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Originally Posted by RichL025
I know that they are an invasive species that causes significant damage to ecosystems, but it still bugs me a little to see just a wanton slaughter.
I mean, that isn't really hunting, is it? Pest control, maybe, but not hunting.
I wish there was a way to recover & use all that meat - think of the BBQs that could be had! (This was in Texas, after all...)
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Rich
This is not hunting, It's game management and for certain species, it may be the only way to keep them in control.
The US, and other countries, are experiencing un-bounded game population growth do exclusively to tree huger mentality/leadership.
Ask someone from Oz about rabits and Roos.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgPhn4tYxJQ
Ask someone from DC about rats.
http://www.wjla.com/articles/2013/09...ion-94263.html
Ask Florida about Snakes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUVbgA3DN0A
You can't have stable populations of any critter, when their natural predation is hampered. Or, in the case of larger critters, you stop hunting.
As to the disposition of the hog's?? In Florida, I think they still warn about blood borne pathogens in the Southern areas. Wear long gloves, use disinfectant on utensils, & cook until well done.