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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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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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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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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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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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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