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MDC reports feral hog numbers for first quarter 2017

Trapping, aerial gunning methods prove effective in the first few months of the year.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wildlife biologists on the feral hog strike team have tallied up feral hog numbers for the first three months of 2017. The first quarter yielded a total of 2,332 feral hogs removed by MDC, partner agencies, and private landowners, which is nearly half of the total number of feral hogs removed in all of 2016.

Southeast Missouri removed a total of 1,124 feral hogs in the first quarter, which is where the highest density of feral hogs occurs. The Ozark region removed 706 while the Southwest region removed 359 feral hogs. St. Louis, Central and Kansas City regions all trapped fewer than 100 feral hogs each. Additionally, in one week, more than 250 feral hogs were removed from the southeast Missouri landscape, all through aerial gunning.

"We've built significantly on our progress from 2016," said Alan Leary, MDC's Wildlife Management Coordinator and leader of MDC's feral hog elimination efforts. "We continue to engage private landowners and partners in efforts to report hog sightings, continue trapping and deter hog hunting and the illegal release of hogs, and that's why we're seeing growing success."

In 2016, MDC partnered with other conservation groups, agriculture organizations, and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation to provide the state's feral hog strike team with more trapping equipment for use on both private and public land, and to fund public education efforts on the dangers of feral hogs.

"Because most land in Missouri is privately owned, it's crucial to engage the public and educate them on the dangers of feral hogs and trapping efforts," Leary said. "Through ongoing communication efforts, both by MDC and partners, more landowners are learning about feral hogs, asking for help and ridding their property of this invasive species. Examples, such as the one in Taney County where 62 feral hogs were captured in one trap, show landowners that it's much easier to get rid of feral hogs if you trap the whole sounder, rather than allow hunting and only shooting one or two."

Feral hogs are not wildlife and are a serious threat to fish, forests and wildlife as well as agricultural resources. Economic losses resulting from feral hogs damage in the U.S. is estimated at greater than $1.5 billion per year. Feral hogs damage property, agriculture, and natural resources by their aggressive rooting of soil in addition to their trampling and consumption of crops as part of their daily search for food.

Feral hogs have expanded their range in the U.S. from 17 to 38 states over the past 30 years. Their populations grow rapidly because feral hogs can breed any time of year and produce two litters of one to seven piglets every 12 to 15 months. Feral hogs are also known to carry diseases such as swine brucellosis, pseudorabies, trichinosis and leptospirosis, which are a threat to Missouri agriculture and human health.

To report feral hog sightings or damage, go online to mdc.mo.gov/feralhog.



Feral hog trappers in Taney County recently caught 62 feral hogs in one corral trap, demonstrating the effectiveness of trapping as a feral hog removal method.
 
This is your own question... can you answer it and provide evidence?
Already have. That's why you are now running state to state trying to divert the argument. Lol
 
MDC reports feral hog numbers for first quarter 2017

Trapping, aerial gunning methods prove effective in the first few months of the year.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. â€" Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wildlife biologists on the feral hog strike team have tallied up feral hog numbers for the first three months of 2017. The first quarter yielded a total of 2,332 feral hogs removed by MDC, partner agencies, and private landowners, which is nearly half of the total number of feral hogs removed in all of 2016.

Southeast Missouri removed a total of 1,124 feral hogs in the first quarter, which is where the highest density of feral hogs occurs. The Ozark region removed 706 while the Southwest region removed 359 feral hogs. St. Louis, Central and Kansas City regions all trapped fewer than 100 feral hogs each. Additionally, in one week, more than 250 feral hogs were removed from the southeast Missouri landscape, all through aerial gunning.

“We’ve built significantly on our progress from 2016,†said Alan Leary, MDC’s Wildlife Management Coordinator and leader of MDC’s feral hog elimination efforts. “We continue to engage private landowners and partners in efforts to report hog sightings, continue trapping and deter hog hunting and the illegal release of hogs, and that’s why we’re seeing growing success.â€

In 2016, MDC partnered with other conservation groups, agriculture organizations, and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation to provide the state's feral hog strike team with more trapping equipment for use on both private and public land, and to fund public education efforts on the dangers of feral hogs.

“Because most land in Missouri is privately owned, it’s crucial to engage the public and educate them on the dangers of feral hogs and trapping efforts,†Leary said. “Through ongoing communication efforts, both by MDC and partners, more landowners are learning about feral hogs, asking for help and ridding their property of this invasive species. Examples, such as the one in Taney County where 62 feral hogs were captured in one trap, show landowners that it’s much easier to get rid of feral hogs if you trap the whole sounder, rather than allow hunting and only shooting one or two.â€

Feral hogs are not wildlife and are a serious threat to fish, forests and wildlife as well as agricultural resources. Economic losses resulting from feral hogs damage in the U.S. is estimated at greater than $1.5 billion per year. Feral hogs damage property, agriculture, and natural resources by their aggressive rooting of soil in addition to their trampling and consumption of crops as part of their daily search for food.

Feral hogs have expanded their range in the U.S. from 17 to 38 states over the past 30 years. Their populations grow rapidly because feral hogs can breed any time of year and produce two litters of one to seven piglets every 12 to 15 months. Feral hogs are also known to carry diseases such as swine brucellosis, pseudorabies, trichinosis and leptospirosis, which are a threat to Missouri agriculture and human health.

To report feral hog sightings or damage, go online to mdc.mo.gov/feralhog.



Feral hog trappers in Taney County recently caught 62 feral hogs in one corral trap, demonstrating the effectiveness of trapping as a feral hog removal method.
Looks like they doubled the first quarter number from last year. :eek::
 
Gee I wonder where the spotted (black & white) pigs in the trap came from ?

"Incentives to move hogs" or "moving hogs"--- What's meant by this statement?
 
Already have. That's why you are now running state to state trying to divert the argument. Lol
Whats your answer??

Its not running state to state, its simply gathering facts and statements that clarify the situation.
 
Discussion starter · #307 ·
Have you contacted the MDC and notified them? Did you actually observe feral pigs/ damage/ sign of pigs? How long ago was this sighting?
No I didn't and I never will. I already told them this they are taking food off my table so why would I?

Oh it was last week.

oneshot
 
MDC reports feral hog numbers for first quarter 2017

Trapping, aerial gunning methods prove effective in the first few months of the year.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. â€" Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) wildlife biologists on the feral hog strike team have tallied up feral hog numbers for the first three months of 2017. The first quarter yielded a total of 2,332 feral hogs removed by MDC, partner agencies, and private landowners, which is nearly half of the total number of feral hogs removed in all of 2016.

Southeast Missouri removed a total of 1,124 feral hogs in the first quarter, which is where the highest density of feral hogs occurs. The Ozark region removed 706 while the Southwest region removed 359 feral hogs. St. Louis, Central and Kansas City regions all trapped fewer than 100 feral hogs each. Additionally, in one week, more than 250 feral hogs were removed from the southeast Missouri landscape, all through aerial gunning.

“We’ve built significantly on our progress from 2016,†said Alan Leary, MDC’s Wildlife Management Coordinator and leader of MDC’s feral hog elimination efforts. “We continue to engage private landowners and partners in efforts to report hog sightings, continue trapping and deter hog hunting and the illegal release of hogs, and that’s why we’re seeing growing success.â€

In 2016, MDC partnered with other conservation groups, agriculture organizations, and the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation to provide the state's feral hog strike team with more trapping equipment for use on both private and public land, and to fund public education efforts on the dangers of feral hogs.

“Because most land in Missouri is privately owned, it’s crucial to engage the public and educate them on the dangers of feral hogs and trapping efforts,†Leary said. “Through ongoing communication efforts, both by MDC and partners, more landowners are learning about feral hogs, asking for help and ridding their property of this invasive species. Examples, such as the one in Taney County where 62 feral hogs were captured in one trap, show landowners that it’s much easier to get rid of feral hogs if you trap the whole sounder, rather than allow hunting and only shooting one or two.â€

Feral hogs are not wildlife and are a serious threat to fish, forests and wildlife as well as agricultural resources. Economic losses resulting from feral hogs damage in the U.S. is estimated at greater than $1.5 billion per year. Feral hogs damage property, agriculture, and natural resources by their aggressive rooting of soil in addition to their trampling and consumption of crops as part of their daily search for food.

Feral hogs have expanded their range in the U.S. from 17 to 38 states over the past 30 years. Their populations grow rapidly because feral hogs can breed any time of year and produce two litters of one to seven piglets every 12 to 15 months. Feral hogs are also known to carry diseases such as swine brucellosis, pseudorabies, trichinosis and leptospirosis, which are a threat to Missouri agriculture and human health.

To report feral hog sightings or damage, go online to mdc.mo.gov/feralhog.



Feral hog trappers in Taney County recently caught 62 feral hogs in one corral trap, demonstrating the effectiveness of trapping as a feral hog removal method.
When an animal population is capable of doubling or more each year you have to ask yourself, are they actually making progress or is more pigs trapped an indication of a rapidly expanding population???
 
Whats your answer??

Its not running state to state, its simply gathering facts and statements that clarify the situation.
I've already answered it. What part of that didn't you understand . Lol
 
I've already answered it. What part of that didn't you understand . Lol
The part where you didnt say yes or no....
 
When an animal population is capable of doubling or more each year you have to ask yourself, are they actually making progress or is more pigs trapped an indication of a rapidly expanding population???
What do you believe the population would be if there wasn't a trapping program in place?
 
There is no other way of stating what they are doing.

We counted on the meat and they took it away.

oneshot
So as long as your table has feral pig on the menu, all the other landowners, farmers, hunters that are involved in habitat improvement tables just aren't as important??
 
What do you believe the population would be if there wasn't a trapping program in place?
About 12,000 more hogs than there are now.

Im not saying they shouldnt trap... Im on their side about trapping.
 
There is no other way of stating what they are doing.

We counted on the meat and they took it away.

oneshot
I would bet that you could get on a list to receive some hogs after they trap and kill them....maybe?
 
What do you believe the population would be if there wasn't a trapping program in place?
One would have to know how many we had before they started trapping. We have to remember that what their biological capabilities are and what actually happens as far as recruited population annually are likely 2 different things. They have mortality in their young too and probably don't recruit all they produce.
 
One would have to know how many we had before they started trapping. We have to remember that what their biological capabilities are and what actually happens as far as recruited population annually are likely 2 different things. They have mortality in their young too and probably don't recruit all they produce.
Several studies, professionals involved with removal etc have found that you have to remove 70% per year to keep the population steady. And thats real world situations. So we need to know how many pigs we have before we can make any assumptions of success or failure. But it seems fairly safe to say that that five to six thousand Hogs per year isn't 70% of the total.
 
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