I may not be an expert in hunting, but I believe that shooting at game from a truck stop during daylight hours is not the most effective approach. In spite of this, a Texan gentleman chose to pursue wild hogs by firing his weapon from the comfort of his pickup truck in broad daylight.
Texas man tries shooting wild hogs at a truck stop
Truck drivers at the Flying J located at 1011 Beltway Parkway in Laredo, Texas were faced with a situation where a man started shooting at wild hogs.
Around noon, multiple reports of shots being fired behind the building prompted the police to respond to the scene. It was discovered that a 31-year-old man named Albert Torres had been shooting at wild hogs from his silver pickup truck.
According to CDL Life, Torres stated that he was given permission by the truck stop manager to shoot the animals using his shotgun. Additionally, he had a handgun and a THC vape pen in his truck.
The police arrested and charged him with discharging a firearm, unlawful carrying of a weapon, and possession of a controlled substance. It appears that he could have also been charged with disrupting the public and driving while intoxicated (DWI).
In Texas, hunting hogs is allowed year-round, without any closed season restrictions. This means that hunters have the flexibility to pursue hogs at any time they desire. However, it is important to note that certain requirements must be met in order to engage in hog hunting. These include obtaining a valid hunting license, securing permission from the landowner where the hunting will take place, ensuring legal possession of a firearm, and meeting the Texas hunter education requirement. By fulfilling these criteria, hunters can partake in the thrilling experience of hog hunting in Texas.
It is uncertain whether Torres fulfilled those requirements. Additionally, it is likely that the manager at the Flying J does not possess ownership of the land surrounding the building.
I believe the hogs have most likely become a nuisance at the truck stop. They create havoc throughout the state, likely scavenging for food and trash from semi-truck drivers while aggressively intimidating them.
Taking care of animals in a legal manner is essential.