Let’s be honest: I don’t think I’ll ever get bored of good BBQ, but perhaps one day a hunter will surprise us all.
A short video that was posted recently by S&R Outfitters showed individuals exercising their Second Amendment rights while doing some community good. In this instance, a hunter took down three wild hogs with a single shot. (Related: Here’s an interesting twist on the classic “Price is Right” game at your shooting range)
That’s quite an impressive shot and definitely a substantial prize for the freezer (and the smoker). But honestly, America could probably use more moments like this.
With one pull of the trigger, you can take out three wild pigs.
Such shots are rare. pic.twitter.com/4W5O12n6Fr
— Gun Lover Club (@GunloverClub1) August 10, 2026
For context, feral pigs are not like the friendly characters you remember from children’s stories, such as Piglet or Wilbur. The reality is they wreak havoc across the southern United States, causing destruction that makes historic military campaigns look mild.
How serious is the feral pig issue? There are an estimated 6 million feral pigs in the U.S., and as mentioned on AgBull.com, they cost American farmers about $1.6 billion annually. According to AgDaily, it’s not just farmers feeling the pinch; ranchers are losing livestock, and these pigs are also endangering game birds and small wildlife, alongside causing widespread land damage.
There are estimates suggesting even greater damage figures. Unfortunately, the U.S. hasn’t been able to get a handle on this problem, which dates back to when pigs were brought over during Columbus’s explorations.
Feral hogs are mainly found in Texas (about 3 million) and Oklahoma (about 1.5 million), but their territories have now expanded to as many as 42 states. As reported by National Geographic.
There’s also a bit of a math problem. While feral hogs rank as the second-most popular big game in the U.S., only around 24% of them are hunted. National Geographic indicates that to effectively manage their population, more than three times that number would need to be eliminated.
So, my fellow Americans, let’s celebrate the impressive marksmanship we see. But maybe we’ll need more of it. And who knows, you might even reach a point where you tire of BBQ.
