(1)
(A) Hernando de Soto is credited with bring the first true pigs to the Atlantic Coast of Florida.

(2)
(True) Feral hogs are the most numerous, followed by feral hog-wild boar crosses. Russian wild boars are the rarest morphotype in the U.S.

(3)
(A) Austin Corbin introduced the first pure Russians in to a 20,000 acre enclosure in Sullivan County, New Hampshire in 1890.

(4)
(B) However, transitional populations may occasionally stray "over the line" into 2 or 3 additional states.

(5)
(B) The feral hog is the number 1 big game animal in California. Although not a game animal in Texas, a hunting license is required to hunt or trap them.

(6)
(A) Texans can boast of having the largest feral hog population with 1-2 million, followed by Florida (500,000) and California (100,000 - 200,000).

(7)
(True) Feral hogs are carriers of both swine brucellosis and pseudorabies, as well as tuberculosis and hog cholera.

(8)
(A) However, in exceptionally good years of food availability, litter size may be larger. Females first breed at 8-10 months, and usually have two litters per year. Young are born in a one-to-one ratio.

(9)
(True) All feral hogs fall into one of these 3 categories.

(10)
(C) Although the sense of smell is their best defense, hearing is also well developed, eyesight comes in third, but it's not as bad as many people think!

(11)
(True) One reason feral hogs (a.k.a. "buzzards of the forest") have been so successful is because of their appetite for almost anything.

(12)
(D) Their impact on livestock and wildlife has been documented. Several studies are underway to determine the extent of their damage on ground nesting birds.

(13)
(False) Feral hogs are true pigs while javelina belong to a different family of mammals.

(14)
(A,B,C) There are no toxicants approved for controlling feral hogs.

(15)
(C) Although pure Russians are rare, New Hampshire and Texas are the only two states where they are known to still exist.

(16)
(True) The feral hog is one of the leanest, tastiest meats. Proper field dressing followed by adequate refrigeration go along way toward the preparation of excellent bar-b-que or sausage. However, as with all pork products, meat should be thoroughly cooked before serving.

(17)
(C) The hog shield is actually scar tissue resulting from fights with other hogs. The shield becomes thicker and tougher with age.

(18)
(B) Feral hogs may cause considerable damage to pastureland, crops, etc. and otherwise create nuisance problems for surrounding landowners.

(19)
(D) Don't laugh at the raspberry flavored jello! Several south Texas trappers swear by it!

(20)
(True) "Feral Hogs: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly" is the title of a comprehensive seminar on the feral hog in Texas. Mark your calendar and plan to attend for the latest on all aspects of the feral hog.

"A country boy will survive"