The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) recently received a donation of a second Pig Brig Net trap system for Nanih Waiya Wildlife Management Area (WMA) from Outdoor Neshoba to make a pair of net trap systems received over the last two years. Outdoor Neshoba is non-profit 501(c)(3) based in Philadelphia, Mississippi, that raises and donates money to outdoor causes in and around Neshoba County. MDWFP thanks Outdoor Neshoba for their continuing contributions and dedication to the efforts of wild hog management in our state.
Net Trap systems are a type of lightweight passive trap system that do not require cell service to use or activate. This is beneficial in more remote areas with poor cell service, such as Nanih Waiya WMA, and allows MDWFP to trap in a wider range of areas where larger heavier metal traps are very difficult to near impossible to transport. From February 2025 to February 2026 Nanih Waiya has trapped 64 wild hogs, making it one of the most successful WMAs with the 3rd highest number of trapped hogs within that time frame.
Wild hogs are a non-native species that have been spreading at an alarming rate throughout North America. Wild hog activity causes extensive damage each year across the United States. This damage includes agricultural damage, levees, food plots, golf courses, water quality degradation, wildlife population declines, and damage to sensitive habitats such as wetlands and beaches. Wild hogs can also spread a myriad of diseases to livestock, pets, wildlife, and even humans.
The best method of controlling wild hog populations is trapping. There are dozens of different trap sizes, designs, door types, and trigger types to choose from. Many types of bait can be used including sweet potatoes, dried or fermented corn, over-ripened fruits and vegetables, or commercial attractants.
For hunting wild hogs on public land, consult specific regulations on any public lands before hunting wild hogs. For MDWFP WMA properties, wild hogs may be taken incidentally to hunting activities during any open hunting season with weapons and ammunition legal for that hunting season.
By working together, we can help protect agriculture, natural resources, and wildlife habitats from the impact of wild hogs.
For more information on MDWFP’s Wild Hog Program visit https://www.mdwfp.com/wildlife-hunting/wildlife-species-program/wild-hog-program.
The mission of the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks is to conserve and enhance Mississippi’s wildlife, fisheries, and parks; provide quality outdoor recreation and engage the public in natural resource conservation.
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