10/26/2023
⬇️ How hog hunting is conservation
1. Population Control: Wild hogs reproduce at rapid rates and they can quickly overpopulate an area, leading to habitat destruction and competition with native wildlife. Hunting helps manage their numbers which reduces the negative impact on ecosystems and native species.
2. Agricultural Protection: Feral hogs are known to cause significant damage to crops, agricultural land, and native Texas wildlife. By hunting hogs, farmers can protect their livelihoods and reduce the economic losses associated with hog-related agricultural damage.
3. Disease Prevention: Wild hogs may carry diseases that can be transmitted to both wildlife and domestic animals. By reducing hog populations, hunters can help mitigate the spread of diseases, contributing to the overall health of ecosystems and preventing potential outbreaks within the ecosystems.
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Since hog hunting is year round, it’s a great way to stock up your freezers when it’s not Deer, Turkey, or Dove season. As always, hunting should be done in an ethical manner and I will never condone shooting an animal you do not intend to eat. I’ve always lived by, and taught the “You shoot it, you clean it” mantra. If you don’t want the meat you can always give it to a friend or family member who will! Harvested this hog about a year ago with one shot at around 55 yards. Successful spot and stalk hunt!
