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.
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Do hog traps work? Not every hog trap works the way you expect it to—and that’s often the result of mismatched expectations, poor placement, or simply using the wrong trap for the job. If you’ve tried to catch wild pigs before and ended up frustrated, you’re not alone. Thousands of landowners have faced similar disappointments, […]
You’ve seen the signs: fresh rooting in the pasture, muddy tracks around your tanks, a broken fence line you fixed just last week. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a patch of torn-up ground and wondering why your trap didn’t catch anything—this article is for you. Even the most effective hog trap can fail […]
Are wild hogs dangerous? Wild hogs are more than just a nuisance—they’re one of the most destructive and dangerous invasive species in the United States. Originating from escaped domestic pigs and Eurasian boar introduced centuries ago, today’s wild hogs are fast-breeding, highly adaptive, and spread across more than 35 states. With no natural predators and […]
The headlights caught movement in the brush again—same as the night before, and the night before that. Alan, a rancher with 300 acres of mixed pasture and scrubland in central Texas, gripped his flashlight tighter as he stepped off the ATV. Rooting. Tearing. Fence damage. The hogs had returned. Again. So, which hog trapping bait […]
Feral hogs are a growing threat across the United States, causing over $2.5 billion in damages annually. For landowners, ranchers, and agricultural producers, this isn’t just an environmental problem—it’s an economic crisis. Whether you’re managing 50 acres or 500, the presence of wild hogs means daily threats to crops, livestock, fencing, and native ecosystems. So […]
Listen (above) to our podcast episode on this topic. Can you trap hogs without cell service? Feral hog populations have surged across rural America, especially in isolated areas far beyond reliable cellular signals or Wi-Fi coverage. These remote locations often experience the harshest impacts of feral hog infestations—damage to crops, fencing, livestock, and ecosystems—without access […]
The feral hog invasion and feral hog population growth of the USA has gone from a regional nuisance to a full-blown agricultural, ecological, and economic crisis. Today, over 6 million wild pigs roam 35+ states, causing an estimated $2.5 billion in damages annually to crops, pastures, equipment, and native habitats. Ranchers, farmers, and landowners across […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]