The American Feral Hog: History of the Species and Bowhunting Tactics

Did You Know That; A war was started in colonial times between Colonists and Indians that resulted in 3,600 deaths, and it was largely due to feral hogs? Feral hogs were introduced to the Americas a hundred years before the English first came to Plymouth, Mass? Wall Street might not be where it is today if it had not been for feral hogs? Crop depredation and damages caused by feral hogs in the USA are approaching a billion dollars annually? Feral hogs, while challenging and interesting to hunt, can also make a splendid addition to your barbeque party? "The most educational presentation of Feral Hog material I have ever seen packaged under one cover. An excellent read!" John Jeffries, Toledo, Ohio "Enlightening! This book was way overdue for the Bowhunting community. Hopefully, one day hogs be recognized as the great bowhunting trophy they really are. Thank you Mr. Kidwell!" Ernest Welch, Marietta, Oklahoma "Kidwell nailed this one! He raises hog hunting to the level it deserves, and it"s about time someone did. Well done!" Calvin Terrell, Richmond, Indiana "...captures the essence of bowhunting! I never knew that feral hogs had such an interesting history." William Phillips, Dallas, Texas "I have always enjoyed Tom"s writings, and this book is no exception. Equal parts history lesson, how-to, and story telling...after finishing reading it I now want to grab my longbow, some poplar arrows, and hunt these magnificent animals!" Lee Vivian, Lancaster, Pennsylvania "This is not another "redneck" hunting story. This book is an exciting look into the world of the feral hog! An educational and motivational read. Kidwell knocked this one out of the park! Stewart Sheffield, Enterprise, Oregon "...informative, comprehensive in it"s coverage of bowhunting for feral hogs and entertaining. Tom"s wit and humor add to an already eminently readable book." John Stockman, Arlington, Virginia A superbly thorough work on the subject of feral hogs. Easily read, educational, and entertaining. What more could you possibly want from any book. Brad Isham, Author, "The Sound Of The String" www.thesoundofthestring.com This is not just another "Me and Bubba went hog huntin" book. This is an in-depth look into the world of a feral hog; their history, their science, and how to effectively hunt them. Kidwell hooks the reader in the very first chapter. Brian S., Annapolis, Maryland