In this episode, Trent Masterson, who is very involved with the National Trapper's Association, shares with us how to increase the wild turkey population on our hunting property by trapping nest predators and poult and adult predators.  Trent is a professional trapper who has years of experience trapping animals for removal from farms and ranches as well as trapping for the fur market. Trent discusses the different types of traps we can use for trapping coyotes, bobcats, foxes, skunks, possums, and raccoons, as well as the advantages of each type of trap. Trent tells us how he first got started trapping, and he shares with us some of the tips and tricks he uses when he is hired to trap wild turkey predators on ranches.
If you are interested in hiring Trent to trap predators on your property, Trent can be reached via email at  trent_masterson@hotmail.com. 
Be sure to tune in to Part 2 of Episode 006, next week when Trent will share with us tips on the best time of the year to trap for predators, the best time of day to set your traps, and scent control.