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Why are Feral Hogs A Problem?

They prey on and compete with native species

Feral Hogs can be significant predators of eggs and newly hatched young of ground-nesting birds and sea turtles, small mammals, salamanders, frogs, crabs, mussels, and snakes.  Though not considered a significant predator of white-tailed deer fawns, feral hogs do sometimes kill and eat newborns. 

They destroy landscapes, crops and natural resources

Feral Hogs are estimated to cause $1.5 billion in damage to crops, landscapes and the environment in the United States every year. This number will only rise if nothing is done to mitigate the issue. 

They carry disease

The threat of disease transmission from feral hogs to other animals is probably of greatest concern to the livestock industry. Several of these diseases are swine specific (both wild and domestic), but others can affect cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, horses, and several species of native wild mammals. 

They can be very dangerous

Clashes with feral hogs in the Greater Houston Area have been on the rise since the mid 90s . Today, their numbers at are an all time high. As feral hogs ruthlessly encroach on your neighborhoods, parks and business's, the chance of you having an encounter is very likely. If they perceive you or your pet to be a threat, the outcome could be deadly. 

Fun Facts

Feral Hogs can have a 3000 acre home range. Groups (sounders) typically stay within a 1500 acre area

They can't sweat. Feral hogs stay close to water and shade during warm weather conditions. 

There's estimated to be over 5 million hogs in Texas.

 Boar are typically solitary animals. If you see one mixed in a sounder, there's typically a sow in heat. 

Feral hogs are considered to be an invasive species. Therefore, you're allowed to hunt them 24/7.

  Wild pigs prefer to live in wetland habitats because of plant diversity and access to water. 

Most of today's feral hogs are a hybrid of domestic pigs and Eurasian wild boar.

Pigs are said to be one of the smartest animal on earth.

Feral Hogs use rivers, creeks and man-made waterways as travel corridors.

During the summer, feral hogs become nocturnal.

A pigs best sense is smell.

Feral hogs are found from Mexico to Canada.

A pigs best sense is smell.

When hunting,  it's best to target the largest sows in the sounder.  Older sows typically serve as the leaders/protectors of the group.  Without them, the sounder becomes more vulnerable to trapping and predation. 

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