In an effort to further equip land managers battling feral hogs (wild pigs), the Wildlife and Fisheries Extension Unit recently released the Wild Pig Management 5 Part Video Series. Each of the videos were produced with goal of providing an in-depth overview of legal wild pig management techniques in Texas. Accompanying each video is a short survey that helps us track the impact our videos have on our viewers. The data from these surveys is very valuable to us.
We would greatly appreciate if you would take a few minutes to watch at least one of the videos and take the accompanying survey. Survey participants will be entered into a drawing for a wild pig management prize pack. There will be a separate drawing for each video/ survey. We are also offering a special prize for Texas Master Naturalists. Anyone who indicates they are a Texas Master Naturalist in the comment section of the survey will be entered into a drawing for Texas Master Naturalist gear. The merchandise drawing will only happen if we hit a minimum number of survey participants (50), so make sure to get your friends involved!
Below is a list of video links and their accompanying surveys:
Video: http://bit.ly/1Gvyh2J
Survey: http://bit.ly/1PSpn1b
This video explains how to construct and utilize one to the most successful tools available to wild pig managers, a corral trap. It also provides considerations for trap placement, gate selection, baiting techniques and post capture handling of wild pigs.
Corral Trapping Wild Pigs: A Success Story
Video: http://bit.ly/1LVNuH7
Survey: http://bit.ly/1MpZXIW
This video highlights a successful wild pig corral trapping effort. It provides an in-depth description of the trapping process and provides rationale for each of the trapping techniques that were utilized.
Shooting Techniques for Wild Pigs
Video: http://bit.ly/1OVnmSK
Survey: http://bit.ly/1GvxNtH
This video explains the tools and techniques involved in strategic shooting for wild pig damage abatement. The positive and negative sides of several shooting techniques are reviewed along with considerations, such as legalities, that should be taken into account.
Video: http://bit.ly/1RZEyEU
Survey: http://bit.ly/1hY6ITW
This video details the process of using a box trap to capture wild pigs. It also provides considerations for trap placement, deterring non-target species, baiting techniques and handling both target and non-target captures.
Video: http://bit.ly/1Wgv4pp
Survey: http://bit.ly/1XwL9Kh
This video demonstrates how to install three different snare sets (fence, trail and drag) for wild pigs. It also highlights strategies for minimizing non-target captures and ensuring proper snare deployment.
Also make sure to check out our Facebook page for the most up to date information on our videos, blogs, and publications! https://www.facebook.com/FeralHogCoP?fref=ts
Thanks for your help!
Kimberly Aston
Extension Assistant
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service
Office: 979-845-0916
E-mail: [email protected]
112 Nagle Hall, 2258 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843