Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I know if I have a feral hog problem and need to trap?
Start by monitoring sites where you have seen hog damage to help assess hog population density, dispersal, and habitat use.
- Place monitoring sites near areas of anticipated hog activity.
- Position cameras about 30 feet away from bait.
- Bait sites every 2–3 days for at least one week to gauge hog activity.
- Place 50 lbs of corn in the monitoring areas.
- Use the same bait "recipe."
- Maintain consistency in baiting time.
If the sounder is consistently hitting that bait pile for 5–6 days then you have a pig problem!
Additional resources:
Affordable Hog Trapping Solutions for Landowners Fighting Feral Pig Damage.
What are some advantages of Pig Brig Trap System over Smart Traps like JagerPro, BoarBuster, Big Pig?
Because Pig Brig Trap System is built on hog behavior, not electronics. Smart traps rely on a gate and a “slam event.” Pig Brig uses continuous catch with 360° root-under entry.
No cell service required: Works 24/7 with no signal, no triggers, no gate to fire.
No “one-and-done” misses: No loud slam to educate pigs outside the trap.
Go where the pigs are: Approximately 80 lbs of portability. If you can walk there, you can trap there.
Lower investment: Save $4,000 to $7,000 up front and avoid monthly cellular fees.
Additional resources:
Hog Traps Aren't Equal: How the Right Details Catch More Feral Hogs.
Why Choose a Pig Brig Trap System vs. other net traps?
Both are net-style traps. The difference is what happens when a sounder hits the trap hard. The Pig Brig Trap System is engineered for containment and stability under real pressure, so you can trap with confidence.
Containment is the difference: A proven 10 T-post frame plus internal anchor stakes helps the system hold its shape when hogs get unruly, so you’re not walking up to a loose, shifted, or compromised setup.
Built to take abuse: Heavy-duty, UV-treated netting engineered to take hits, hold hogs, and keep working set after set. A heavy-duty, knotless Boar Shield deters chewing and stands up to big boars.
Stays put, traps safer: The custom polysteel sewn Topline, Mid-post Cam Straps and Internal Anchor stakes help stabilize the net, improving reliability and safety when it's time to approach the trap.
Support that actually helps you succeed: Direct access to our Trap Support team for site selection, conditioning, setup tips, and troubleshooting. You’re not going it alone.
Additional resources:
Compare Pig Brig Traps vs Boar Blanket
Field-Tested, Landowner-Trusted: Inside the Pig Brig® Trap System.
Total hog control. Zero excuses.
George W, Rancher & Landowner
Val Verde County, TX
Catch Count: 3,003 (and counting)
When feral hogs took over George’s ranch, his livestock survival rate dropped to 0%. Then he put the Pig Brig Trap System to work. See how he reclaimed his livelihood and cleared his land for good.
