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WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL "Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL "Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL "Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"

WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL
"Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"

WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL "Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL "Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"WELCOME TO TRAPPIN' FOOL "Everything Trappin' and Then Some!"
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Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!

Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!

Hope to see you at the Illinois State Trapper's Conventions! See calendar section for more info.  

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(574) 302-8498

Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!

Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!Call for Nuisance Wildlife Control, taxidermy or selling fur questions!

Hope to see you at the Illinois State Trapper's Conventions! See calendar section for more info.  

Get in Touch

(574) 302-8498

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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 35+ 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 some 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.


In the winter of 2019 I began testing a new product, Beaver Bites-Fishing that would replace the need for wax worms, mousies and spikes.  In the spring of 2022 I started selling them at Fishing Shows.  I am working on another fishing product focused towards bass fishing.


July 25, 2022 I launched an online store.


August of 2023 I now offer mouse control service agreement.


Find/Follow/Subscribe on Social Media or Shop at "The Trap House"!

The Trappin' Fool Store aka "The Trap House"

www.trappinfool.store


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

Linkedin:

www.linkedin.com/in/cal-dittmar-ab3a1415b


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

Stay Tuned! Trapping Class In The Works!

Pay for class:

$0.00

($0.00 shipping)

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

This section is reserved for paying for your trapping class.  I am in the works of scheduling a Coyote Trapping class for this fall.  Tuition TBD.

Launched on July 25, 2022.

Head over to "The Trap House"

You looking for supplies or other retail items?  I now have an online store!  Be sure to check "The Trap House" often as I continue to list items.  I appreciate your patience and business.

Enter The Trappin' Fool Store aka "THe Trap House"

Events

TAXIDERMY SERVICES

Soft Tanning

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 Credit Card, Venmo or PayPal is accepted. There will be a 3.5% convenience fee added to all credit card, Venmo and PayPal sales.

Coyote

$150 no feet

Feet in add $40

Beaver

$150 hide only

Deer

$200 Hide only

I do not do capes.

Fox

$150 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

$150 no feet

Feet in add $40

Elk, Bear, Stag, Cow, Goat, Sheep

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- $3000


Skinning Services

Need your trophy skinned? I can help! Bring it over and I will skin it so you can send it. See prices below.

Cased

$20

This is the skinning method for selling fur.

Rug

$30

This skinning method is done for a finished product to be layed on the floor or wall.

Caped

$40

This skinning method is for a shoulder mount.

Fleshing

Varies

Call for pricing and availability.

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 2022- TBD Closer to seasons.

There is not much market for anything but water animals..........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

0

I am not interested in.

Raccoon

$.


Only buying Large and 

Muskrat

$

Beaver

$.20/lb

Buying at 20 cents a pound.  Must be whole and fresh.

Mink

$

Otter

$

Deer Hides

$2

Paying up to $1 for half, small, medium and damaged deer hides.  $2 on large hides.

 

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

Featured Videos

Featured video from my Youtube channel.


Beavers:  What to look for and finished sets.



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