Mississippi to Offer Wild Hog Traps for Producers

Landowners can apply for state-supported trapping technology to mitigate damage to agricultural and forest land.

Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Agriculture

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Would you participate in a state-sponsored program to manage invasive wildlife on your property?

The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will accept applications from November 1 to November 15, 2026, for its wild hog control program. This initiative offers smart traps to private agricultural and forestry operators in all 82 counties to mitigate pest-related property damage.

Why it matters

Wild hogs cause an estimated $60 million in annual agricultural damage across Mississippi, directly impacting profit margins for producers. Access to state-provided trapping technology can offset private mitigation costs for landowners and forestry operators.

The program covers all 82 Mississippi counties to combat $60 million in annual agricultural losses. While the total number of available units is unknown, eligibility is open to any landowner or manager of private agricultural and forestry property.

The players

Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce

The state agency responsible for overseeing agricultural policy, food safety, and pest management programs for the state.

The details

Participants gain access to smart traps designed to increase trapping efficiency on private land. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce manages the program, providing necessary training and technical guidance to ensure effective deployment. Applications are reviewed based on current acreage, historical losses, and the applicant's existing trapping efforts.

Nov. 1, 2026: Application window opens.
Nov. 15, 2026: Application window closes.

Market Landscape

The program follows the state's established framework for managing invasive species populations on private land. It represents a recurring seasonal effort by the agency to address the documented financial burden of wildlife damage on local primary producers.

Landowners and managers should assess historical loss data and acreage totals before submitting an application by November 15. The technical training provided by the department is a critical resource for those needing to improve the efficacy of their current trapping operations.

The takeaway

Producers should leverage this training to standardize their trap deployment, as the department evaluates applications based on existing efforts and historical damage. Track your land usage and documented losses now to ensure your application reflects the criteria for priority enrollment.