This is your video guide to modern fur handling. This two-hour instruction course will teach you the most up-to-date methods for processing furs. All aspects of fur handling are covered in this DVD, from skinning, to fleshing, to stretching and drying the pelt. Each of these topics are covered separately to give you a better understanding of the process. If you are a beginning trapper, this DVD can get you started on the right path in handling the animals you catch. If you're an experienced trapper it can show you tips and techniques for increasing the value of your pelts. Either way "Fur Handling 2000" is designed to put more $$ in your pocket. This video demonstrates how to skin raccoon, mink, canine, fox, opossum, and muskrat. He demonstrates how to flesh a raccoon, and then tips on how to flesh each of the other animals. When it comes to stretching: Hal covers how to stretch a raccoon on both a steel and wood stretchers. Mink & canines on a wood stretchers. Opossum and muskrat on steel stretcher. Tips on when to know the pelts are dry, and then the removal of the pelts from the stretchers.

This video is a two hour video course on the latest techniques for open water beaver trapping. On-the-line footage demonstrates methods for taking beaver in a variety of locations. Learn the effective just of all types of beaver trapping equipment including foothold traps, body grip traps and snares. "Beaver 2000" shows you how to select the proper equipment for beaver trapping and how to apply these tools to be most effective. All the standard sets for beaver are covered in "Beaver 2000”. You'll learn step-by-step how to construct these sets and where to place these sets for maximum results. Let "Beaver 2000" show you the in's and out's of beaver trappings and guide you to success on the beaver line.

Johnny is the type of trapper who tells it like it is and you get nothing less in this video. Johnny covers a variety of fox sets in this video. Johnny gets a lot for his personal instruction, but gives all of that information and more in this video for a fraction of the cost. 110 minutes.

Travel with Johnny on his Adirondack Fisher 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. View a variety of catches and sets....you will also see how to make his notorious "Spring Hole" set and you are sure to use this on your line. Johnny is the consumate professional and this video is a must see for everyone. 105 minutes.

Lure & Bait Making "The Johnny Thorpe Way" Come along with Johnny Thorpe as he takes the viewer on an in-depth discussion of the formulation of animal scents. Johnny has been a lure maker for 50 years. You will see the many aspects of lure and bait making, all the way from ingredients to formulas used. You will also be given many different lure and scent recipes used on today's market from Deer to almost all furbearers. This video is a must see for everyone who wants to learn the secrets of this trade. 105 minutes

This DVD will show you all you need to know about extracting animal glands for resale or use in your own lure formulations. Johnny shows the gland extraction of otter, mink, muskrat, beaver, fox, coyote, and the bobcat in this fully chaptered DVD. You will also get valuable information on tincturing, formulating lures and a detailed synopsis of skunk essence and its value. You will not be disappointed in this DVD and you are sure to get the true value of all your animals harvested on the line. 60 minutes.

Follow Johnny and trapping partner Pete Hammond on their New Mexico cat and fox line. You will learn the techniques of the west that will put more fur on your stretchers. Whether you are a blind setter, cage trapper, or a dirt holer, this fully chaptered DVD will help you become a better trapper than most of your counterparts. 85 minutes

Follow Johnny and his trapping partner Pete Hammond on their New Mexico coyote line. This DVD is fully chaptered and you will see some of the most majestic coyote territory known to man. This country is true coyote badland and you will see snare sets, badger hole sets and dirt holes just to name a few. This DVD will put you a step ahead of your competition and you are sure to put more fur in your freezer. 85 minutes.

Here is your chance to learn from one of the best trappers of all time. Follow longtime trapper Johnny Thorpe on his coyote line. He shows the viewer many sets and techniques in this video which will make you a better all-around coyote trapper. Johnny covers the dirt hole set, the springhole set, the flat set, the hole set, the tree set and many other variables such as lure, urine use and bait stations...... 115 minutes.

Sixty minutes of intense eastern bobcat instruction by the old master Johnny Thorpe. All the popular sets are covered and likely a few that will be new to you. Cat prices are up and this DVD will help you catch them!