Wild Hogs Frustrate Farmers

Alabama Baldwin County Wild hogs are killing pets and destroying crops in Baldwin County

by Pat Peterson

Published: Tue, September 23, 2008 - 5:00 pm CST

There's a pig problem in Baldwin County.

Wild hogs are roaming the backwoods and swamps near Silverhill, killing pets, destroying crops and making life miserable for farmers. Local farmer Dick Higbee has had enough.

"Those hogs get aggressive and dangerous," says Higbee. "They've already killed two of my dogs and have damaged my pecan crop. My neighbors have lost their corn and peanut crops to the pigs."

The wild hogs have gotten so bad, wildlife trapper Gary Casper was called in to help. Casper, best known for hunting and trapping alligators, says there are more than 1,000 wild hogs in Baldwin County.

"It all started a few years ago when a local farmer illegally released about 100 pigs out onto his land," says Casper. "The farmer passed away and the hogs had to fend for themselves. They've multiplied and have since spread out across the county."

Casper has already trapped and killed more than a dozen wild hogs on Higbee's farm.

"They can be dangerous," says Casper. "If you get one cornered around a sow or some little pigs, they'll fight. We're doing everything we can to help the problem. Farmers now are even carrying weapons in their trucks and if they see one, they'll shoot it."

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claycitymadness Says:

Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 7:09 am

well the only wild hog i have been able to find is at waffle house. heading out now for a quick breakfast.

rosepetal Says:

Thu, Sep 25, 2008 at 4:36 am

rmseek1234, yes i knew in europe they eat horses, but i would have to be starving. no way. i use to want to try moose until i saw one. i think buffalo is suppose to be one of the healthiest meats. i think vegetables will be the cheapest route to go, if you grow your own.

rmseek1234 Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 5:29 pm

I’ve eaten buffalo and elk jerky-it’s pretty good. I like deer jerky and deer roast too. I’m serious about going and getting some of the hogs for my freezer! Anyone know how to contact the man? With the way groceries are going up (and only going to get worse, imo) I am really thinking about raising my own cow or two.

Did you know in Europe they eat horse? I couldn’t do that! atbman-please, don’t insult the pigs!

carl Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:49 pm

YEA! a wild hog has all that crome on it a really big gas tank and a wild boar is one of those four legged critters chaseing Claycity around the woods.

atbman Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:35 pm

A wild boar is male, hogs is pretty general. About my comment about the pig with lipstick, I was trying to make a joke. This email I received stated a pig with lipstick had been found, it had a picture of Rosie Odonal??? on it.

rosepetal Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:28 pm

is there a difference between a wild boar and a wild hog?

rosepetal Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:27 pm

lol, could be carl.

carl Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:24 pm

They’re probably thinking"hey look at those ugly little horses and they got horns on their heads, we ain’t got it so bad after all”.

rosepetal Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:07 pm

lol i know what you mean. i love goats they are really cool. they use them to calm down a lot of race horses. dont know why but it works.

claycitymadness Says:

Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 3:02 pm

bought a goat for fouth of july a fwe years ago. made the mistake of letting her eat out of mmy hand. had hot dogs and burgers instead and she stayed around 6 more years