By Allen Morris
Any information or pictures we can get
of hunting feral hogs in Missouri. We will post here. I have contacted Fort
Leonard Wood for the following information. I hope this helps eliminated these
animals from Southern Missouri.
NEW HOG STORIES ON
THE MSIN!
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Thomas F. Glueck
U.S. Army MANSCEN & FLW ATZT-DPW-EE, Natural Resources Directorate of Public Works 1334 First Street Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473-8944 Dear Sir: Thank you for your interest in hunting feral hogs on Fort Leonard Wood. It is our intent to completely eliminate these destructive animals from the installation. Hunters play an important role in this effort. I have enclosed a copy of FLW Reg. 210-2 1, Hunting and Fishing Re gulations; a map of the Z.1 In Hunting Areas is on -the reverse. I have highlighted several sections that explain our basic system. I have listed below information on requirements for hunting feral hogs. Permits Required: MO small game permit AND FLW Sportsmans Permit. You are required to view the Safety/Public Awareness Orientation Video prior to purchasing the post permit. Permits are available at the Outdoor Recreation Center, Building 1614, 9:30-5:30, Tuesday thru Saturday, 573-596-4223. See section 3 in the regulation. Season: There is no closed season. HOWEVER,
access to Hunting Areas is dependent on military training requirements.
Areas are opened and closed on a daily basis. Hunters must check the Area
Closure Board or recorded telephone message on the day of entry. See section
4 in the regulation.
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Hog Hunting 101 By Smith “Retired Hunter” Dewlen Hogs are available in several states. Some are the Razorback or Russian, many more are feral hogs, and some may be a mixed breed. In Missouri you will find all varieties, to some degree. The availability is spread out, but most are south of I-70. The Department of Conservation has a map on their website, www.conservation.state.mo.us, showing concentrations. In addition, there is information that is useful for hunting in any state. The following applies to Missouri only and as we all know, things change. So check state game laws and regulations before using this information. I have taken eight hogs in the US and two in South Africa. Hogs are an excellent quarry to hunt and the taste is also excellent. I like it much better than what is available at the store. Generally, the hunting methods are stalking, chasing with dogs, or baiting. Baiting where there are hogs is the surest way to obtain one. In Missouri baiting is legal for hogs. There are a couple of rather simple ways to bait hogs. |
Authorized Firearms: Shotgun w/ slugs or buckshot, muzzleloading rifles, .22 caliber rimfire rifle, crossbow, and archery methods. NO centerfire rifles, centerfire pistols, or rimfire pistols are authorized for hunting purposes. See section 7 in the regulation.
Hog Areas: Areas borderinc, the Roubidoux Creek (Areas 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22) in the 1-1 southwest part of the installation are the primary locations. They have also been reported in Areas 13, 23, and 24.
Use of dogs to trail and bay hogs is permitted. Baiting is allowed, but we encourage hunters' using this method to avoid doing so during the deer and turkey seasons. This helps to avoid placing oneself or another unsuspecting hunter in a violation situation.
We do not require hunters to bring hogs to a check station. We would appreciate it, however, if you would contact the Outdoor Recreation Center (573-596-4223) or the Natural Resources Branch (573-596-0871) if you do harvest some hogs. We are trying to collect some basic information such as sex, approximate weight, number in group, reproductive condition of sows (pregnant or lactating), method of take and hunting area.
Hunt safely!
Thomas F. Glueck Wildlife Biolocist
For more information South Missouri Sportsmen's Information Network has added this link for you.FORT LEONARD WOOD
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