Možnosti redukce populací černé zvěře: příklad odchytové pasti dřevěné konstrukce

This study evaluated the effectiveness of a modular wooden trap designed for wild boar (Sus scrofa) population management in Central Europe. The trap consisted of a pentagonal wooden structure 2 m in height equipped with a selective mechanical trigger and constructed to prevent visual contact with the surroundings, thereby reducing stress in captured animals. Camera monitoring and subsequent assessment of sex, age class and body weight demonstrated that the trap could capture a broad spectrum of age categories, including females with piglets. Capture success was significantly higher in spring and summer, reflecting increased foraging activity and the presence of larger family groups, whereas autumn captures included a greater proportion of adults and yearlings. The average body weight of captured individuals remained relatively low due to the predominance of piglets. Statistical analyses confirmed clear seasonal differences in capture efficiency, showing that trap performance is closely linked to group dynamics and food availability. Overall, the results indicate that the wooden trap is a functional, safe and welfare-friendly capture method suitable for forested and conflict-prone areas where conventional hunting methods cannot be used, and it can therefore substantially contribute to the sustainable management of expanding wild boar populations.