Some may disagree but I can see how this could happen. A black bear and a black wild hog look similar. Add to the mix, having to make a quick decision in a thick marshy area or in thick woods, low light conditions or long distance shot - and it makes identification even more difficult. Bears are not rare in the Cypermort point/Avery Island area. I see um crossing the road or in fields all the time. Knowing this I WOULD NOT PULL THE TRIGGER on a solo black hog unless I was 100% sure (like if it was with a pack of other hogs or right under my stand). I'm not certain but I would bet that this guy just made a mistake and wasn't poaching bears or killed it just to do it. He fessed up to it and is taking his licks. His wallet will be much lighter after all of this.
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