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Texas Senate approves hunting feral hogs by hot air balloon

Texas lawmakers have approved hunting feral hogs and coyotes from hot air balloons. The state already allows shooting feral hogs from helicopters. The latest hunting twist comes as the state looks for new ways to control a growing hog population that causes millions in damages to crops every year. The bill passed the Senate Wednesday night and now goes to Gov. Greg Abbott for his consideration. Read more at NBCDFW…

Written by:
kristin
Published on:
May 25, 2017

Categories: General, Wildlife

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