re: Hog Trapping advice - figure "C" trap?

You can't really "attract them" to get into a trap. If you want to trap hogs, start feeding them. Get them coming every night. Then, start slowly building the trap around the bait spot. A little bit ever day or every weekend until your trap is built.

Yes, they will use a diesel fuel rubbing post. But it's not something I would use in a trap. And I wouldn't waste time "flavoring" your corn. Do it if you want to. But straight corn is just as good, with less mess.

Just my 2c: Pigs are getting wise to traps, as well as bait stations. It used to be that once I got them coming to bait, they would come every night until I shot them or trapped them. Now, my pigs are much more unpredictable. The same group will hit the bait 2-3 nights a week instead of every night.

Also, they seem more willing to drop bait for other feed. For instance, they may come for a week or so. And then something in the woods blooms. A fresh plant, or some sort of root comes into flavor. Who knows? But for absolutely no reason, they'll just quit using my bait stations.

They are many times smarter than a deer. So, I guess what I'm saying is: Don't be surprised if this isn't as easy as you hoped it would be.

As for a trap where they squeeze in but can't find their way out: I've never heard of it, but my guess is it won't work. They're not fish. If they come in a tight hole, they'll go right back out the same way. That's a pretty educated guess.