Wild Boar Hunting State Laws

Welcome to our website dedicated to all things hunting and outdoor activities! On this page, we’ll be discussing the state laws surrounding wild boar hunting in the United States.

Hunting is an exciting and rewarding outdoor activity, but it’s important to follow the rules and regulations set forth by each state to ensure a safe and sustainable experience. We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of wild boar hunting laws for all 50 U.S. states, so whether you’re a seasoned hunter or just starting out, you’ll have all the information you need to plan your next hunting trip with confidence.

Read on to learn more about wild boar hunting state laws!

Table of Contents with allowed/not allowed notes

Alabama

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There is no closed season and no bag limit. Hunting is year-round on private land. A hunting license is required in Wildlife Management Areas (WMA). Night hunting on private land only, with dogs only.

Hunting License: Residents can purchase an All Game license for $27.75. Non-residents can buy a 3-Day Trip for $139.60.

For any licensing questions call (334) 242-3465.

Purchase an Alabama hunting license here https://www.alabamainteractive.org/dcnr_license/welcome.action

Contact:

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

Website: http://www.outdooralabama.com

Alaska

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Arizona

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Arkansas

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Hunting on private land is legal year-round. Hunting on public land is also year round, excluding certain WMAs on their website.

Hunting License: Residents can purchase a Sportsman’s License (RS) for $25. Non-residents can buy a 1-day hunting license for $55.

For any licensing questions call 800-364-4263.

Purchase an Arkansas hunting license here: https://ar-web.s3licensing.com/Customer/Search

Contact:

Arkansas Game & Fish Commission

Website: https://www.agfc.com/en/

California

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Open season all year with no bag limit.

Hunting License: Wild pig tags are required with a license. A license for residents is $51.02. A 1-day non-resident license is $24.33. A pig tag for residents is $24.33, and $82.08 for non-residents.

For any licensing questions call (916) 445-0411.

Purchase a California hunting license here: https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/.

Contact:

California Department of Fish and Wildlife

Website: https://wildlife.ca.gov/

Colorado

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There is no closed season, no bag limit, and no license required for hunting wild boars in Colorado.

Hunting License: For a general hunting license, residents pay $40.24 and non-residents pay $401.83 for a year.

For any licensing questions call (303) 291-7227.

Purchase a Colorado hunting license here: https://www.cpwshop.com/purchaseprivilege.page.

Contact:

Colorado Parks & Wildlife

Website: https://www.cpwshop.com/home.page

Connecticut

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Delaware

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Florida

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Wild hogs can be hunted year round with permission from the land owner. No license or permit is required. There’s no bag or size limit and night hunting is legal. Hunting on WMAs is allowed except during Turkey season.

Hunting License: No license is required. For any questions call (850) 488-4676.

Contact:

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

Website: https://myfwc.com/

Georgia

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There is no limit and no closed season. Night hunting is allowed on private land only.

Hunting License: Residents can purchase a license for $15. Non-residents can buy a 1-day license for $20.

Purchase a Georgia hunting license here: https://license.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx

Contact:

Georgia Department of Natural Resources: Wildlife Resources Division

Website: https://gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/

Hawaii

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Hunting wild boars in Hawaii is legal during hunting season on public lands and only in Maui, Molokai, Lanai, Oahu, and Kauai.

Hunting License: For residents, a hunting license costs $10.00. For non-residents, a license is $95.

For any licensing questions call (808) 587-0166.

Purchase a Hawaii hunting license here: https://hunting.ehawaii.gov/hunting/license.html.

Contact:

State Of Hawaii, Division of Forestry and Wildlife

Website:

Idaho

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Hunting wild boars in Idaho is not regulated, and it is legal.

Hunting License: Residents can purchase a license for $12.75. Non-residents can buy a 3-year license for $154.75.

Purchase an Idaho hunting license here: https://idfg.huntfishidaho.net/login.

Contact:

Idaho Department of Fish and Game

Website: https://idfg.idaho.gov/

Illinois

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Hunting wild boar is only allowed during deer season.

Hunting License: Resident can get for $12.50. Non-residents can buy a 5-day license for $35.75.

Purchase an Illinois hunting license here: https://www.il.wildlifelicense.com/license.php?action=custlkup.

Contact:

Illinois Department of Resources

Website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/Pages/default.aspx

Indiana

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: According to Indiana state law, “A landowner, tenant, or other person with written permission of the landowner can shoot or trap a wild hog on that landowner’s private property without a permit.”

Hunting License: No hunting license is required.

For hunting licensing questions call 800-457-8283.

Contact:

Indiana Gov site

Website: https://www.in.gov/core/

Iowa

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There is no permit needed. It’s legal to hunt on public and private lands where hunting is allowed.

Hunting License: There is no license required.

For any hunting licensing questions call 800-532-2020.

Contact:

Iowa Department of Natural Resources

Website: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting

Kansas

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Kentucky

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Wild boars are legal to hunt year round. There is no bag limit except on Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.

Hunting License: A hunting license is required.

For any hunting licensing questions call 800-858-1549.

Purchase a Kentucky hunting license here: https://app.fw.ky.gov/Solar/default.aspx?renYr=2020.

Contact:

Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources

Website: https://fw.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Louisiana

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Hunting wild hogs is open year-round during shooting hours. Night hunting is allowed on private property.

Hunting License: Residents can buy a license for $15. Non-residents can buy a 1-day license for $150.

For any hunting licensing questions call 800-256-2749.

Purchase a Louisiana hunting license here: https://la-web.s3licensing.com/.

Contact:

Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries

Website: https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/

Maine

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Maryland

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Massachusetts

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Michigan

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There’s no bag limit, and hunting is statewide with a license.

Hunting License: Residents: $11, non-residents: $151.

For any hunting licensing questions call 517-284-6057.

Purchase here: https://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Customer/Login?mode=0

Contact:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources

Website: https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/

Minnesota

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Mississippi

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There’s no bag limit, hunt on owners’ property year round, designated agents year round with permission from owners, and boars can be “accidentally” killed during hunting season on public land.

Hunting License: All game license requirements. Residents: $25, non-residents: $300 ($125 7-day).

For any hunting licensing questions call 601-432-2400.

Purchase Here: https://www.ms.gov/mdwfp/licensing/login

Contact:

Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries & Parks

Website: http://www.mdwfp.com/

Missouri

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Montana

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Nebraska

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Nevada

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

New Hampshire

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: You must hunt with a license during shooting hours, if you’re not on private property.

Hunting License: Residents: $32, non-residents: $113.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 877-450-4994.

Purchase Here: https://www.nhfishandgame.com/Instruction.aspx?m=l&s=2020

Contact:

New Hampshire Fish & Game

Website: https://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/index.html

New Jersey

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Permitted during deer season and during hunting hours in certain areas.

Hunting License: Residents: $27.50, non-residents: $135.50

For any hunting licensing questions call: 609-292-2965.

Purchase here: https://nj.aspirafocus.com/internetsales

Contact:

NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife

Website: https://www.nj.gov/dep/fgw/index.htm

New Mexico

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Residents and non-residents legally may hunt feral hogs year-round without a license (ref: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/hunting/information-by-animal/unprotected-species/).

Hunting License: None. Call here for more info: 888-248-6866.

Contact:

New Mexico Game & Fish

Website: http://www.wildlife.state.nm.us/

New York

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

North Carolina

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: No closed seasons, no bag limit, night hunting is allowed on private land.

Hunting License: License is required. Residents: $25, non-residents: $80 for a 10-day license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 888-248-6834.

Purchase here: https://www.ncalvin.org/Alvin/Security/Login.aspx?public=license

Contact:

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission

Website: https://www.ncwildlife.org/

North Dakota

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Ohio

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: No closed season, and no bag limit.

Hunting License: Residents can get a 1-year license for $19. Non-residents are $40.56 for a 3-day license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 800-945-3543.

Purchase here: https://oh-web.s3licensing.com/Home

Contact:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Website: https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr-core/home

Oklahoma

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Night hunting is allowed on private land with permission, year-round. On public land during part of the hunting season.

Hunting License: No license is required.

Contact:

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

Website: https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/

Oregon

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Allowed on private land with permission from the owner, and on public land with a license.

Hunting License: Residents are $34.50 Non-residents are $172.

For any hunting licensing questions call: (800) 720-6339.

Purchase here: https://odfw.huntfishoregon.com/login

Contact:

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife

Website: https://myodfw.com/

Pennsylvania

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Allowed where protection has been removed, with a license

Hunting License: Residents are $20.90. Non-residents are $101.90 for a 1-year license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 717-787-4250.

Purchase here: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/HuntTrap/LicensesandPermits/Pages/default.aspx

Contact:

Pennsylvania Game Commission

Website: https://www.pgc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx

Rhode Island

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

South Carolina

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There is no closed season with a license.

Hunting License: Residents are $12/yr. Non-residents are $125, or $70 for a 3-day license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 866-714-3611.

Purchase here: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/purchase.

Contact:

South Carolina Hunting & Fishing

Website: http://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/huntingandfishing/

South Dakota

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Tennessee

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Allowed on private land year-round, no bag limit, and night shooting with exemptions. On public land, boars can be killed in regards to certain regions, with a license.

Hunting License: Residents are $34/yr on a Big Game Gun license. Non-residents are $214.50 for a 7-day All Game license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 888-891-8972.

Purchase here: https://license.gooutdoorstennessee.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx

Contact:

Tennessee Hunting & Trapping

Website: http://www.eregulations.com/tennessee/hunting/

Texas

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: No hunting license is required to hunt feral hogs on private property with landowner authorization.

Hunting License: On public land, residents are $25, non-residents are $315.

For any hunting licensing questions call: (800) 895-4248.

Purchase here: https://www.txfgsales.com/

Contact:

Texas Parks & Wildlife

Website: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/

Utah

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Vermont

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

Virginia

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: open season, no bag limit, night hunting, with a license

Hunting License: Residents are $23/yr, non-residents are $60 for a 3-day license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 866-721-6911.

Purchase here: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/licenses/

Contact:

Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries

Website: https://www.dgif.virginia.gov/

Washington

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)

West Virginia

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: Allowed on private land without a license, on public land with a license, and only 1 per year.

Hunting License: Residents are $35, non-residents are $119.

For any hunting licensing questions call (304) 558-2758.

Purchase here: https://www.wvhunt.com/

Contact:

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources

Website: https://www.wvdnr.gov/Hunting/Hunting.shtm

Wisconsin

Wild Boar Hunting: Yes (source)

Hunting Regulations: There is no closed season, no bag limit, and a Small Game license is required with permission from the owner of where you hunt.

Hunting License: Residents are $18, non-residents are $55 for a 5-day license.

For any hunting licensing questions call: 888-936-7463.

Purchase here: https://dnr.wi.gov/GoWild/resident.html

Contact:

Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

Website: https://dnr.wi.gov/

Wyoming

Wild Boar Hunting: No (source)