SOCIAL CIRCLE, Ga. — The state needs the help of trappers to put a dent in the feral hog population. Trapping feral hogs ...

Landowners, farmers and ranchers across Texas have at least one common enemy: The bands of feral hogs that rip through their land, causing over $500 million in damages each year. These descendants ...

There are 1.5 million feral hogs in Texas, according to Wildlife biologist Rick Taylor.The majority of feral hogs reside in East, South and Central Texas. North and West Texas have very low or no ...

Feral hogs are bad for the U.S. economy, costing about $2 billion a year in the agricultural sector. Texas leads the country in terms of population.

Numbering in the millions and growing – the United States has a feral hog problem. Also known as wild boars, these dangerous ...

Nine months after the Texas Department of Agriculture approved a new toxicant to curb crop-destroying feral hogs, many farmers and ranchers are still leery or unaware of the hog poison. Scimetrics ...

Javelinas and feral hogs are two postseason options available to Texas deer hunters. Both bristly bit players can provide lively encounters, a good excuse for another trip to the lease. The ...

"Everything has to be kept in checks and balances." Lawmakers pass bill expanding species that can be hunted by helicopter: 'They're breeding faster than you can manage' first appeared on The Cool ...

According to Extension Wildlife Specialists, Texas summer is in full swing and that means we can expect some major changes to ...

Aoudad sheep are joining the short list of animals Texas lawmakers allow to be shot from a helicopter, along with coyotes and feral hogs. By Jess Huff June 9, 2025 5 AM Central ...

There are 1.5 million feral hogs in Texas, according to Wildlife biologist Rick Taylor.The majority of feral hogs reside in East, South and Central Texas. North and West Texas have very low or no ...

“Everything has to be kept in checks and balances,” said West Texas rancher Warren Cude. “And right now, the aoudad are very similar to the feral hogs.” To stream KHOU 11 on your phone ...