New Breed of Feral Super Pigs Could Be Devastating for Louisiana New Breed of Feral Super Pigs Could Be Devastating for Louisiana A new breed of "Super Pig" making it's way closer to the U.S. could have devastating consequences if they wind up in Louisiana. Michael Dot ScottMichael Dot Scott
Feral Hogs Now Being Accepted by Hunters for the HungryFeral Hogs Now Being Accepted by Hunters for the HungryDue to the current need to control the feral hog population in our state, hogs have been added to the program and are accepted year-round.Jude WalkerJude Walker
New Law to Protect Hunters Who Shoot ‘Nuisance’ AnimalsNew Law to Protect Hunters Who Shoot ‘Nuisance’ AnimalsThe new law is now in effect, and will include nutria, coyotes, beaver, armadillos, and feral hogs.Stephanie CristStephanie Crist
Wild Pigs Becoming a Bigger Problem for South LouisianaWild Pigs Becoming a Bigger Problem for South LouisianaResidents in St. Mary Parish especially are reporting more frequent encounters with the animals than ever before. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Wild Hogs Poison Halted Due To Concerns Over Black BearWild Hogs Poison Halted Due To Concerns Over Black BearAgriculture Commissioner Mike Strain has halted the sale of Kaput.Associated PressAssociated Press
USDA Aerial Gunnery At Feral Hogs: 1st Refuges, Now FarmsUSDA Aerial Gunnery At Feral Hogs: 1st Refuges, Now FarmsFarmers are paying to join a USDA program that brings marksmen to shoot from helicopters at feral hogs.Derek AlbertDerek Albert
Study – Feral Hog Damage Estimated At $74MStudy – Feral Hog Damage Estimated At $74MLouisiana's feral hog population is estimated at half a million.Associated PressAssociated Press
$300,000 Coming To Louisiana To Protect Wetland From Feral Swine$300,000 Coming To Louisiana To Protect Wetland From Feral SwineThree years ago, Senator Mary Landrieu introduced the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Act.Bernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Officials Explore New Way To Bait, Kill Wild HogsOfficials Explore New Way To Bait, Kill Wild HogsLSU's Agricultural Center is working on another strategy that could one day be used in conjunction with the sharpshooting to get wild hog populations under control.Associated PressAssociated Press
Marksmen Hired To Shoot Feral Hogs From Helicopters In LouisianaMarksmen Hired To Shoot Feral Hogs From Helicopters In LouisianaOfficials estimate there are more than half a million feral hogs loose in Louisiana.Associated PressAssociated Press