How do yall feel about poisoning feral hogs?

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I generally don't like poison because it is difficult to ensure only the nuisance animal eats it.

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Also, why not "invite" all hunters to go out, kill them and then serve them to the homeless? Seems like a win-win to me.

people have been hunting them and trapping them for years and the problem has only gotten worse.
At least that is what is reported.. So if hogs really are that big of threat to the country then something else needs to be done.

It's time to do what it takes to get rid of the problem.

What about animals that would consume the dead pigs? Or human consumption? What if a bunch of pigs die in a pond and the fish ingest it? Im just playing devils advocate. But this type of thing could make enemies out of hog hunters and farmers as well. There could be a lot of collateral damage that isn't intended. I know the reason behind it but good intentions have led to a lot of bad sh*t

Think about this: This poison requires a specific feeder for distribution. Supposedly this prohibits access for desirable animals such as deer, squirrels, etc. due to its frame.

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only a feral pig can get its head inside to feed on the bait.

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How about black bears? How are they certain bears wouldn't be able to obtain the bait through these specific feeders?
Also, do you think every single "applicator" of the bait will buy this specific feeder..Many of you know in the farming business there are a lot of corners cut...

Another issue: Hogs eat the bait, which presumably may leave crumbs near the feeder... how many desirable animals are susceptible now?

What are the toxicity levels when being transferred through the trophic system? Hogs eat bait, something eats hog...what if that something is a bald eagle?


Obviously, we've reached a point with the feral hog population that something major needs to be done...but not sure if the poison is the right answer..

My .02

From my understanding, the EPA has given the OK to KAPUT to market the poison and that minimal collateral damage should be expected if administered properly. Trials were done in TX before approval was given that had an acceptable level of collateral damage. Of course I wouldn't be in favor if there was a danger to people, but I think pigs are a big enough problem that we should overlook a few nuisance animals dying. My biggest question is, who will be allowed to administer the bait? I could see it having to be certified applicator, and I would be OK with that. I could also envision a cost share program with the state, where a certified applicator would be required to receive funds.

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How soon will they die if they eat poisoned food?

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I called the manufacturer several weeks ago to find out more details, according to person I talked with it takes the hog 3-5 days to die after ingestion depending on how much they ate and how big they are. They also said it takes 3-4 weeks for most hogs to become conditioned to the feeder.

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It's time to do what it takes to get rid of the problem.

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Yes

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Oh i think we have the hunters it's just getting them interested, as well as non hunters that are shooters.It's all about getting the message out and landowners opening up their property, it would be as easy as an add in the paper or social media.Poison is NOT the answer it's just too dangerous for the animals we don't wanna kill as well as what it will do to the water,yes it will end up in the water so now what do u say ? My vote is and always be NO!

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Wrong. As a landowner once said, "I'd rather have the hogs that a bunch of hog hunters."