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Originally Posted by ploddinTod
How big a problem are these wild hogs in our backcountry? Do they represent a "fear factor" on our journeys to our national forests and other wild places? A hiker on another forum has stated that their populations are increasing at an alarming rate. :idea:
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Never been excessively worried about them, any moreso than any other wildlife (alligators, herds of deer, etc.) we encounter, anyway. We give wildlife a wide berth, using our binoculars or camera lenses to bring them closer rather than our feet. They're prevalent and highly visible at certain parks, such as
Choke Canyon State Park,
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and areas of Big Bend National Park, among many others.
I think the relatively new statewide ban on feeding wildlife in the parks will help curb some of the animal/human encounter problems. What do you think?