Trapping for Feral Animal Control

Strategic and Targeted Pest Removal

Trapping is a reliable and targeted method of feral animal control, particularly useful where baiting or shooting may not be suitable. At Hunter Feral Control, we offer professional trapping services tailored to suit rural properties, warehouses, and agricultural operations.

Whether dealing with predators like wild dogs or foxes, or invasive species such as rabbits, pigs, or feral cats—trapping offers controlled, safe, and effective removal with minimal impact to the surrounding environment.

Why Use Trapping?

Trapping is an ideal solution when:

  • Non-target species are present and baiting poses a risk

  • Animals are cautious, bait-shy, or irregular in movement

  • The environment is enclosed (sheds, yards, urban fringes)

  • You require live capture for compliance, monitoring, or humane disposal

  • You're targeting a specific high-risk or persistent animal

Trapping is precise, legally compliant, and often the only option in sensitive environments or when animal welfare obligations apply.

How We Operate

Trapping is as much an art as it is a science. At Hunter Feral Control, we use a combination of traditional knowledge and modern equipment to deliver the best outcomes. Our approach includes:

  • Species-specific traps – Leg-hold, cage, box, or corral traps suited to the target animal

  • Legal and humane practices – All traps deployed in accordance with animal welfare regulations

  • Expert placement – Using known travel routes, scent trails, and behavioural patterns

  • Daily monitoring – As required by law, with regular checks and remote notification systems available

We offer full trap management, from supply and setup to checking, capture, and disposal or dispatch.

What Species Can Be Controlled?

Trapping is highly effective for a range of invasive pests including:

  • Wild dogs and foxes – When targeting problem individuals with minimal risk to livestock

  • Rabbits – Especially around infrastructure and sensitive areas

  • Feral cats – Where baits may pose risks to pets or wildlife

  • Feral pigs – Particularly in areas where baiting cannot be deployed

  • Rodents – For high-volume or sensitive environments like feed stores or warehouses

Our trapping strategy is always tailored to the target species and environment.

Safe, Legal, Humane

Trapping is a regulated activity requiring careful planning and professional handling. At Hunter Feral Control, we ensure:

  • All traps meet the legal and ethical standards for feral animal control

  • Non-target animals are protected and released unharmed if captured

  • Operators are trained, licensed, and experienced

  • Disposal is carried out humanely and in line with relevant legislation

We also work with landholders to ensure they understand responsibilities if traps are left on-site.

When Trapping is the Right Tool

Trapping is particularly effective when:

  • Target animals are wary or bait-resistant

  • You’re operating near pets, livestock, or native species

  • You need confirmed removal and evidence of activity

  • Long-term control plans require low-risk, low-impact solutions

While more labour-intensive than other methods, trapping is often the most responsible and targeted form of feral pest management.

Contact Us for Trapping Services

If you have a feral pest problem where other control methods aren’t working—or aren’t appropriate—trapping may be the answer.

Contact Hunter Feral Control to discuss your property’s needs. We’ll assess the situation and recommend a trapping program that delivers real results with professional care.