Hey, over $50,000 worth of crops in Texas just vanished under the claws of a massive herd of wild boars. So I'm betting everything on this Biggest Trap Set. Will a collapse set a record for the Largest Wild Boar Herd Captured, or will they destroy everything before Farm Is Safe?
This video documents the process of setting a 30-foot-diameter encircling trap to catch an entire herd of wild boars.
This is the largest trap the farm has ever set. The goal is to catch at least 30 boars at once. If we don't catch the whole herd, the survivors will be difficult to trap later.
Everything stems from the fact this 500-acre farm is suffering serious damage. Wild boars have dug up to 10 inches deep, damaging the roots of crops and destroying the automatic irrigation system.
Repair costs have already exceeded $15,000. The hoof prints indicate some of the boars weighed over 300 pounds. We were forced to remove the herd to protect the remaining farmland.
We checked the surveillance cameras and the tracks in the field. This herd of boars consists of approximately 25 to 35 individuals.
The largest footprint measured 4 inches, indicating the presence of very large adult male boars. They move along a fixed route from the edge of the forest into the field each night.
Knowing the exact number of boars in the herd is essential to ensure we don't slam the door shut while there are still boars outside.
Instead of using cramped cage traps that would alert the wild boars, we built a circular "fortress" made of super-strong 4-gauge steel.
Back in Texas, people used hanging net traps for camouflage, but with modern herds of wild boars weighing thousands of pounds, only a sturdy steel frame is strong enough to stop them.
This large circular design creates a visually deceptive open space, leading the entire herd to confidently walk in unknowingly into a death trap. The key lies in the 8-foot-wide steel gate connected directly via LTE satellite; with a tap on a phone screen from miles away, the 150-pound gate slams shut in an instant, locking the entire herd and restoring absolute safety to the farm.
The traps were placed at the intersection of the boars' path and the water source. We used GPS to determine the plane, ensuring the trap door wouldn't jam when it fell.
The entire setup was transported by electric vehicle to minimize noise and gasoline fumes, preventing the boars from detecting any changes in their area.
We drove T-shaped steel stakes 3 feet deep into the ground to secure the panels. Adult wild boars are very strong; they can lift the fence if it's not securely anchored.
The joints between the steel panels are tightened with bolts and heavy-duty chains. The entrance is cleared of obstacles so the boars can run straight inside without hesitation.
We scatter 200 pounds of corn kernels in the middle of the trap each day, but leave the trap door open.
This is called "deceiving the guard." We need the boars to get used to going in and out of the trap for at least three to five nights.
When the camera reports that all the boars, including the leader, are deep inside to eat, that's the right time to capture them.
It's 10 p.m. now. I'm checking the signal connection between my phone and the trap door trigger. The system's battery is full, and the infrared camera is transmitting a very clear live image.
The boars have appeared at the edge of the woods, about 50 yards from the trap. I'll wait in my car two miles away and watch on the screen.
As long as one boar is still standing blocking the doorway, I won't press the button. We need the entire herd to be inside the iron cage.
At that moment, the lead boar stepped deep into the trap, dragging the rest with it. I immediately pressed the activation button on the app.
The steel door slammed shut with immense force, locking all escape routes. On-site inspection confirmed we had successfully captured the entire herd of 32 boars, with an estimated total weight of over 2,500 pounds.
After the trap door slammed shut, a heated debate erupted within the hunting community: Do the outdated, small, square cage traps still have a place?
Many experts argue they only make wild boars more wary, leading to a failure in eradicating them.
However, the real tension lies in handling the meat. Despite being a natural food source, wild boar meat often contains Brucellosis bacteria and dangerous parasites.
Without mastering extremely rigorous inspection and cooking techniques, this meal could become an unpredictable health hazard. What are your thoughts on this? Let me know in the comments below.
The wild boars have been subdued, but questions about the safety of wild boar meat still worry many people.
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