Deer hunting season is set to open in Kentucky on September 6, and in Tennessee on September 27. During this big game season, the National Park Service has announced that wild hogs can be harvested using the appropriate weapon that is legal for that specific season. The locations for this activity include Obed Wild and Scenic River (WSR) and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (NRRA).
This decision comes as a part of a larger effort to control the population of wild hogs, which have been identified as invasive species in these areas. The harvesting of these animals is considered necessary in order to protect the native wildlife and the overall ecosystem.
Hunters are reminded to follow all regulations and guidelines set by the National Park Service. This includes using the correct tools and methods for harvesting wild hogs as per the regulations of the specific hunting season. For more information, hunters are encouraged to visit the National Park Service’s official website.