Insights, Tips, and Stories on Wild Boar Management
Welcome to the Boar Blanket Blog, your go-to source for everything wild boar management. Whether you're a landowner, farmer, wildlife manager, or just curious about the challenges and solutions surrounding feral hogs, you’re in the right place.
At BoarBlanket.com, we don’t just talk the talk, we’re in the field, testing, learning, and leading the charge in humane, effective, and innovative wild boar control. Our blog is where we share that experience with you. We believe that solving the wild boar problem takes more than tools, it takes knowledge, partnership, and real-world results. That’s why we’re proud to share what we learn, every step of the way.
Take a look around, dive into a topic that speaks to you, and if you have questions or ideas, we’d love to hear from you. Together, we can protect what matters.
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Texas hog hunting and trapping FAQ: year-round private-land control, night rules to confirm with TPWD, and why whole-sounder trapping beats hunting a few hogs.
Feral hog trapping costs in 2026: DIY ($800-$2,500), commercial systems ($4,499+), HogEye camera ($1,299), and professional removal compared so you spend right.
Thinking about a used Pig Brig for sale? See the hidden costs, total cost of ownership vs a new net system, and a buyer’s checklist before you pay for secondhand.
Learn how to spot New World screwworm: what wounds and signs to watch, how to tell it from ordinary maggots, who to report to, and how hog control lowers risk.
Buy a hog trap in Texas built for whole-sounder capture. No power or cell needed, TPWD rules to confirm, summer water tactics, and what a setup really costs.
Mississippi feral hog trapping done right: MDWFP rules to confirm, why a whole-sounder net beats box traps in Delta terrain, setup costs, and a compliance checklist.
New World screwworm breeds on live animals, not feces. Learn what it is, how it spreads, which animals are at risk, and how feral hog control reduces landscape risk.
Feral hogs move ~6 miles a day, attract flies, and go unmonitored. Learn why they amplify screwworm risk and how whole-sounder removal lowers it on your land.
The Boar Blanket trapping system captures an entire sounder with a passive net, no power or cell service needed. See how it works, costs, and how to get started.
Steel panels, farm wire, or soft net? Compare the best materials for a hog trap by whole-sounder retention, gauge, mesh size, anchoring, and budget.