JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce (MDAC) will begin accepting a new round of applications for its Wild Hog Control Program (WHCP) starting this Friday, August 1.
The application period will remain open until Friday, August 15. All Mississippi counties are eligible for the application period.
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“Wild hogs are one of the most destructive, invasive species threatening Mississippi’s agriculture and natural resources, causing more than $60 million in damages annually,” said Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson (R-Miss.). “Through our Wild Hog Control Program, we equip landowners with the tools and training they need to protect their crops, property and livelihoods. I encourage all eligible landowners and managers to apply for our latest round of trapping and join our agency in the fight to control these costly, non-native and nuisance animals.”
Through the WHCP, MDAC provides “smart” traps to landowners and managers for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry lands in Mississippi. MDAC provides the training necessary to use the “smart” traps and technical guidance regarding the most effective methods to trap and control wild hogs on private lands.
Applications must be completed and submitted online at www.mdac.ms.gov/whcp.
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