How to Build a Corral Trap for Wild Pigs

In many cases, corral traps are the most cost- and time-effective method for removing wild pigs. This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to build a simple corral trap in the field.

[tommyhunter]

Been meaning to comment here to let you know I sure appreciate this how-to. We built one EXACTLY has you show here in northeast Georgia back in March of 2014 and hung one of those game camera that texts you the pictures on it in December 2014 so we could keep it set and monitor it. The design has performed flawlessly, and with the five we got this weekend, have caught over 40 hogs with it. On two sets we have caught two complete sounders with 15+ hogs and pigs. The runt ALWAYS comes in last and heads straight for the trigger. We have never had an escape. Again, thanks so very much.

[outdoorman]

How do you make the trap door? A brief up close view of how it is designed would be helpful to those of us who have never done before.

[MrDougStowe]

This trap works great. Thanks for the information. Northwest Arkansas is overrun with feral hogs and our trap has been our only defense against herds of hogs that destroyed our gardens several times. We've caught about 60 so far. We've caught as many as a dozen at one time, and boars as large as 350 lbs. These animals are dangerous.

[ProjecthuntanFish]

I found both your videos (this one and the door building one) to be very helpful, thx

[flamedrag]

the trapping wire can be easily bought at any hardware store, it's used by cement workers to connect their rebar together. you can also omit the door and replace it by leaving one of the panels overlapping and untied being held open by the trigger and will snap back against the other panel when triggered, just be sure to put a t post at the end of the outside panel, the panels being. some pigs may even push through the overlap from the outside and get themselves caught too.

[glenshauf]

How big is your circle.I’ve never heard you mention it

[hashdfw]

Suggestions: They make 5' utility panels (4" x 4" squares") for about 25% more than 4' panels. You may have to go someplace besides tractor supply to find them. You can also get them in 20' lengths.
I don't understand why you're marking the trap outline. Just set the gate, then wire the panels together and wire them to the gate. Then I drive my t-posts next to the panels and tie them in.
I trench and bury the bottom wire a couple inches because I had a sounder get under a panel. It was a combination of them rooting, pulling the t-posts out of the ground, and bending the panel. If the bottom wire is buried they're much less likely to work their snout under it. Keep in mind if you do bury the bottom wire you're effectively lowering the height of your panels, increasing the risk of some jumping out.

[srcetme]

What if you bought 2 more 4' panels. Cut them in half and wire them on top of the full panels. Would that be strong enough to keep the big pigs in?

[JustHookIt]

What would you think about a 5' x 16' panel with holes that are 8 inches vertically by 4 inches horizontally? It's made with 4 gauge wire so it's a little thicker than most of the panels I've seen. I'm on the fence a little just because the holes have a 8 inch vertical spacing. They look and feel beefy though and come in at less than $22 each @ tractor supply.

[williamcolvin]

Wouldn't a figure c or 6 type squeeze opening work better where the door closing will not spook any that are outside?

[brantleynew]

Can you explain more about installing the door? It is hard to tell what is holding the door up so firmly. Do both posts go behind the horizontal 2x4's on the door? What does putting the posts at an angle do?

[JP-tglr]

Nice video, thanks for putting this out there.

[believingtheoutdoorschanel]

about how far from the panel did you drive the rebar into the ground.

[TraderRoss]

I built this trap after watching & it works good.

[acesfieldvideo]

Everyone.

There are a few individuals that are beginning to use this Channel to attack each other, with some fairly impolite and offensive comments.
 
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[ericlarson]

Well i built the corral trap that you guys showed the only difference is i used four panels. Well I havent caught any pigs but the pigs must have not liked the trap cause they left that field. My question should i use a bigger door I used your specifications for a door

[wildpigremovalinc.executio]

Howdy Sir
As hog trapping has evolved with the advancements in technology, cell cameras and triggers. Hogs becoming trap wise. Has anyone made up-dates to the latest and best techniques for trapping wild pigs?

[cherylaveritt]

How can I obtain or download this video?

[fsns]

Do you find you have to move the trap frequently, will hogs avoid it after other hogs have been trapped in it?

[Κ.ΕυάγγελοςΚαϊσιδης]

Ζηλευτή πατέντα σου.... Να έχεις μόνο Υγεία θέλω... Και να κάνεις καλές δουλειές.