According to the Texas Wildlife Association the feral hog population in Texas was 2.6 Million in 2010. In 2015 is estimated to be 5.3 million. They cause $52,000,000 in agricultural damages annually in Texas. It is a huge problem and unfortunately hunting can't keep up with the population growth. They actually recommend trapping to get the whole herd/family unit, whatever they call a big group of pigs! I'm not a hunter but I think there is always open season for wild boar, I think they will actually pay you for them if you bring them in on the hoof.