Trapping Secrets

I’ll admit, I approached *Trapping Secrets* with skepticism—how engaging could a book about setting traps *really* be? But within minutes, Wasserman’s voice (and Lannor’s spot-on narration) had me hooked. The standout chapters—like the one on outsmarting raccoons with a ‘drown set’ or the brutal honesty about the physical toll of winter traplines—feel like stolen lessons from a master. Lannor’s performance is a masterclass in restraint; he resists the urge to over-dramatize, letting Wasserman’s dry wit and occasional exasperation shine through. The pacing is brisk, almost conversational, though I did find myself wishing for more *visual* cues in the audio format—some of the trap diagrams described would’ve benefited from a PDF companion. That said, the audiobook isn’t without flaws. The lack of chapter titles in the audio version makes it harder to revisit specific techniques, and Wasserman’s old-school methods (like his stance on certain ‘humane’ traps) might rub modern listeners the wrong way. But that’s also what makes it compelling: this is trapping as it *was*, not as Instagram outdoorsmen might sanitize it. The production is clean, with no distracting edits, though the occasional background hiss in quieter passages hints at a no-frills recording setup. For anyone who loves raw, unvarnished outdoor wisdom—or just a good story about man vs. nature—this is a hidden gem. Just don’t expect it to hold your hand.