Impact of gate width of corral traps in potential wild pig trapping success
2014; Wiley; Volume: 38; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1002/wsb.458
ISSN1938-5463
AutoresEric M. Metcalf, Israel D. Parker, Roel R. Lopez, Billy Higginbotham, Donald S. Davis, Julius R. Gersbach,
Tópico(s)Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
ResumoWildlife Society BulletinVolume 38, Issue 4 p. 892-895 From the Field Impact of gate width of corral traps in potential wild pig trapping success Eric M. Metcalf, Eric M. Metcalf Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorIsrael D. Parker, Corresponding Author Israel D. Parker Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USAE-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorRoel R. Lopez, Roel R. Lopez Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorBilly Higginbotham, Billy Higginbotham Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorDonald S. Davis, Donald S. Davis Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorJulius R. Gersbach, Julius R. Gersbach Gersbach Ranch, Bartlett, TX, 76511 USASearch for more papers by this author Eric M. Metcalf, Eric M. Metcalf Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorIsrael D. Parker, Corresponding Author Israel D. Parker Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USAE-mail: [email protected]Search for more papers by this authorRoel R. Lopez, Roel R. Lopez Texas A&M Institute of Renewable Natural Resources, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorBilly Higginbotham, Billy Higginbotham Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorDonald S. Davis, Donald S. Davis Veterinary Pathobiology, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX, 77843 USASearch for more papers by this authorJulius R. Gersbach, Julius R. Gersbach Gersbach Ranch, Bartlett, TX, 76511 USASearch for more papers by this author First published: 03 November 2014 https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.458Citations: 3 Associate Editor: Haskell Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat ABSTRACT Wild pig (Sus scrofa) populations do considerable environmental damage throughout much of the United States and have prompted varied capture and control efforts. Corral traps are a popular wild pig trapping tool. However, the impact of gate width on the effectiveness of corral traps has not been tested. This information could increase efficacy of capture and is important for future population-control efforts. We hypothesized that wild pigs would habituate better to corral traps with wider gate openings. We used remote game cameras to monitor the willingness of wild pigs to enter baited corral traps through 4 common gate widths (0.9 m, 1.2 m, 1.5 m, 1.8 m; no doors on any gates). We found no significant differences in gate-width selection for total wild pigs, sex-based selection, or number of piglets. 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