2015 Hog trap thread

[thedosranchhand]

What kind of gates do you have on those?

The box is a boss hog trap with a side hinged door and the round pen has a saloon style door.

[orlybow]

Just got my trap going this past weekend, after being dormant for nearly 4 years. Gonna go back to ranch next weekend to check it. Hopefully, if it still catches them like before, I'll have some pics for y'all.

Went out there yesterday and finally got one! Hadn't checked my trap in about 2 1/2 weeks, so not sure how long he's been in there till I check the cam pics. Hoping for more next go `round.

[orlybow]

Pics...aren't happening. Thank you crapatalk

[Bazo]

From Saturday, 3 over 120

[dustoffer]

Last time I pulled the camera card, found this--and about 6 nights out of 7. Does this mean it's time to set the trap --- and get the smoker ready? I think so.

[orlybow]

Pics...aren't happening. Thank you crapatalk

Here we go...There were actually 2 hogs caught on May6. Shortly after, one managed to escape somehow.
Going back on memorial day to check again.

[gingib]

Not sure I would set a trap for that long without checking it...but to each their own.

[RR 314]

Not sure I would set a trap for that long without checking it...but to each their own.

Man, I agree. I certainly wouldn't admit that I had a hog in a trap for two weeks. As stated, to each his own but I think if you can't check daily then ordinary prudence dictates that you lock the trap open or closed.

[Bazo]

Man, I agree. I certainly wouldn't admit that I had a hog in a trap for two weeks. As stated, to each his own but I think if you can't check daily then ordinary prudence dictates that you lock the trap open or closed.

This is what I have had to do unfortunately. With the all the rain I don't know from one day the next if I'm going to be able to get to the traps. I start to stress out when I go 2 days without checking.

[Bazo]

Here we go...There were actually 2 hogs caught on May6. Shortly after, one managed to escape somehow.
Going back on memorial day to check again.

Probably climbed out.

[orlybow]

Not sure I would set a trap for that long without checking it...but to each their own.

Man, I agree. I certainly wouldn't admit that I had a hog in a trap for two weeks. As stated, to each his own but I think if you can't check daily then ordinary prudence dictates that you lock the trap open or closed.

It wasn't my intention to go that long without checking, but even if it was, so what! They're just hogs, a plague and a nuisance that most folks shoot on sight. Besides, there is a large oak tree inside for shade, the feeder goes off 3 times a day and 2 water tanks which can't be seen in the pics. He didn't suffer at all, until I shot him LoL!...in fact he probably thought he was on a nice 2-week vacation. No worries...

[dreamseason]

Got these two last weekend. Went out and set them again last night. Hopefully I have a few more when I head out after work

[RR 314]

It wasn't my intention to go that long without checking, but even if it was, so what! They're just hogs, a plague and a nuisance that most folks shoot on sight. Besides, there is a large oak tree inside for shade, the feeder goes off 3 times a day and 2 water tanks which can't be seen in the pics. He didn't suffer at all, until I shot him LoL!...in fact he probably thought he was on a nice 2-week vacation. No worries...

I guess it's not possible that you catch a fawn or other unintended animal either, eh? Do as you wish. One day you shall have a smelly mess to deal with when you planned on a restful trip to the ranch.

[orlybow]

I guess it's not possible that you catch a fawn or other unintended animal either, eh? Do as you wish. One day you shall have a smelly mess to deal with when you planned on a restful trip to the ranch.

Really!?...I will, thanks!

Oh, it's possible. Hasn't happened yet and hopefully not...and I'll deal with the smelly mess same as I do when a trophy deer gets snagged and dies trying to jump our game fence. It happens, but I don't see anyone taking down their game fences...
Thanks for your concern...maybe we should all practice catch and release from now on...

[Rangefinder]