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Caldwell County wants to get rid of feral hogs and they're paying those who help

The Caldwell County Feral Hog Task Force is offering a 'bounty' for the animals. From now through August, anyone who brings in a feral hog tail will get $5.

CALDWELL, Texas — Another Central Texas town is trying to get rid of an animal that's causing a lot of problems — and they're willing to pay you to help out.

The Caldwell County Feral Hog Task Force is offering a "bounty" for the animals. From now through August, anyone who brings in a feral hog tail will get $5. 

Texas is home to more than three million feral hogs and they cause up to $500 million in property and agricultural damage each year.

Hays County did a program similar back in 2018.

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Officials there said the animals leave behind damage just about everywhere they go.

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