The county-wide feral hog contest is being held to allow landowners, producers, and sportsmen to control feral hogs in Fayette County. The feral hog population causes economic losses to Fayette County Agriculture producers through crop destruction, pasture and livestock losses, and environmental damage. The Spring Contest begins on Tuesday, Jan. 6, and ends on Thursday, April 30. Prize money will be award- ed to the individuals who officially enter the most feral hogs during the contest. Fayette County Commissioner's Court, Fayette County Farm Bureau, and an anonymous donor are providing premium money in the following amounts: first place $250, second place $200, third place $175, fourth place $150, fifth place $125, sixth place $100, seventh place $75, eighth place $50, nineth place $50, and 10th place $25. The contest will conclude at noon on April 30.
Contest rules are as fol -
lows:
