Back on original topic: I'd love to hunt hogs closer to home
Same here. We used to hunt some feral hog on my grandparents farm that ran wild on the pipelines that run through St.Mary's county that used to be owned by Stewart Petroleum, but, that was back in the late 70's and early 80's. I can account for at least 10 hogs that were taken back then in the Redgate area.
I would have to assume if there are any progressions of hogs from the South coming to Maryland, they have to come in from the Western counties or from the North, there's not really natural bridge for them to migrate into the state from the South, we're surrounded by water on 3 sides, but, we know a hog can swing with ease too.