By
Mark Tyson, Extension Associate
Blake Alldredge, Extension Associate
Online information can be difficult to find and time consuming to access. In this modern, fast-paced world people have become accustomed to using online search engines to quickly find the information they are looking for. While most online search engines are quite accurate at producing the desired content, users may still have to filter through search results to locate the exact information they require.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has developed a myriad of online feral hog related resources including publications, fact sheets, videos and websites. In an effort to increase the accessibility of these resources, hyperlinks offering individual access to all of these online resources are provided below.
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Feral Hog Reporting
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Feral Hog Publications
o Recognizing Feral Hog Sign: English Spanish
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Feral Hog
Fact
Sheets
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Feral Hog YouTube Videos
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History, Biology, and Population Dynamics of Feral Hogs
o Feral Hog Impacts on Agriculture and Wildlife in Texas
o Excluding Feral Hogs From Wildlife Feeders
o Control Techniques and Regulations for Feral Hogs in Texas
o Strategic Shooting Of Feral Hogs For Population Control
o Improving Feral Hog Box Trapping Efforts
o Constructing a Figure-C Feral Hog Trap
o Constructing a Corral Trap for Feral Hogs
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Using Remote Cameras
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Laws and Regulations
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Non-Target Species and Trigger Type
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Time of Year
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Corral Trap Designs
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Gates And Baits
o History, Biology, and Population Dynamics of Feral Hogs
o Feral Hog Impacts on Agriculture and Wildlife in Texas
o Excluding Feral Hogs From Wildlife Feeders
o Control Techniques and Regulations for Feral Hogs in Texas
o Strategic Shooting Of Feral Hogs For Population Control
o Improving Feral Hog Box Trapping Efforts
o Constructing a Figure-C Feral Hog Trap
o Constructing a Corral Trap for Feral Hogs
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Using Remote Cameras
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Laws and Regulations
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Non-Target Species and Trigger Type
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Time of Year
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Corral Trap Designs
o Trapping Feral Hogs: Gates And Baits
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Wild Wonderings Blog
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Wildlife and Fisheries Extension Social Media
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Facebook
In addition to these online resources, Mark Tyson and Dan Gaskins have been hired as Extension Associates to help address the statewide feral hog problem. Both Tyson and Gaskins will provide free technical assistance to landowners by conducting site visits to assist them in creating a feral hog management strategy specific to their property. They will also provide free watershed-based educational trainings to the public in order to increase their knowledge on feral hog biology, behavior and management options.
For free educational
programming or technical assistance with feral hogs please contact us:
Mark Tyson,
South and Southeast Texas, 979-845-4698, mark.tyson@ag.tamu.edu
Dan Gaskins,
Central and North Central Texas, 254-248-0532, dan.gaskins@tamu.edu
Our services
are provided free of charge through a Clean Water Act 319(h) non-point sources
grant from the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board and the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency