Successfully trapping wild hogs starts long before a net or trap is ever set. One of the most important steps in baiting hog traps for whole-sounder success is pre-baiting, a conditioning phase that teaches hogs to trust a site, return consistently, and enter without hesitation. Many landowners skip this step and, as a result, catch […]
Baiting Hog Traps: Corn Rows, Scent Control & Pre-Baiting Read More »
Wild hogs are responsible for some of the most severe and expensive hog damage in the United States. Their rooting, wallowing, and feeding behavior can destroy fields, pastures, forests, and food plots in a single night. What many landowners do not realize is how quickly this destruction compounds. A sounder does not simply pass through
Hog Damage 101: How Hogs Damage Land, Fields, and Forests Read More »
Wild hogs and whitetail deer often share the same habitat, food sources, and travel corridors. During deer season, this overlap becomes a major frustration for landowners and hunters who suddenly notice quiet mornings, empty feeders, and deer disappearing from camera patterns. The cause is often hog pressure, a powerful disruptor that changes deer behavior more
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Wild hogs rarely travel alone. They move, feed, sleep, and root in organized family groups called sounders. Understanding sounder size, how these groups behave, and how they use the land is essential for any landowner trying to eliminate feral hog populations. This guide breaks down group structure, size ranges, reproduction patterns, and the behaviors that
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Wild hogs are one of the most destructive invasive species in North America. They tear up fields, destroy pastures, contaminate water, and can wipe out 10–20 acres in one night. Before landowners can trap hogs effectively, they must first confirm that hogs are present. This guide breaks down the major signs of hogs including rooting,
Signs of Hogs: Identify Rooting, Tracks, Scat & Wallows Read More »