Otter Trapping DVD | Johnny Thorpe
Otter Trapping DVD | Johnny Thorpe Adirondack Field Guide (105 min.)
The North American Trapper Otter Trapping DVD featuring Johnny Thorpe is a comprehensive instructional field video following an experienced trapper on a dedicated Adirondack otter line. Designed for serious trappers, this 105-minute DVD delivers real-world techniques for consistently targeting otter in a variety of aquatic environments.
Key Learning Topics
- Adirondack otter trapping line strategy
- Aquatic set location selection
- Trap placement in rivers, creeks, and waterways
- Set construction techniques for otter
- Field-tested trapping strategies
- Real trapline demonstrations and catches
- Practical “on the line” decision making
Features & Benefits
✔ 105-minute instructional field DVD
✔ Guided by veteran trapper Johnny Thorpe
✔ Real Adirondack otter trapline footage
✔ Step-by-step set construction instruction
✔ Multiple successful otter sets demonstrated
✔ Focus on practical aquatic trapping skills
✔ Suitable for all experience levels
✔ Real-world trapping scenarios and catches
✔ Professional-grade educational resource
✔ Proven field-tested techniques
Johnny Thorpe shares over 50 years of trapping experience while demonstrating practical, field-tested methods used directly on active traplines. Viewers are taken step-by-step through set construction, location selection, and efficient line management strategies that can be applied across otter range nationwide.
This DVD emphasizes real trapping action, including multiple catches and detailed explanations of effective set designs. It also covers the subtle field knowledge that helps trappers consistently locate and hold otter in competitive and challenging waters.