Hi Lynn....we have that problem in these parts, too. I've heard it only
takes one generation for a hog to become feral. Whether or not that is
true, I don't know, but I do know that the crosses/ferals/wild boars
around here really do damage to the woods. You're right, it's a real
problem. They're probably more dangerous than any other critter in our
woods, including bears and big cats. You can't shoot them with just any
weapon, either. Bullets bounce off and it just ticks them off worse if
you don't make a perfect shot. They are not afraid of people-not afraid
of anything. About your only recourse if one catches you offguard is to
climb something sturdy as fast as you can and wait. One of my neighbors
swears that they even hunt in packs like coyotes or wolves. He says he
was up near Cohutta hunting and a bear ran past him-boogedy boogedy-then
he looked back and a boar topped the hill and was gaining on the bear.
Luckily, he was in a tree stand and neither creature saw or smelled him.
This guy can tell some tales, so I don't know if all that is true, but
I am inclined to believe him based on other stories I've heard. People
around here don't eat much boar/hog as they are usually covered in
parasites and are a pain to dress out.
I don't blame you for not walking in the woods....you be careful.
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