Invasive Species Management Services · Texas
Feral hogs don't respect fences.
Neither does our network.
ISMS is building a grassroots conservation network of landowners, ranchers, trappers, wildlife professionals, businesses, and volunteers — ready to respond when Texas land and communities need help.
You don't have to be a hunter to make a difference. See how you fit in →
The Problem
The feral swine problem is bigger than the damage you can see.
Feral swine affect agriculture, property, transportation, natural resources, public safety, and rural economies. This is not simply a wildlife issue — it is an economic one.
Burning Temperature
9
OUT OF 10
Without aggressive action, costs and impacts will continue to rise.
6.3M
Feral swine in the U.S.
USDA/APHIS federal reference estimate, with a range of 4.4–11.3 million.
$3.4B+
Damage every year
Minimum documented annual U.S. economic impact across agriculture, health, environment, and property.
16,714
Vehicle collisions in 2022
Wild pig–vehicle collisions causing $103.8 million in vehicle repair costs — medical costs not included.
66%
The management gap
Texas models indicate up to 66% of the population may need removal annually for five or more years — far above today's ~29% rate.
The cost doesn't stop at the farm gate.
- Damage to crops, pastures, fences, and infrastructure
- Vehicle collisions and roadway hazards
- Public-health risks affecting people, pets, and livestock
- Destruction of native habitat and wildlife
Source-checked statistics from USDA/APHIS, Texas A&M AgriLife, and peer-reviewed research. Explore the data →
Get Involved
Whoever you are, there's a place for you in the network.
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I want to help.
Contribute field experience, professional skills, equipment, cold storage, transportation — or simply a willingness to volunteer. Every skill counts.
Join the Founding Network →Landowners
I need help with my land.
Feral hogs damaging your property? Tell us what's happening. ISMS coordinates trained, verified responders — at no obligation.
Request assistance →Businesses & Donors
I can contribute resources.
Equipment, services, sponsorship, or funding — local businesses power the response network and get recognized for it.
Support the mission →How It Works
Three steps. Five minutes to start.
1
Join the network
A short signup tells us who you are and how you'd like to participate. You get a permanent Founding Member number.
2
Tell us what you can offer
Skills, equipment, land access, business services, availability — everything is optional, nothing is a commitment.
3
We connect the dots
When a landowner nearby needs help, ISMS coordinates the right people and resources. Field operations are always verified, authorized, and coordinated.
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Become a Founding Member.
Join during the founding campaign and hold a permanent place in ISMS history — the network Texas will rely on for years to come.
- Permanent member number — yours forever
- FOUNDING MEMBER designation and digital member card
- Founding Member decal (on request)
- First to hear about response needs, events, and training in your area
Free to join · Membership does not authorize field participation
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Conservation Through Action.
Together, we can change the outcome.
Effective management today protects our land, our communities, and our future.
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