My classmate is waiting for his guns to be shipped in from CA, as soon as they get here, we're going out scouting the grasslands. [Beer]
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My classmate is waiting for his guns to be shipped in from CA, as soon as they get here, we're going out scouting the grasslands. [Beer]
put the word out to some farmers. they all have said the hogs have moved on because of the drought. even the coyotes are hungry.
the badgers are flourishing though.
I wrote the DOW the other day when we were talking about this. I was hoping that this would get forwarded to the tech that is in charge of La Junta and the surrounding area because they would know better than anyone where the pigs were doing damage and who to call that would be happy to point us at a couple. Here is what I got back:
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:59 PM
To: Wildlife, Info
Subject: Feral Hogs In Colorado
The following question has been submitted through the Division of
Wildlife
FAQ Ask A Question page.
I am interested in harvesting wild pigs, and have a couple quick questions. First, in the interest of minimizing game damage claims where would be a good location to hunt, and could you provide the names and contact information of private land owners that need assistance eliminating wild pigs?
Second, are their additional health concerns associated with eating wild pigs beyond the health risks associated with eating pork in general? I read about all of the health risks, but I believe that even domesticated pigs used as livestock have many if not all of the same problems. Do you have a source of information that contrasts wild pigs with everyday pork?
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you.
__________________________________________________ _____________
Daniel,
There have been some sightings, mostly in the Southeast part of the state. A license is not required to hunt them. From the rules and regulations;
Feral Hogs 1. Feral hogs are hereby declared to be detrimental to
Colorado's wildlife and habitat. Feral hogs may be seized, captured or destroyed by the Division of Wildlife or its authorized agents whenever and wherever found.
2. No license is required for a person to hunt or take feral hogs. However, commercial hunting or taking of feral hogs is prohibited. No person shall receive compensation or attempt to receive compensation from the hunting of feral hogs in Colorado.
3. No person shall release species or hybrids of species in the families Suidae or Tayassuidae in Colorado for the purpose of allowing them to run at large or otherwise facilitating the distribution or abundance of feral hogs in Colorado.
We do not have or maintain a list of property owners that would require
assistance.
Wild hogs can be eaten, but the meat must be carefully prepared and should be cooked thoroughly to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Hunters should take great care in handling wild pig carcasses and should not come in direct contact with blood, reproductive organs or fecal matter. Swine brucellosis is just one of many diseases wild pigs can transmit to humans and domestic livestock. Most of the feral pigs in Colorado you will find are escaped domestic pigs and you would prepare them like any other pork. In southern states some of the feral population is of a Russian boar variety escaped or allowed to escape to mix with the feral population. They say the big boars are not tasty at all like a young Sow would be.
I hope this helps answer your question,
Jim
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From: Dan
anyone want to try a craigslist ad?
Screw it, I say we just get as many of us as possible down here, put $30 a pot, and the first to shoot a piggy gets the money. Then we all sit back, have some beer, and roast a piggy. [Beer]
that is one hell of a good idea
Great idea, as long as just the first shooter gets the pot, and the rest of us get to keep on going. No reason to stop at just one pig. For some reason, I really want to shoot some pigs, and use my M1 to do it. I'd have to make up some special loads for it though, not FMJ's.
Every time I have field dressed a wild hog I've used gloves. Latex gloves or latex gloves under rubber gloves. Knicks or cuts on your hands and you are asking for trouble. The piggy brucellosis isn't something I'd like to deal with. Just my two cents.
I'm in
I'd be in