Figure 1. A litter of feral hog shoats captured in a box trap in Texas (Texas AgriLife Extension Service Photo).
Construction
Box traps come in a variety of designs and shapes. Most are built from livestock panels with steel pipe …
Constructing a Feral Hog Snare
Feral hog snares can be a beneficial tool for controlling feral hogs. They are relatively inexpensive, simple to build with minimal tools needed, and highly adaptable to terrains where corral or box-type traps are not easily deployed. They also work …
Corral Trap Designs for Feral Hogs
Corral traps are a popular and effective method of controlling feral hogs. They are capable of catching entire sounders (groups of hogs) in one capture. Most corral traps are made of 20- by 5-ft utility panels with 4- by 4-inch …
Baits To Use For Trapping Feral Hogs
Baits used for trapping feral hogs can range from homemade concoctions to specialized commercial blends, carrion, or feedstuffs including whole corn, livestock cubes, or soured grain. Trappers advocating the use of each of these baits can be found depending on …
Feral Hog Poison and Toxicants and the Boar-Operated-System
Currently, there are no approved poisons or toxicants that are registered and legal for use. However, there is considerable interest among the public and state and federal agencies to research use of toxicants to reduce feral hog (Sus scrofa…