Net Gate Explained

I've had multiple inquires of the net gate and its set up.
Here's some pictures and the explanations.

I have two Jager Pro traps with Redneck gates from Barry Estes.
No cell service at farm and once the gates are tripped with the rootstick no other hogs can go in.

So using the net allows the pigs to continue to go in, or so my thinking of setting it up this way.


8 ft metal gate removed from Jager Pro.
Used frame that went over T post and used (10' X 25' Heavy Duty Baseball Netting -2" Nylon Netting 1 7/8" #36 -350 lb)
-bought off Ebay and doubled it to 10X12.5 feet so it would be 700lb.
Used 700lb paracord to weave netting ends together.
Folded netting 1 foot over top of gate and laced paracord over top frame/net
I bunched the middle of net up so it was 8 ft and laced it together with it getting wider and wider going to ground, to a full 10 feet at the bottom, so there was slack for the pigs to go under.
Laced netting to sides of T Post and frame all the way to bottom of ground.
Pulled remaining net by the corners inside trap.

Staked the bottom corners slightly in Maybe 80 degrees max. to allowing slack for pigs to enter.

Used four 3 ft section of cut rebar. One each at ground net corners to stake corners down to ground.
Two for middle of ground attached with double paracord (about 2 feet length/ 4 foot total)from stake to net, to keep net from going back out towards gate.

Also used 2 bungy cords to keep net pulled in, to keep the pathway outside the net visible.
Don't want the bungy cords too tight, as it puts downward pressure on net for the bigger hogs entering the trap.

Net corners were tied with paracord several times around stake as close to ground as possible.
Rebar is put in at an angle with top leaning towards inside center of trap.
Paracord was put at bottom of stakes for middle of trap and just put back through itself (loop), to stay around stakes.
Bungy cord hooks were held down at ground with paracord wrapped and tied several times around stake and hooks.


I'm still tweaking the system.

Not sue the doubling of the net is needed. But if a larger boar gets in there hitting the net at full speed, I don't want to have "I wish I had doubled it" moment.


Ghawg on Aldeer made a suggestion and I believe this is the best route to take in getting/buying the net for the gate, or making your own full net trap.
“Might I make a suggestion? Call Brunson Net & Supply in Foley….ask to speak with Steve. I ordered an 8ft by 63ft #60 nylon 1 7/8” mesh net with a 3/8” rope border. The net was $461 shipped to my house. I picked up the t-post, u-clamps, anchors, ratchet straps, other accessories at several other locations (local co-op, hardware store, online). Total cost of entire setup for a 30ft circumference trap was less than $800. I’ve been catching pins like a seasoned pro.

Note: I’m pretty sure a #42 nylon net would work just fine….It should only cost around $300 if you’re on a budget. I just went with the heavier duty net (i.e. #60).

As stated above, this net dimensions is for an entire net trap. If you want to purchase a net gate, Steve can make you any size you want. PM me if you have any questions. Hope this helps.”


You will need to ask about the poundage of the net though from Brunson Net and Supply in Foley.
















God Bless,
David B.

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God Bless,
David B

God Bless,
David B

Great post with information and pictures. Thanks.

Great post (and idea !!)

Very good information. Thanks for taking the time to put it together.

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Thanks that’s awesome