The other day Sandy and I took a Swamp Tour outside of New Orleans. We were is an aluminum boat that sat low in the water with a 150 HP outboard engine. Our group consisted on 8 - 10 guests and a guide. During the tour the guide worked our way in and around the swamp, low hanging trees, and murky water. During the trip we got within 5’ of an alligator, and way to close to some wild pigs and wild raccoons. Our guide fed them hot-dogs off of a stick the size of a marsh-mallow roasting stick. The pigs and raccoons were so close that I expected them to be sitting next to me with one lunge.
We also saw an Osprey (bird in the tree), a bunch of sliding turtles (these turtles are the same as sold at pet stores), and a gray snake (non-poisonous).
Attached are some pictures. Based on the pictures you can make up your own mind on what is to close :-).
PS. The more I learn about these wild pigs, the more I think it should be open hunting season year around on these animals. The females can have two to three litters annually. Each litter is 8 to 12 piglets. They are mean. I’ve met two camp hosts here who both have been chased back into their trailers this season by attacking pigs. They eat everything and anything. They come out a dusk. The males have tusk. They are much quicker and agile than I expected.
Umm, yeah... I agree...way too close.
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