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TRUE stories and footage from “The Leading ADC Beaver Trapper in America”. See beautiful footage shot within a four-day period of trapping in South Georgia. Witness an average week when Kirk catches 89 beaver (six with white bellies) and 16 otter. Hear Kirk tell true stories about snakes, alligators, and critters of the wild. Learn how to catch large numbers of beaver and otter … from one of the best! Observe animal behavior that is not found in other videos.

2 hours.

The most informative up to date Beaver and Otter trapping method ever before shown on video.  Ride with commercial fur trapper Matt Jones across the rivers, creeks, and backwater sloughs of his home country trapline. See first hand the fastest most effective methods for harvesting Beaver and Otter fur with the use of foothold and body gripper type traps. Learn foothold slide wire methods and body gripper trap support Techniques never before shown on video. Methods that work anywhere anytime, rock or mud, deep or shallow. Matt also explains fur marketing techniques for the (New) Beaver and Otter market. The days of waiting late season to trap Beaver and Otter are dead and gone. Matt takes you on the trapline and not only talks the talk but walks the walk. The trapping methods in this video are custom made for the part time trapper, with limited time to trap, that needs to make his Beaver trapping pay.

2 hours.

Follow Professional Trappers Clint Locklear and Newt Sterling across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Louisiana trapping otter. Clint and Newt will show and explain locations on mountain streams, farmland, swamps, beaver flows, coastal waterways, impoundments, ponds, and fish farms. All methods of trapping otter will be covered – snares, body grip and foothold traps. You will see several toilets and how you can set them up for successful otter trapping. This is an instructional course on targeting otter – not just catching a few by accident.

2 hours & 44 minutes.

Every year there is a large amount of money lost to improper fur handling. Learn how you can put up your own otter and protect them from the elements and fur singe. Also you will learn to skin, flesh and board your otter properly. There are several tricks that make your job as a fur handler easier. Otter prices are up and it’s up to you to properly handle your fur to get Top Lot prices. 

80 minutes.

Run with James Lord as he catches Beaver and Otter in this part II of Runnin’ with J Lord DVD. James shows how he catches large numbers of beaver and otter by setting crossovers, runs, pinch points, castor mounds and toilets. This DVD covers what equipment he uses and will give you pointers on how to catch more otter and beaver on your trap line.

Come along with Johnny Thorpe on his Adirondack Otter trapping line and learn from the master. Johnny has been in the trapping game for over 50 years and the knowledge that he gives in this video is second to none. Johnny takes you out onto his trapline and shows the viewer the techniques and methods that will catch Otter anywhere in the world. This is an explosive video with many catches and a ton of set construction footage as well as many secrets of the trade. Johnny is the consummate professional and this video is a must see for everyone.

105 minutes.

Follow legendary trapper Johnny Thorpe as he shows you a set that has caught many otter under ice on his Adirondack and Canadian traplines for decades. You will see an extremely unique approach to trapping otters when the freeze is on. This DVD is an in depth discussion on under ice body gripping otter and the occasional mink. A must see for the uniqueness of this method and under ice technique.

60 minutes.   Copyright 2011

Targeting otter doesn’t have to be difficult!  This “on the line” video will show you otter trapping, from sign to stretching. Come along and see how the right equipment and the right set, placed in key locations can fill your stretchers with less hassle. 1 hour & 24 minutes.

“A good solid video that everyone can learn from.” – Paul Dobbins

Professional Bobcat and Otter Trapping. Join professional trapper Len Williams (with fellow trapper Kevin Wells) as he reveals his methods and techniques for harvesting bobcats and otters. Due to the current demand for these prized furbearers, the trapper who knows how to get the most from each location he sets can increase his fur check by hundreds and even thousands of dollars. In this video, Len has demonstrated his most productive sets for each of these furbearers, along with tips on the types of locations to use them at. Tips for the beginner as well as a few for the old-timers.

2 hours.

Johnny Thorpe's complete trapping course.  This is a 12 DVD set covering most all of North America's furbearers and the methods and techniques used to catch them in large numbers.  Follow this trapping legend as he shows you how to trap from East to West for Bobcat, Coyote, Fisher, Otter, Mink, Fox and more.  You will also learn how to extract the glands from these furbearers which will help you to make your own lures and baits.  This is the most comprehensive trapping instruction course on the market and you are sure to be a better trapper after watching this NTA Hall of Famer in action.

1035 minutes!