Wild Hogs: Always Open Season

Got wild hogs? You need a trap. Winter is the best time to use this management tool.

An infographic depicts the steps to follow to successfully bait, trap, and euthanize wild hogs.

Watch this video to learn how to set up a corral trap.

Or read this in-depth landowner’s guide for wild pig management.

Bottom line: Wild hogs cause more than $66 million in property damage in Mississippi every year. They are threatening our economy, farms, lifestyle, treasured places, and native wildlife.

It’s time to Hold Our Ground!

Posted on: January 26, 2018

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