And speaking of wild hogs... they are fine to eat, just be careful cleaning them.

Rumors have been spreading that it isn't safe to eat the meat of wild hogs. That's just not true! Sows of any size can be processed into smoked hams, roasts, and sausages of several varieties. Boars up to 150 - 200 lbs. often have a very distinctive odor and strong flavor to the meat that makes them a poor choice for processing. The rumors have gotten started from the fact that wild hogs sometimes harbor an infectious disease known as brucellosis that causes flu-like symptoms. Once the animal is cleaned and processed, it is safe to eat. You treat it just like pork from the grocery store and cook it well done, like you do any chicken or pork.
To protect yourselves when you first take the hog, be sure to stay away from the blood or body fluids if you have cuts on your hands and wash your hands well with soap and water after handling pigs. If you clean the hog yourself, do like we do and wear latex gloves and safety goggles. We process hundreds of wild hogs every year and our customers rave about the taste of wild hog hot link sausage! With a little care, you can too!