2019

18

Nov.

Quick reporting is key to stopping feral swine from settling in Montana

Spotting a feral pig can be tough.

While photographs from 2018 showed that feral swine that have recently exploded in population in Canada are only five miles from Montana's border, an aerial survey last year failed to find any of the hogs.

…

wild pigs, reporting

23

Oct.

Montana Ag Producers Want More Action On Canadian Feral Pigs

Feral swine threatening to cross the northern border from Saskatchewan and Alberta could cause millions of dollars of crop damage and decimate ecosystems in Montana. State and U.S. agencies say they’re ready if that happens, but farmers and ranchers …

wild pigs, agriculture, abatement

22

Oct.

Feral hogs appearing more often in northwest Austin

Neighbors using the NextDoor app said they've seen more of the hogs in the Great Hills area recently.

wild pigs, damage, urban

19

Oct.

Expert to discuss feral hog control

A wildlife specialist will discuss how landowners can help decrease Texas’s feral hog population during the 2019 South Texas Farm and Ranch Show.

wild pigs, event

10

Oct.

Tracking wild pigs in real time and understanding their interaction with agro-ecosystems

Successful invasions of non-native pests, such as wild pigs in North America, may be linked to how they use the landscape around them.

wild pigs, research

3

Oct.

Hill Country feral hog hunters heroes of local landowners

Feral hogs have been tearing up Andy Smith’s ranch, costing the Llano County landowner thousands of dollars in feed for his cattle each year. At a nearby pecan grove, the hogs are eating up the profits and destroying the trees.

wild pigs, trapping, private land stewardship

3

Oct.

Montana Livestock Officials Worried About Canadian Feral Pigs

Crop land, golf courses, lawns: none are safe from feral hogs that Montana livestock officials say are poised to invade the state. Officials received reports several months ago that wild Canadian pigs were merely 6 miles from the Montana border.

wild pigs

29

Aug.

New Texas Laws Affecting Feral Hog Hunting, License Validation Take Effect Sept. 1

AUSTIN – Feral hogs are so loathed by landowners in Texas for their habitat destroying behavior that beginning Sept. 1, you won’t even need a hunting license to pursue them on private property. That’s when a new law takes effect removing even more ob…

wild pigs, hunting, regulations

28

Aug.

Wild Pig Management Workshop set Sept. 19 in Corsicana

CORSICANA – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a Wild Pig Management Workshop for landowners and the public from 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 19 in Corsicana.

27

Aug.

How feral hogs hurt the environment

They go by many names – pigs, hogs, swine, razorbacks – but whatever you call them, feral pigs (Sus scrofa) are one of the most damaging invasive species in North America. They cause millions of dollars in crop damage yearly and harbor dozens of path…

25

Jul.

Texas: Matagorda County Wild Hog Workshop, Bay City, Aug. 8

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service office in Matagorda County will host a wild hog workshop Aug. 8 in Bay City.

wild pigs, workshops

14

Jul.

As wild pigs spread, Ontario braces for an 'ecological trainwreck'

Province is urging people to report sightings of the animals.

wild pigs, management

8

Jul.

Hunters back restrictions on moving feral swine

The transport and release of live feral swine to new areas represents one of the biggest threats to feral swine (Sus scrofa) management. Only roughly half of all states currently prohibit the practice, which is most often done to establish new popula…

wild pigs, hunting, research

29

Jun.

East Texas Game Wardens Comment on new feral hog hunting law

NACOGDOCHES, Texas (KTRE) - A bill signed by Governor Greg Abbott has given more freedom to Texans battling the feral hog population. Previous laws restricted the circumstances when hogs could be hunted. Now, the rules have been changed.

wild pigs, legislation, hunting

26

Jun.

Feral hog control requires cooperation, communication

When it comes to feral hogs, “the one that got away,” can create up to 50 new pigs, says a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension wildlife specialist.

wild pigs, abatement, private land stewardship

25

Jun.

Hunting License No Longer Required to Hunt Wild Pigs in Texas

No hunting license? No problem…at least when it comes to wild pigs (Sus scrofa). These exotic invaders continue to be a growing detriment to water quality, native species, habitat and agricultural production.

wild pigs, hunting, private land stewardship

21

Jun.

USDA announces feral swine control pilot program

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced $75 million in funding is available for the eradication and control of feral swine through a new pilot program.

wild pigs, abatement, private land stewardship

20

Jun.

USDA Announces Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2019 – USDA announced today it is offering $75 million in funding for the eradication and control of feral swine through the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) in a joint effort with USDA’s Natural Resources…

wild pigs, abatement, private land stewardship

12

Jun.

No License Needed: Texas Reforms Feral Pig Law

Texans no longer need a license to kill wild hogs. On May 31, Governor Gregg Abbott signed a bill to allow people to kill feral hogs without a license.

wild pigs, legislation, hunting

12

Jun.

Wild Pig Management Workshop set June 27 in Dawson

DAWSON – The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and Tarrant Regional Water District, or TRWD, will conduct a Wild Pig Management Workshop for landowners and the public from 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. June 27 in Dawson.

wild pigs, workshops

10

Jun.

Invasive wild pigs a growing threat to agriculture

The rapid spread of wild pig populations across Canada could have serious implications for agriculture.

wild pigs, agriculture, damage

3

Jun.

Governor signs East Texas senator’s bill allowing feral hog kills without license

AUSTIN, Texas (KLTV) - Gov. Greg Abbott has signed a bill loosening up freedom in Texans’ battle against the feral hog population.

wild pigs, legislation, hunting

3

Jun.

New Blog - What's New with NRI’s Wild Pig Reporting System

Wild pigs and their damage are constantly being observed across Texas, but until recently, we didn’t have a reliable method of collecting information on wild pig numbers - where they were sighted and the extent of their damages. NRI’s wild pig repor…

wild pigs, private land stewardship, research

30

May.

U.S. is preparing to defend against an invasion of feral Canadian swine

EDMONTON — While Canadian provinces try to grapple with wild pigs wreaking havoc across the country, states in the northern U.S. are on guard against any swine that make an attempt to cross the 49th.

wild pigs, damage, management

27

May.

New Blog - Maintaining the Beauty of the Land: Mitigating the Scars Left Behind by Wild Pigs

Maintaining the natural beauty of Long Acres Ranch is an ever-evolving task, and as many land and natural resource managers would say, an immersive experience. Some days end with a handshake with mother nature, but others leave a day’s worth of work …

wild pigs, trapping, private land stewardship

26

May.

Feral swine amass at Montana's northern border

It sounds like a bad horror movie. Canadian wild pigs are amassing at Montana’s northern border. It’s only a matter of time before they wander south and begin their destructive assault on everything from wildlife to agricultural fields and even archa…

wild pigs, damage

20

May.

Feral hogs present ongoing challenges in the region

Feral hogs have become a problem in Missouri and surrounding states over the past 20 years, conservation officials say.

wild pigs, damage, abatement

16

May.

Wild pig population expanding in Canada

The animals are known to feed on crops and push cattle away from feed.

wild pigs, damage

15

May.

Wild pigs causing 'ecological disaster' as they spread rapidly across Canada, survey says

'There is crop damage, disease transmission, even automobile crashes'

wild pigs, damage

15

May.

East Texas senator’s bill allowing feral hog kills without a license OK’d in both Texas houses

AUSTIN, TX (KLTV) - A bill loosening up freedom in Texans’ battle against the feral hog population is one step away from becoming law following the Texas House of Representatives’ approval Tuesday.

wild pigs, legislation

15

May.

A Feral Pig Tested Positive For Pseudorabies: What It Means For Vermont Livestock

A lone feral swine shot and killed near Lyndonville in March tested positive for the pseudorabies virus, or PRV. The virus is harmless to humans but can be lethal to domestic pigs, other livestock and pets. And once a pig is infected with PRV, it can…

wild pigs, disease

13

May.

Wild Pig Wars: Controversy Over Hunting, Trapping in Missouri

Under gray skies on a fall morning, Rick Clubb wears an expression of disbelief as he walks across 10 acres of strafe-bombed pasture and stares down at ground turned upside down overnight. Wild pigs have unleashed hell. Again. The field is flipped an…

wild pigs, hunting, trapping

10

May.

Feral hogs are destroying farmers' livelihoods. Can everyone agree on how to fight them?

DES ARC — Brad Parker is a farmer, but he doesn’t plant crops anymore.

He owns cattle and acres of land, but he refuses to grow beans like he used to — all because of feral hogs.

wild pigs, abatement, private land stewardship

6

May.

Feral Swine: USDA Monitors World’s Worst Invasive Alien Species

Feral swine don’t recognize boundaries. They’re devastating to U.S. agriculture. Some say they’re the world’s worst invasive alien species. And sadly, this problem isn’t going away.

wild pigs

2

May.

Campbell Vaughn: Feral hogs are invading our space, literally

The feral hog in the United States is an invasive and destructive species that has reached epidemic proportions. During the early part of the last century, sportsmen imported Russian boars into the United States as a species for hunting. These Eurasi…

wild pigs, damage, abatement

27

Apr.

Have a feral pig problem? There’s a drone for that.

DURANT, Oka. –Two years ago, Joel Tumblson was surveying the family’s 25-acre cantaloupe field and didn’t notice any usual activity. Three days later, after turning attention to another melon field that needed harvesting, he came back to find the ent…

wild pigs, management, drones

26

Apr.

AgriLife Extension Wild Pig Management Workshop set for May 7 in Lincoln

LINCOLN — The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a Wild Pig Management Workshop for landowners May 7 in Lincoln. The free workshop will be from 8:15 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lincoln Community Hall, 1066 Main Ave. On-site registration wil…

wild pigs, workshops

24

Apr.

Gator gorging on feral hog in state park caught on cam by Tomball resident

Although Liz Lamontine Buck has been celebrating Easter at Brazos Bend State Park for 22 years, Saturday marked a first for the Tomball resident. While on a bicycle ride at Brazos Bend, Buck spotted an 8- to 10-foot-long alligator feeding on a feral …

wild pigs, wildlife

23

Apr.

Governor Signs Legislation to Boost Feral Hog Control

LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas’s growing battle with the overpopulating feral hog received a boost April 19 at the state Capitol when Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 460 into law as Act 991 of the Arkansas General Assembly in front of members of the A…

wild pigs, abatement, management

19

Apr.

Geographic analysis to be product of new wild pigs survey

Researchers say results from a new wild pigs survey in Texas will be analyzed by geography. The findings should be very helpful in determining specific areas needing wild pigs management.

wild pigs, private land stewardship, management

17

Apr.

Trap, don't hunt: MDC discourages hunting of destructive feral hogs invading area counties

Feral hogs have long been known in Missouri as an invasive species capable of mass destruction of agriculture. Their aggressive rooting can lay waste to a field in a single night, costing farmers dearly.

wild pigs, trapping, hunting, management

10

Apr.

Farm bill hopes to tackle unwelcome guests: Feral swine

Producers from Florida to California hope a new 2018 farm bill pilot program will help reduce feral swine populations, which have caused billions in damage to farm and ranch land across at least 35 states.

wild pigs, management

9

Apr.

Report Sick or Dead Feral Swine to USDA Wildlife Services

State and federal agencies should remain vigilant and report sightings of sick or dead feral swine to their local USDA Wildlife Services Biologist (1-866-4-USDA-WS).

wild pigs, disease

6

Apr.

Super Pig, Super Problems

In the escalating battle against feral hogs, strategy makes all the difference.

wild pigs, damage, management

1

Apr.

Invasive wild hogs still threaten Texas

Call them wild hogs or feral hogs. The invasive species does great damage in both rural and now urban Texas. Only the Legislature can enact control measures.

wild pigs, damage, abatement

1

Apr.

Oklahoma works to cut feral hog populations

This little piggy went to market, this little piggy stayed home, this little piggy went wee-wee-wee and rooted up all the crops. Mother Goose’s nursery rhyme may refer to innocent piglets with no ill will toward agriculture, but in the real world fer…

wild pigs, damage, abatement

12

Mar.

Counties Pursue Different Plans For Feral Hog Control

Spring has arrived and with it, a renewed effort to eradicate damage inflicted on crops, lawns and pastures done by feral hogs.

Both Hays and Caldwell county have seen extensive damage from the hogs, which are responsible for upwards of a half milli…

wild pigs, abatement, damage

12

Mar.

Growing feral hog population threatens East Texas hay supplies

GREGG COUNTY, TX (KLTV) - First it was drought, then army worms, then too much rain. Now, hay producers and users are dealing with another threat to hay supplies across East Texas: feral hogs.

wild pigs, damage, management

6

Mar.

Houston area suburbs see uptick in feral hog populations destroying streets, property

If you have noticed more feral hogs if your Houston area neighborhood recently, you are not alone. Neighbors across the Greater Houston report the wild animals are more frequently making their way into their subdivisions and streets, leaving properti…

wild pigs, damage, urban

28

Feb.

Farmers, landowners, be alert for feral hogs

USDA Wildlife Services: 'Call even if you're not sure.' Farmers and landowners, especially those in Pike County, should watch for and report suspected feral hogs, said Bradley Wilson with USDA Wildlife Services.

wild pigs, abatement, management

21

Feb.

Missouri’s feral hog problem

POTOSI, Mo. – Feral hogs are causing massive problems for farmers and others in multiple states including Missouri. An organized effort is underway in the Show Me State to try and wipe them out.

wild pigs, trapping, abatement

21

Feb.

Interference with Feral Hog Trapping Sites Costs Trappers Time, Taxpayers Money

IRON COUNTY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and USDA Wildlife Services report government feral hog trappers experience difficulties with vandalism and trespassing at trapping sites. The public can help by educating others on fera…

wild pigs, trapping

15

Feb.

Bounty program looks to help control Texas' feral hog problem

wild pigs, abatement

4

Feb.

What does it take to fight Missouri's feral hogs problem? Corn, patience and persistence

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MO. • With final puffs of steamy breath coming from its slightly tusked snout, the second boar collapsed at the edge of the trap, right next to the other.

wild pigs, abatement

28

Jan.

Wild pig control read around the world

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That's right. NRI's wild pig experts are needed around the world—and more specifically, in Brazil.

wild pigs, publications, trapping

3

Jan.

New Blog Post - Wild Pig and Human Interactions

Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) have gained quite a reputation for being aggressive towards humans and companion animals. A quick Google or YouTube search can easily lead one to believe these animals routinely grow to enormous sizes and will readily attack a…

wild pigs, behavior, blogs

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