Release of feral hogs.(Re:Barr hogs)

I’m not in Texas, so of course we have different laws... but in SC releasing hogs is not a common practice. Most areas around here want them dead because of the damage they’re causing and a property owner won’t allow you to let them live. But, the only laws I know of are in regards to transporting. We can not transport unless you have a permit, and under no circumstances can you cross county lines with a live hog. You can also not transport them to release them somewhere else. They must go to a pen if they are being kept alive.

With that being said, most of DNR want the pigs gone because of all the damage they cause. While they’re not going to arrest you for cutting a boar and turning him loose, they’re definitely not gonna be happy and you won’t be making any friends with them. If I was out in the swamp on a property without crops, sure I would do it. Just gotta be aware of who may find out and who it might affect. Some of you down in Texas have it awesome with big leases that are fine with hogs being on the property. Unfortunately people over here aren’t as understanding of turning them back loose.

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