Hunting feral hogs in Texas is now a high-flying affair.

Earlier this year, legislators passed House Bill (HB 3535), which allows for the hunt of feral hogs from hot-air balloons.

The bill, which was signed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, officially went into effect Sept. 1.

HB 3535 introduces a new measure for tackling the increasing feral hog population, which is estimated to be at 2.6 million.

Feral hogs are considered a non native species and destructive to native habitats and plants. The economic...