[Bloody Sam Roberts]

According to the article, the sound of gunfire scatters the groups of hogs and makes trapping them more difficult.

So...let Missouri legalize the use of suppressors while hog hunting. Easy, peasy.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Suppressors are already legal for hunting in Missouri.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

“The feral hogs running free in the state (of Missouri) today are the products of human-instigated illegal releases of feral swine into the wild,” said Jason Jensen, who represents MDC in the Partnership. “These unlawful actions were committed by people who sought the recreational value of feral hog hunting opportunities.”

https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/feral-hogs-missouri-illegal-release-transport-has-driven-damage-over-decades

[SgtHooper]

LOL! Suppressors are a joke! Been watching too many movies. If you knew anything about hogs, you would’ve abstained from that remark. A far more productive method is pneumatic rifles, and IR and/or thermal scopes.

[smokingfrog]

Good idea.