DNR and Dept. of Ag Work to Bring Hunters and Farmers Together Against Hogs

Boars. Wild hogs. Feral Pigs.
No matter the term, hogs can be a big problem.

 
Especially for landowners who depend on their property to supply crops that provide for their livelihood.
That’s why the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources have developed a new statewide program called, “Hunters Helping Farmers.” to help alleviate the agricultural and financial damage caused by these non-native invasive pests.
The goal of the new program is to help facilitate a relationship between farmers looking for ways to control hog issues on their land and hunters looking to hunt them.

 
Interested farmers can register on the Georgia Department of Agriculture website at www.agr.georgia.gov.
Information from interested farmers and hunters will be matched based on geographical area and given to the farmer to choose if and when to contact a hunter.

 
The farmer will be responsible for making all arrangements with the hunter.
State Agriculture Commission Gary Black said it’s a natural fit to connect hunters and farmers to solve the problem of feral hogs damaging crops and spreading disease.

 
For more information on how to sign up for the program you can call, call 1-844-464-5455.