Wild pigs

[The Yakima Kid]

They are incredibly destructive and drive off or destroy native species.

 

[The Yakima Kid]

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There is also the problem that the pig may be confused about who is the hunter and who is the hunted. They are very dangerous. Even domestic hogs are dangerous; a friend of my mother's had her father eaten by his hogs; they hope he died of a heart attack first.

 

[The Yakima Kid]

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she needs to be walking with a gun, something no smaller than a .45. with hollowpoints.

I sent two 100 lb plus great dane/catahoula crosses to a hog hunter in texas... these are big TOUGH hounds bred for hunting hogs and they put kevlar vests and throat protection on them before they send them out.

I have an email friend who's wife was very nearly killed by a half dozen domestic hogs in the 150-200lb range. these were hogs she raised and were normally respectful and non agressive. she was extrordinarily lucky she wasn't killed. she spent MONTHS in the hospital, both arms broken, broken femur, cracked vertibrae and many many bites and torn wounds. wild hogs can be fierce and agressive, but often they're shy. these aren't, that's worrying. grandma is no match for them.

if we had wild hogs I surely wouldn't be out unarmed.

I'd suggest .44 magnum. No kidding. Or a .12 g pump shotgun with slugs.

 

[danischi24]

Feral pigs are a big problem.

 

[Mattemma]

I saw wild pigs on an episode of Billy the Exterminator. They ARE becoming a serious problem and ignoring them will not stop the property damage.Ignoring them will just allow a population explosion and more damage. I would say shoot and eat,or donate.I am hoping they are edible like deer and well pretty much everything else. People are starving.This would be a win for all but the pigs,lol. I like the coloring of them!

 

[Ole rooster]

Some of you evidently don't undersand wild hogs or either don't care. First tell grandpa his years didn't breed wisdom. Feral hogs won't move on. They take over. If you or your neighbors have pasture land they you count on for grazing, they will utterly destroy it. Anything around your place that is based on dirt will be uprooted. Yes, 'tis true. They will uproot and destroy anything they can get their snoot into. aThat's what the naturally do. Destroy. And never believe they won't kill you given the opportunity. These creature are very territorial and will get after anything they feel treating by. As bad as pit bulls are supposed to be, I seen many dogs ripped to pieces by the hogs tusk.

Just believe these wild hogs are a dangerous menace and treat them as such. Oh, and by the way, they love fresh chickens.

 

[AngelaB]

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I agree. In Michigan you can shoot them.

 

[Mark & Nique]

Here in South Carolina feral hogs are a big problem. There is open season on them year-round.

 

[patman75]

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This is what we are lining up to do. Should be a blast. http://georgiahogcontrol.com/

AR-15s and night vision.

 

[TinyChickenLady]

Thankfully I haven't come across any wild hogs. We are in the midst of taking our 10 farm raised ones to slaughter and they were bad enough. They ruined their pen and run. Have done all but caved in the flooring.
I know how destructive hogs can be. Even domestics. I wouldn't dare run into a wild one or it would be "shoot first, ask questions later."
Horrible creatures.... Good eatin though