Feral Hog Management in Georgia
Feral hog’s posse a significant problem in Georgia, causing extensive damage to farmlands, wetland and rural ecosystems. They are also a threat to domestic livestock due to the risk of African swine fever. The resources listed below provide information from various organizations on Feral Hog management.
Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Through it’s Hog Down Awards program, Georgia’s DNR is at the forefront of the states battle with feral Hogs.
Georgia Associations of Conservative Districts
The GACD has compressive resources, together with list of which Georgia counties are actively participating in Feral Hog management
Georgia Feral Swine
A resource developed to educate farmers, landowners, hunters, and citizens on the biology of feral swine, concerns feral swine cause across the state, and the most effective management techniques to control feral swine populations. While complete eradication of feral swine in Georgia is improbable, proper control techniques are essential to protect crops and preserve Georgia’s natural landscape.
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Feral hogs are an invasive species causing millions of dollars in damages to agriculture. Federal, State, and local agencies are working together to manage this threat. The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) regulates transportation and holding of live feral hogs.
Georgia Feral Hogs (State Laws)
This site lays out which legal codes are the most relevant to the management of Feral Hogs in GA
Southern Hog Control
Tactical Boar Hunting, feral Hog Traps, Trapping and Methodology
Southern Hog Control, LLC, was established to help reduce the feral Hog damage on agricultural and private property.
Pig Brig
Trapping equipment, education and training for Feral Hog management.