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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Hog Trapping Bait: With and Without — What Works Best?

June 6, 2025
Hog Trapping Bait

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 […]

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Feral Hog Trapping Costs — A Full Breakdown

June 4, 2025
Hog Trapping Costs

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 […]

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Can You Trap Hogs Without Cell Service or Wi-Fi?

June 3, 2025
Can You Trap Hogs Without Cell Service or Wi-Fi?

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 […]

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Why is there a feral hog invasion of the USA?

June 2, 2025
Why is there a feral hog invasion of the USA?

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 […]

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

May 29, 2025
Traps, Hunting, and More

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: Deploy a Hog Trap in Under an Hour

May 28, 2025
Boar Blanket Trap Setup

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

May 20, 2025
Why feral hogs are taking over the south

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

May 20, 2025
best hog trap system for ranchers

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: Which One Actually Works Better?

May 20, 2025
cage vs. net hog traps

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

May 15, 2025
feral swine control

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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