The wild boar control program started on April 1st. Documented in 28 rural Alberta municipalities, the county said the goal is to eliminate the catastrophic pest threat to crops, animals and the environment. “Wild boars are generally a threat to our animals and the environment, as well as a carrier of diseases such as African swine fever,” Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Economic Development Minister Nate Horner said in a press release Tuesday morning. “We are taking action to get rid of this threat and help those affected by it before it gets worse.”
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The story goes on under the ad When not bred as animals, wild boars are considered “free” in Alberta. It is an agricultural pest regulated by the province and landowners are required to control or destroy the pests and prevent them from settling on their land, according to the province. The Wild Boar Control Program includes an expanded trapping and control program, compensation for farmers and two separate rewards programs. The county said the expanded trapping and control program includes active surveillance in several counties and more active traps across the county. 1:36 Wild boars spotted in Elk Island National Park Wild boars spotted in Elk Island National Park – October 12, 2021 The county is also implementing a one-year pilot reward program for hunters, called the Bounty Wild Boar at Large Ear Program. Wild boar hunters will receive $ 75 per set. The program started on April 1 and lasts until March 31, 2023. Trending Stories
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The story goes on under the ad The Whole Sounder Trap Incentive Program is designed for landowners and trappers. From April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2024, this program encourages the elimination of entire sonar, according to the province. Government-approved trappers will receive $ 75 per ear set per sonar. Landowners working with approved trappers are entitled to $ 75 per ear set.
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The province said both programs will be managed by the participating municipalities. Both programs will be evaluated as their expiration dates approach to determine their effectiveness and next steps. Wild boars are not native to Alberta. The province said they came to the province in the 1980s and 1990s as animals. At that time, there were no requirements to limit them. Over the years, some of the boars escaped and formed a wild population. 2:18 Ecological train wreck: the danger of wild boar in Canada Ecological train wreck: the danger of wild boar in Canada – December 17, 2021 Wild boars are very adaptable – their long dark hair and woolen coat protect them from the extreme cold. They build nests to live during cold weather and can travel in deep snow to get food. The story goes on under the ad
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People who see wild boars are widely encouraged to report the activity on the provincial government website. People are asked to safely take a photo of the animal, note the location and fill out the province’s online report form. © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.
