In this Episode I am joined by Adam Bump who is the Furbearer Specialist for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. This episode contains information on furbearer population dynamics, trapper demographics, how Michigan regulations are created, nuisance animals, the fur boom in the mid-1800s, and the tough conversations revolved around trapping in 2021. If you are a trapper or aspire to be one, this is an episode for you!

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Episode 046 - Trapping Furbearers in Michigan with Adam Bump

Hunting, angling, and storytelling is what links us to our humanity; these are vital traditions that have been passed down through every generation since human existence. Host, Nate Hicks, reveals the art of story telling through the pursuit of wild game. From salmon fishing the Great Lakes to chasing elk in the vast Rocky mountains, there is plenty of opportunity to harvest dinner. Join Nate and his interesting guests as they discuss life, hunting and fishing tactics, wildlife and more!

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