NEW Hog Trap and Trigger Design

[@FOSTERSFARMGARAGETV]

Hey Neighbor! Nice Trap and saved money! Nice trapping! Were in East Texas also!

[@billrobbins5874]

Best of luck to you. Looks like you're on the right way. Proof is what's resting in your truck bed. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@brushywillie6055]

Thanks for the feedback Allen. I appreciate your input and ideas! I do have and have used single door traps with various trip mechanisms over the past 30 years or so and they work just fine. This new trap is much bigger (128’ circumference) than my single door traps have been. My thinking on two doors not only has to do with the hogs feeling more comfortable by seeing an exit or escape route. It also about more access to the trap. Until I install a remote trip mechanism Id like as many hogs in the trap as possible when it gets sprung. My trip wire system is set up so I do not catch only little hogs like can happen with the tire system. That’s important to me because I sell the hogs I catch and the little ones aren’t worth anything right now. I have caught a few deer but they just jump right out of the trap and typically don’t ever come back in the trap again after that so deer haven’t n’t been a problem so far.

[@ronhanish]

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

[@brushywillie6055]

@@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?

[@scottevans9155]

Very good design

[@brushywillie6055]

Thank you Scott

[@hashdfw]

Good effort. I don't see the advantage of having 2 gates, maybe if they were large ones where the hogs could easily see through the trap, but those are narrow. It just seems like one more failure point. I'd suggest going to a single gate and using your 2nd gate on a 2nd trap. Put your trigger on the far side of the trap to catch the most pigs. The wider the gate, the better. I use a swing gate that's about 6' wide. I get a lot of deer traffic in my traps. They'd trip the trigger you use. I've had the best luck using a tire trigger in my corral trap. See my videos for clarification. I also suggest putting a hog pipe in the trap. It gets them used to staying in the trap for long periods so they're comfortable.

[@Rwdalme]

Looks good

[@brushywillie6055]

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…

[@409-outdoors5]

could you please do a video on making the door with specs

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@swampthang64]

Brushy, you have diagrams to build the doors? Thanks!

[@brushywillie6055]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3a8kpmueb6Ur7s

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@vancepotter1209]

Nice trap & video, I'd like to build a drop door like that. Would it be possible to get some more videos on the door, materials & how it's built. Thxs

[@brushywillie6055]

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!

[@rootrriddr6181]

Great setup BW, as you know the younger pigs will usually come in first, the older bigger ones are more cautious , being able to raise that trip wire a little higher allowing the smaller pigs to settle in, drawing the bigger ones in to eventually trip th wire, have you tried digging post holes as deep as you can near your trip wire fill with corn , especially soured corn, will cause them to congregate in the center, also if feeder fails the throw, still got corn to root out. Feed and Breed seems there M.O. RootRRiddR out.

[@brushywillie6055]

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!!

[@brushywillie6055]

Hey Allen, also what your calling a hog pipe is that a PVC pipe with holes that they roll around and the corn falls out? Love that idea!! Thanks!

[@YoungThug1234567]

Nice 55 gallon feeder idea...did you think of that yourself or get it from KZbin?

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@NelaRc]

Love this idea cool thinking.

[@brushywillie6055]

Thanks Scott!

[@brandonlorance8584]

What places buy them? And how would I find a place to buy hogs?

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@brushywillie6055]

Just attached a link hope it helps

[@chorlee3832]

Brushy, could I get your information. Will pay for your hog when I come down to texas.

[@brushywillie6055]

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.

[@chorlee3832]

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

[@brushywillie6055]

@@chorlee3832 where do you live?

[@chorlee3832]

@@brushywillie6055 Minnesota

[@chorlee3832]

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.

[@magoolew5131]

That was pretty decent. I don't know if you thought about it or even if it's legal, but maybe you could sell those small pigs and ship them on ice all across the country. Guys I know have pig roasts and if they could get them at a reasonable price, they might buy them. They used to do it, but I don't know if they still do, but there are probably many people that would buy them from you. Just a thought. You'd have to check into the legality of it. Also, you might be able to donate them to food banks.

[@brushywillie6055]

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!

[@brushywillie6055]

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.

[@thesheepstationcook8266]

Great

[@warguild1]

How much did the door cost to build and do you have specs

[@brushywillie6055]

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.

[@brushywillie6055]

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.

[@brushywillie6055]

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.

[@tygappleberry5571]

So would you be willing to let a few crossbow hunters from the state of Georgia come to your property and hunt and help you manage a few of your wild hogs,,,

[@brushywillie6055]

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.

[@tygappleberry5571]

@@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 [e-mail],, 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,,

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@tygappleberry5571]

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

[@breadoflifeministries01]

I am looking for a supplier of these hogs,i have a demand for the meat, i am in South Africa 🇿🇦, looking to do business ASAP

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@breadoflifeministries01]

@@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 🙌

[@brushywillie6055]

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

[@breadoflifeministries01]

@@brushywillie6055 you the best mate

[@arden46]

Hello ive

[@penticostchinzah7050]

No way.. i can't see., i see no trigger. only definition, not practical.

[@brushywillie6055]

Tell that to all the pigs I catch😁