You know the morning. You walk out with your coffee and find the pasture looks like somebody ran a rototiller through it overnight. Nobody did. A sounder of feral hogs did, and they’ll be back tonight, hungrier and with their family.
That’s usually when people start shopping for a hog trap. Then they find a hundred of them: flimsy cages, homemade pens, and phone-controlled corrals that cost more than a used truck. This page keeps it simple. Here’s what we build in our shop in Cross Plains, Texas, what every trap is made of, which kind fits your hogs, and how to get one to your place.
Key Takeaways
- Every Boss Hawg trap uses the same steel: a 1½-inch, 14-gauge square tube frame with 6-gauge wire panels MIG welded to it.
- The Standard is a 4 × 8 × 3-foot box trap that fits in a full-size pickup bed.
- The Big Pen is a corral of welded panels, sized to your site to hold a whole sounder.
- The Pro Pen is the complete package: pen, loading ramp and panel gates.
- Box traps catch a few hogs; corral pens catch the family. Pick by the number of hogs you see, not by price alone.
- We ship anywhere in the US. Freight is paid by the buyer and quoted to your ZIP code.
Why Trust Us: How We Put This Together
We build hog traps for a living, so we see what holds and what bends. Our team in the US works with these traps on real ranch ground. We talk with the landowners and trappers who use them, read what owners say about traps from different brands, and study what Texas A&M AgriLife and Mississippi State University publish about trapping feral hogs. When a fact on this page comes from outside our shop, we will name the source. When it comes from our shop, we say so.
What Boss Hawg hog traps are
Boss Hawg hog traps are feral hog traps and pens welded to order in Cross Plains, Texas, from 1½-inch 14-gauge square steel tubing and 6-gauge wire panels. Three models cover a single hog up to a whole sounder.
A feral hog trap is a steel cage or pen with a one-way gate that catches wild hogs drawn in by bait. The hog walks in for dinner. The gate closes. Dinner is over.
Boss Hawg is a welding shop in Cross Plains, Texas that builds hog traps, cattle guards and ranch steel to order. We don’t resell somebody else’s trap with our sticker on it. The traps on this page come out of our own shop, and you can also find them at Texas farm and feed stores that carry Boss Hawg.
One quick note, because we get asked: Boss Hawg is not Hogg Boss. Hogg Boss is a separate company that sells cellular trap gates. Similar names, different shops.
The Boss Hawg hog trap lineup
Boss Hawg builds three hog trap models plus custom builds: the Standard box trap that fits a pickup bed, the Big Pen corral sized to your site, and the Pro Pen with a loading ramp and gates.
| Model | Type | Size | What’s included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard hog trap | Box trap | 4 × 8 × 3 ft | Trip wire and swing gate; hinged-floor version available | Single hogs and small groups; moving the trap often |
| Big Pen corral hog trap | Corral pen of welded panels | Sized to your site | Panels built from the same tubing and wire as every trap | Whole sounders |
| Pro Pen hog trap | Complete pen package | Sized to your site | Pen, loading ramp, panel gates, trip wire set for the gates | Whole sounders, plus easy loading out |
| Custom hog traps | Built to your plan | Your call | Whatever the job needs, drop traps included | Sites the standard models don’t fit |
Every model uses the same steel; the choice comes down to how many hogs you need to catch and how you’ll move the trap.
The Standard. This is the trap most of our customers start with. At 4 × 8 × 3 feet it drops into a full-size pickup bed, so one person can load it, haul it and set it without a trailer or a second set of hands. It comes with a trip wire and a swing gate. There’s also a hinged-floor version, so getting hogs out is less of a wrestling match.
The Big Pen. This is for landowners who are done catching hogs one at a time. It’s a pen of welded panels, built from the same heavy tubing and 6-gauge wire as the rest of our traps, and sized to your site so it holds the whole sounder, not just the two or three brave ones that walk in first. Because it’s panel built, you can reconfigure it or move it when the hogs shift ground.
The Pro Pen. This is the full package. You get the pen, a loading ramp and panel gates, with the trip wire set for the gates. Nothing left to track down before you start trapping. Catching hogs is half the job; getting them out of the pen and onto a trailer is the other half, and the ramp is there for that half.
Custom builds. If none of the standard sizes fits your ground, we build custom. That includes drop traps for anyone who wants one. Call and tell us what you’re up against.
How every Boss Hawg trap is built
Every Boss Hawg trap uses the same steel: a 1½-inch, 14-gauge square tube frame with bracing, 6-gauge wire panels MIG welded to the frame, and prime-coated tubing. Only size and layout change between models.
| Part | Spec | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Frame | 1½-inch, 14-gauge square steel tubing, braced throughout | The frame takes the load when penned hogs start working the corners. |
| Panels | 6-gauge wire panels | Thicker wire is harder for a hog to bend or push through. |
| Welds | MIG welded, all of it; wire welded to the frame | Not clipped, not wired on. A fastened panel is the first thing to give under steady pressure. |
| Finish | All tubing prime coated | Keeps the joints from rusting after a few seasons out in Texas weather. |
One steel spec runs through every Boss Hawg trap, from the pickup-size Standard to the Big Pen.
A quick word on gauge, because it trips people up. With steel and wire, a lower gauge number means thicker metal. It runs backwards, like golf scores. So 6-gauge wire is heavier than 9-gauge, and 14-gauge tubing is heavier than 16-gauge.
Why do we care this much? Because feral hogs are strong, stubborn and smart. A light trap that bends once teaches the whole sounder how it was done. In our shop’s words: light-gauge traps bend, and hogs learn. Every Boss Hawg trap has been field tested for continuous loading, retention and durability. The full story, part by part, is on how Boss Hawg traps are built.
Box trap or corral pen: which trap fits your hogs
A box trap like the Standard suits single hogs and small groups; a corral pen like the Big Pen suits whole sounders. Texas A&M AgriLife notes a large corral trap can capture an entire sounder at once.
A sounder is a family group of feral hogs, usually sows and their young. Hogs travel in these groups, and that’s the whole reason trap size matters.
Mississippi State University puts it plainly: with box and cage traps, the catch per trapping effort is limited to a small number of pigs. Texas A&M AgriLife adds that a large corral trap can capture an entire group. Here’s why that matters. Catch three hogs out of a sounder of twelve, and you haven’t solved a problem. You’ve run a school. The other nine now know what a trap looks like.
| Trap type | Catches | Moves easily? | From us? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Box trap (Standard) | A few hogs at a time | Yes, in a pickup bed | Yes |
| Corral pen (Big Pen, Pro Pen) | Whole sounders | As panels | Yes |
| Drop trap | Groups under a raised pen | With equipment | Built on request; partner options too |
| Cellular gate systems | Groups, gate closed by phone | Varies | No; other makers sell these |
Box traps catch a few hogs at a time; corral pens are the tool for whole sounders.
Our honest advice: if you’re seeing one or two hogs, or you need to chase sign across a big place, the Standard is a smart buy. If you’re seeing a sounder, buy the pen. A box trap won’t do a pen’s job, no matter how good the welds are.
Shipping, pickup and dealers
Boss Hawg ships hog traps anywhere in the United States, with freight paid by the buyer and quoted to the delivery ZIP code. Texas buyers can also buy through stores that carry Boss Hawg traps.
Here’s how it works. Tell us your delivery ZIP, and we’ll quote freight before you order, so there are no surprises when the truck pulls up. If you’re close to Cross Plains, you can pick up at the shop. Call ahead so your trap is ready.
Prefer to buy locally in Texas? Boss Hawg traps are sold by stores including Ultramatic Feeders (Hockley and Brookshire), Elusive Wildlife (Conroe) and J & N Feed and Seed (Graham). Call the store first to check what’s in stock.
One rule worth knowing before you haul anything: Texas restricts moving live feral hogs. Check the rules before you put a live hog on a trailer.
Hog trap prices at a glance
Listed US prices run from about $550–$700 for a steel 4 × 8 box trap to about $3,500–$8,000 for a corral or panel trap system, with drop traps from about $2,300 (prices checked 1 October 2026).
| Trap type | Typical listed price (US) | What usually changes the price |
|---|---|---|
| Steel 4 × 8 box trap | About $550–$700 | Steel weight, number of doors, hinged floor |
| Drop trap | From about $2,300 | Winch type, camera and remote options |
| Corral or panel trap system | About $3,500–$8,000 | Number of panels and gates, camera and cellular gear |
A box trap is the cheapest way in; a full corral system costs more because it catches more hogs per set.
These are listed prices from US sellers, checked on 1 October 2026. Prices move, so treat them as a starting point. Boss Hawg quotes every trap by phone. Your price depends on the model, any options and the freight to your ZIP code.
Three things change the final number more than people expect: how much steel is in the trap, how many gates it has, and how far it has to travel. A cheap trap that bends in its first season isn’t cheap. It’s a down payment on a second trap.
Order a Boss Hawg hog trap
Ordering a Boss Hawg trap takes one call: tell the shop your ground, how many hogs you see and how you’ll haul the trap, and you get a quote with build time and freight.
Have these four answers ready and the call takes five minutes:
- Your ground. Open pasture, brush, creek bottom or woods.
- How many hogs you’re seeing. One or two, or a whole sounder.
- How you’ll move the trap. Pickup bed, trailer or set it and leave it.
- Your delivery ZIP code, or whether you’ll pick up in Cross Plains.
What happens next: we tell you which model fits, or whether a custom build makes more sense, then quote the trap, the build time and the freight. You decide with all the numbers in front of you.
Two honest trade-offs. First, we build to order, so this isn’t a same-day, off-the-shelf purchase. Ask about the current build time when you call. Second, heavy steel is heavy. A Boss Hawg trap takes a little more muscle to move than a light one, which is exactly why it stays straight when hogs hit it.
REQUEST A QUOTE: CALL (254) 725-4554
Tell us your ground, how many hogs you’re seeing and your ZIP code. We’ll match the trap to the job.
Also check our partner products that go with a hog trap:
- Cellular trail cameras to watch the trap from your phone
- Game feeders for pre-baiting
- Hog attractants and bait
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Partner products are listed separately from our own and never replace them.
Frequently asked questions
Is Boss Hawg the same company as Hogg Boss?
No. Boss Hawg is a welding shop in Cross Plains, Texas that builds hog traps. Hogg Boss is a separate company that sells cellular trap gates.
Can I pick up a trap at the shop in Cross Plains?
Yes. Call (254) 725-4554 first so your trap is ready when you arrive.
Do you build drop traps?
Yes, as a custom build. Call the shop and tell us the size of the sounder you’re working.
What gauge are Boss Hawg trap panels?
6-gauge wire, MIG welded to a 1½-inch, 14-gauge square tube frame.
Do you build anything besides hog traps?
Yes. The same shop builds steel cattle guards to order, from 2 7/8-inch pipe on an 8-inch channel iron frame.
Hog Trap Guides
- The Best Hog Trap for Every Situation: Box, Corral, Drop and Net Traps Compared
- Pro Pen Hog Trap: The Complete Pen, Loading Ramp and Gates Package
- Custom Hog Traps Built in Texas: Your Ground, Your Hogs, Your Design
- Hog Trap Designs That Hold: How Boss Hawg Traps Are Built
- How Much Does a Hog Trap Cost? Real Prices for Box, Corral and Drop Traps
- Hog Trap Gates and Doors: Types, Sizes, Triggers and What They Cost
- Hog Trap Door Designs: Guillotine, Saloon, Rooter and Drop Gates
- Hog Trap Triggers: 7 Types, How to Set Them and Which One to Use
- Cellular Hog Traps: How Remote Gates and Triggers Work, What They Cost and Who Needs One
- Hog Trap Panels: Which Panel to Use, How Many You Need and What They Cost
- Drop Hog Traps: How They Work, What They Cost and When One Is Worth It
- Hog Trap Trailers and Loading Ramps: How to Move the Trap and the Hogs
- Feral Hog Control: A Rancher’s Guide