Subdeacon Joe Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 https://mossyoakgamekeeper.com/wildlife-conservation/wildlife-habitat-management/controlling-feral-hogs/ In part: "FERAL HOG FACTS Feral hogs are prolific breeders. A female, or “sow,” can become sexually mature and have her first litter at around one year of age. Litters average six pigs and on average a sow has 1.5 litters per year; or three litters in two years under normal conditions. Her life span typically spans six years. Under better than average circumstances, such as when there is abundant food sources, both, the amount of litters over a given period and the number of pigs per litter can be much higher. Under good circumstances, two litters per year are possible and more pigs per litter are common. In addition, they normally have a longer lifespan when conditions are bountiful. Over the vast majority of their range, feral pigs face very light pressure from predators. This, combined with the very prolific nature of hogs, has created the perfect storm and the feral hog explosion we face today. When hog numbers approach carrying capacity of a given range they simply move to where there are better conditions. This movement is part of the expansion problem, but natural expansion is a slow process. Feral hog expansion has, and continues to be, greatly aided by humans transporting and releasing them in areas that are pig-free." Here in California they do tremendous damage to vineyards and other agriculture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michigan Slim Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 There will never be a self sustainable population here in northern Indiana where I live, nor in northwestern Michigan where the cabin is located. We have Amish and they shoot everything edible that moves. Fish the same way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 When they crossbred with European wild boar as happened in parts of Tennessee and Alabama, you get a really nasty critter. Got a pair of the heads on my wall from a trip to Central Tennessee back in '63! Great eating, if you marinate them. No bacon on them, however, especially the more pure "Roosians"! Took one with a .30-06 at about 5 yards in heavy brush! The other one with a .33 WCF at abut 25 yards. Happy New Year, Pards! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okie Sawbones, SASS #77381 Posted January 1 Share Posted January 1 I have yet to see one fit to eat. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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