One-Man Hog Trap

One-Man Hog Trap HOG EQUIPMENT & IDEAS R L Wilson’s one-man trap makes catching wild hogs easy The unit trailers into place drops to the ground and is open for business Bait the trap and the spring-loaded gate does all the work “One man can set it up in a matter of a few minutes ” says Wilson “Spread feed underneath the trip rod When the first hog to the feed hits the trip rod the gates close ” While the trapped hog can’t get out hogs outside can push through the one-way gate to get their share of the bait A wire netting cover over the tops keep the hogs trapped until they can be removed Wilson designed the hog trap with 4-ft high sides made from No 4 gauge wire similar to a horse panel The frame is 2 1/2-in square tubing with 1 3/4-in square tubing on the sides A guillotine-style gate is also available but only by special order The 6 by 12-ft model is priced at $4 100 and the 8 by 20-ft model is priced at $7 500 The 6 by 12 has wheels at the rear and is lowered into position or raised for transit with a single winch The 8 by 20 has wheels centered on the sides and winches at either end for raising and lowering “We tried to design everything on wheels so it can truly be a one-man operation ” says Wilson “The trap can be hauled into the pasture or the forest ” Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Burlington Welding 1101 Industrial Blvd Cherokee Okla 73728 ph 580 596-3381; diamondwcorrals@yahoo com; www diamondwcorrals com

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