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Arkansas Eliminates 13,000 Feral Hogs, Protecting 900,000 Acres

5/15/2025

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Arkansas is taking significant strides in tackling its feral hog problem, which wreaks havoc costing $30 to $41 million each year. Since the Feral Hog Eradication Task Force was formed in 2017, over 13,000 hogs have been eliminated across 12 counties, safeguarding more than 900,000 acres with the help of USDA funding and local initiatives.

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Story summary

Arkansas is taking significant strides in tackling its feral hog problem, which wreaks havoc costing $30 to $41 million each year. Since the Feral Hog Eradication Task Force was formed in 2017, over 13,000 hogs have been eliminated across 12 counties, safeguarding more than 900,000 acres with the help of USDA funding and local initiatives.