I believe another pro for the Pig Brig is that hogs don’t learn to avoid it compared to a mechanical drop trap. When a mechanical trap falls, there’s noise and frenzied behavior from the trapped hogs. Hogs that aren’t trapped run away and learn to avoid anything that looks like a round trap or something similar. With Pig Brig, it’s new to the hogs, or they don’t perceive it as a threat because it gives them the sensation of underbrush when the hogs root under and through the netting (i.e., conditioning mode). The only frantic behavior happens when humans arrive, and the hogs are killed or hauled away, thus unable to learn that Pig Brig is a threat (or if they do, it’s too late for them). It’s the best trap I’ve seen so far!
Great production and informative. I have two comments, one is this, in my opinion is the most humane trap on the market. The second is shooting is great target practice but does little to control the population. I shoot pigs several. times a week and, ALWAYS, go for the mature pigs over the younger. I make every attempt to take out sows. The benefit of the Pig Brig is you don't need a camera to drop. I recently configured a pen trap with a trigger I drop from 140 yds, but again, you have to be on site, the Pig Brig is self regulating, self monitoring. I also live in TX and saw the local Parks and Wildlife person and told her, "if the hog problem isn't better addressed we will see the white tail starve"! This is not speculation, it's fact. Thank you
And after the white tail come WE. Those things are not missing any meal. Shooting is a sport. Unless done INTENSIVELY it is nowhere near as effective as this net trap. To me even the drop traps can be shockingly effective. If they are made NOT to look like a trap.
I like the informative nature of the video and your presentation. I've seen videos where the TH-camr comes off as a Gran ol Opry comedian in presenting his video. Thanks for making a city dweller aware of a important rural issue.
It's like a crab pot for hogs. Cool. One thing I like about this is that once they enter, they are trapped. Versus having to wait until the entire sounder is inside before you drop the trap.
I'm in the panhandle of Florida and have been dealing with wild pigs digging up my property. I'm going to set one of these traps soon. Thanks for the video.
@@xhagast They're worse than Rabbits or Rats. Both of which have Natural Population Controllers. The only way I've seen where pigs are naturally "eradicated," is when they have eaten the land to a desert, and moved on.
I have my own design of this trap, but the idea is the same. Cellular triggers are effective but you or your spouse is gonna loose sleep versus this net trap. On a Cellular trigger mechanical trap once the gate is closed, the next group of pigs that arrives 3 hours later can not be captured. With the net trap, there is possibility of them getting captured. That being said the net trap will get holes in the netting. I highly recommend the internal layer of netting. Zip ties are a quick fix, but you need to spend time in the off-season knot tying making repairs. Each trap design has its benefits. Good video and good luck. My 2 cents.
I have been watching a young man (first name David) for about 3 years that uses this trap. He traps for hunters, farmers, and even in neighborhoods where a sounder will come through and destroy every yard along the street. He alos gives the hogs to families or donates them to someone that can distribute to needy families. Great opportuny to earn a second stream of income and help others!
Definitely a valuable service to the community. Though many say hogs are not dangerous to humans, I disagree. Brucellosis, swine flu, uneven ground causing leg injuries, rabies, and direct contact with razor sharp teeth are just some of the dangers.
It should never be about " money " It should be about killing the hogs dead ! David Ellis... the "yawt yawt " youtube videos. He kills every hog before removing them from his trap...... Thats how it needs to be done !
With Pig Brig, it’s new to the hogs, or they don’t perceive it as a threat because it gives them the sensation of underbrush when the hogs root under and through the netting (i.e., conditioning mode). The only frantic behavior happens when humans arrive, and the hogs are killed or hauled away, thus unable to learn that Pig Brig is a threat (or if they do, it’s too late for them). It’s the best trap I’ve seen so far!
I'm totally fascinated by this trap ever since I saw you posting on Twitter. I'm very lucky to live someplace that does not have feral hogs. But so happy to see control efforts like this working in areas where they are a problem.
With 71 hogs removed at this site, we are hopeful it will make a noticeable difference, at least for a while. You are right, anyone who does not have hogs is lucky! Thanks for watching!
@@wallychambe1587 yes indeed. I live in Beaumont and have seen this on the news. A lady in the county was killed by a feral hog just steps by her front door. She was getting home after working late shift. Also occasionally a feral hog is seen near downtown.
I really like that trap design, it's lightweight and would be easily handled by an individual, but Ive seen how big hogs act in a metal trap when they're approached by people, they will hit the side of those traps so hard they can actually move the trap across the ground, what I want to see is how you dispatch some big hogs inside that trap without them tearing it down
Boy, stuff like this helps to put into perspective how few nuisance or invasive animals we have to deal with where I live, no feral hogs, fire ants, termites, any kind of highly venomous spiders, scorpions, venomous snakes, gators, pythons, nothing.
@@TH-camr-ep5xx not many, spring floods that can completely cover the countryside (one of if not the flattest inhabitable parts of the Western Hemisphere) get rid of most of them, they take years to come back.
I have a 300 acre farm in southern Mississippi. We have a big hog problem here. I no longer see turkeys, or quail, and I see far fewer deer. The rooting the hogs do is horrendous. I want one of these traps, and it is likely in my budget. Thanks!
I wish we could just trap hogs like that in my country. Unfortunately, hunting of wild hogs en masse is forbidden because we love eating them so much the population has dipped dangerously low in recent years, especially with the desease on pigs that hit recently. This year and last one hunters even specially went to spread feed for them to have it easier. I wish we could go to America only for hunting...
I'll agree the PB is one of the most cost effective and easiest traps for people to use, especially those that may not have a trailer to move a fence type of trap. Despite claims of such they can get out. Possibly over the mesh which doesn't stay vertical like a fence type and especially if the optional cap is not used and the clip on may not be secured well enough. When hogs enter the trap they lift up the netting. Other hogs inside can escape when this happens. I've watched a video wherein it occurred. Latex is a possible allergen and unsuitable for rough work.especially when a perforation risks infection. Nitrile is suitable.
I have enjoyed watching this video. You are very articulate and knowledgeable. You have presented your case and I hope you win the war against the hogs.
Ywat Ywat needs to be taking a look at this style of trap instead of the heavy labor intensive drop traps that he uses. That way he could get the entire sounder and not loose any sleep. His new wife might also be appreciative. Lol 😂
It's a great design. One of the best things is that deer can't get in. Deer go into drop traps when hogs aren't feeding, often setting them off. It's great that the trap doesn't have to be watched either. There are two disadvantages in that the hogs can't be removed alive and the trap is more easily damaged.
Yeah, I guess nothing is perfect. It would be very difficult for a buck with antlers to get in. More importantly, deer don't have the rooting behavior like pigs do so they would be a lot less likely to get in. Even if they did they still aren't triggering a trap, the pigs could still get in. @@jerrybruce7207
Hi, googled Pig Brig System Cost - $3070 , plus buy your own T-Posts ( steel anchors ) and a camera system to monitor the trap. So, probably 4-5K after everything needed is included. This cost would be better distributed among 10-20 farmers who rent the equipment to use periodically ? How much does a HOG TRAPPER ( with his own equipment ) cost ?
What a great trapping system! I wish you would’ve gotten a closer shot of the hogs in the trap, trying to get out. Do the hogs chew up that net though, trying to escape when they finally realize they can’t get out? Is constant net repair an issue and do hogs bleed out on your net at times?
We wanted to expedite the lethal removal for humane handling, which is why we didn't film the trapped hogs for long. And yes, this reduces the chances of damage to the net. They do not chew the net, so net repair is usually not an issue, but it is easy to do. As with any trapping, the trap should be checked daily and hogs removed immediately so they don't linger in the trap long. You don't give them a chance to try to get out.
If "wild boar" ever becomes a thing at restaurants or supermarkets, commercial trapping could make a big dent. They would figure out how to keep them alive and fresh until slaughtered.
Thanks for posting this! What county in GA? We are in Macon County and experience the same devastation you describe. We have "serious" hog hunters that take 4 or 5 a night. We see no decrease in their devastation or sighthings. Now I understand the key, erdicate the sounders.
This was filmed in Montgomery County, Ga. And yes, removing whole sounders through trapping is the key. Shooting a small handful out of a sounder leaves most of the hogs still out there breeding, plus they're educated now. Hunting hogs with guns, bows or dogs is not controlling them.
@@DeerAssociation I understand taking out sounders. I also know that EVERY feral pig killed is a good thing. Don't discourage hunters from shooting them. That's many less feral pigs in this country because, if it's dead it can't breed. LOVE this video!
@@ruthmiller5588 in order to control the population, every year 66-75% of the Hog/pig population must die. Hunting is great for sport and food, it’s just not enough, you need trapping for the majority of the percentage needed to stop an increase. If you have a large population you need more than a 75% yearly removal rate.
Question...why do you approach the trap at all before killing? I would think that potting them from a distance would be far less stressful and result in better meat quality....?
The most humane way of dispatching them is with an accurate round in the brain. It is best to do this at very close range. Once you approach and lean over the net, the hogs will slow down and begin to stand still, and you can get them one at a time, easily. Shooting from a distance would lead to wounding and more stress.
Nice! I've stumbled upon and been binge watching the hog traps. I wondered if anyone tried to apply the multi-catch ideas from rat traps. This saves you from having to stay up all night deciding when to drop.
Camera was set on photo. That's all you need. We did not get great photos showing them actually lifting and going under the net. But if you want to see that, go to the Pig Brig channel, they have footage like that.
@@DeerAssociation - Thanks. I did look it up and found a video of them in action. I don't need something like that, but I like the idea of that it's much lighter in weight than the heavy fencing.
That's a game changer for sure, I love how passive it is to continue catching hogs even after a few are caught. Unfortunately, it is still a bit pricey, $2,000.
@@Joseph-eh4rs Exactly, or at least a tax write off. I'd rather see that than taxpayer money going to subsidize electric cars like Teslas which are typically purchased by the wealthy.
I believe this method is much better. Less heavy but keeps letting more hogs in. Unlike the cages with gates or a slam door. Once door is slam down than no other hogs can get in. This net is unlimited 😊 awesome trap 👍
This trap is very effective no doubt. And May out catch other traps. My concern is the lifespan of it. When I emailed them they said they hope it last some one 5 years. $2300 every 5 years is pretty steep or not possible for some people. I know of metal traps that have been in use for 15 and have caught lots of pigs. However like I said. This trap catches a lot of pigs
If you buy two of these over the next 10 years (one every 5 years), you still haven't spent as much as you would for one of the least expensive metal traps. And I imagine life span of one of these can vary based on care, keeping it dry and indoors when not in use, etc. --Lindsay Thomas Jr.
@@DeerAssociation I agree lifespan can vary they have a 12ft round drop trap without electronics for around $2000 in Texas. The hogeye camera systems are more than that
@@DeerAssociation Problem with this traps is nylon. Under sun and snow it degrades and became bricked with time . No mater how thick it is, it is just amount of sunlight per square inch/cm . Metal you can at least protect with continues paint , nylon is just degrades after X hours at the sun light. It is amazing idea, but need better material, or some better method for fast and cheep repairing it
I’ve been watching drop catch trappers. There is the additional cost of replacement parts for the system of cameras and solar or batteries. This assumes no theft. And, the pia factor of quality of life being woken up to drop the gate. Any purchaser should weigh all costs in their decisions.
Have you considered a hybrid trap design where only the multiple openings have the mesh nettings while the rest of the enclosure consists of the metal fence panels? This design may allow for larger circumference traps that can capture multiple sounders in one night or over a couple of days without startling them and before having to empty the trap.
You would need extensive amounts of panels to prevent them digging up the ground and escaping because you'd need both a vertical wall and a ground cover. This netting design works because the hogs are on the net they are pushing against, if they learn to find the edge of the net though these could become useless
@@lukeminey2059 You don't understand, mjm2271's idea is brilliant. Picture a large rectangular metal fence. On one end in the net, at the other end is a sliding gate. You could back up a trailer that also has a sliding gate and heard them into the trailer of you want to sell them. The net end of the trap would be the same setup as the round net. You tie it up for several nights them when you set it you would tie it off at the top and bottom so the swine could enter in the middle area of the net. Its brilliant. If I had the money I'd build and sell them. $10,000 each
Well done Sir. Any such efforts to reduce the feral animals destruction of the natural environment and fauna should always be encouraged. If it is not indigenous, it needs to go.
It is a rope net. Not sure of the material (nylon, etc.), but it is not wire. We have not had an instance of hogs cutting the net with their teeth. When you watch their behavior in the net, you see why. They do not perceive the net as the target. They are trying to charge or jump through it, and they hit it directly with their snout and bounce off. Cutting requires a side-to-side slashing motion with their head. That is not what they do to the net. Obviously, if hogs were easily cutting up the net with their teeth, the trap would not work for long.
It's funny but I'd had the same thought, with the drop traps, once dropped that's all ya get. I'd thought why not have one part of the raised trap that didn't raise but gad a one directional trap door. So more can walk in after the trap has been lowered.
I live in Crawford County Wisconsin. There used to be a lot of hog sightings around a few years ago but haven't been seeing any. Like they just disappeared.
It's not necessary with this trap. We had the camera set to take photos only. With this trap, you don't need real-time, high-quality video of what's going on in the trap, because you don't have to trigger it yourself. It's passive. You just need a photo showing the entire sounder of hogs feeding comfortably under the net (we showed that in the video), then you set the trap and go home until morning.
A group of wild hogs (around 10 or 11) was invading our Florida community in St Lucie County. Tore up half the grass in my backyard as well as 3 other homes. They were around for about 2 weeks visiting the community every single night. Our HOA had to hire a trapper who after around 2 weeks captured them all. Cost us thousands. Plus, I have to have new Sod finally installed this week. I can only imagine the damage these critters do to crops on large farms. That cost every consumer. Not just the farmers. I think I'm going to take up wild hog hunting when I retire next year. Sort of a hobby. And help the farmers out too. Just have to figure out where its legal to hunt them.
Domestic pigs are all descended from the European wild boar. People created many domestic varieties of pig through selective breeding, all of which are capable of much higher reproduction than the wild boar. Then, domestic pigs escaped into the wild in North America, where they also met European wild boars that were imported and released. They hybridized to varying degrees in different areas, creating even more productive hybrids.
I believe another pro for the Pig Brig is that hogs don’t learn to avoid it compared to a mechanical drop trap.
When a mechanical trap falls, there’s noise and frenzied behavior from the trapped hogs. Hogs that aren’t trapped run away and learn to avoid anything that looks like a round trap or something similar.
With Pig Brig, it’s new to the hogs, or they don’t perceive it as a threat because it gives them the sensation of underbrush when the hogs root under and through the netting (i.e., conditioning mode).
The only frantic behavior happens when humans arrive, and the hogs are killed or hauled away, thus unable to learn that Pig Brig is a threat (or if they do, it’s too late for them).
It’s the best trap I’ve seen so far!
This is spot-on, and we agree. The Pig Brig is a stealthy trap. No pigs ever learn that the trap itself is the danger.
You said it far better than I did. I'm almost ashamed of my post now!
Almost :P
You nailed it how well you explained!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@@DeerAssociationIt takes out sounder by sounder. Heaven forbid one genius feral pig figures out how to escape and teach others.
@@DeerAssociation where can I get one and how much I’m in Queensland Australia
Great production and informative. I have two comments, one is this, in my opinion is the most humane trap on the market. The second is shooting is great target practice but does little to control the population. I shoot pigs several. times a week and, ALWAYS, go for the mature pigs over the younger. I make every attempt to take out sows.
The benefit of the Pig Brig is you don't need a camera to drop. I recently configured a pen trap with a trigger I drop from 140 yds, but again, you have to be on site, the Pig Brig is self regulating, self monitoring.
I also live in TX and saw the local Parks and Wildlife person and told her, "if the hog problem isn't better addressed we will see the white tail starve"! This is not speculation, it's fact.
Thank you
Good comment. Thanks for watching our videos and taking time to share!
And after the white tail come WE. Those things are not missing any meal. Shooting is a sport. Unless done INTENSIVELY it is nowhere near as effective as this net trap. To me even the drop traps can be shockingly effective. If they are made NOT to look like a trap.
Humane doesn’t matter imo when they are going to shoot it in the head
I like the informative nature of the video and your presentation. I've seen videos where the TH-camr comes off as a Gran ol Opry comedian in presenting his video. Thanks for making a city dweller aware of a important rural issue.
It's like a crab pot for hogs. Cool. One thing I like about this is that once they enter, they are trapped. Versus having to wait until the entire sounder is inside before you drop the trap.
I'm in the panhandle of Florida and have been dealing with wild pigs digging up my property. I'm going to set one of these traps soon. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching, and go get 'em!
Given their breeding rates, focus needs to be on extinction, not just control.
Hard. You kill all in three counties. Two counties over TWO piglets escape. In two years you have two hundred pigs all over SEVEN counties.
@@xhagast They're worse than Rabbits or Rats.
Both of which have Natural Population Controllers.
The only way I've seen where pigs are naturally "eradicated," is when they have eaten the land to a desert, and moved on.
As long as there is " money " involved.....the hog problem will never be cured. Money is the problem.....not the hogs.
Feral hogs put a lot of meat on the table, and it tastes better than venison. Annihilation is not a good idea, just.population control.
@@chickm14 They should be removed.....at all costs !
I have my own design of this trap, but the idea is the same. Cellular triggers are effective but you or your spouse is gonna loose sleep versus this net trap. On a Cellular trigger mechanical trap once the gate is closed, the next group of pigs that arrives 3 hours later can not be captured. With the net trap, there is possibility of them getting captured. That being said the net trap will get holes in the netting. I highly recommend the internal layer of netting. Zip ties are a quick fix, but you need to spend time in the off-season knot tying making repairs. Each trap design has its benefits. Good video and good luck. My 2 cents.
Please explain how, if they can root in, they can't root out?
I have been watching a young man (first name David) for about 3 years that uses this trap. He traps for hunters, farmers, and even in neighborhoods where a sounder will come through and destroy every yard along the street. He alos gives the hogs to families or donates them to someone that can distribute to needy families. Great opportuny to earn a second stream of income and help others!
what's his youtube channel please ? thank you
@@Jaang29 David Ellis
Definitely a valuable service to the community. Though many say hogs are not dangerous to humans, I disagree. Brucellosis, swine flu, uneven ground causing leg injuries, rabies, and direct contact with razor sharp teeth are just some of the dangers.
It should never be about " money " It should be about killing the hogs dead ! David Ellis... the "yawt yawt " youtube videos. He kills every hog before removing them from his trap...... Thats how it needs to be done !
@@kionsplace3869 Sorry but David Ellis dont use this same style of trap. He uses a drop trap.
With Pig Brig, it’s new to the hogs, or they don’t perceive it as a threat because it gives them the sensation of underbrush when the hogs root under and through the netting (i.e., conditioning mode).
The only frantic behavior happens when humans arrive, and the hogs are killed or hauled away, thus unable to learn that Pig Brig is a threat (or if they do, it’s too late for them).
It’s the best trap I’ve seen so far!
I'm totally fascinated by this trap ever since I saw you posting on Twitter. I'm very lucky to live someplace that does not have feral hogs. But so happy to see control efforts like this working in areas where they are a problem.
With 71 hogs removed at this site, we are hopeful it will make a noticeable difference, at least for a while. You are right, anyone who does not have hogs is lucky! Thanks for watching!
There are news stories about them tearing up yards in residential areas near Beaumont TX!☹☹☹
They will multiply and if national action is not taken they will be everywhere.
@@wallychambe1587 yes indeed. I live in Beaumont and have seen this on the news. A lady in the county was killed by a feral hog just steps by her front door. She was getting home after working late shift. Also occasionally a feral hog is seen near downtown.
They breed like politicians.
Wow! Love this new technology! It works! The manufacturer should sell a lot of these!
We agree! Thanks for watching!
32 down, 64 million to go.
😆 guy, they can die in many ways. Not just this way.
The best inventions always make me say "Of course! Why didn't we always do it that way?"
You certainly perform a worthwhile, needed service! It must be very rewarding.
Definitely a very innovative trap, kudos to the inventor.
Agreed. Thanks for watching!
I really like that trap design, it's lightweight and would be easily handled by an individual, but Ive seen how big hogs act in a metal trap when they're approached by people, they will hit the side of those traps so hard they can actually move the trap across the ground, what I want to see is how you dispatch some big hogs inside that trap without them tearing it down
I’m a city boy and enjoyed this video. Very informative.
Boy, stuff like this helps to put into perspective how few nuisance or invasive animals we have to deal with where I live, no feral hogs, fire ants, termites, any kind of highly venomous spiders, scorpions, venomous snakes, gators, pythons, nothing.
Bet ya got ticks, though!
@@TH-camr-ep5xx not many, spring floods that can completely cover the countryside (one of if not the flattest inhabitable parts of the Western Hemisphere) get rid of most of them, they take years to come back.
I have a 300 acre farm in southern Mississippi. We have a big hog problem here. I no longer see turkeys, or quail, and I see far fewer deer. The rooting the hogs do is horrendous. I want one of these traps, and it is likely in my budget. Thanks!
I wish we could just trap hogs like that in my country. Unfortunately, hunting of wild hogs en masse is forbidden because we love eating them so much the population has dipped dangerously low in recent years, especially with the desease on pigs that hit recently. This year and last one hunters even specially went to spread feed for them to have it easier. I wish we could go to America only for hunting...
What country?
I'll agree the PB is one of the most cost effective and easiest traps for people to use, especially those that may not have a trailer to move a fence type of trap. Despite claims of such they can get out. Possibly over the mesh which doesn't stay vertical like a fence type and especially if the optional cap is not used and the clip on may not be secured well enough. When hogs enter the trap they lift up the netting. Other hogs inside can escape when this happens. I've watched a video wherein it occurred. Latex is a possible allergen and unsuitable for rough work.especially when a perforation risks infection. Nitrile is suitable.
How do you dispose of the carcasses?
Great information regarding the breeding and damage they cause. Well done!
I have enjoyed watching this video. You are very articulate and knowledgeable. You have presented your case and I hope you win the war against the hogs.
Thank you for the kind words!
Ywat Ywat needs to be taking a look at this style of trap instead of the heavy labor intensive drop traps that he uses. That way he could get the entire sounder and not loose any sleep. His new wife might also be appreciative. Lol 😂
Doesn’t look as easily movable.
I watch him all the time and have never seen him use this.
Parabéns pelo seu vídeo mata todos os javali 🐗 🐗 🐗 🐗 🐗 🐗 mesmo eles são uma pragas
I don’t know. I like yawts method better. I wish we could have seen how they got in the trap
He is a loud guy at times :)
Removing sows has an exponential benefit to reducing numbers. Concentration should be on removing sows.
It's a great design. One of the best things is that deer can't get in. Deer go into drop traps when hogs aren't feeding, often setting them off. It's great that the trap doesn't have to be watched either. There are two disadvantages in that the hogs can't be removed alive and the trap is more easily damaged.
I have a friend in Alabama who uses this trap. He has had deer get into it on more than one occasion. 😮
Yeah, I guess nothing is perfect. It would be very difficult for a buck with antlers to get in. More importantly, deer don't have the rooting behavior like pigs do so they would be a lot less likely to get in. Even if they did they still aren't triggering a trap, the pigs could still get in. @@jerrybruce7207
Hi, googled Pig Brig System Cost - $3070 , plus buy your own T-Posts ( steel anchors ) and a camera system to monitor the trap. So, probably 4-5K after everything needed is included. This cost would be better distributed among 10-20 farmers who rent the equipment to use periodically ? How much does a HOG TRAPPER ( with his own equipment ) cost ?
I've seen feral hogs chase done chicken's and baby deers and kill them and eat them. They are dangerous.
What type of trap net do you use? It can withstand the strength of dozens of these forest gliders.
What a great trapping system! I wish you would’ve gotten a closer shot of the hogs in the trap, trying to get out.
Do the hogs chew up that net though, trying to escape when they finally realize they can’t get out?
Is constant net repair an issue and do hogs bleed out on your net at times?
We wanted to expedite the lethal removal for humane handling, which is why we didn't film the trapped hogs for long. And yes, this reduces the chances of damage to the net. They do not chew the net, so net repair is usually not an issue, but it is easy to do. As with any trapping, the trap should be checked daily and hogs removed immediately so they don't linger in the trap long. You don't give them a chance to try to get out.
Thanks for information, trap design and catch. Kudos from California !
Thanks for watching!
If "wild boar" ever becomes a thing at restaurants or supermarkets, commercial trapping could make a big dent. They would figure out how to keep them alive and fresh until slaughtered.
Are pig carcases processed into blood and bone meal for fertilizer or chicken feed at the same plants that process cattle guts, heads and bones?
Got any ideas for how to take out spammers? I'd love to see that.
We would too.
Everybody report them to TH-cam!!
keep up the good work guys! Florida has got a hog problem too
Thanks, and good luck in Florida. You're not alone. A lot of southeastern states are battling serious hog problems.
Thanks for posting this! What county in GA? We are in Macon County and experience the same devastation you describe. We have "serious" hog hunters that take 4 or 5 a night. We see no decrease in their devastation or sighthings. Now I understand the key, erdicate the sounders.
This was filmed in Montgomery County, Ga. And yes, removing whole sounders through trapping is the key. Shooting a small handful out of a sounder leaves most of the hogs still out there breeding, plus they're educated now. Hunting hogs with guns, bows or dogs is not controlling them.
@@DeerAssociation It is a GREAT sport but you are right.
@@DeerAssociation I understand taking out sounders. I also know that EVERY feral pig killed is a good thing. Don't discourage hunters from shooting them. That's many less feral pigs in this country because, if it's dead it can't breed. LOVE this video!
@@ruthmiller5588 in order to control the population, every year 66-75% of the Hog/pig population must die. Hunting is great for sport and food, it’s just not enough, you need trapping for the majority of the percentage needed to stop an increase. If you have a large population you need more than a 75% yearly removal rate.
Question...why do you approach the trap at all before killing? I would think that potting them from a distance would be far less stressful and result in better meat quality....?
The most humane way of dispatching them is with an accurate round in the brain. It is best to do this at very close range. Once you approach and lean over the net, the hogs will slow down and begin to stand still, and you can get them one at a time, easily. Shooting from a distance would lead to wounding and more stress.
That's a very good Hog Trap.. Well-Done!! Keep it up!!
Amazing, what is the material of the net?
I'm down in Aussie watching this and it sure looks like you got a winner with that design....Cheers.
So once inside, did they just go to sleep? How were they killed?
Nice! I've stumbled upon and been binge watching the hog traps. I wondered if anyone tried to apply the multi-catch ideas from rat traps. This saves you from having to stay up all night deciding when to drop.
Question can you show up close how do you tie the hogs in there noses . Also what do you do to the Carcus after you kill them .
I would like to try one of these traps, we have a bad infestation here in Oklahoma,
That's an interesting setup. I was expecting you to also show them going into the net during the night.
Camera was set on photo. That's all you need. We did not get great photos showing them actually lifting and going under the net. But if you want to see that, go to the Pig Brig channel, they have footage like that.
@@DeerAssociation - Thanks. I did look it up and found a video of them in action. I don't need something like that, but I like the idea of that it's much lighter in weight than the heavy fencing.
That's a game changer for sure, I love how passive it is to continue catching hogs even after a few are caught. Unfortunately, it is still a bit pricey, $2,000.
Cheaper than not having … as a farmer, this is a business expense.
Dept of Agriculture or interior should subsidize % of the cost of these traps.
@@Joseph-eh4rs Exactly, or at least a tax write off. I'd rather see that than taxpayer money going to subsidize electric cars like Teslas which are typically purchased by the wealthy.
Do you have a surveillance camera footage?
I believe it is the best and the only way to get rid of feral hogs completely.
In the Middle East we have the same problem too.
What would someone have to do to be able to get some of the meat from the hogs u guys trap. I’m in Arkansas? Ty
Someone would have to come to Georgia and fight us for it. 😉
Awesome controlling a terrible wild bore thankyou congratulations 32!!
How do you dispatch them without cutting the netting?
Rest your .22 rifle on the rim of the net so you are over the top, not going through the net. Makes a good rest and brace for precise, selective aim.
I believe this method is much better. Less heavy but keeps letting more hogs in. Unlike the cages with gates or a slam door. Once door is slam down than no other hogs can get in. This net is unlimited 😊 awesome trap 👍
God Bless you guys.Trying to save the environment.
Great trap idea.
Whats the price on a trap like the one you used in the video
For curiosities sake, where exactly do you send the meat? Been itching to try wild hog meat myself! ^^
Well done. Great engineering on the trap.
Thank you very much for this video. I will spread the word.
Fantastic information. Thank you.
This trap is very effective no doubt. And May out catch other traps. My concern is the lifespan of it. When I emailed them they said they hope it last some one 5 years. $2300 every 5 years is pretty steep or not possible for some people. I know of metal traps that have been in use for 15 and have caught lots of pigs. However like I said. This trap catches a lot of pigs
If you buy two of these over the next 10 years (one every 5 years), you still haven't spent as much as you would for one of the least expensive metal traps. And I imagine life span of one of these can vary based on care, keeping it dry and indoors when not in use, etc.
--Lindsay Thomas Jr.
@@DeerAssociation I agree lifespan can vary they have a 12ft round drop trap without electronics for around $2000 in Texas. The hogeye camera systems are more than that
@@DeerAssociation Problem with this traps is nylon. Under sun and snow it degrades and became bricked with time . No mater how thick it is, it is just amount of sunlight per square inch/cm . Metal you can at least protect with continues paint , nylon is just degrades after X hours at the sun light.
It is amazing idea, but need better material, or some better method for fast and cheep repairing it
I am surprised that they can make a trap that is strong enough. Those crazed adult pigs beat the crap out of it.
I’ve been watching drop catch trappers. There is the additional cost of replacement parts for the system of cameras and solar or batteries. This assumes no theft. And, the pia factor of quality of life being woken up to drop the gate. Any purchaser should weigh all costs in their decisions.
Really great trap. Were they shot once they were trapped?
Yes. .22 rifle at close range, resting, when one is standing still. They drop right there.
Is their a difference in meat between farm raised or wild?
Have you considered a hybrid trap design where only the multiple openings have the mesh nettings while the rest of the enclosure consists of the metal fence panels? This design may allow for larger circumference traps that can capture multiple sounders in one night or over a couple of days without startling them and before having to empty the trap.
You would need extensive amounts of panels to prevent them digging up the ground and escaping because you'd need both a vertical wall and a ground cover. This netting design works because the hogs are on the net they are pushing against, if they learn to find the edge of the net though these could become useless
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You don't understand, mjm2271's idea is brilliant.
Picture a large rectangular metal fence. On one end in the net, at the other end is a sliding gate. You could back up a trailer that also has a sliding gate and heard them into the trailer of you want to sell them.
The net end of the trap would be the same setup as the round net. You tie it up for several nights them when you set it you would tie it off at the top and bottom so the swine could enter in the middle area of the net.
Its brilliant. If I had the money I'd build and sell them. $10,000 each
How can we support your important work?
Well done Sir. Any such efforts to reduce the feral animals destruction of the natural environment and fauna should always be encouraged. If it is not indigenous, it needs to go.
Could this be made so big it might catch a couple hundred? With water so they live in it long enough for multiple sounds come in?
interesting trap, i use basically horse panels attached to tpost, C trap...unfortunately its not easily moved like this one is...nice
You mention the brucellosis that feral pigs can have. Doesn't that make the meat unsafe to eat?
Hi Sr,
Where or how can we get some of that meat please ?
Where can I buy this type of hog trap.
Esta espectacular como puedo otener una gracias
Don’t see video how it works?
Beautiful video nice job explaining these little monsters to us.
Thanks for watching!
How do you get rid of the remains?
6:54 Looks like the McRib is back!
Guy, that sandwich is from newborn ones. Why are they that small in size? 😆
Is it possible to buy one of the hogs from you. Retired Vietnam veteran.
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Is that wire or nylon? Those cutters will cut that up
It is a rope net. Not sure of the material (nylon, etc.), but it is not wire. We have not had an instance of hogs cutting the net with their teeth. When you watch their behavior in the net, you see why. They do not perceive the net as the target. They are trying to charge or jump through it, and they hit it directly with their snout and bounce off. Cutting requires a side-to-side slashing motion with their head. That is not what they do to the net. Obviously, if hogs were easily cutting up the net with their teeth, the trap would not work for long.
It's funny but I'd had the same thought, with the drop traps, once dropped that's all ya get. I'd thought why not have one part of the raised trap that didn't raise but gad a one directional trap door. So more can walk in after the trap has been lowered.
I live in Crawford County Wisconsin. There used to be a lot of hog sightings around a few years ago but haven't been seeing any. Like they just disappeared.
Include this when counting your blessings!
Moved to warmer weather???
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I hope the weather killed them all. It's damn near killed ME.
Very clever trap design working off hog behaviours
it's not clear why they can't get out
They slide under the net going in. But they can't go out because it's staked down. And they step on the net
@@bigholli8449 They could put there nose under the net and work their way back out but apparently they have trouble putting 2 and 2 together
have you ever tried food like hogs roast in Asia market? good for everyone.
This was a great video 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿. Definitely gonna purchase this item to see what it do.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
I'm craving pork now by watching this video. Good job on the catches.
Thanks for watching!
where do I buy the trap?
All them hogs sleeping in there must be comfortable
What no ir-cam footage ?
It's not necessary with this trap. We had the camera set to take photos only. With this trap, you don't need real-time, high-quality video of what's going on in the trap, because you don't have to trigger it yourself. It's passive. You just need a photo showing the entire sounder of hogs feeding comfortably under the net (we showed that in the video), then you set the trap and go home until morning.
A group of wild hogs (around 10 or 11) was invading our Florida community in St Lucie County. Tore up half the grass in my backyard as well as 3 other homes. They were around for about 2 weeks visiting the community every single night. Our HOA had to hire a trapper who after around 2 weeks captured them all. Cost us thousands. Plus, I have to have new Sod finally installed this week. I can only imagine the damage these critters do to crops on large farms. That cost every consumer. Not just the farmers. I think I'm going to take up wild hog hunting when I retire next year. Sort of a hobby. And help the farmers out too. Just have to figure out where its legal to hunt them.
There is no limit. It’s not as if we want ANY hogs around. They need to be exterminated
Which place are the hogs native of?
Domestic pigs are all descended from the European wild boar. People created many domestic varieties of pig through selective breeding, all of which are capable of much higher reproduction than the wild boar. Then, domestic pigs escaped into the wild in North America, where they also met European wild boars that were imported and released. They hybridized to varying degrees in different areas, creating even more productive hybrids.
Take one of those to the grand gulf military site it's a federal park ouside port Gibson ms.
Would love to see how it works. Is it like a bee catcher where they get in and then cannot get back out? Please post a video on that
Watch the video again and listen to the guy
@@MrOlgrumpy Excellent reply.
Can we see how they get in? This video didnt show anything
Go to the Pig Brig's channel. They have footage like that.
That made absolute sense to me.
Thank you. The trap works very well.
I hate hogs...here downunder they rampant...eating grain out of sheep feeders..😡😪
In what state was this taken?
Georgia
Do you eat the pigs?
Yes
That warning sign on the trap should say: "If you can read this, you are too close." :)
Thank you explains situation here in alberta we have same thing.i alberta should use this systems.😮