Feral Hog Briefing Thursday at State Capitol

(Jefferson City) Three Missouri House committees will be heading to the state Department of Conservation headquarters Thursday morning to be briefed on the feral hog issue.

The Missouri House Agriculture Policy Committee, the Conservation and Natural Resources Committee and the Rural Community Development Committee will learn about successes and challenges they’re facing.

Feral hogs are a major issue in here southeast and southern Missouri.

Governor Parson and Congressman Jason Smith say feral hogs threaten Missouri agriculture and outdoor recreation.