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Will Texas Use Poison to Eradicate Hogs?

Sid Miller, Texas Department of Agriculture (DOA) commissioner, proposed a change to the Texas Administrative Code in an attempt to control the 5 million feral hogs in the state. The destructive hogs are estimated to cause upwards of $52 million in damages a year in Texas alone, and Miller suggested using poison, specifically Kaput Feral Hog Lure, a bait mixed with the blood thinner warfarin that is normally reserved for humans but happens to be lethal to pigs.

How to Identify Poisonous Plants

The most common culprits are poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac, which are abundant in the Lower 48 and cause allergic skin reactions in millions each year.

10 Reasons Hunters Hate Summer

From the stifling heat, to the dwindling amount of wild game in the freezer, to insect bites and poison ivy, there's plenty for hunters to hate about the off-season.

Another Reason to Quit Smoking

According to some veterinarians, it's bad for your dog.

2018 Rifle of the Year: Bergara B-14

Meet American Hunter's latest Rifle of the Year.

New for 2022: Rungu Dualie Double Wheel E-Bikes

The Rungu Dualie Standard and Steep e-bike models offer a new battery-integrated frame design with a higher breakover angle.

Gun Control in the 1750s

Many of us feel that gun control began as a 20th century issue. However, I attended a lecture today at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in Cody, Wyo. that put forth a different perspective.

Deer Hunting: How to Find Natural Food Sources

To know deer, you have to know what they eat. Use this guide to learn how to identify the food sources that will lead you to more big bucks this fall.

Bowhunting Basics for Turkeys

Here are a few suggestions to get you ahead of the bowhunting curve when it comes to gobblers.

Anti’s Crash the Party on Texas Co-Ed’s Facebook Page

Photos from an African safari draw threats and rants, and reveal a complete lack of understanding about wildlife management.

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