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(in this case hogs, a feral animal that requires no license to hunt.)

You'll likely have no issues but:


Something that may help keep you out of trouble:


EXOTIC ANIMALS AND FOWL

Exotic animal refers to grass-eating or plant-eating, single-hoofed or cloven-hoofed mammals that are not indigenous or native to Texas and are known as ungulates, including animals from the deer and antelope families that landowners have introduced into this state. Includes, but is not limited to feral hog, Aoudad sheep, Axis deer, Elk, Sika deer, Fallow deer, Blackbuck antelope, Nilgai antelope, and Russian boar. Exotic fowl refers to any avian species that is not indigenous to this state, including ratites (emu, ostrich, rhea, cassowary, etc.).

There are no state bag or possession limits or closed seasons on exotic animals or fowl on private property.

It is against the law to:

• Hunt an exotic without a valid hunting license.

• Hunt an exotic on a public road or right-of-way.

• Hunt an exotic without the landowner's permission.

• Possess an exotic or the carcass of an exotic without the owner's consent.

Penalty: A person who violates these laws commits an offense that is a Class A Parks and Wildlife Code misdemeanor ($500-$4000 and/or up to one year in jail).


An exception to the above:



A hunting license is not required to hunt the following:

• Coyotes, if the coyotes are attacking, about to attack, or have recently attacked livestock, domestic animals, or fowl.

• Depredating feral hogs, if a landowner (resident or non-resident) or landowner's agent or lessee is taking feral hogs causing depredation on the landowner's land.

• Fur-bearing animals, if the hunter possesses a trapper's license or if the fur-bearing animals are causing depredation.

But do note this:


Note: All laws and regulations governing hunter education still apply.


So, basically everyone over 17 yrs. of age needs to have completed a hunters safety course, and you will need to claim that everyone is an "agent" acting with your knowledge and permission to help rid you of those pesky hogs.

Still, very doable!

Get those HOGS!!

Just perfect ranger, i might be convinced one of this days to get an AR. ive always been aN AK 47 afficionado. What do you think of the Rock River M4 version? That has catch my eye in the last gunshow.

It would be nice this is held in March as it s still cooler weather, spring can be really hot. Jus t my 2 cents.

Zigzag, concerning Rock River, I have two of their AR's: CAR A4 Mid-Length (w/A2 Buttstock) and a Standard A4 20" rifle. I have had no problems out of either, and I drill with them alot. The company I am currently with uses DPMS and Rock River select fire carbines, so it wasn't that hard of a choice for me--Rock River make tough guns.


I have made numerous modifications to each since and have plans to build another AR with a RR Lower w/ 2-tone (Desert Tan/Black) furniture.

flintnapper

So, basically everyone over 17 yrs. of age needs to have completed a hunters safety course, and you will need to claim that everyone is an "agent" acting with your knowledge and permission to help rid you of those pesky hogs.

For us oldtimers...
This is what I read:

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Minimum age of certification is 12 years and cost is $15.

If you were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, and you are:

under 12 years of age, you must be accompanied. (*See the definition of accompanied below.)
age 12 through 16, you must successfully complete a hunter education course or be accompanied.(*See the definition of accompanied below.)
age 17 and over, you must successfully complete a hunter education course; or purchase a "Hunter Education Deferral" and be accompanied.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publication ... education/
This sounds like anyone over 34 or so, isn't required to get a hunter education course... although I see nothing wrong with additional safety training

Quote: "So, basically everyone over 17 yrs. of age needs to have completed a hunters safety course"

Not to nitpick, but once someone turns 17, hunter ed. is "mandatory". And classes may be especially hard to find this time of year. I'm down to only one or two "home study completions" per month until August. If enough interest (6 or more), I might schedule a special one for folks here.

Will the game warden come over to all check us out?

zigzag wrote:Will the game warden come over to all check us out?

Probably the ATF

zigzag wrote:Will the game warden come over to all check us out?

jess don't let'em in yer house!

O6nop wrote:flintnapper

So, basically everyone over 17 yrs. of age needs to have completed a hunters safety course, and you will need to claim that everyone is an "agent" acting with your knowledge and permission to help rid you of those pesky hogs.

For us oldtimers...
This is what I read:

Every hunter (including out-of-state hunters) born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, must successfully complete a Hunter Education Training Course. Minimum age of certification is 12 years and cost is $15.

If you were born on or after Sept. 2, 1971, and you are:





under 12 years of age, you must be accompanied. (*See the definition of accompanied below.)
age 12 through 16, you must successfully complete a hunter education course or be accompanied.(*See the definition of accompanied below.)
age 17 and over, you must successfully complete a hunter education course; or purchase a "Hunter Education Deferral" and be accompanied.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publication ... education/
This sounds like anyone over 34 or so, isn't required to get a hunter education course... although I see nothing wrong with additional safety training

You are correct, I had forgotten about that part of it (even though I'm one of the old guys). Thank You for pointing to this exception.

How about we carve & cook on the spot????

Got any hogs like this one?

http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstre ... 52,00.html

KBCraig wrote:Got any hogs like this one?

http://www.fieldandstream.com/fieldstre ... 52,00.html

I'll "see your hog" and raise you this one.

Did you 2 guys harvest them pigs w/ a .223?

These hogs would be easy target , more easier to spot too.