Decades after Carraway’s death, his family salvages the tragic details, physically preserved by a blood-soaked handkerchief and a single, telltale pig tusk . “A wild hog killed my grandfather ...

Wild hogs have been in South Carolina for around 500 years, ... Hogs will remove bark with their tusks as a way to leave their scent. A mud coating on tree trunks.

In some western states, wild hogs have been imported to attract trophy hunters. Nothing says “cool” quite like a boar’s head mounted on the wall, I guess. Thus far, the pigs are winning.

When a photo of an enormous wild hog hanging from a backhoe went viral in 2004, ... It’s 16- and 18-inch tusks, however, did set a Safari Club International record. From our Expert.

Stock image of a wild boar with its large tusks on display. A New Zealand man was attacked by a large wild pig at his home, and had a dislocated shoulder and was knocked unconscious.

However, wild hogs and domesticated farm stock share little beyond a common ancestor. Wild boars are much leaner with coarse hair and long, sharp tusks. They weigh between 130-220 pounds.

White and his neighbors believe access to the bayou allows wild hogs to roam through the area causing havoc. With their sharp tusks and aggressive attitude, feral hogs can be dangerous.

With their sharp tusks and aggressive attitude, feral hogs can be dangerous. White said they've killed pets, confronted people and damaged property in his neighborhood.

With their sharp tusks and aggressive attitude, feral hogs can be dangerous. White said they've killed pets, confronted people and damaged property in his neighborhood.

With their sharp tusks and aggressive attitude, feral hogs can be dangerous. White said they've killed pets, confronted people and damaged property in his neighborhood.