Pig Brig traps qualify for Arkansas feral hog incentive program

Pig Brig Trap Systems said its wild pig net traps are eligible for reimbursement under the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 2026 Feral Hog Conservation Incentive Program. The state program covers up to 75% of approved trapping system costs, with applications open through Sept. 11, 2026.

Why it matters: - Arkansas landowners facing feral hog damage can lower the cost of trapping systems through a state reimbursement program. - The program is designed to help reduce harm to agricultural land and wildlife habitat. - Pig Brig Trap Systems' inclusion gives landowners another approved option for whole-sounder trapping.

What happened: - Pig Brig Trap Systems announced that its trapping systems are eligible for reimbursement under the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s 2026 Feral Hog Conservation Incentive Program. - Applications are open through Sept. 11, 2026. - The program reimburses qualifying Arkansas landowners and cooperatives for 75% of eligible trapping system costs, up to $20,000.

The details: - Eligible participants must own or lease at least 100 acres in Arkansas and show evidence of feral hog activity. - Smaller landowners can apply cooperatively within the same county if they meet the acreage requirement together. - The 2026 program allows one trap for 100–500 acres, two traps for 501–1,499 acres, and up to three traps for 1,500 acres or more. - Existing trap ownership does not affect eligibility. - Reimbursement is issued in two stages: 45% after purchase approval and 30% after the first documented trapping event. - Pig Brig Trap Systems said its patented net design allows continuous entry without gates or triggers. - The system can be set up by one person in under an hour and does not require cell service or moving parts. - The traps are available online or at Arkansas River Valley Tractor locations. - Arkansas approved 251 landowners in the 2024 program, with more than 8,400 feral hogs reported removed to date. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.

Between the lines: - The reimbursement structure lowers the upfront cost barrier that often slows adoption of trapping programs. - The emphasis on removing entire sounders signals a focus on more effective population control, not just individual animal removal. - The program's acreage tiers suggest Arkansas is targeting use cases from smaller operations to large landholdings.

What's next: - Arkansas landowners and cooperatives can apply through Sept. 11, 2026. - Approved participants will receive reimbursement in stages after purchase and verified trapping activity. - Pig Brig Trap Systems is likely to benefit from increased awareness among Arkansas landowners looking for eligible trapping systems. - The state program will continue to measure results through landowner participation and hog removals.