Feral Hog Control - Feral hogs are dangerous, destructive pests
that must be eradicated in Missouri. - Feral hogs are not native
to Missouri and may be killed in any number at any time. -
Although the Conservation Department discourages hunting
specifically for feral hogs in Missouri, hunters afield for
other game should shoot feral hogs on sight. - No permit is
needed to kill feral hogs except during deer and turkey seasons;
see the annual deer and turkey hunting regulations booklets for
details (listed below). - Report feral hog sightings to either
the nearest MDC Regional Office, the State Veterinarian's office
(573-751-3377), or USDA Wildlife Services (573-449-3033). -
Releasing hogs is illegal. Report violators to Operation Game
Thief (see Related Information below). - Because the
Conservation Department seeks to discourage the hog-hunting
culture in Missouri, it will not provide any information about
known feral hog presence or location. What Is A Feral Hog? A
feral hog is defined as any hog, including