How to trap a sounder of wild hogs … Not all traps are built to catch the whole herd—and that’s a serious problem. Partial captures don’t just fail to stop the damage, they make the pigs harder to trap the next time. Every missed opportunity teaches the sounder to be more cautious, more evasive, and […]
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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,
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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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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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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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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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