://storage.buzzsprout.com/mu8z048n5bptmbmw284tbmesesak?.jpg Alaska Trapper Podcast Kurt Lockwood Trapping in Western Alaska, sharing and teaching defined, and Lure good enough to spread on a cracker! Trapping in Western Alaska, sharing and teaching defined, and Lure good enough to spread on a cracker! 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!

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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!

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14601307 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 06:38:52 -0900 5328 3 3 full false Fleshing Beam: Happy 50th Anniversary ATA! Fleshing Beam: Happy 50th Anniversary ATA! 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! 

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]]> 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

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]]> Kurt & Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14460060 Wed, 07 Feb 2024 11:09:53 -0900 4240 3 2 full false You'll feel a lot better when it's not hurting, No trail that can't be conquered, and wait for it... Oosik earrings! You'll feel a lot better when it's not hurting, No trail that can't be conquered, and wait for it... Oosik earrings! 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.

 

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]]> 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.

 

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14392321 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 09:33:53 -0900 5419 3 1 full false A 50 pound ice spud, 4000 Foxes!, and Beaver Lips - yum... A 50 pound ice spud, 4000 Foxes!, and Beaver Lips - yum... 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280548 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:02:56 -0900 4852 2 2 full false Exploding fish buckets, greased zerks, and other trapping necessities Exploding fish buckets, greased zerks, and other trapping necessities Kurt and Nicole run you through getting all your essential trapping gear up and operational for the upcoming season.

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]]> Kurt and Nicole run you through getting all your essential trapping gear up and operational for the upcoming season.

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280483 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:53:31 -0900 2962 2 1 full false Fleshing Beam (Live at the 2022 Women's Trapping Summit) Fleshing Beam (Live at the 2022 Women's Trapping Summit) Join the Alaska Trapper Podcast Team at the first annual Women's Trapping Summit in Fairbanks, AK.

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]]> Join the Alaska Trapper Podcast Team at the first annual Women's Trapping Summit in Fairbanks, AK.

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280437 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:45:47 -0900 2932 1 5 full false MuffPot or Ammo Can Chicken?, Are those Voles in MY blender?, and paying a trapline forward MuffPot or Ammo Can Chicken?, Are those Voles in MY blender?, and paying a trapline forward 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280374 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:36:22 -0900 3450 1 4 full false The Newbie, Marten Tracks?, Fox Choking, and a Geo Metro The Newbie, Marten Tracks?, Fox Choking, and a Geo Metro 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280273 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:19:03 -0900 3745 1 3 full false Alaska Trapper Podcast - Let's get started! Alaska Trapper Podcast - Let's get started! 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280125 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:04:11 -0900 3398 1 2 full true Welcome to the Alaska Trapper Podcast Welcome to the Alaska Trapper Podcast Inaugural 2021 broadcast for all Alaska Trappers and beyond- Let's get out on the 'line!

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]]> Inaugural 2021 broadcast for all Alaska Trappers and beyond- Let's get out on the 'line!

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]]> Kurt and Nicole Lockwood Buzzsprout-14280014 Tue, 09 Jan 2024 09:48:06 -0900 2708 1 1 full true