The Fayette County spring feral hog contest began on Monday, Jan. 2 and will continue through Friday, April 28.
The contest is being held to give landowners, producers and sportsmen an opportunity control feral hogs in Fayette County. The feral hog population causes economic losses to producers through crop destruction, pasture and livestock losses and environmental damage, according to Scott Willey, Extension agent.
Premiums are being provided by the Fayette County Commissioners Court, Fayette County Farm Bureau and an anonymous donor. Prize money will be awarded to the individuals who officially enter the most feral hogs during the contest, in the following amounts: $250-1st prize $200-2nd prize $175-3rd prize $150-4th prize $125-5th prize $100-6th prize $75-7th prize $50-8th prize $50-9th prize $25-10th prize