Ferrell Wild Pigs on Animal Planet..

[Timothy]

Near the end of the report, they touched on how we, the human part of the equation are responsible in part for the rapid expansion and population explosion across the country.

They talked about the trapping and relocation of these animals to the "dude ranches" and "hunting lodges" that are littered all over the country.  Now I have no problem with a well run lodge that manages a indigenous population of animals but I do have a problem with wealthy folks flying to Montana or Wyoming to shoot an animal that's led out of the barn on a rope and paraded around for a rich a$$hole to take shots at.

We all know this happens and with these animals, since they breed at 5-6 months and can drop 6-8 piglets in a litter, twice a year, that is gonna make a bad problem worse in a hurry...

Ask PhilW about the meek little bunny problem that exists in Australia.....once you get these things started, it's nearly impossible to stop..

[True_Texan]

There are enough people that are both willing and tough enough to make a major impact if they were allowed to ... and a bounty wouldn't hurt either.  The bounty is the crucial part of the formula that keeps the hard core going (both financially and when initial interest has been satisfied) to finish the job.

A bounty would be a great idea for this situation.

I remember years back we had a problem with coyotes over running everything. Wildlife department wanted to cut back on all the rabid coyotes out there so they did a project where they dropped chunks of meat from airplanes that had the a vaccine in it. Worked really well but the population exploded since there were less 'natural' deaths. This also affected the rabbit population, almost wiping them out completely leaving coyotes with less food choices which led to more farm animal attacks.

They then decided to fix that problem, they offered a bounty. It was $10 for each set of ears you brought in. It worked amazingly well to knock down the population. But so many people were shooting coyotes that their numbers decreased to the point that you almost never saw or even heard one. The rabbit population came roaring back and started to become a nuisance. Now everything has settled back into the way it was before people started to messing around with things.

But unlike those coyotes, I can't really think of downside to wiping them out. Except there would be less things to shoot at at the end of the day spent sitting in a hunting blind.  

[Rastus]

You guys have it all wrong.  Sometimes you have to suffer for the greater good.  I think our nation should be thoroughly infested with hogs.  It would be a hoot to see a hog rooting around all the mosques that have sprung up here.

[Timothy]

You guys have it all wrong.  Sometimes you have to suffer for the greater good.  I think our nation should be thoroughly infested with hogs.  It would be a hoot to see a hog rooting around all the mosques that have sprung up here.

How but some "Razorback" with your humus Abdul?

Good idea Rastus!

[Timothy]

But unlike those coyotes, I can't really think of downside to wiping them out. Except there would be less things to shoot at at the end of the day spent sitting in a hunting blind.  

Coyotes belong in America, they get to stay because they serve a purpose in nature.   

These boars or ferrell hogs are not indigenous to North America so they serve no purpose other than to make little piggies.  Their only other purpose is for the dinner table.  Blast away boys....I hear a dinner bell ringing somewhere!

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[MikeBjerum]

You guys have it all wrong.  Sometimes you have to suffer for the greater good.  I think our nation should be thoroughly infested with hogs.  It would be a hoot to see a hog rooting around all the mosques that have sprung up here.

Ahhhhhhh Yes ... Another reason for catch and release 

Don't forget the potential for great Que on the Whitehouse lawn as well.

[fightingquaker13]

These things really do breed like rabbits. They're all over the Carribean and Pacific Islands because sailors would put some ashore. They knew that on the return trip a few months later that would have bred. Same thing with feral goats, but they don't breed as rapidly. If anyone out ther si feeling threatened, or even sternly warned, by wild hogs, I will come to your rescue. Although I have to admit that my aim gets really, really bad if they're over about 80 ilbs.
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