FERAL HOGS

Country World has a well-written article on the feral hog problem in Texas. They speak with Jim Cathey of Texas Agrilife Extension who offers priceless gems on the porcine menace. Regarding the fact that feral hog sows usually have one or two litters a year of four to 12 young:

"A fellow told me that they might have 12 babies but 18 of them will survive," Cathey added.

With regard to landowners who find feral hogs in the "act of depredation or about to depredate" being able shoot a feral hog even if he or she does not have a hunting license:

"If the hog is breathing, it's about to depredate," Cathey noted.

Read the complete article here.