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I don't think that shooting from helicopters is the best way to approach that problem.

State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna on a bill headed to the Texas Senate that would allow landowners to shoot wild hogs and coyotes from helicopters. While recognizing the financial burden the animals cause -- $400 million in annual damages, a few legislators oppose the bill because of safety concerns.

 State Rep. Ana Hernandez Luna on a bill headed to the Texas Senate that would allow landowners to shoot wild hogs and coyotes from helicopters. While recognizing the financial burden the animals cause -- $400 million in annual damages, a few legislators oppose the bill because of safety concerns.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.