Feral Pigs

• See a loose pig in B.C.? Officials want you to ‘squeal’ on it

  Feral pigs have become a massive global problem, damaging crops, ecosystems and infrastructure, posing a potential health hazard and, in some cases, getting aggressive with people.

  Environment

  Jun 25, 2025
  
• Feral pigs believed to be in the Shuswap area, experts warn

  The Columbia Shuswap Invasive Species Society is warning the community to keep their eye out for domestic pigs that may have escaped captivity during wildfire season.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2024
  
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• ‘Not afraid at all’: Escaped pigs threaten Vancouver Island golf course

  A pack of escaped pigs have done thousands of dollars of damage to the Cowichan Golf Club, and one expert warns they could threaten all of Vancouver Island if they go feral.

  Environment

  Jul 8, 2022
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• Alberta launches program to control wild boar population: ‘Taking action to get rid of this menace’

  After been documented in 28 rural Alberta municipalities, the province said the goal is to eliminate the destructive pest's threat to crops, livestock and the environment. 

  Environment

  Apr 5, 2022
• Saskatchewan taking steps to control wild boars and feral pigs

  The Saskatchewan government said it will proactively enhance and broaden the regulation and control of wild boars and feral pigs in the province.

  Canada

  Mar 16, 2022
• Prince Albert National Park likely next for invasive wild boar: researcher

  Ryan Brook said the invasive species can have serious effects on the ecosystem, including spreading disease in water bodies or tearing up vegetation.

  Environment

  Nov 2, 2021
• Hunting feral pigs allowed throughout B.C.

  B.C. hunters have been given a green light to hunt feral pigs throughout the province.

  Mar 20, 2014