Equipped to survive and thrive, even under intense prosecution, feral hogs are more than holding their own.
An estimated 2 million feral hogs wreak havoc on Texas agriculture to the tune of more than $52 million, according to the Abilene Reporter-News.
Prone to rooting and trampling pastures, the invasive species can destroy a crop. And their ability to adapt and evade depopulation methods can make it difficult to reduce the population size.
But a number of seminars are being offered across the state by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension to focus on controlling the feral hog population. An online management course for landowners, land managers and others seeking information is also available.
The online course is divided into five modules with three areas of focus: Wild Pig Management for Texas Pesticide Applicators, Understanding Wild Pig History and Biology Continuing Education for Professionals and Understanding Wild Pig History and Biology—a course for the general public.
The courses vary in costs. For more information, contact Mark Tyson at 979-845-4698 or mark.tyson@tamu.edu.
Additional information on feral hogs and their management is available on the Coping with Feral Hogs website.