Refuge eliminates 445 feral hogs in aerial operation

An aggressive aerial hog control effort at the Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge resulted in the removal of 445 feral hogs during the first week of February, according to refuge officials. The operation took place over three days in the Sandtown Bottom Unit of the refuge near Vian. Refuge staff utilized aerial methods to target the invasive animals, which are known to cause extensive environmental damage to wetlands, crops and native wildlife habitats.