Wild pig or domestic?

[BigRed]

To be honest im a bit conflicted. This could just mean I am with out a doubt an *******.

On one hand I say dispatch every wild hog you see with extreme prejudice.

On the other hand. Let's let the population obsoletely explode so we can have primo wild hog hunts in Indiana and we won't have to drive all the way to texas.

No thanks....They end up choking out other game.

 

[Mongo59]

Feral pigs have long been a problem in southern Indiana for 100 year now.

They use to drive them across the state to New Albany/Louisville for processing.

A farmer around Dale stacked up 10 of them in one field in a single day.

Any pig that is not in a pen or behind a fence gets the same treatment, the only way to be sure is in how they taste...

 

[churchmouse]

Feral pigs have long been a problem in southern Indiana for 100 year now.

They use to drive them across the state to New Albany/Louisville for processing.

A farmer around Dale stacked up 10 of them in one field in a single day.

Any pig that is not in a pen or behind a fence gets the same treatment, the only way to be sure is in how they taste...

We used to hunt/kill them on the family farm in the early 60's. `Not prolific but it was a spring/fall tradition to clean out as many as we could. 6 was a high water mark if my feeble () memory is on point. Never failed to get at least 2 of them. Butchered and passed out the meat to the needy in the area. Gramps cut out the bacon. Made Jowl bacon from it.

 

[Mongo59]

If they have been eating acorns they will get a bit gamey.

 

[BIGE7.62]

Hoover RD is in line with us. Freetown is farther south.

I keep hearing stories of wild pigs doing damage. Did you have any damage associated with your sightings?

Not really the horse lot hog was eating the grain /hay the horses wasted and the other 2 where moving when spotted . I think they where pushed into the areas where seen

 

[Leadeye]

I've kept a lookout for these around here, but have never seen one. No local cropland so maybe they just stay where the eating is better.

 

[2in1evtime]

I have been going down to a farm along the ohio river to help kill wild hogs, most of the meat gets donated to people in need, 400 pound boar smelled to hi heaven looked to be part russian- he turned into sausage, actually getting ready to head down there in a couple weeks.

 

[fullmetaljesus]

I have been going down to a farm along the ohio river to help kill wild hogs, most of the meat gets donated to people in need, 400 pound boar smelled to hi heaven looked to be part russian- he turned into sausage, actually getting ready to head down there in a couple weeks.

Need an extra rifle man or two?

 

[Mongo59]

I have been going down to a farm along the ohio river to help kill wild hogs, most of the meat gets donated to people in need, 400 pound boar smelled to hi heaven looked to be part russian- he turned into sausage, actually getting ready to head down there in a couple weeks.

About where on the Ohio? I am on Blue River north of the Ohio.

 

[natdscott]

No idea what We think, but I'd say that's feral and you should slay it, posthaste.

Yup. Bangflop that black smudge…

INGO wants to know how much bacon it contains.

…and fire up the smoker!!

 

[Cameramonkey]

…and fire up the smoker!!

And that will eliminate any doubt whether its wild or not. If we all want to go out for McDs afterward, its wild. If we end up with meat sweats, it was domestic. LOL

 

[roscott]

I would have been shooting, even if it was just with the EDC. He definitely looks like a feral hog to me, and I’ve shot my share of them. Headed down to the Georgia lease to shoot some here soon actually.

I’m surprised to see them in Indiana! I had heard there was a huntable population around Bedford maybe 15 years ago, but I thought they had actually been wiped out.

Definitely don’t want them around our farms, but they are so dang fun to hunt!!

 

[ditcherman]

Just saw this thread, so late to the party, but my 2cents…
I’m 99% sure you will never see an all black commercial production pig.
This guy is definitely not built like a commercial pig, or 4H or anything like that. They also won’t run well, at least not for long.
Don’t know anything about pet pigs, but think they’d be more fat than muscle.

 

[BigRed]

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Sorry for the poor picture, best I could do. This guy ran through my yard today. When he seen me taking his picture, he ran like a crazy for a hundred yards into the woods.

Wild pigs are +/- 35 miles south of us. Not sure I've ever heard of them reported north of Bloomington?

I was told that it only takes a few weeks in the wild for even domestic pigs to start growing tusks?

What do we think?

It is easier to determine when you get up next to them.....

 

[sheepdog697]

Rosie O’Donald or Muchella O’bama?

Thats rosie for sure, i dont see a peepee

 

[fullmetaljesus]

Many hunters are good ethical people.
Hunt for food not for sport.

Shoot it, cook it, eat it.

When it comes to these beasts, is it ethical to shoot and dispose of them?

Thoughts?

I'm kinda on the fence.

 

[04FXSTS]

Many hunters are good ethical people.
Hunt for food not for sport.

Shoot it, cook it, eat it.

When it comes to these beasts, is it ethical to shoot and dispose of them?

Thoughts?

I'm kinda on the fence.

Considering how destructive they can be I think the important part of the puzzle is dead. After that anything useable is just a bonus. Jim.

 

[two70]

Many hunters are good ethical people.
Hunt for food not for sport.

Shoot it, cook it, eat it.

When it comes to these beasts, is it ethical to shoot and dispose of them?

Thoughts?

I'm kinda on the fence.

Yes, imo, it is but I'm not sure why anyone would waste the meat. A sow or young boar will not taste any different than a domestic hog and there are quite a few people who like boar meat as well.

 

[target64]

If they are sitting on the couch, they are domesticate. All others are dinner

 

[BIGE7.62]

Wow, I'm thinking you are not a lot farther south than me, near Lake Lemon?

About 2 miles north of 46