Feral Hog Appreciation Day

The common question I have received the last couple of weeks is:  Do you really appreciate wild hogs?  Certainly that is not the case.  However, there is always something we can use them for. For instance, without feral hogs some of our weekend warrior’s wouldn’t have anything to hunt, or for many of you weekend BBQ’s would not be the same.  All of God’s creatures have a purpose. That being said, I bet for many of you the only purpose they pose is a nuisance and very costly to your operation with the damage they cause to your land.  The Feral Hog Appreciation Day will provide education to those who participate on how to control and manage feral hogs on their property.

The Feral Hog Appreciation Day will be held on August 13, 2013 at the Bridgeport Community Center – 1102 Lawdwin Street in Bridgeport, Texas.  The Cost of the meeting will be $25 if you pre-register or $35 at the door.  A pork loin lunch will be included. Registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. and will conclude around 3:15 p.m.

Topics for the day will be: What’s Your Feral Hog IQ, Appreciating Feral Hogs, Feral Hogs in Texas: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, Status and Distribution of Feral Hogs in Texas, Feral Hog Biology, Landowner Attitudes on Feral Hogs, Interactions with Native Wildlife, Controlling Feral Hogs, Hunting Feral Hogs, Local Landowner Panel and Laws and Regulations Governing Feral Hogs.  Speakers for the Day will feature Dr. Dale Rollins, Wildlife Extension Specialist with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and representatives of the Texas Wildlife Service and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

This event is sponsored by the Wise County Livestock and Forage Committee of the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Jack County – Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.  Five hours of CEU’s will be provided to applicators that have a TDA pesticide license with 3 hours  General, 1 hour IPM, and 1 hour Laws and Regulations.

To pre-register please call the Wise County Extension office or if you have any questions please call Todd Vineyard, Wise County Extension Agent Agriculture & Natural Resources, Texas AgriLife Extension Service at 940/627-3341.