Hog Hunting Regulations

Hog Hunting Regulations in Texas

The Lone Star State plays host to the country’s worst infestation of invasive wild hogs, which cause around $51.8 million worth of damage to Texas agriculture every year. The state of Texas wants their hog population gone, and some counties even offer a bounty for slain hogs, so, as you may have guessed, hog-hunting regulations are pretty relaxed. Purchase the proper license, put your sound code of sportsman’s ethics into practice and there will be nothing stopping you from having the time of your life stalking 300-pound wild Texas hogs. Here are some regulations you should be aware of before…

Hog Hunting Regulations

Boars, or feral hogs, are considered nuisance animals in most states, not protected game. These animals have no natural predators, breed rapidly, and cause damage to wildlife and wildlife habitats. Usually there are only minor regulations concerning hog hunting, no season, and no limit on the number of hogs that may be killed. Wild hogs are found mostly in the southern part of the U.S., but they have been reported as far north as Illinois. Wildlife officials in many states say their population is growing, and wild hogs have been reported in 40 of the 50 states.

Georgia State Hog Hunting Regulations

Hunting is a popular sport in Georgia. While common game such as deer, turkey and rabbit are abundant, Georgia hunters also have access to bear, alligator and wild boar (also referred to as wild hog or feral hog). The Georgia Department of National Resources regulates all hunting, and the U.S. Marshals Service primarily handles enforcement. Hunters who violate regulations can expect a stiff fine and/or revocation of their hunting license.