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

Be sure to get your Beaver Bites Fishing to try today! See you at the Indiana State Trappers Convention Sept 17-18.

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(574) 302-8498

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

Be sure to get your Beaver Bites Fishing to try today! See you at the Indiana State Trappers Convention Sept 17-18.

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.

Beaver Bites-Fishing

I'm expanding into the fishing industry!

Introducing Beaver Bites- Fishing! I've had people testing them ice fishing for the past month with excellent results. This bait stays on the hook longer than traditional worms because of it's durability. I am working on making different colors to further enhance the fish catching capabilities of this bait.

Price is $3 for approximately 12 of the bites which vary in size and length making them customizable to your fishing needs. Quantities are limited at this time as these are all hand cut by yours truly.

If you're ready to step-up your panfish game and out fish your buddies, contact me to make an appointment to pick up some Beaver Bites- Fishing!

TAXIDERMY SERVICES

Soft Tanning and Euro Skulls

LAST YEAR'S SOFT TANNED HIDES ARE EXPECTED BACK AROUND SEPT. 1ST. I WILL CALL WHEN THEY ARE IN. I 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 but check or PayPal is accepted.

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

Euro Skull Service

$50-$150

Skull cleaning by dermestid beetles.

skull size up to coyote- $50

deer skulls- $150

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

Fur Prices

Fall 2020

I have not decided on prices for the Fall of 2021 at this time. Please continue to check back for prices. I hope to have some numbers up around Oct. 15th. NO FROZEN OR UNFRESH CARCASSES/FUR WILL BE ACCEPTED. PRICES REFLECT TOP PRICE FOR QUALITY FUR THAT WILL BE PAID.

Coyote

Fox (Red &Gray)

Skunk

Must not smell

Opossum

I am not interested in.

Raccoon

Only buying Large and up

Muskrat

Beaver

$.25/ pound if fresh

Beaver I will be buying by the pound. The beaver must be fresh and on the carcass. If it is skinned and/or not fresh I will pay upwards of $5 for the hide depending on size.

Mink

Otter

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

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

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

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Why Trappin' Fool you ask?

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I'm expanding into the fishing industry!

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Skunk

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Elk, Bear, Stag, Cow, Goat

Euro Skull Service

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Fall 2020

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