About Ron and Pete Leggett
Pete passed away peacefully at his home on May 4, 2004 after a two-year battle with
lung cancer.
He devoted his life to his family, friends, and trapping.
After marrying Charlotte in 1944, Pete started dairy farming in 1947 and raised their 4
children - Ronald, Alethea, Craig, and Juanese.
Starting in 1984, Pete & Ron developed their trapping supply business with their wives,
Charlotte and Betty.
After dairying for 43 years, Pete & Charlotte turned the dairy operation over to their
youngest son, Craig, his wife Brenda, and their three sons.
About the Leggett's
Pete Leggett 1925 - 2004
Some of Pete's accomplishments with his son, Ron, and as self-taught trappers include:
• Taking their knowledge and sharing it with countless other people over the past 54 years.
• Promoting unity amongst all wildlife user groups.
• Ron was an instructor at Fur Taker's College for 16 years.
• Developed a billboard and bumper sticker program called "People Before Animals"
in order to educate the public.
• Developed the "Trapper's Helper" and "Trapper's Bag".
• Developed their own line of lures - "K-9 Exciter"
• Authored two books and two videos on how to trap.
• Owned and operated their trapping supply store.
• Owned and operated Leggett's Nuisance Animal Removal Service
Ron Leggett
Retired FTA
Trapper's
College
Instructor