NEW Hog Trap and Trigger Design 

Thank you Scott

Thanks Scott!

WHATS wrong with ham and bacon? 17 bucks for 7 pigs, what?

@@ronhanish I know right! There are so many restrictions on selling wild hogs and their meat the few processing companies with the license can pay whatever they want. All the meat gets shipped overseas or is used in pet food here. 100% organic pork not fit for the American public?

Thank you, it works really well but a big tree fell on it in a recent storm. Ive got a lot of work to do to get it back in order…

Thank you Mark, I have tried the post holes in the past but not in my new trap. I need to do that and will asap. It will also help with the endless supply of coons! Thanks again for the tip! Its a war on hogs and we have to work together to win!!

I will see what I can do the next time Im down at my place. Hopefully have something for you in a few weeks. Thanks!

Thanks, I just thought of it and built it myself. It works really good if I say so myself😁

I will see what I can do Paul in the next few weeks hopefully

Thank you for the ideas. My understanding is that I can only sale these wild hogs to a state licensed buyer. It seems like such a waste to me for any to go to waste but the reality is there are so many and they are so prolific that a land owner just cant afford to catch them, haul them, process them in a way it would be economical even if it was legal. With fuel prices and corn prices at $10+ for 50 lb bag it’s difficult now to even trap. My traps have not been set since last winter. Its all about the bottom line, it just doesn’t pay to trap and sale them right now to a licensed buyers for pennies per pound. If it was legal and I could find folks willing to buy them skinned & quartered for a fair price (which would be far less than store bought pork) I think this resource could be utilized and enjoyed by far more folks. The government seems to be the issue and problem here as well as most other places. Thank you for your ideas and God Bless!

Oh and also, I give skinned and quartered pigs and gave them away all the time just so they dont go to waste. I am unaware of any charity here in Texas that will take these wild hogs. They are afraid of liability if someone was to get sick from eating them. Donations to “Hunter’s For the Hungry” require the person who donates them to pay a portion of processing price.

When I did this video I had the gates locked open by putting the pins in the door channels to hold them open. When the trap is set for trapping those pins are pulled and when the trip wire is hit it releases the door cables and the doors fall closed. As I said before in this video I had the doors held open with pins so they would not close. I hope that helps?

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I attached a link to one of my videos in reference to the dimensions. Hope that helps!

www.tahc.texas.gov/animal_health/swine/FeralSwineFacilities.pdf

Just attached a link hope it helps

Hey Robert, I built the doors myself and i think I spent about $100 on materials each. I have built 4 doors but I dont remember the dimensions if hand now. If you tell me what specks you like I could get them for you next trip out there.

Oh and the $100 price tag includes the utility panel (4”x4” holes) I used on all 4 doors I built. They cost about $55 at Tractor Supply each and one sheet was plenty for all four doors with extra left over. Im sorry I don’t remember the dimensions off hand but they are about 3’ wide and 4’ tall (the door) the door frame is closer about 8’ tall.

Im sorry I don’t remember the exact specs. At the time it cost me around $100 to build. I understand costs for metal and everything else had skyrocketed. I used to trap hogs to make a little extra money but with fuel and corn so expensive I can not make any money so my trapping is on hold until something changes.

Thanks for asking Ty but right now Im good. Ive had guys from Virginia and Kansas down in the past. The hog numbers right now on my place are low and I haven’t even seen one in over a month. (Thats why I don’t have any new videos!) I caught a ton back in the fall but then me and my neighbors must have trapped them out or they just moved out. Im not complaining but it is very unusual. Im sure they will be back in force sooner or later but they have never disappeared like this since they first showed up in the early 1980s. If you like send me an email and I can ask around for you. I have several buddies with land that still have plenty but the biggest hurdle will be overcoming landowner fear of liability. Folks are worried someone will get hurt and then they will get a lawsuit filed against them. Most people here are very kind and generous folks and would love to share their land but the actions of a few have ruined it for everyone. Until the landowners know you and trust you most aren’t going to be willing to risk it over a few hogs.

@@brushywillie6055 Not a problem I will sign any waiver that they need me to sign I'm a hunter I am not out here for the money if I get hurt through my own negligence well that's just on me I should have been paying attention and being safe and practicing safe methods,, My email is everybeatcounts2011@gmail.com,, Just a little about me and the email,, I'm a former forestry firefighter/ paramedic,, I am also a Gulf war veteran United States army,,,, The 2022 1021 was my 1st ever season hunting in my 1st ever time using a crossbow,, I do not use the firearm,, I actually harvested for deer which was absolutely phenomenal,, I got into it initially because I wanted to hunt the wild hogs however as of now I have been able to so that's why I am looking and asking anyone that I can reach out to if they know anybody or if they have property that they are trying to get rid of these animals,, I am not rolling around in do hence that's why I refuse to go to one of these outfitters and pay outrageous amounts of money to harvest and animal that is basically a nuisance,, At least that's what everyone claims,, Sank you in advance for any efforts that you put forth with my quest,, Trust and believe that you and whichever friend that decides to allow me to come down and do such a hunt will get the biggest shout out in the video because I will be recording it,,

@@tygappleberry5571 Thanks Ty, I just sent you an email. Talk to you soon!

@@brushywillie6055 thank you Sir,, talk to you soon as well

Hi Chor, I cant sale live ones unless you are a licensed buyer but ai can work something out with you and we can kill and clean them when I catch some for you. Ive not been trapping this year yet but could if its worth doing.

@@brushywillie6055 I was there last weekend on a public hunt and did really bad. Might come back in February. Will definitely let you know.

@@chorlee3832 where do you live?

@@brushywillie6055 Minnesota

Drove 18 hours and spend 800 dollars for one hog on a public hunt is not worth the time and money. Need a guarantee meat for the freezer.

Hello Donavan, I have attached a link to all the buyers current buyers in Texas. These buyers sale the hogs they buy from trappers like me and then sale to the big commercial processing plants that ship the meat all over the world. My guess is any one of these folks can get you in touch with the big commercial processing plants. I hope this helps. Let me know if I can do anything else to help out! counties.agrilife.org/smith/files/2018/05/Feral-Hog-Buying-Stations-in-Texas.pdf

@@brushywillie6055 wow thanks mate that will really help allot, i really appreciate it allot, i definitely going to look in on this, be safe and be blessed 🙌

@@breadoflifeministries01 you bet Donavan, let me know if I can help further. Good Luck!

@@brushywillie6055 you the best mate

Tell that to all the pigs I catch😁