Euthanasia, let’s call it what it is. Killing

You are killing that wild animal because why?  Are you kidding me?

Just because an animal is in your yard does not make it a nuisance or danger to you or your family.

YOU can prevent wildlife becoming a nuisance. 

How you ask? Here are a few ways.

•       Keep your yard uncluttered and well maintained.
•       Don’t over water you lawn. And water in the morning not at night
•       Keep waste receptacles secured
•       Maintain your home and outbuilding.  Inspect them and make repairs.
•       Treat your lawn for grubs and other food sources.
•       Use Edging around your flower beds and gardens
•       Use repellants when necessary.

For more information please visit www.dixietrapper.com

Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

"Injured or Orphaned Wildlife

Generally if you find a baby animal it is best to leave it alone. Often the animal is not orphaned, and the parent may be out getting food for the animal, or watching the baby. Never pick up baby animals and remove them from their natural environment!  To report an injured or orphaned wild animal, contact any of the FWC's 5 regional offices for a list of wildlife rehabilitators or consult one of the rehabilitators on this list.

Additional information about reporting injured manatees or sea turtles is on our website."

sorce: http://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/assistnuisance-wildlife/

Florida, Central

Florida, Central region (Deltona)..... 407-324-0647

Laura Seckbach Finn, Fly By Night

Wildlife Species: bats (only)

Florida, Central region (Gainesville)..... 352-472-7626

Deborah Cottrell, West End Animal Hospital (Veterinarian)

petvet@westendanimal.com

Wildlife Species: insectivorous bats

Florida, Central region (Longwood, Orlando region)..... 407-461-1056

Carol McCorkle (CVT), The Avian Reconditioning Center, Inc.

wildwoods2@aol.com

Wildlife Species: birds of prey

Comments: we accept raptors from other facilities and focus on reconditioning

birds after rehabilitation and training orphaned birds of prey to fly and hunt prior to release

back into the wild; also focus on wildlife education

Florida, Central region, Marion County (Ocala)..... 352-236-2121

Silver Springs Park, Wildlife Department/Vet Clinic

Florida, Central region (Ocklawaha)..... 352-288-6754 (24 hours)

Tish Hennesy, Foundation for Environmental Awareness (director)

eldon@floridafolks.com

Florida, Central region (Ocoee/Winter Garden/Geneva)..... 407-292-5232 (Nancy), 407-656-3709 or 

407-570-7153 (Laurie), 407-349-2889 (Diane)

Nancy Michalko, Laurie Stogsdilll, Diane Mansen, EarthAngels Wildlife

Caracal@aol.com (Nancy)

MsBobcatt@hotmail.com (Laurie)

Wildlife Species: squirrels, raccoons

Florida, Central region (Okeechobee)..... 863-763-4630

Sue Arnold, Arnold's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center,Inc.

suarnold@strato.net

Wildlife Species: all species accepted

Florida, Central region, Orange County (Maitland)..... 407-644-0190

Dianna Flynt or Drew Bickford, CVT, Audubon of Florida Center for Birds of Prey

dflynt@audubon.org"

Wildlife Species: raptors only

Specialty: native raptor rehabilitation, care, management and cage design, especially Bald Eagle.

Florida, Central region, Orange County (Orlando)..... 407-568-5138

Debbie Helsel (Assistant Curator), Back To Nature Wildlife Refuge

info@btn-wildlife.org

Florida, Central region, Orange County (Orlando)..... 407-737-0015

Thomas Rudge, Tom's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

trudge@cfl.rr.com

Wildlife Species: small wildlife, birds, squirrels, etc. (but can refer others)

Comments: Webcam at dove1.camarades.com/

Florida, Central region, Pasco County (Dade City)..... 352-518-9443

Mary Rich, Nature's Classroom

bethy1965@aol.com

Wildlife Species: native animals

Specialties/Knowledge: Mammals and birds of prey

Comments: I am also a zookeeper at the educational facility above

Florida, Central region (Sebring)..... 863-385-2770

David & Karen Wrede, Wrede's Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Inc.

Wildlife Species: raising of baby deer

Florida, Central region (Webster)..... 352-793-3094

La Guardar Inc. Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center

JungleJudi@aol.com (Judi Carter)

Comments: fax 352-793-8792        

Negative Wildlife Encounter Prevention is Key

I often hear people talk about how cruel trappers are.  And some are just that.  However just like any other demographic, we are not all alike.   Some trappers are very cruel and in-humane, however that is not the norm these days.

Most modern trappers have safer, more humane techniques for monitoring, controlling and living with wildlife.  First and foremost, trapping may not be the best first step in dealing with your negative wildlife encounter.

This first step is to do a throw inspection of your property including fences, out buildings, and your dwelling inside and out.  For information on what to look for visit wwwdixietrapper.com or call us to set up an appointment for an inspection.  Most inspections are done within an hour or so and include a full report with photo's and recommendations on any findings and are more affordable than you might think.

We've made some changes

We've made some changes this year with the addition of colony live traps, and more live capture equipment.

We are now offering a line of predator scents and trap rentals.

For more information check out the new and improved www.DixieTrapper.com

Keep a collar with ID on your pet.

Keep a collar with ID on your pet.

Cats are considered personal property
if ownership can be established
through collars, registration tags, tattoos,
brands, or legal description and
proof of ownership. Cats without identification
are considered feral and are
rarely protected under state law. They
become the property of the landowner
upon whose land they exist. Municipal
and county animal control agencies,
humane animal shelters, and various
other public and private “pet” management
agencies exist because of feral
or unwanted house cats and dogs.
These agencies destroy millions of
stray cats annually.
State, county, and municipal laws
related to cats vary. Before lethal control
is undertaken, consult local laws.
If live capture is desired, consult the
local animal control agency for instructions
on disposal of cats.

Dixie Trapper WILL NOT euthanize cats!

However we can not keep these animals and will turn them over to a rescue or shelter.  Unfortunately they may dispose of teh animals as they see fit.  :(

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UPDATE 08/26/2013

It's been awhile since I've updated the blog.  We have been very busy!

We had a major remediation job with 2 weeks of trapping in south lakeland.  Have traps in Dixieland and are working on an area on the East side of Lake Hancock.

On the home front;

We have been making butter and are working on cheese now.

My son helped me build a small tool organizer for some of my leather working tools.

In stock we have leather from the following:   Buffalo, Sheep, cowhide and sheep with fur.

We can make custom items by request.

Current projects:
                            Cowhide holster Right handed  .22
                            Cowhide holster Left Handed   .22
                            Bible case from sheep leather
                           

You can see some of these projects on our facebook page.  We will post them to the web soon.

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