My family owns and opperates a small farm which has recently built up a decent wild hog population. They're not really a problem since most of what we have is cattle pasture but I figured hunting them would be fun. If you have any tips on hunting wild hogs I'd love to hear them.
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My family owns and opperates a small farm which has recently built up a decent wild hog population. They're not really a problem
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Bamaboy,
There is no such thing as a managable feral hog population. They are the fastest expanding non-native pest in the US. With adequate nutrition, a feral hog population can double in 4 months. Breeding occurs throughout the year when conditions are favorable, and seasonallywhen food supply and nutrient quality vary. Females begin breeding at about 8 to 10 months old, or as young as 6 months if food is abundant.
Under favorable conditions, sows can produce two litters every 12 to 15 months, with an average of four to eight piglets per litter. One must kill 75% of the established population every year to maintain the status quo. This is an almost impossible task. Do every thing you can to get rid of them including getting your neighbors in on the act.
They will in hard times root up your pasture for root shoots and grubs. They will destroy the nests of ground nesting birds (think turkey & quail). In the fall they will decimate hardwoods stands with their rooting and feeding. What they don't eat they will bury. Their rooting will also create erosion problems, their wallowing will also muddy streams and increase fecal coliform levels in the streams.
Bait them, trap them, do what ever you can to keep their population down. The only good feral hog is a dead feral hog. And for goodness sake if you see a pregnant sow kill it!
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