Feral Hog
Questions and Answers
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I
am a non-resident and will be hunting hogs with a friend on private
land. Do I need a license? If
I shoot a hog and it runs onto someone else’s property, do the same
rules apply as deer?
What
will be the penalties for hunting hogs out of season or violating other
hog hunting rules?
Can
I run them with dogs for sport only on WMAs (during daylight hours)? If
I have a suspended or revoked hunting license, can I still hunt hogs? During
archery season, can I hunt on a WMA with a .30-06 for hogs?
If
coyote season is open year-round on a WMA, does that mean that hog
hunting is open year-round? *Chasing feral hogs with dogs is considered
hog hunting, and the regulations listed above governing hog hunting also
apply to pursuit of feral hogs with hounds. |
What
licenses do I need to hunt hogs?
On private lands, you do not need a hunting license, except during firearms big game seasons (muzzleloader, all deer gun seasons and elk season), hunters must possess a filled or unfilled deer or elk license appropriate for that current season unless exempt. On public land, you will need a hunting license and during the regular firearms deer seasons (muzzleloader, all deer gun seasons and elk season) on WMAs open during these seasons, you must possess either a filled or unfilled deer license appropriate for those seasons.
No, except during firearms big game seasons (muzzleloader, all deer gun
seasons and elk seasonand
elk season), hunters must possess a filled or unfilled deer or elk license appropriate
for that current season.
Can
we hunt hogs at night with firearms?
No. It is illegal to hunt hogs at night,
except landowners can get a depredation permit from the State Game
Warden in their county that will allow them to shoot hogs at night.
The Department does not keep a list of
landowners that are having problems with hogs. You may find a place to
hog hunt by looking in the newspaper, on the Internet, talking to other
hunters, visiting with landowner at local cafes, etc.
The Department does not license guides and
therefore does not maintain a list of guide services. You may be able to
find a hog hunting guide by looking in the newspaper, on the Internet or
at one of the state’s outdoor/hunting shows.
What
is the best public land in the state to hunt hogs on?
Hog populations are variable and it is hard
to determine the best public land on which to hunt hogs. Contact other
hunters and area managers of public land for more information.
How
can I find out where I can hunt hogs in Oklahoma?
The best bets for locating a place to
hunt hogs are the classifieds in the
newspaper, on the Internet or at one of the state’s outdoor/hunting
shows. Other hunters can also be good sources of information on where to
hog hunt.
Can
I use a crossbow to hunt hogs?
Hunters who
have a permanent physical disability to the extent that they cannot use a
conventional longbow, as certified by a physician licensed to practice
in Oklahoma or bordering state, may hunt with a crossbow. As long as it is legal for a hunter to use
a crossbow, he or she can use one to hunt for hogs on public land during
seasons when a crossbow is a legal means of hunting. Crossbows may be
used to hog hunt on private land if the hunters have the proper documentation from their physician.
Is
it true that some feral hogs have rabies?
Hogs, like all mammals, can get rabies but it isn't very likely.
Is
hunter safety required for hog hunting?
Hunter safety certification is not required specifically for
hunting hogs. However, if you are hunting on public land or if you are
hunting on private land during any firearms big game season, a hunting
license and/or appropriate big game license is required, and these
licenses may require proof of hunter safety certification to purchase.
If I
shoot a hog and it runs onto someone else’s property, do the same
rules apply as deer?
Yes, you will need to obtain landowner permission to retrieve the
animal.
What
will be the penalties for hunting hogs out of season or violating other
hog hunting rules?
The fines will be similar to those for other game law violations.
Can
I run them with dogs for sport only on WMAs (during daylight hours)?
Yes, when there are other open seasons that allow for the use of
dogs as a means of hunting.
Can I hunt hogs on a WMA if my hunting license is suspended or revoked?
No, you cannot hunt hogs on
a WMA if you have a suspended or revoked
license.
If the WMA has an open season that allows a .30-06 as a legal
firearm, then yes you can. If that particular WMA is open only to
archery deer hunting, then you would be restricted to hunting hogs with
a bow and arrow.
If
coyote season is open year-round on a WMA, does that mean that hog
hunting is open year-round?
Yes, provided that during the firearms deer seasons
(muzzleloader, modern gun and special antlerless seasons) you must
possess a filled or unfilled deer license for that appropriate season,
and you must comply with other regulations that apply to that season
(blaze orange requirements, for example).
Can
I trap hogs (live trap) on WMAs or private lands?
You can trap hogs on private land anytime, but on department managed lands, you can live trap hogs with box traps only during times and in areas open to trapping, including Honobia Creek, Three Rivers and Broken Bow WMAs. However, on Honobia Creek, Three Rivers and Broken Bow WMAs, feral hogs can only be killed during deer archery, youth antlerless deer gun, deer muzzleloader and the first nine days of deer gun season with the appropriate means of take for the season and you must have either a filled or unfilled deer license for that particular season.
Is
there a daily limit for feral hogs?
No, there are no limits for feral hogs.
No, there are no tags or check stations for feral hogs.
Can
I take my feral hog to a local meat processor?
Contact your local meat processor to see if they are licensed to
process wild hogs. Many hog hunters process their own meat, so your best
bet for “do it yourself” tips may be to visit with other hunters who
have processed their own animals.
*Chasing feral hogs with dogs is considered
hog hunting, and the regulations listed above governing hog hunting also
apply to pursuit of feral hogs with hounds.
Feral
Hog Hunting Questions and Answers
