Wild Hog Workshops Offered To Public

Wild hogs are a problem!

In a multi-agency effort between WRD, UGA, USDA and some others, a series of free Feral Swine Workshops will be offered to the public. However, pre-registration is required to attend any of the six events.

Topics include disease issues, biology and economics, water quality issues, control techniques, trapping demonstration, transport issues, regulations and a question-and-answer panel. The workshops are listed below.

Thursday, April 28: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (Register Now)
Gordon County Agricultural Service Center
Speakers: Dr. Mike Mengak, UGA and Matt Ondovchik, USDA Wildlife Services

Wednesday, May 4: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Register Now)
Rock Eagle 4H Center 350 Rock Eagle Rd, Eatonton, GA 31024
Speakers: Dr. Mike Mengak, UGA; Matt Ondovchik, USDA Wildlife Services; Charlie Killmaster, WRD; Dr. Dustin Weaver, GA Departement of Agriculture

Wednesday, May 11: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Register Now)
Ogeechee River District Feral Swine Workshop, Honey Ridge Agricenter 477 Honey Ridge Rd, Guyton, GA 31312.
Speakers: Dr. Mike Mengak, UGA; Matt Ondovchik, USDA Wildlife Services; Charlie Killmaster, WRD; Dr. Dustin Weaver, GA Departement of Agriculture

Glen Solomon Special: Fort Stewart Hogs

Friday, May 20: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Register Now)
Central Georgia and Ohoopee District Feral Swine Workshop, Toombs County Ag Center 523-529 Quint Shrine Rd, Lyons, GA 30436
Speakers: Dr. Mike Mengak, UGA; Matt Ondovchik, USDA Wildlife Services; Charlie Killmaster, WRD; Dr. Dustin Weaver, GA Departement of Agriculture

Tuesday, May 24: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Register Now)
Blue Ridge Mountain District Feral Swine Workshop, Rabun Arena 100 E Boggs Mountain Rd, Tiger, GA 30576
Speakers: Dr. Mike Mengak, UGA; Matt Ondovchik, USDA Wildlife Services; Charlie Killmaster, WRD; Dr. Dustin Weaver, GA Departement of Agriculture

Thursday, June 9: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Register Now)
Altamaha District Feral Swine Workshop
Billy Walker Agriculture Center 901 GA-206, Douglas, GA 31533
Speakers: Dr. Mike Mengak, UGA; Matt Ondovchik, USDA Wildlife Services; Charlie Killmaster, WRD; Dr. Dustin Weaver, GA Departement of Agriculture

70 Hogs Killed In Drive-By

It’s an all-too-familiar problem! Hogs destroy crops, food plots, ag fields, roads, feeders, this list goes on. This photo was taken at Woods-N-Water properties where they offer hog hunting. For more on booking a hunting trip, go to Woods-N-Water.