Georgia DNR Extends Hog Down Awards Program to Combat Feral Hog Damage
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has extended its 'Hog Down Awards Program' for an additional year, running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. This initiative aims to combat the extensive damage caused by feral hogs to wildlife habitats and agricultural crops across Georgia. The program rewards significant hog control efforts by providing participants with valuable tools. Specifically, the DNR will award 20 whole-sounder feral hog traps, each valued at approximately $3,500, to randomly selected Georgia residents. To be eligible, participants must lawfully kill at least 10 feral hogs within a quarterly drawing period and submit photographic proof. The program emphasizes whole sounder trapping as the most efficient technique for hog removal, acknowledging the significant upfront investment required for such traps.
