(Somewhat flattering photo of feral hog’s ‘less destructive’ domestic cousin)
Word has just hit the street that the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNRF) Kemptville district is waging war on feral hogs in Eastern Ontario!
Should a hunter spot one of these feral hogs while out in the field, the Ministry is encouraging them to ‘shoot to kill’ and, I assume, ask questions later.
The feral hog is described by the MNRF as a wild beast that damages crops, transmits diseases to domestic swine and can be a threat to human safety.
Yikes!!
All hunters and land-owners are encouraged to shoot every wild hog they see under ‘Provisions of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act’ and have even distributed a ‘tip sheet’ describing the wild boar ‘kill zone’ and best location for a effective kill shot!
Wild hogs have been reported east of Ottawa in the Plantagenet and Hawkesbury area and have caused havoc in many areas of North America.
The public is encouraged to report any wild hog encounter to the MNRF: (613) 258-8267 – ask to be connected to Kemptville office
Outdoorsguy
P.S. Thanks to my pal Keebler, via twitter, for the heads-up on this one!
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