Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control in St. Joseph and LaPorte County

COYOTE CONTEST 2020 going on now through March 14, 2021! Find details below or on my Trappin Fool FB page.

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(574) 302-8498

Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control in St. Joseph and LaPorte County

COYOTE CONTEST 2020 going on now through March 14, 2021! Find details below or on my Trappin Fool FB page.

Get in Touch

(574) 302-8498

About Us

Why Trappin' Fool you ask?

It is because friends and family have always called me a fool for being out in the wind, rain, blowing snow, sub-zero temps wading in water doing what I love..., trapping. I started trapping at the ripe age of 9 and never missed a year. I bring 34+ years of experience to you.

I mainly handle nuisance wildlife conflicts in Laporte and St. Joseph Counties in Indiana. However I will go to other counties. I handle conflicts with squirrels, raccoon, opossum, rabbits, woodchuck, chipmunks, fox, coyote, muskrat, mink, weasel, skunk, beaver and snakes. I do minor exclusion and repair. If you have a problem we can come to a solution.

In the fall of 2015 I began buying fur. I am a licensed fur buyer in Indiana.

In the fall of 2016 I began a group outdoor page on Facebook.and started publishing how to videos and other videos on youtube.

In 2017 I began selling retail products at Shows.

Summer of 2019. I am now handling mole problems. Call for pricing.

Find/Follow/Subscribe on Social Media and Ebay!

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBXEm0NBkiqj8AZ_Td1yO5g

Cal's Outdoors on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/calleboutdoors2016/

Trappin' Fool on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/trappinfoolin/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/c.dittmar74

Trapping classes.

I offer several trapping classes. Classes are limited to 12 students. Prices vary from $45-$125 and are 2-8 hours long. If interested in booking me for a class at your place call for pricing.

Check out my Trappin' Fool Facebook Events Page for details when classes are available.

-Indiana snare making

-Michigan cable restraint making

-Introduction to traps

-Trapping beaver

Working on:

-Trapping predator

-Trapping raccoon

-Skinning/ fur handling

-debating on a predator calling class

Beaver Candies and Staank

PRICES

BEAVER CANDY & BEAVER CANDY 2

Beaver Candy is a lure I concocted in my fur shed late one night when I needed a new beaver lure. Since that night, the lure has proven to be very effective all year. Whether used on a castor mound set or dripped on a tree as a call lure this lure is sure to please. And now with the introduction of Beaver Candy 2 the possibilities are endless! I only collect small amounts of the ingredients every year so my batches are small and quantities are limited so be sure to get yours while you can! This lure may work good as a call lure for bear. I had a couple requests for it for this fall and expect to hear good results. I sell these in 1 oz glass bottles and a dropper is recommended for applying the lure. About 4-6 drops per set is all that is needed.

PRICES

BEAVER STAANK

With Beaver Candy and Beaver Candy 2 on the market it is time to introduce you to Beaver Staank. Beaver Staank is a smearable paste lure I made on another night in the fur shed. I made this lure because I was looking for a new lure for canines that would continue to work in the rain and last for weeks. Well, after several failed attempts, I got it right. Now I want to pass it on and share it with everyone. This smear lure works smeared on trees or in dirt hole sets. I found this lure worked great on beaver, coon, fox and coyote. Never had the opportunity to try it on cats or bear but imagine it would be a killer! This lure will keep producing for weeks. During the warmth of the day it will release more odor and as it cools at night it locks back up leaving a fresh scent in the air. I sell this in 4 oz plastic jars and just like the Beaver Candy quantities are limited so get yours while you can!

PRICES

Beaver Candies- $8 per 1 oz bottle (dropper recommended add $1)

Beaver Staank- $15 per 4 oz jar (out of stock)

Beavertail oil: small bottle- $5; large bottle $10

Beaver Bites: 16oz jar- $15

Smaller jars will be donated.

I can ship for additional charges.

COYOTE CONTEST 2020

Sponsored by Trappin' Fool and Yenna's Taxidermy:

- No entry fee.

-Though not a prerequisite, We would appreciate a follow from you on Trappin' Fool and Yenna's Taxidermy Facebook business pages.

-Prize packages for heaviest, lightest and a random draw for all the entered coyotes.

- Prize packages will include but are not limited to traps, lures, baits, taxidermy services.

- Contest starts Saturday November 1, 2020 12:00 am and ends Sunday March 14, 2021 12:00 pm. Times are Eastern Time.

- Coyotes must be checked in at Trappin' Fool or Yenna's Taxidermy (Contest Officials) where an official weight will be recorded.

- Coyote must be checked in within 48 hours of kill unless arrangements have been made with The Contest Officials. Please call prior to bringing coyote to check in locations.

-No frozen coyotes will be accepted.

-No rotten or obvious signs of decayed coyotes will be accepted.

- Coyotes may be trapped, shot or ran with dogs. Roadkill does not count.

- Contestants will be entered into a shared (by Contest Officials) spreadsheet where a number will be assigned. At the end of contest a random number will be generated by a random generating app. The number drawn will be the random winner. I will go live with the drawing where all winners will be announced after contest ends. Winners will be responsible for making arrangements for pick-up of prizes.

- Anyone adding weights or other objects to make coyote heavier or removing parts of animal to lighten will be disqualified.

-Contest Officials decisions are final.

-All State and Local Laws and Regulations must be followed.

FUR HANDLING SERVICES

Soft Tanning

I have my taxidermy license again and can help you get your hide soft tanned. Bring the animal whole or just the hide. I do NOT do any in-house tanning but have several reputable tanneries that I use. ATLEAST 50% OF TOTAL BILL IS DUE AT TIME OF DROP OFF. Cash is preferred.

Coyote

$140 no feet

Feet in add $40

Beaver

$150 hide only

Deer

$150 Hide only

I do not do capes.

Fox

$140 no feet

Feet in add $40

Raccoon & opossum

$100

Case skinned only.

Otter

$150 no feet

Feet in add $40

Muskrat & mink

$100

Case skinned only.

Skunk

$140

Only if it has not sprayed or odor is overpowering.

Bobcat

$140 no feet

Feet in add $40

Elk, Bear, Stag, Cow, Goat

by square foot

These hides are priced per square foot so an actually price can not be determined until hide is returned from tannery. Average prices vary depending on size of hide from +/-$600-$1200

IT should be noted that the skinning/fleshing is included in the soft tanned price. CALL FIRST TO SET-UP A TIME.

Fur Prices

All prices are in the grease. No FROZEN or severely damaged fur excepted.

Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control in St. Joseph and LaPorte County

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