June 9, 2025

[Caldwell County, Texas] – The Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District, in conjunction with the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, is excited to announce a new Feral Hog Trap Loan Program available to Caldwell County landowners.  

Feral hogs are an invasive species that cause extensive damage to crops, pastures, and fences. They also contribute to soil erosion, and increased levels of bacteria in local waterways like Plum Creek. This trap loan program is designed to give landowners the tools and support they need in managing destructive feral hog populations.  

“GBRA is proud to be part of this effort to help decrease feral hog populations in Caldwell County and improve water quality in the Plum Creek Watershed,” announces Nathan Pence, GBRA’s Executive Manager of Environmental Science.  

To participate in the program, landowners must: 

  • Be the landowner 
  • Be located in Caldwell County 
  • Complete an interest form to join the waitlist for available traps  
  • Submit a refundable deposit to ensure responsible trap use 
  • Provide their own bait  
  • Agree to follow provided guidelines for safe, humane, and effective trapping techniques 

Traps are available on a first-come, first-served basis. During the 3-month loan, landowners are provided with a Pig Brig Trap system, all necessary hardware, and game camera. Loan participants will also receive educational materials for safe, humane, and effective trapping.  

Join us for a Kick-Off Event on Saturday, June 21, 2025, from 9 AM to 11:30 AM at the Luling Foundation (523 S. Mulberry Street, Luling, Texas, 78648). The event will feature a live trap set-up, demonstration, and more.  

Landowners can find the interest form and more program information at  https://plumcreekwatershed.org/water-quality/feral-hog-program/. For more information, contact Ashley Colburn of Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District at (512)398-4176 x3 or ashley.massie@tx.nacdnet.net.  

Funding for this effort is provided by the Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority and the Caldwell-Travis Soil & Water Conservation District. 

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