Couple of weeks ago, we were talking about feral hogs and the problem that they have become in the South. Wherever there is a problem, there is also opportunity, and some folks are trying to help make a living while eradicating feral hogs.
I fell down a rabbit hole watching this guy catch hogs. It's been a few years since I have hunted and I'm surprised at how high-tech this has become. Hogs are still a problem, but an industry has sprung up around the problem, selling traps and cameras and gear to try to manage the problem. Folks like the fellow in the video are providing a service to landowners.
Some years back, there used to be a TV show named 'American Hoggers'. A family made a business catching wild hogs on ranches and removing them from properties for a fee. Its been a while so I don't think it is still shown, but some episodes may be available. Chased them with dogs, then caught them by hand, hog tying them when done.
ReplyDeleteProbably a dumb question but what happens to all that meat. Is it commercially processed or just for the group that goes with the club. Sorry but the accent is so strong I don’t know if the guy says in the video. All the hog butchering I have had to do with there has been a lot of stress about sticking to get them bled out. Obviously that is not possible with a .22 group shoot?
ReplyDeleteCool video!
ReplyDelete@Howard: Accent? What accent? :-))