Jacksonville Deals with Feral Hogs

JACKSONVILLE — Feral hogs continue to plague property owners in East Texas, but Jacksonville has been working to keep them at bay. Officials say more hogs have moved into the area, creating a problem not only for citizens but also for city property and parks. According to KETK, that’s why the city of Jacksonville has placed hog traps around the area, looking to make a dent in the seemingly endless rutting cycle. Officials say they’re trying to stop the breeding because babies just seen in the past week will themselves be old enough to breed in a matter of months — making the problem worse. According to one official, “It’s very hard to repair their damage. They are incredibly stout; their snouts are incredibly strong.”