Hog Biology & Population Education

Hog Populations: Why Hunting Doesn’t Control Them

Hog Biology & Population Education /

Introduction: The Hard Truth Behind the “Just Hunt Them More” Mindset Across the South and Midwest, hunting is one of the most common responses to rising hog damage. Many landowners assume that if enough people hunt, hog populations will decline over time, but field data tells a different story. Hunting is valuable for recreation and […]

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Population Growth Explained: Why Wild Hogs Reproduce So Fast

Hog Biology & Population Education, Hog Identification & Field Education /

Introduction: The Fastest Growing Invasive Mammal in North America Hog populations across the United States continue to rise despite decades of hunting pressure and state-level removal efforts. What surprises many landowners and new trappers is not just how destructive feral hogs are, but the speed of their population growth, even after consistent removal. Across Texas,

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