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Entries Tagged feral hogs

Spice Hog Baits

Spice Up Your Hog Baits

Here’s how to make corn even more appealing.
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Government Bounty Established in Alberta for Feral Pigs

Western province takes aim at controlling wild hog population.
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Feral Pigs Getting More Attention in Canada

Officials with Animal Health Canada are assisting with a strategy to fight feral pigs expanding their range from Saskatchewan into nearby Manitoba.
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Going Hog Wild

There’s an old saying that if a feral sow has a litter of 12 piglets, 13 will survive. Here’s how you can do your part to help control the country’s out-of-control wild pig population — and have some fun in the process.
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Hunting Hogs Day and Night

In most places it’s legal to hunt wild hogs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Why not take advantage?
Lowcountry hog butchering pots on fire Photo by Michael Dewitt

The Lost Art of Down South Hog Butchering

It’s always feral hog season in the Southeast, but what do you do with all that pork?
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Feral Pigs, a Great Gateway for Hunters

Winter hunting can be tough, summer is oppressive and spring turkey is challenging. What's the best big game gateway for young or new hunters? Feral pigs.
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Feral Hog Population in Alabama Shows No Decline

Despite an increased effort to mitigate the impact of feral hogs in Alabama, the hog population shows no indication of decline.
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A Salty Tail and Taxidermy Failure

The best intentions usually go awry, as was the case with a wild pig tail and thoughts about a fun DIY project.
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What Makes a Wild Boar a Trophy?

Antlers, horns and skulls are scorable and earn places in recognized record books. What makes a wild boar a trophy?
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Feral Hogs, Other Predators Impacting Sea Turtle Beach Nests

Extensive research on the Georgia barrier islands of the Atlantic Ocean reveals that feral swine are among the most impactful of predators on nesting sea turtle eggs.
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Where to Shoot a Wild Pig

Wild pigs are tough, from their thick skulls to the shoulder shield of cartilage protecting their upper bodies. Here are the best places to shoot them.
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Wild Hogs: A Must-Hunt Species

Whether you’re looking for an action-packed bowhunt on a budget or are trying to learn to control buck fever, hunting wild hogs is the perfect solution.