Wolfer Nation

Can of worms opened.

Whether you like Clint or not I don't care. I looked forward to his youtube videos whether I agreed or not, but he hasn't posted a video in over a year. What's the latest on Clint?

Personally, a trapper can be the worst SOB to walk the line. If he or she has caught a few and willing to talk about it I'm willing to listen. Then filter it out and hope for a nugget or two.

But those unwilling to talk unless paid I tend to put on ignore.

I’ve found that I can learn from anyone. May not agree with them on everything, but I generally come away learning a little something. It doesn’t matter experience or age either.

He's kinda went hermit mode. Has alot of projects going on .but he still does he free podcasts weekly.
The man strong podcast and trapping radio 2.0 both 100% free

https://www.trappingradio2.com/

I don't really understand the animosity toward Clint....Lots of trappers are opinionated and passionate about there mode of operation.

I have no reason to not like him.

Don’t know much if anything about him. I seem to recall he was a proponent of using BIG traps for coyotes? Not sure. But I don’t get the animosity either.

He did the polar opposite of alot of trapping norm and a lot of folk can't stand him for it. Stuff like CDR's on try land for cats,putting traps in the back of dirt holes , multiple traps at sets, his teachers of the night series, so on and so on. Deal is though if you listen to his podcasts he has no problem saying what h d do different now days ,why he did things , alot of peoel just want to try and make what he did as simple as " he's just can guide animals " or "he's such a bad trapper he HAS to use these big traps" when in reality there more too it then that.

That and the guy kinda brought some " rock and roll" to trapping and alot of the older generation didn't like that at all.

There's always gonna be haters.

...and haters are jealous.

Clint has produced some good catch numbers and developed some great trapping ideas and products.

I respect his willingness to be so open with out of the box thinking. That and his don't give flying rat what others think attitude about it.

When I was in the office, I would listen to his podcast regularly. It was his fault I got onto a bone broth kick for a while

I’ve considered setting big traps for coyotes and cats. Never have, but I look at my bridger #5 double longsprings I used to trap beaver with collecting dust and it crosses my mind. It is legal here.

Also, I have set two traps at one set a few times, and I caught coyotes that way. I don’t see the problem with doing that, caught is caught, the fur buyer or adc client don’t care whether or not you caught it the “right” way.

Sounds like people just don’t like him because he does things different and doesn’t care what anyone’s opinion is about it.

I dont know anything about him,but if he is - animals with too big of traps for the target I can see where a ton of trappers would be against that-especially if he is publicly advocating stuff like that-that sort of thing is a death knell for trapping.
But as I said,I dont know anything about the guy so dont know if that is the case or not-just a guess based on what has been brought up on this thread.

He's not doing any such thing. Hes running highly modified traps that surpass the BMP requirements.

Where can I find the podcast??

Bigger traps have their place. Guys trapping in adverse conditions, snow, etc. Tend to use bigger traps than is necessary in ideal conditions, whereas guys trapping around a lot of domestics etc. Sometimes use smaller traps than is ideal for the target animal. Depends on the situation and the trapper needs to be sharp enough to tailor his approach and equipment for his situation. I don't know anything about Clint, have never listened to him or watched him. I do know I tend to use a trap big and stout enough to hold the largest furbearer I expect might step in it. Usually around here that is a wolf. So if I a primarily targeting coyotes I will still usually set something like a 650 or I've been thinking of getting some of those NOBS Canine extremes, I've known several guys to hold wolves in them. If I am setting primarily for wolves I will go with a larger more ideal trap for them. I've caught a number of coyotes in MB750s and Sleepy Creek 4 1/2s and there feet were fine, I could release them if I wished with no worries. And they are the same jawspread as a CDR. On the other hand I've caught a few in modified TS85s and they are hard on coyote feet.

See link above wolfdog posted

Nope. He'd post pics and videos of cats yotes coon ect in a MODIFIED CDR ,big pan huge lamination job and they looked better then most people I've seen in unmodified small traps and folks where automatically going " nope nope nope what he's not showing is all the injured ones !!"
Then you go and talk to people who have done THE SAME not a half butted imitation, and they give the same reports. Heck I know a guy who used to live market with basically the same set up and the only reason he stopped using them was because of black bear.
Here the deal though he's point blank said in podcasts that he was using those in extremely specalized situations. Main on these big game ranches where they where getting paid to kill any and everything and when cats where bringing big money. Point blank said he won't advise using them in most places in the east. Mainly because a non target caught in a CDR just don look good even if their foot is completely fine ,which is understandable. Now he tells people just to use a bridger 3 or whatever you want really.
Kinda like how OGorman talked about using modified bridger fives for deep snow cat trapping
Also he does t just use every big trap he explains that too
He's basically out generation O'Gorman.Funny thing you can do. Talk about methods he does and use his name then talk about the same one and use somone else name and watch . Same idea same concept with one name peoeil will rant and talk a out how foolish it is till the cows come home different name , crickets

But regardless of that the guy has probably put out more free info in the form of his podcast where he interviews other trappers like mark zagger ,Wayne Derrick, Alan propst, Claudie Taylor Casey Payne and a bunch of others along with talking about stuff he's researched, people he's taken instruction from so on and so on then anyone else in the industry. And he really tries to promote peoel thinking out the box and for themselves,not to just believe everything he says word for word.

Got to spend time with Clint and his wife a few years ago fishing of all things. We had a great time and conversation. I know he was in the process of moving and really tied up in trying to expand his business. Got to see him and Travis his sidekick at the SouthEast Regionals that same year. We had a lot of interesting conversations. I found him very easy to talk with and he shares a lot of information that actually had nothing to do with his business. I think he does mainly run CDR's and big double longs. I know he was was really pulling back from his damage control work focusing on his business. He had some other folks handling that side of the house.

The man's always been decent with me and interesting to talk to. I don't understand the fixation. Bet he doesn't either lol. But as long as people are talking about him the more products he sells.

Clint took trapping information/knowledge to another level. Videos and access to information. He wasn’t afraid to try different things. He made self proclaimed God’s of trapping look mediocre.

His beaver and coyote books are good in my opinion.

Trapping Radio 2.0 is his newest platform. It's all podcasts....hundreds of hours. There are some amazing g interviews and other good knowledge. Check it out.

I never cared for him personally. I'm ok without him. Some people believe that even though you don't care for a person, you can still glean knowledge from them. Me, I'm good with gaining knowledge by myself or people I respect.

Just curious, have you met him, or is it just your opinion of his online presence that you don't like?

I think Wolfdog hit it on the head when he called him a modern day O'gorman.... they have similar marketing styles, and that turns a lot of people off. But if obviously must also turn a lot of people on, too.

I've met Clint a couple times and he seemed down to earth and was very nice in person. I have no problem with him.

Never met him Angela, just the online presence turned me off. I figure a online or in person is the same. I've watched Newt, Miranda, and others and never thought I'd shun them from my campfire, I would Clint. To each their own I reckon!

Last time I ordered from him I got a nice handwritten note thanking me for my order. Seems like a pretty decent thing to do.

I've met Clint a few times and talked with him, seen a few of his Demo's.
Very knowledgeable guy, and does not hold back.
I like and have learned stuff that works.

I still like a article I read , that Clint wrote. On baiting set's.

Put some meat on the table.
Makes perfect sense, who eats a 2 OZ. T-Bone Right

Clint is a good guy and a great trapper. I don't understand why folks have issues with him.

Heck, folks have issues with me and I'm sweeter than sugar - .

Use enough bait that it becomes the center of their existence! within reason I think there's something to that

Shoot Paul, the fact you keep this site up and running is proof enough that you're a top notch guy. I for one would still be struggling to catch bobkitties without the knowledge freely given here! Thank you for that!

It's pretty simple to me Paul. Sometimes certain people rub others the wrong way. He comes across to me as a arrogant condescending butthead and what's my opinion worth, beans! But it's my opinion and how I choose to live. You like the ole boy and I don't, no harm no foul. The whole sweeter than sugar thing may be up for debate as well.

Perhaps he threatens your self confidence? I don't know why something that should bother you, unless you were sensitive to your self-perceived shortcomings whether they be real or not.

As for sugar, maybe semi-sweet chocolate would be a better comparison - .

That's funny Paul. No, he does not threaten my confidence and I am not sensitive to as you say my shortcomings. I just plain out right don't like the way Clint comes across. I like Newt, Miranda, Bill Dance and others. Clint, no. The semi sweet chocolate, I'll buy lol.

LOL, just pulling your chain.

LOL, goodnight Paul. I'm gonna eat a bologna sandwich, watch a movie and go to bed.

Yep.

I believe he took lessons from O’Gorman

Paul Dobbins
The original sweet n sour

O'Gorman, Johnny Thorpe, Red O'Hern few others .
Gotta say he had a really really interesting podcast where he went over what he learned for various peoel in the industry what what he learn from them and what he said about Johnny Thorpe kinda blew my mind.

Clint is like all those who have a passion and who follow that passion.
He and I have known each other a long time and I consider him a trapping friend who is incredibly talented and creative.
He's a straight shooter for sure but he's getting softer around the edges with age.
Like most of us.

Blessings,
Mark

A Good testimonial Mark.

I know one thing, old Clint is a lot smarter than his haters!

Been laughing for years by all the free publicity he got on forums from people who dislike him.

My advise to people who are rubbed the wrong way by him is to take your $6.00 FHA check and buy some looser fitting underwear. lol

To those who allow any person to rent that much space in thier head....every time you think of him he's winning. I guarantee a few of you are busy thinking about a guy like this and he's too busy hustling, making things happen, and laying out his next move to even know you exist.

Like him or hate him, he's winning every time you are talking about him lol.

I tell you one thing I really like about Clint. When you stop at his booth and talk to him he’s looking and talking to you and not glancing around to see who’s going by and speaking to them. That’s something that really aggravates me with a dealer.

We can’t use a trap with a jaw spread of more than 5 3/8” here for cats. Lynx protection zone. Never seen one here but I don’t know why that would stop them from getting caught.

I like Clint's straight forward ways. I've listened to everything he's said when it comes to cats or coyotes that I could come across. Somethings I don't agree a 100% with him on but dont feel like he's intentionally misleading anyone just to sell product or make himself look smarter. His teacher's of the Night videos on coyotes doesn't line up with what I see in the snow or on my trail cameras but I believe it has more to with us have better cameras now that don't spook the coyotes. I think Clint was trying to put helpful information out to the trappers with that video but was limited by the equipment at the time.


I like Clint's style of this is what I do and this is why it works for me, take it or leave it approach better than the politically correct, make everyone feel good, self promoting, polished salesmanship style of some. Those kind always make feel like they are trying to sale me a bill of goods.

I’m a part of the Clint cult And proud of it!! My trapping partner feels the same way. Clint’s methods work! His philosophy about life is spot on. Clint has changed my life on the trap line And at home.

I know where he's coming from. Never had a problem with him. I like the podcasts because he is good at flipping ideas around to get others to think about things.

That's my thing. I like content that kicks my brain into gear rather than the rope a dope do this for this result without explanation or discussion.

" Never mind what they say about you, just make sure they spell your name right "

A quote by L. Craig O'Gorman : Quoted to me by Clint Locklear


I never forgot that and you know (This word is unacceptable on Trapperman) well, Clint didn't either

That's pretty deep, L.T. Gray.

J S !

( even though he misspelled mine wrong and it's an inch away )

... what’s the right way to rub you ? Lol

Clint is a hard working guy who can put up large catches of fur. More than most of the trappers on this site!

A few years ago,Clint and I were both doing the Illinois convention. Clint asked what it would cost him to do an interview with me. I said a good cup of coffee should do it.
The next morning before the doors opened,Clint and I sat in his truck and did the interview---and he had a fresh cup of hot coffee for me--paid in full.
I enjoyed my time spent with him, and hope I run into him again before my time is up.
Tom

Clint is another person who has influenced my trapping style in a productive manner. I really liked his Teachers of the Night series. He has always been good to me. He could set at my campfire anytime.

Wasn’t he an Army ranger?

101st Airborne Division in Desert Storm. I don't know if he was Ranger qualified or not but he is the real deal infantry man.

I kinda like the guy ..We had a really good conversation at his booth at the 2018 NTA .That man lives , breathes trapping. What I liked was there did not seem to be a big ego .
He is no dummy .I think theres alot of hate because he is successful at what he does.

Clint has always been respectful when I talked to him on phone years back.
Bigger traps in snow, high fence jobs in Texas or where ever do have there place imo.

Some people make fun of his glow lure & his 'coyote stop' lure

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I like him.

I guess he is well liked. That's good to hear. I always thought people on here didn't like him & I could never figure out why. I think he does a lot for trapping. I met him once at a FTA National. He maybe comes across a little extra confident to some, but I think he is succesful & even though he isn't on tMan, he seems helpful at sharing his knowledge. I know he is online a lot.