Agriculture officials in Mississippi will soon accept a new wave of applications for the wild hog control program. Between Feb. 1 and Feb. 15, landowners and managers in all of the state’s 82 counties are eligible to request “smart” traps for the control of wild hogs on private agricultural and forestry properties. The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will provide the training necessary to use these traps and technical guidance regarding the most effective methods to trap and control wild hogs on private lands. “Wild hogs remain a costly nuisance for Mississippi landowners, particularly in our rural and agricultural areas. “Through the Wild Hog Control Program, we’re encouraging eligible participants to take advantage of available trapping assistance and join our ongoing efforts to limit the damage caused by invasive hog populations.”Applications must be completed and submitted online.