Why We Are Seeing More Wild Hogs in Texas Right Now

Wild hogs are a nuisance. These menaces will get into our yards and tear up everything in their path foraging for food. With the cooler, and sometimes cold, weather this time of year, we're all seeing more feral hogs.

Why Cooler Weather Brings Out More Feral Hogs

Cold weather for wild hogs means less food for them so they will venture out of their usual stomping grounds and into newer areas, aka your backyard. Typically wild hogs like to eat grub worms, that's why they dig up the ground.

Experts say it's a good idea to treat your yard, even within the city limits, for grub worms as a way to possibly prevent wild hogs from coming into your yard. This won't guarantee to keep wild hogs away but it won't hurt either.

They Can Be Aggressive But Will Run Away

Yes, wild hogs can be very aggressive, but they also don't want anything to do with us humans. If they spot us getting close, they're more than likely to run away. It's when they feel cornered that they will become overly aggressive.

If piglets are around, they could become very protective and attack. In most cases, however, the piglets and the mom will probably just turn and run (chron.com).

Shooting a wild hog is perfectly okay to do. If you're inside the city limits there may be some restrictions on using a firearm. Check with your city to find out what those ordinances are. If you have a mass problem with hogs in your neighborhood, calling a professional trapper may be the best option.

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