Feral hogs, which cause billions of dollars in damage to farmland and property every year, take center stage in this new book released by Dog Ear Publishing. A bowhunter shares personal stories and photos of successful hunts, as well as tips for others interested in the sport.
HASTINGS, Okla. –
“The American Feral Hog: History of the Species and Bowhunting Tactics” offers in-depth look at feral hogs, from their biology, history and how best to hunt them. Feral hogs cause almost $1 billion in damages to crops and property each year in the United States alone. In fact, a single hog can cause more than $200 annually. Chapters cover topics like how feral hogs first got to the United States, their habitat, safety issues (feral hogs sometimes attack people) and how to catch them: bowhunting techniques, trapping and finding a place to hunt.
With their sharp upper and lower tusks and 44 teeth, these intelligent animals can be vicious fighters, and their unique anatomy – including rock-hard skulls – presents interesting challenges. Savvy hunters can use their few weaknesses against the wild pigs, such as their voracious appetite that ties them to a regular food source. Personal anecdotes and photographs add authenticity to this remarkable book. Tips on preparing the meat after a successful hunt, recipes and an appendix with guides and outfitters round out this unique resource for bowhunters interested in taking on a new challenge.
A bowhunter since his boyhood days in the woods of Virginia, author Tom Kidwell now lives in southwestern Oklahoma, where he works as a cowhand on a ranch, patrolling on horseback and watching the ranch’s population of feral pigs. He is a member of Comanche Masonic Lodge 41. He is semi-retired there after working in the corporate world. Kidwell previously wrote “Just Another Old Bowhunter” and “Another Old Bowhunter: A Collection of ‘Old Bowhunter’ Memories.”
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The American Feral Hog: History of the Species and Bowhunting Tactics
Tom Kidwell
Dog Ear Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-4575-1405-0 236 pages $19.95 US
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