Feral Hogs Invade Irving and Coppell Neighborhoods, Causing Damage

Feral Hog Sightings and Damage

• 🐗 Up to 13 feral hogs have been spotted roaming neighborhoods near Barbara Bush Middle School in Irving and Coppell.
• 🏡 Residents report significant damage to yards, easements, and school grounds caused by the hogs rooting for food.
• 💰 The damage is estimated to cost thousands of dollars for homeowners and the school.

Wildlife Expert and Control Efforts

• 🌳 Wildlife experts believe the hogs are bedding in wooded areas near Grapevine Creek.
• 🎯 Texas Parks and Wildlife, in collaboration with Irving, deployed a trap to capture the hogs, but neighbors believe the entire herd was not contained.
• ⚠️ Feral hogs are considered nuisance wildlife in Texas, causing hundreds of millions of dollars in damage annually, and can be shot on private property without a license.

City Response and Future Concerns

• 🚧 The City of Irving installed pedestrian gates along the creek to deter the hogs.
• 🚫 Coppell has stated they do not plan to intervene at this time.
• ❓ The situation raises concerns about which neighborhood will be affected next, as more than one city needs to address the problem.