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Originally Posted by 1973 Moose
I haven't checked with F&G about the legality of using hogs as bear bait, but we can use beaver carcasses as bear bait, should not be an issue with hogs as bear bait.
No I don't have hogs yet. I am looking to dispose of any hogs I capture, as I either have take them to Redux (rendering Plant) , or sell them as bear bait.
Also, I just got a PM about selling live hogs, I am sure that there is laws against that, so I won't be selling live hogs.
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Don't be too quick in assuming that using feral pigs for bear bait is legal.
I would get a legal opinion from F&W
in writing before doing so.
Cover your butt.
I believe that Feral Pigs are still legally defined as domestic livestock, beavers aren't.
Similar to Feral horses.
The laws require livestock to be slaughtered in a licensed facility and pass inspection for human consumption before it can be used as beat bait.
It's possible this law will apply to feral pigs as well.
I wish you well with the trapping.
Don't overlook the dog food suggestion as a way to financially supplement this endeavor.