Pig Brig® Feral Hog Netting Trap
$2,490
The revolutionary continuous-catch feral hog trap that eliminates trap-shyness and captures whole sounders.
- Dimensions20-Foot Diameter Circular Enclosure (Fits standard truck bed)
- MaterialsHigh-Tensile Dynamic Nylon Netting, Heavy Duty Ground Anchors
- WarrantyManufacturer Warranty & Plateau Field Support
Built in Texas. Turnkey field delivery and installation available statewide.
Overview
The Pig Brig is a netting-style trap that works on a fundamentally different principle from a corral trap. Hogs push under the skirt of the net to reach bait and cannot find their way back out, so the trap catches whole sounders without a gate, a trigger or a remote system. It packs into a bag one person can carry, which matters when the sign moves and the trap has to move with it.
No heavy steel panels to haul. Hogs push under the multi-layer net skirt and cannot get back out. Allows multiple entries through the night with zero gate triggers required.
How this counts toward your 1-d-1 wildlife valuation
Feral hog control counts toward the Predator Control activity and is among the easiest to document, because the results are unambiguous and the damage prevented is visible. Feral hogs cause hundreds of millions of dollars of agricultural damage in Texas annually, and control effort is welcomed by appraisal districts.
This item supports:
- Predator Control
- Habitat Control
Texas requires at least three of the seven qualifying wildlife management activities. Highlighted below are the ones this product contributes to:
- Habitat Control
- Erosion Control
- Predator Control
- Providing Supplemental Supplies of Water
- Providing Supplemental Supplies of Food
- Providing Shelters
- Making Census Counts
Qualification is determined by your county Central Appraisal District, and intensity standards vary by ecoregion and property size. Nothing here is tax or legal advice. Confirm your specific activity mix with a certified wildlife biologist before filing.
Deployment strategy
- Pre-bait the trap site for 7 to 10 days with the trap open or unset. Hogs are neophobic and a rushed set will educate the sounder rather than catch it.
- Site traps on active trails, near wallows or along creek bottoms where sign is fresh, not where access is merely convenient.
- Target whole sounders. Removing a few animals and educating the rest is worse than not trapping at all.
- Check traps daily. Texas law and basic animal welfare both require it.
- Rotate sites after a catch. Hogs will avoid a location where a sounder was taken.
Records that satisfy a review
Photograph every catch with a date stamp, log the number of animals removed, the GPS location and the disposal method. Removal counts by date are exactly what an appraisal district wants to see for this activity.
Maintain an annual removal tally. A property showing consistent multi-year removal numbers has a far stronger file than one showing a single burst of activity in the year the valuation was applied for.
Full specifications
| Price | $2,490 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20-Foot Diameter Circular Enclosure (Fits standard truck bed) |
| Materials | High-Tensile Dynamic Nylon Netting, Heavy Duty Ground Anchors |
| Category | Predator & Feral Control |
| Qualifying activity | Predator & Invasive Species Control (Tax Activity) |
| Warranty | Manufacturer Warranty & Plateau Field Support |
Common questions
Does feral hog trapping count toward a Texas wildlife exemption?
Yes. Feral hog control is documented under the Predator Control activity, and it is among the easiest activities to evidence because removal counts are unambiguous. Photograph each catch with a date stamp and keep a running annual tally.
How long should I pre-bait before setting the trap?
Seven to ten days. Hogs are neophobic, and a sounder that gets a bad experience at a rushed set becomes far harder to catch afterwards. Patience during pre-baiting is the difference between catching two animals and catching twelve.
How is this different from a corral trap?
No gate, no trigger and no remote system to fail, and one person can carry and set it. Because hogs enter under the net rather than through a gate, the trap keeps catching after the first animals are inside, which is what makes whole sounder capture realistic.
How often do I need to check the trap?
Daily. This is both a legal expectation and a basic welfare requirement, and daily checks also give you the dated record the appraisal district wants.
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Need the plan, not just the gear?
Plateau Products supplies the equipment. Wildlife management plans, appraisal district filings and biologist consultations are handled by our sister company, Plateau Land & Wildlife Management, which has filed thousands of Texas wildlife management plans since 1997. Request an assessment and we will route you to the right team.