State legislatures are often crazy and Texas might have the craziest of the bunch. This week, they are focusing on the important issues—you now have the freedom to hunt feral hogs from hot air balloons in the state of Texas.
Texas’ growing hog population causes millions of dollars’ worth of damage to crops every year. Texas has an estimated two million feral hogs. Their high breeding rate and lack of natural predators has seen their population explode
The state already allows the shooting of feral hogs from helicopters, but that is expensive and has not been very unsuccessful because the aircraft often scare the animals away. Hot air balloons are quieter and offer a more stable shooting platform.
Sounds like a fun new sport! I’m moving to Texas in a few weeks. Once I get my license, I’ll invite y’all to join me for a hot air balloon hunting trip.
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