Mobile hog trap?

[ssramage]

We've got a heck of a problem on our club with hogs this year, more than I've ever seen. I've killed 2 so far and still have tons. After deer season goes out, I'd like to try to put a dent in them as much as possible using a trap. The only problem is, I hunt solo and need a trap that can be relocated and operated solo. I can get my ATV to most places, but may not always be able to drive all the way to the spot so I need something that can be carried/rolled by hand.

Suggestions?

 

[C.Killmaster]

https://pigbrig.com/

 

[frankwright]

Making it big enough for hogs to use and still be movable is the problem.
Probably,as suggested, something like the pig brig would be a good option.
There are traps with wheels for sale and plans on the internet but they are expensive to buy or build unless you have access to free materials.

 

[HogKillaDNR]

I would build a corral trap and just leave it in that area myself. Materials aren't heavy once you get everything there set it up and disarm when not in use.

 

[ssramage]

https://pigbrig.com/

I've seen those, but more than I want to spend. Most of these sets will also be down in the woods.

I would build a corral trap and just leave it in that area myself. Materials aren't heavy once you get everything there set it up and disarm when not in use.

I thought about this, but I don't really want something "permanent" and would want to leave it in a spot for a couple weeks then move. I've got about 3500 acres that I need to cover.

 

[HogKillaDNR]

I've seen those, but more than I want to spend. Most of these sets will also be down in the woods.



I thought about this, but I don't really want something "permanent" and would want to leave it in a spot for a couple weeks then move. I've got about 3500 acres that I need to cover.

I completely understand that but the T Post corral traps are rather easy to remove. Just clip the ties and pull up the post and it's down.

 

[sleepr71]

Unfortunately,there isn’t a CHEAP & easy (mobile) solution. I guess the “easiest” is a box style trap,that you can load on & off of a trailer that you could move with your 4-wheeler. 3500 acres is a heap of ground to cover. 6 Square miles +/-. Another option: Go in as a group & buy that Pig Brig system. Then,figure out where the hogs like to be most of the time, and go ahead and pre-bait those sites ahead of time,go ahead & put T-posts in place around those feeders,and just move the actual Net/Trap. after you catch a group at one site…move the net to another site(when a Sounder is using it regularly). Also stand to catch the whole Sounder,instead of 3-4 & educating the rest. Cell cameras will save you a lot of guesswork & driving. It’s a 24/7/365 battle…?

 

[HogKillaDNR]

Unfortunately,there isn’t a CHEAP & easy (mobile) solution. I guess the “easiest” is a box style trap,that you can load on & off of a trailer that you could move with your 4-wheeler. 3500 acres is a heap of ground to cover. 6 Square miles +/-. Another option: Go in as a group & buy that Pig Brig system. Then,figure out where the hogs like to be most of the time, and go ahead and pre-bait those sites ahead of time,go ahead & put T-posts in place around those feeders,and just move the actual Net/Trap. after you catch a group at one site…move the net to another site(when a Sounder is using it regularly). Also stand to catch the whole Sounder,instead of 3-4 & educating the rest. Cell cameras will save you a lot of guesswork & driving. It’s a 24/7/365 battle…?

Completely understand, go with that system the guy was talking about in previous text.

 

[Howard Roark]

https://pigbrig.com/

What he said. One trapping in a pig brig.

 

[longrangedog]

If you can pull a trailer to your various trap locations then the corral trap is reasonably portable. 6 panels 16' long and 50" tall with a couple dozen t posts and a driver for the t posts and you're almost done. I set my first one up by myself in about 4 hours. Add a t post puller for when you need to move it and you've got about everything you need. Buying everything will run around $300. Hogs will eventually bend the panels and break a few welds but a damaged trap will still trap hogs. If you use a good, smelly sour corn bait you'll draw hogs from a good distance which will allow you to catch a lot in one location.

 

[HogKillaDNR]

If you can pull a trailer to your various trap locations then the corral trap is reasonably portable. 6 panels 16' long and 50" tall with a couple dozen t posts and a driver for the t posts and you're almost done. I set my first one up by myself in about 4 hours. Add a t post puller for when you need to move it and you've got about everything you need. Buying everything will run around $300. Hogs will eventually bend the panels and break a few welds but a damaged trap will still trap hogs. If you use a good, smelly sour corn bait you'll draw hogs from a good distance which will allow you to catch a lot in one location.

I mentioned it earlier too.

 

[sleepr71]

I’ve built “Figure 6” traps with as little as 3 panels…and caught a pile of hogs in them. Largest catch was 6 sows & about 15 juveniles. I highly recommend 60” high Horse panels,or Jager Pro panels, over any other panel..as they keep ALL Hogs in. A BIG Boar May go over it..but not likely. They will absolutely get over 48-52” panels & little ones will get out of anything with 4-6” squares. On our farm…we are after ELIMINATING hogs..not just catching a few to eat…?