From jumping fences, destroying golf courses and digging up yards, wild pigs — also called wild boars or feral hogs — are one of the most destructive and invasive animals in the U.S. And while many ...

Feral hogs root around in a field. The hogs cause an estimated $115 million of damage in South Carolina each year. (Provided by Marion Barnes, Clemson Extension) COLUMBIA — Drones could be the newest ...

Fairfield County, SC (WLTX) -- Wild hogs are in every county of South Carolina. The pigs are a big problem and they are getting worse in the Palmetto State. "It's just something we've always liked, we ...

In an effort to control the escalating feral hog population, South Carolina has contracted three hog removal professionals in a trial program to kill the pigs, which are considered one of the state’s ...

GREENVILLE — Five hundred years ago, Spanish explorers visited the Southeast and brought some friends with them. Today, those explorers are long gone but the wild hog species they brought with them is ...

HOPKINS — These invaders were here before the British and are still wreaking havoc in 2024. Weighing up to 250 pounds, the feral hog has long been a formidable adversary to both public officials and ...

Feral hogs are a menace to farmers across the US, causing at least $2.5 billion in damage annually. There’s only one way to stop the damage: eradication — a difficult but doable option that's hampered ...

Feral pig roams Congaree National Park near Columbia, S.C. Wild hogs are chewing up the southern landscape, wildlife managers say Courtesy John Grego, Friends of Congaree Swamp From jumping fences, ...