🏹 SKRE Gear Use the link below for 20% OFF plus FREE shipping: https://skregear.com/wildspiritsoutdoors 🏹 SLATRA Archery Use promo code WSO10 for 10% OFF your order at https://www.slatraarchery.com/ 📸 Yellowstone.ai Smarter trail cameras. Less guessing. More hunting. Use promo code WSO15 for 15% OFF your order at: https://yellowstone.ai/ 🏹 Leveled Outdoors Visit them on social media or stop into their new shop in Holton, MI and come shoot the Big Shot Hunting Simulator. 🧼 NO TRACE All-Natural, Tallow-Based, Scent-Free Hunting Soap. Use promo code WSO at checkout and get 2 bars for the price of one: https://mistes.com/shop/ols/products/no-trace-hunting-soap What do trapping, wildlife conservation, and a relationship with Jesus Christ have in common? More than you might think! On Episode 56 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast, I'm joined by Joey Thiel of The Jawga Trapline for a conversation that goes well beyond hunting, running traplines, and managing wildlife. Joey is a lifelong outdoorsman, trapper, outdoor writer, and advocate for trapping and conservation through his involvement with the Georgia Trappers Association. But beyond his passion for the outdoors is something far more important: his relationship with Jesus Christ. We kick things off by digging into Joey's roots in hunting and trapping, the experiences that shaped him as an outdoorsman, and how those experiences eventually found their way into his writing, including his Trapper's Devotional, where the lessons learned along the trapline connect with the teachings of Scripture. From there, we're getting into the nuts and bolts of trapping! Joey breaks down 10 things every beginner trapper needs to know, from understanding animal behavior and selecting equipment to reading sign, making sets, and developing the patience needed to become successful. We also explore the role trapping plays in wildlife conservation, predator management, and protecting the future of our outdoor traditions. In This Episode: 🦌 Joey's roots in hunting, trapping, and the outdoor lifestyle🪤 Trapping for Beginners: 10 essentials every new trapper should know 🐺 Predator trapping, coyotes, wildlife management, and conservation 📖 Outdoor writing and the inspiration behind Trapper's Devotional 🌲 The Georgia Trappers Association and protecting our trapping heritage 🙏 Finding God in the outdoors and growing closer to Jesus Christ ✝️ How faith shapes a man's character, purpose, and perspective on life 🔥 The most important question of all: What does having a relationship with Jesus do to a man's life? Whether you're an experienced trapper, a whitetail hunter looking to better understand predator management, someone interested in learning how to trap, or simply a man searching for something more meaningful in life, there's something in this conversation for you. Because at the end of the day, the greatest thing we can pursue isn't found at the end of a trapline or beneath a big buck's antlers. It's found in a relationship with Jesus Christ. 🎧 Join us for Episode 56 of the Wild Spirits Outdoors Podcast! 👍 If you enjoy the conversation, LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Wild Spirits Outdoors! 💬 LET'S HEAR FROM YOU: Are you currently running a trapline, interested in getting started, or have you experienced a moment in the outdoors that strengthened your faith? Drop your story in the comments! Follow Joey Thiel on Facebook: The Jawga Trapline 🔥 Chase the Wild. Feel the Spirit. 🔥 #WildSpiritsOutdoors #JawgaTrapline #TrappingForBeginners #PredatorTrapping #WildlifeConservation #ChristianOutdoorsmen #FaithAndHunting #JesusChrist #Trapping #OutdoorPodcast
