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WOuld being able to legally shot wild pigs with any legal weapon you choose, and shoot as many pigs, of either sex, at any hour, 365 days a year qualify as an “open season” to you?

The article states, "licensed hunters". That implies management, which implies that one cannot shoot as many as you want, whenever you want.

What’s wrong with making money while hunting?

The state is making a buck. If they really want to get rid of feral hogs, make it open season/ no license, period.

The article states, "licensed hunters". That implies management, which implies that one cannot shoot as many as you want, whenever you want.

Wrong! In Texas there is no limit nor closed season on feral hogs. Peccary/javalina not included because they are not feral hogs. The license gives a person the legal right to hunt. It does not imply game management. Feral hogs can be hunted day or night, with lights, no restrictions on choice of weapon, 365 days a year (well, 366 this year) and no restrictions on number of kills or sex at any time. This same is true of any animal not considered to be indigenous to Texas. Feral hogs and many other species of "game" animals were introduced by man. They are not indigenous therefore, they are not regulated.