By: Mark Tyson, M.S., Extension Associate

and

Dan Gaskins, B.S., Extension Assistant

Probably the number one question we get from people is, “Do you know of anyone who will let me come shoot their pigs for them?” While we do not keep track of or provide that information, we can suggest how to go about finding hunting opportunities. So if you are thinking “I’m willing to help” we hope this blog will increase your chances of getting on the other side of the gate.

Providing research-based information on wildlife and fisheries management for Texans as part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

Source: I’m willing to help: Thoughts on gaining land access for feral hog hunting in Texas | Wild Wonderings

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Source: Hog hunting – sporting goods – by owner – sale

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Located in South Georgia, check them out at alapahahunting.com

 

Source: R Connolly – YouTube – YouTube

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Editor’s Note: This column was written by Blair Fannin of the Texas Agrilife Extension Office.

COLLEGE STATION – With a proliferation of feral hogs in Texas, control measures such as trapping and hunting can yield the rewards of good table fare. However, feral hogs can carry parasites, such as hookworms, and experts advise to use safe cooking practices before consuming the meat.

The bobcat tapeworm, Spirometr

Source: Garrett: Experts say use safe practices when processing, cooking feral hogs | Columns | marshallnewsmessenger.com

Pork will be on the menu a lot in the coming weeks for Terry Holcomb of Coldspring following a successful hunt for feral hogs on May 18. Holcomb trapped 19 of the reported 40 feral hogs that have been digging up his lawn and tearing up fruit trees.

“The rest of the pigs have left the area. They haven’t been back since Saturday,” Holcomb said.

Coldspring

Source: Coldspring property owner strikes back against feral hogs – Houston Chronicle

Source: Feral pig biology and distribution

At Digital FOV, we don’t think your live stock should have to share their pastures with hogs!  Check out our night vision scope clip-on product at www.digitalcrosshairs.net or call 404-590-6513

Wild hogs — vicious animals with an appetite for corn and a penchant for destruction — have made their way into the Oklahoma wilderness and have run amok unchecked …

Source: Oklahoma Ranchers Learn to Address Wild Hog Overpopulation | Oklahoma News | US News

Those were the first hogs they saw all morning. Pierce aimed his rifle with the guidance of his dad and shot an about 15-pound hog.
Source: Farmers, ranchers battle feral hog problem | Counties | victoriaadvocate.com