Newborn whitetail fawns are probably the most defenseless mammals in the forest. Thankfully, they have a spotted coat that blends well with wild flowers and other sprouting vegetation, and they have no scent. However, with the woods running wild with coyotes, foxes, and black bears, once a fawn is discovered, it’s helpless. Additionally, as wild hog numbers increase and spread northward, they too become a threat. Here’s the story from OutdoorHub.
For states with a wild hog problem, this picture is indicative of just how bad that problem is. While feral pigs are more known for their destructive sprees when it comes to agriculture or the environment, it should be noted that hogs will also compete and even prey on native species. In fact, there are very few things that the swine will not eat. This picture, which was shared by LouisianaBowhunter.com on their Facebook page, shows a large hog carrying a dead whitetail fawn. The picture is believed to have been taken in Louisiana, which currently has wild pig ust how badly are pigs impacting the deer population? Consider the fact that for the past few years, hunters in Louisiana have taken more hogs than they did deer. In 2015, sportsmen and women harvested 300,000 feral pigs, but only 139,000 deer… [continued]
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