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- HB 503 makes it a first-degree misdemeanor to own feral swine or wild boar, and a fifth-degree felony to release them into the wild or bring them into the state. It also gets rid of a license that enables Ohioans to feed their swine garbage—something Jones said hasn’t been issued in years.
During the deer gun and statewide muzzleloader seasons, a valid Ohio deer permit is required to harvest feral swine and sportsman should use only firearms legal for the season. Feral swine, as with any wild game, can be consumed.
- Which States Are Most Impacted by Wild Hogs?
- Feral Hogs Disrupt Native Species
- Managing The Feral Hog Problem
Florida, Georgia and Texas have the most feral hog reports in the U.S, according to data fromthe University of Georgia Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. In 2023 alone, Texas had 2,425 feral hogs reported, followed by 1,377 in Georgia. Fifteen states had no feral hog sightings last year.
The animal’s range has expanded more westward and northward over time, with at least 35 states reporting feral swine presence. States including California, Hawaii, and Michigan now have relatively large feral hog populations. Nearly 300 native plant and animal species in the U.S.are in rapid decline because of feral swine, and many of the species a...
In some states, total elimination of feral hogs is the end goal for conservationists. The Missouri Feral Hog Elimination Partnershipkilled 9,857 feral hogs in 2021, bringing the total number of hogs killed since 2016 to more than 54,000. Public hunting is one of the most popular mitigation tactics of wild hogs and has become a common recreational a...
Jun 13, 2024 · House Bill 503 allows landowners to kill a feral hog without a license if the Ohio Department of Natural Resources is notified 24 hours prior. The legislation also requires ODNR to be notified ...
Jul 12, 2024 · The bill also prohibits feeding wild hogs once established and requires Ohio citizens to report any feral pig they see to state officials.
Jun 26, 2023 · The majority of the time, wild pigs are nocturnal, sleeping in thick vegetation or lazing around in mud holes during the day and hunting at night. Anybody with a current Ohio hunting license or homeowners on their own properties may legally hunt these bothersome animals at any time of the year.
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Jun 13, 2024 · The Ohio House voted unanimously Wednesday afternoon to pass a bill letting any Ohio property owner, including those without a hunting license, to shoot and kill feral hogs and wild boar on...
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Jun 16, 2024 · The Ohio House voted unanimously Wednesday afternoon to pass a bill letting any Ohio property owner, including those without a hunting license, to shoot and kill feral hogs and wild boar on site...
