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I live in East Texas and we have a huge wild feral hog problem. I have several friends and family with land that is being invaded with them. Are they good to eat? I have one friend in particular who hunts them just to attempt to get rid of them. I asked him if I could buy one from him and he said he would gladly give it to me if I'd pick it up and get it off his property. I'm thinking 'free meat that is free of antibiotics and growth hormone and hasn't been raised on grain!"

Is this a good idea. I know there is a local butcher who will process deer. I'm thinking I could take it to him....

flag	asked Jan 17 at 20:32 HDC-TX 140●1●6

	Are you planning to hunt them yourself as well? Can I come? – txrandom Jan 17 at 21:30
	Probably not going to hunt them myself. I am not much of a hunter. I grew up with my dad hunting and I seem to get bored. I love being out in nature very much but would much rather be hiking, biking, swimming etc. Hunting just isn't my thing. – HDC-TX Jan 18 at 15:33

Lori I · Answer 1 · 2013-01-17 21:58:29Z UTC

VB - I would say do your research on the invasion of feral hogs in TX before you speak about them. They are nothing like a little pig from a cartoon. They are destructive and can ruin a full crop of wheat in one night. They are nothing but a nuisance animal. Do a little research before you bring cartoon pigs into the mix. Be realistic.

HDC-TX - The are actually very tasty and can be processed normally where you get deer processed. Just remember that they are very, very lean and often you want to cook them with added fats and as you would venison.....slow and low. I would eat feral hog sausage every time I had sausage if I could keep it stocked. You do not need a license to kill them and there is no limit to how many you can kill. They are so bad in TX that you probably know, they are kill at will. Do research on cooking procedure or you will not like the taste just due to the difference in a pig that is raised specifically for butchering.

eric · Answer 2 · 2013-01-17 20:37:30Z UTC

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These are called wild boars, no? There are many in my neck of the woods as well and many folks hunt them, with one caveat. The meat is tested for trichinosis before it is declared fit for eating.

answered Jan 17 at 20:37

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Trichinosis is only a problem if the meat isn't brought to the proper temp. They seriously destroy several hundred pounds of meat if it tests positive? – MathGirl72 Jan 17 at 21:09

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Any wild game could have who knows what parasites/infections... – Matt Jan 17 at 23:46

erikaj · Answer 3 · 2013-01-17 20:47:53Z UTC

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Do not hesitate on this opportunity! It sounds like a great idea. I mean, I'd do it. I ate wild boar mixed with sour kraut that I got at a market recently. It was really good!

answered Jan 17 at 20:47

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Meaty · Answer 4 · 2013-01-17 21:01:52Z UTC

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Absolutely, feral hogs are delicious. Get all you can. They really makes you appreciate how much the flavor of an animal can change following a change in lifestyle.

answered Jan 17 at 21:01

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NewPaleon · Answer 5 · 2013-01-17 22:30:21Z UTC

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Feral hogs are good eating! Let me know if you have more than you can handle. I know folks in Houston who might be willing to butcher them in exchange for pastured meat and organs.

answered Jan 17 at 22:30

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August · Answer 6 · 2013-01-17 20:54:32Z UTC

I live in Northwest Louisiana, and the pigs are here too. I worry a little bit about what they might be eating around here, but I very much want to try this:

Anatomy of Thrift

All about old fashioned pig processing. I hope to be able to do the whole thing some day.

grbnik · Answer 7 · 2013-01-17 21:17:03Z UTC

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Chow down all you can. They're a nightmare on ecosystems.

answered Jan 17 at 21:17

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Renee · Answer 8 · 2013-01-17 21:46:12Z UTC

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I just ate a wild boar chop for dinner for the first time last night. Very tasty.

answered Jan 17 at 21:46

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TLSF · Answer 9 · 2013-01-17 23:14:15Z UTC

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Oh goodness! Wild boar, as much as you want, and they are not charging? Wow. Take to a reputable place for processing, and you should be fine. Stock your deep freezer with that stuff, and enjoy!

answered Jan 17 at 23:14

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Kelleil · Answer 10 · 2013-01-18 00:57:23Z UTC

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Remember, low and slow braise. No crock pot! Lower!

answered Jan 18 at 0:57

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JasonAC556 · Answer 11 · 2013-01-18 02:00:00Z UTC

Feral hogs are good eating. If you want to go super Paleo, try hunting them with just a knife and your instincts. That's how we do it here...... Nothing more primal than man versus animal with nothing more than something pointy.......

Bestill · Answer 12 · 2013-01-18 02:04:22Z UTC

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I can attest to taste. Good to very good. If you need someone to help teach you how find, hunt, and dress-let me know

answered Jan 18 at 2:04

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VB · Answer 13 · 2013-01-17 21:04:34Z UTC

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So first humans invaded their land and now they are killing them in cold blood? Poor little wild things! They will never taste fresh water from a stream. They will never eat acorns with their pink snouts. They will never go "oink, oink" just because you want to know what they taste like?

Have you ever watched a movie called "Babe"? Plus they are white meat, full of omega 6. If you really want to hunt, go for grass-fed buffalo.

answered Jan 17 at 21:04

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No, they came with us- the invaders. Pigs are not native to America. They came over on a boat with Europeans and went to town, and they've been going to town ever since. None of them could be mistaken for cute babes either. – August Jan 17 at 21:12

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Did you really just tell someone to go hunt buffalo? – erikaj Jan 17 at 21:26

Obviously you know nothing about feral pigs or swine in general. Babe? Really? I hope you were kidding. – JasonAC556 Jan 18 at 1:54

Poor little creatures... first your brought them and now you are exploiting them for meat? They are very cute! – VB Jan 18 at 8:07

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Wow, VB, if you love them so much you can come visit! I'm sure the "cute little piggies" would love for you to visit. By this I mean they would love to tear you apart. My parents have lost dogs to them. They have no fear and are as mean as can be. They will attack anything. SO go ahead, come visit the cute little piggies! – HDC-TX Jan 18 at 15:31

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