Wild pigs still hogging local hunting spotlight, San Diego pigs

[spectr17]

Here we go again. :hog chewing:

Wild pigs still hogging local hunting spotlight - SignOnSanDiego.com

 

[Marty]

Comments like this bother me:
"Avid hunters seem to be the only group that wants wild hogs to thrive here."

Anyone else?

 

[weekender21]

Or how about, "but those who don't hunt, and that number is growing each year".

 

[RIFLEMAN]

Hi Marty,

I was not bothered by the comment at all, as I think it is unfortunately very true. Hogs are introduced, protected, and managed to propagate the distribution and population of the species for hunting and hunting revenue opportunities.

CADFG honestly has no business (and in my opinion, authority) managing hogs as big game mammals, yet the agency has established regulations (methods, hours, etc) intended to protect and promote the hog population; they willfully do so at the detriment of our native flora and fauna.

 

[weekender21]

Comments like this bother me:
"Avid hunters seem to be the only group that wants wild hogs to thrive here."

Anyone else?

Hunters might very well be the only group that wants hogs in southern CA. The truth is, 90% of the remaining population could care less either way.

 

[fallbrook79]

the article says no known predators other than man but i thought the mountain lion would have something else to eat other than the deer which in turn would help the deer population.just a thought

 

[weekender21]

I don't think anyone will argue that piglets will most definitely be on the menu for big cats. While I do love hog hunting, I think it's a lot more complicated than saying cats eating hogs will help the deer. Hogs are lousy neighbors and will compete with the deer and other wildlife for food, water, etc.

 

[jdjtexas]

Not to hurt any feelings but this hog craze is absurd and before to long it will get out of hand. Hogs multiply and they will eventually be in our backyards literally then what? We damn sure wont be able to hunt them in the city... the state will have a new tax for the eradication of the overwhealming hog pop. I just cant believe people pay to hunt these things. Thats like charging a hunter 20 bucks to kill a yote.

 

[sdnative13]

So the dfg is handing out tickets out at the launch in el cap huh? At least that's what one of the. Comments says.

 

[Caninelaw]

If nobody wants them then why is it so hard to find a place to legally hunt them? The landowners don't want them but they won't let anyone on their land to hunt them.

 

[Marty]

My comment had nothing to do with the DFG or regulation of hunting.
I simply do not appreciate blanket statements in the press. This particular comment was made in a negative tone; as if "avid hunters" are the only people who want these destructive, non-native animals to thrive.

 

[zoemasterf]

Hunters might very well be the only group that wants hogs in southern CA. The truth is, 90% of the remaining population could care less either way.

After reading most of the replies regarding the article, this is the most valid comment.

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[RIFLEMAN]

Marty,

I simply do not appreciate blanket statements in the press. This particular comment was made in a negative tone; as if "avid hunters" are the only people who want these destructive, non-native animals to thrive.

I know what you mean about blanket statements by the press. But in this case, I think the shoe fits...

 

[RIFLEMAN]

weekender21,

I don't think anyone will argue that piglets will most definitely be on the menu for big cats. While I do love hog hunting, I think it's a lot more complicated than saying cats eating hogs will help the deer. Hogs are lousy neighbors and will compete with the deer and other wildlife for food, water, etc.

Hogs likely hurt deer in that the steady supply of young pigs may artificially increase the lion population that might otherwise ebb and flow with the population changes of the deer population. The resulting elevated lion numbers may in turn suppress the deer population.

 

[larrysogla]

Wish we had more years with wet weather so the springs, seeps and creeks can sustain the wild hog wherever they expand. This is the only huntable big game that has a chance of expanding and multiplying in overpopulated Southern California.
'Nuff said
larrysogla

 

[ltdann]

I think the reason hogs are so popular here is because its one of the few things we can hunt year around. Think about it. Most of our seasons are in the fall. Sure you can hunt yotes but I've never seen good bacon come from a coyote.

 

[weekender21]

I've never seen good bacon come from a wild pig either! Good sausage, chops, and smoked ham but never bacon...

 

[ltdann]

I've never seen good bacon come from a wild pig either! Good sausage, chops, and smoked ham but never bacon...

If I ever get another one, I'm gonna try it.

 

[weekender21]

Maybe if you catch one and tie it up in your backyard! 6-10 months of slop might do it.

P.S. Yes I know it's not legal, I was only kidding

 

[sdnative13]

Maybe if you catch one

I'm still at this point :smiley_green_with_e