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In Alberta, wild boar are an invasive species and a provincially regulated agricultural pest when at large. They can damage property, agricultural crops, pastures and the environment, and are known to endanger people and animals.
- Wild Boar Control Program
If you see a wild boar or signs of their activity: Report...
- Signs of wild boar activity
Surveillance is key to eliminating the threat of invasive...
- Wild Boar Control Program
If you see a wild boar or signs of their activity: Report wild boar. Apply for compensation. Farmers can now claim wild boar damage as part of the Agriculture Financial Services Corporation’s (AFSC) expanded Wildlife Damage Compensation Program.
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Sep 2, 2022 · At Hog Wild Specialties on land near Mayerthorpe, 135 kilometres northwest of Edmonton, hunters have been stalking wild boar— on fenced hunting lands — for years.
The wild boar in Alberta are typically the Eurasian type and have long dark hair and a woolly underfur that protects them from extreme cold. They build nests where they shelter during cold weather and are able to travel in deep snow to access food sources. In what kind of habitat are they found?
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Any wild boar sightings in Alberta should be reported to the authorities as soon as possible. You can report wild boar sightings through EDDMapS, by calling 310-3276 (FARM) or filling out the online Report Wild Boar form on the Government of Alberta website.
Surveillance is key to eliminating the threat of invasive wild boar in Alberta. You can help by learning to recognize signs of their activity and reporting sightings.
