May 2025

Traps, Hunting, and More

Comprehensive Guide to Feral Hog Control Methods: Traps, Hunting, and More

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Feral hogs are not just a nuisance — they’re a national crisis that requires an aggressive approach to hog trapping techniques. With more than 6 million wild pigs wreaking havoc across 35+ states and billions of dollars in annual damages, landowners today are faced with a growing threat that’s both destructive and deeply entrenched. We […]

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Boar Blanket Trap Setup

Boar Blanket Trap Setup: Deploy a Hog Trap in Under an Hour

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Boar Blanket’s innovative design — especially when compared to traditional systems — allows landowners to act faster and with fewer resources, especially during hog trap installation. A proper boar blanket trap setup gives you the upper hand in controlling feral hogs efficiently and with confidence. Our post on Boar Blanket vs Pig Brig hog trap

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Why feral hogs are taking over the south

Why Feral Hogs are Taking Over the South

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What It Means for Landowners Feral hogs are taking over the south. They may have arrived on Spanish ships five centuries ago, but the South’s modern invasion is a twenty‑first‑century crisis. Biologists now estimate that 6–9 million wild pigs roam the United States, and well over half root, wallow, and multiply in just fourteen Southern states.

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best hog trap system for ranchers

The Best Hog Trap System in 2025: What the Pros Actually Use

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The Feral Hog Problem Isn’t Going Away Feral hogs are one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. As of 2025, over 6 million wild hogs roam across more than 30 states, with the largest populations concentrated in the South — especially in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. These highly adaptable animals destroy

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cage vs. net hog traps

Cage vs Net Hog Traps: Which One Actually Works Better?

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Why Trapping Wild Hogs Matters More Than Ever Feral hogs are one of the most destructive invasive species in the United States — causing over $2.5 billion in annual damages to crops, pasturelands, infrastructure, and ecosystems. Their population has exploded in recent decades, with millions now roaming across Texas, the Southeast, parts of the Midwest,

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Why Net Hog Traps Are the Future of Feral Swine Control

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What Is a Net Hog Trap? Net hog traps are lightweight, high-performance systems designed to capture entire groups of feral hogs—also known as sounders—without relying on metal gates or drop panels. These traps are circular or skirt-style enclosures made from heavy-duty netting, staked to the ground, and reinforced by tension. Net traps like the Boar

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The Most Effective Strategy for Controlling Feral Hogs

How Whole-Sounder Trapping Works: The Most Effective Strategy for Controlling Feral Hogs

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Introduction: Why Trapping the Whole Sounder Is the Only Way to Win The feral hog crisis in the United States is growing at an alarming rate, with over 6 million wild pigs now spread across 35+ states. Experts warn that number could triple in the next decade without coordinated intervention, including whole-sounder trapping. For farmers,

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Boar Blanket vs Pig Brig: A Real-World Comparison for Hog Trappers

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Let’s tackle a critical issue plaguing landowners, farmers, and agencies across the U.S.: the feral hog crisis by understanding the difference between two net solutions – Boar Blanket and Pig Brig. These highly invasive animals are wreaking havoc on agriculture, infrastructure, ecosystems—and solutions are desperately needed. With an estimated population exceeding 6 million hogs across

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