Where can I hunt feral hogs in NC?

Pee Dee River Game Land-Coyote & Feral Hog. Item Number: 8425 Weapon: Any Legal Weapon Deadline: Dec.

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  • Johns River Game Land-Coyote & Feral Hog.
  • Toxaway Game Land-Coyote & Feral Hog.
  • Chowan Swamp Game Land.
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    • What counties in NC have wild hogs?

    In North Carolina, free-ranging domestic pigs or a hybrid of the two strains are what most people know as the wild boar. However, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission only recognizes and regulates wild boar in the following counties: Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Jackson, Macon and Swain.

    Can you hunt wild hogs in North Carolina?

    North Carolina does not regulate feral (wild) hogs, however you must have a basic hunting license to hunt them. Wild Hogs are active all year long and tend to be most active in the early morning or late evening.

    Can you hunt hogs on public land in North Carolina?

    Currently, feral swine are classified as nongame animals, with no closed hunting season on private lands and no bag limits. All persons hunting feral swine at any time must have a valid hunting license or must be exempt from having a license pursuant to G.S. 113-276.

    Do you need a hunting license to hunt feral hogs in NC?

    All persons hunting feral swine at any time must have a valid hunting license or must be exempt from having a license pursuant to GS 113-276. Feral swine may be hunted year round during normal hunting hours (½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour past sunset). There is no closed season and there is no bag limit.

    Do you need a license to hunt hogs in NC?

    Can you keep a wild hog as a pet?

    Does the Wild Boar Make a Good Pet. These animals have been kept as pets when they have been obtained as piglets; however, they do not make good pets, as they are highly destructive, and very difficult to house train. They can also become unexpectedly aggressive to the owners and other pets.