American Hoggers
FERAL HOGS NOT YOUR AVERAGE HOG May reach a shoulder height of 36 inches and a weight of 100-400 pounds. First introduced to the U.S. by Spanish explorers in the 1500s. 36" 100-400 * Creatures of the night that roam in packs and eat almost anything, including their young. LBS Can double in population size in 4 months. This growth rate outpaces humans, deer, and every Will sometimes travel as much as 15 miles in other large mammal in the U.S. search of food or water. PROBLEM B0AR Feral hog populations are aggressive. These animals can: Destroy agriculture commodities in search of food. ***** ******* Disrupt local habitats. Lie! Pose a safety hazard with their razor sharp tusks and lightning fast top speed of 30 mph. Spread diseases like tuberculesis as well as parasites like ticks and lice, Prey on löcal wildlife. HOG INVASION The total population of feral hogs in the U.S. is estimated up to 6 MILLION. More than half of them are concentrated in Texas. Established wild hog populations Traditional/emerging populations Recent releases/escapees - Hog-free states 2.6 TO 3.9 MILLION FERAL HOGS IN TEXAS Each year in Texas, Feral hogs cause: 17 44 $500 million in overall damages. $52 million in agricultural damages. STATES HAD HOGS STATES HAVE HOGS DOCUMENTED IN 1982. DOCUMENTED TODAY. THE SEARCH FOR A SOLUTION Due to their rapid growth, experts say even eliminating 60% of the feral hog population in Texas would merely contain them to current population levels. THE IMPORTANCE OF HOG HUNTERS As the hog problem grows, so will the need for good hog hunters like the the Campbell family in Texas, stars of the new real-life series American Hoggers only on A&E. AMERICAN HOGGERS Sources: Texas A&M, Clemson University, University of Georgia, Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Fox News, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Real Life. Drama: The Oakland Press, Scripps News A COLLABORATION BETWEEN A&E AND COLUMN FIVE
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