But, given that it’s a problem experts say cannot be solved by sport hunting, the American approach provides some lessons, should governments adopt a robust policy approach to wild pigs. “We can’t barbecue our way out,” says a blog post from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees a national initiative on the management and eradication of wild pigs. In the summer, wild pigs are harder to corral since they have lots of food. Third, wait for night to fall — wild pigs are nocturnal. But the reality is that wild pigs are a big, big problem.

Source: National Post May 16, 2019 12:45 UTC