Sep 22, 2022BoardMeeting
BoardCalifornia Fish and Game Commission Forum
The Wild Pig Forum focused on discussing the impacts of non-native wild pigs in California and identifying potential management solutions. Key topics included the history of wild pig introduction in the state, the environmental and economic damage caused by their populations, and the challenges associated with controlling such prolific and intelligent animals. Presentations also addressed the surveillance of diseases of concern to domestic livestock, such as brucellosis and swine pseudorabies, and emphasized the necessity of a holistic, comprehensive management approach beyond just hunting.