Any hogs in CO?

Boomm · June 8, 2011, 12:55 PM

I've heard rumors about some hogs in Kiowa and the SE corner of the state; however, I am not sure how to follow up on these rumors. Has anybody heard of hogs here?

WildBill45 · June 8, 2011, 01:10 PM

The Hogs are in Nebraska on the cheerleading team!!!

FrontSight · June 8, 2011, 01:46 PM

Ouch!

C0untZer0 · June 8, 2011, 02:16 PM

Are there wolves in CO?

I have a feeling that where there are wolves, feral hogs are hot going to be too big of a problem. I think I'd be a good fight but I think wolves will kill a boar - I mean we see what happens on YouTube with dog hunting, the wolves are even bigger and stronger than most of those hunting dogs.

And aside from the boars, I imagine they take a lot of piglets.

I can't blame them - it's the other white meat.

Don H · June 8, 2011, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Are there wolves in CO?

Lots of different ecosystems and habitats in Colorado. It would be quite possible to have both in the state and not coincide in the same area.

Eazmo · June 8, 2011, 02:55 PM

I saw two in a bar in Durango.

Boomm · June 8, 2011, 03:16 PM

haha you guys are a lot of help

xdshooter · June 8, 2011, 06:35 PM

From Trib.com

Quote:

Feral hogs are seen in Sand Creek in Kiowa County, in southeastern Colorado, May 3, 2006. Feral hogs, nasty, hyperadaptable, eating, rooting, wrecking machines, are Colorado's newest invaders. They've set up shop in southeastern Colorado' in recent years, numbering from a few dozen to a few hundred, depending on whose count you accept. No one knows for sure.

And here's a link to the site if you want to read the rest of it.

http://trib.com/news/state-and-regio...8b85c11d2.html

It's old information but if there WERE pigs there probably ARE pigs. Those things are resilient.

FTG-05 · June 9, 2011, 09:00 AM

First place I go to whenever anyone asks "are there hogs here?":

Feral Swine Map

Too bad they limit the resolution, especially given their stance on getting rid or reducing the populations, oh well.

That site also has .pdf of maps showing hog distribution in the US going back several years, pretty interesting to see the growth and spread of the things.

Good luck.

Doyle · June 9, 2011, 09:07 AM

That feral swine map is way off - at least in FL and GA. It shows big white areas (supposedly no hogs) where I know for a fact that there are good populations.

FTG-05 · June 9, 2011, 08:53 PM

You talking about the area north of Orlando? If so, yea, I used to hunt hogs there back in the late '70's.

Look for the link, top center, report as needed. I've done it for hogs I've sighted in Alabama, it's pretty easy.

TXGunNut · June 9, 2011, 09:46 PM

I always figured it was 50 states, more in some places than others. They can survive in almost any environment and reproduction is just one of many things they're good at. If you haven't seen them yet, keep looking. You will.

June 8, 2011, 12:55 PM	#1
Boomm Member Join Date: March 29, 2010 Posts: 51	Any hogs in CO? I've heard rumors about some hogs in Kiowa and the SE corner of the state; however, I am not sure how to follow up on these rumors. Has anybody heard of hogs here?

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TXGunNut Senior Member Join Date: January 16, 2010 Location: If you have to ask... Posts: 2,860	I always figured it was 50 states, more in some places than others. They can survive in almost any environment and reproduction is just one of many things they're good at. If you haven't seen them yet, keep looking. You will. __________________ Life Member NRA, TSRA Smokeless powder is a passing fad! -Steve Garbe I hate rude behavior in a man. I won't tolerate it. -Woodrow F. Call Lonesome Dove My favorite recipes start out with a handful of used wheelweights.

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C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	Are there wolves in CO? I have a feeling that where there are wolves, feral hogs are hot going to be too big of a problem. I think I'd be a good fight but I think wolves will kill a boar - I mean we see what happens on YouTube with dog hunting, the wolves are even bigger and stronger than most of those hunting dogs. And aside from the boars, I imagine they take a lot of piglets. I can't blame them - it's the other white meat.

June 8, 2011, 03:16 PM	#7
Boomm Member Join Date: March 29, 2010 Posts: 51	haha you guys are a lot of help

June 9, 2011, 09:00 AM	#9
FTG-05 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: TN Posts: 301	First place I go to whenever anyone asks "are there hogs here?": Feral Swine Map Too bad they limit the resolution, especially given their stance on getting rid or reducing the populations, oh well. That site also has .pdf of maps showing hog distribution in the US going back several years, pretty interesting to see the growth and spread of the things. Good luck.

June 9, 2011, 09:07 AM	#10
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	That feral swine map is way off - at least in FL and GA. It shows big white areas (supposedly no hogs) where I know for a fact that there are good populations.

June 9, 2011, 08:53 PM	#11
FTG-05 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: TN Posts: 301	You talking about the area north of Orlando? If so, yea, I used to hunt hogs there back in the late '70's. Look for the link, top center, report as needed. I've done it for hogs I've sighted in Alabama, it's pretty easy.

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