The Benefits of Trapping in the Ozarks w/ Mike Yancey | Ep. 100 | The Ozark Podcast

Mike Yancey has been trapping for over 50 years! He's an expert when it comes to predator control and the benefit that trapping has on the landscape and in species population. Thanks for joining us Mike! Enjoy.
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[@ozark_trapper]

I trap in the Ozark mtns. I live south of Mountain Home. White river up here. Otters are everywhere. I trapped 5000 acre hunting club. I caught 53 coyotes off it. 50 out of 53 was eat up with mange. I target otters on that creek runs into white river. And stock ponds in my area. I caught 28 otters. Thats targeting otters. Trapping season opens same weekend as rifle deer season. I trap to me its more fun. I use a flat set over dirt hole. If its going to rain. I can keep my flat set working in the rain. I use grass clipping.

[@theozarkpodcast]

That’s awesome! I’m impressed, I’ve often wondered if trapping otters has a noticeable impact on fishing holes and keeping fish in the water.

[@ozark_trapper]

@theozarkpodcast that creek runs into the river. Used to a lot of small mouth. Not any more. Otters cleaned it out. I don't think so. Because there are always otters coming up the creek. Otters will kill a fish. Just to be killing. It's a game to them. That hunting club . There seeing more animals. It's overrun with hogs too.