2011–2012
Hunt Areas:

Alston Tract
at Upper Hillsborough Preserve

Coker Prairie Tract
at Edward W. Chance Reserve

Conner Preserve

Flying Eagle Preserve
(formerly McGregor Smith Scout Reservation)

Hampton Tract
at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve

Little Manatee River Southfork Tract

Feral Hog Hunts

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The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) considers feral hogs an invasive exotic species. Hogs negatively impact wetlands and other habitats by “rooting” up the soil while searching for food. They prey on native wildlife, compete with native species for food and transmit diseases to other wildlife, livestock and humans. Additionally, hogs may facilitate the spread of exotic plant species by transporting seeds and/or providing germination sites through rooting.

Hog hunts are being conducted on District lands to alleviate and decrease these impacts. Removing the animals from the landscape through hunting or trapping is the only viable method of hog control in Florida. For more information about feral hogs on District lands, see the “frequently asked questions” page.

Hog Hunt Schedule

hunt area	hunt date	duration	type	permits
Alston Tract at Upper Hillsborough Preserve (2,698 ac.)	November 15–17, 2011	3‑day hunt	hog dog	11
Flying Eagle Preserve formerly McGregor Smith Scout Reservation (4,964 ac.)	December 6–8, 2011	3‑day hunt	hog dog	20
	January 24–26, 2012	3‑day hunt	hog dog	20
Hampton Tract at Green Swamp Wilderness Preserve (10,316 ac.)	December 13–15, 2011	3‑day hunt	hog dog	41
Coker Prairie Tract at Edward W. Chance Reserve (2,116 ac.)	January 10–12, 2012	3‑day hunt	hog dog	8
	February 7–9, 2012	3‑day hunt	hog dog	8
Little Manatee River Southfork Tract (971 ac.)	January 17–19, 2012	3‑day hunt	hog dog	4
Conner Preserve (2,809 ac.)	February 7–9, 2012	3‑day hunt	hog dog	11

Dog hunt only: One hunter, two assistants and three dogs per hunter; center-fire handguns only, no exemptions. Permits are transferrable.