MNRF alert: Wild pigs

[Fox]

Very true and I'll add that they don't have think same 'fat' marbling as domestic pigs....1/2 the flavour of a well cooked Pork Chop comes from the fat

I got the russian boar bacon back, if the wife can take the slight boar taint stink I will send a pound your way, it is very good and unique in flavour.

[Bushmoose]

You said the chops were not good, did it have taint? If it was a boar than it may have had boar taint, it stinks like crazy when you cook it, not as bad if eaten cold but the smell when cooking is crazy and eaten hot you get that stink while eating.

I was given a pak from a friend of mine last year. His brother came home from somewhere in the states and gave him some. As I was frying the chops, the stench started to waft through the kitchen. Not knowing the history of the meat, I wasn't about to take a chance, so I tossed them. Ya there was a tainted smell alright, it stunk!

[rick_iles]

I was given a pak from a friend of mine last year. His brother came home from somewhere in the states and gave him some. As I was frying the chops, the stench started to waft through the kitchen. Not knowing the history of the meat, I wasn't about to take a chance, so I tossed them. Ya there was a tainted smell alright, it stunk!

Was it a Russian, or a feral hog? I wonder if there would be a difference. I suspect there should be. I’ve had wild boar, or so they say it was, at wild game dinners. It tasted like regular pork to me....

[Bandwagon]

Can they survive exposed during our cold winters? Will coyotes take care of them? I’m just curious.

See them in parts of MB while scouting for birds, they live there just fine.

[Fox]

Was it a Russian, or a feral hog? I wonder if there would be a difference. I suspect there should be. I’ve had wild boar, or so they say it was, at wild game dinners. It tasted like regular pork to me....

Look up boar taint, it can happen to any male pigs, the guy I was with took 2 home with no taint but the one I shot had taint.

[oaknut]

Look up boar taint, it can happen to any male pigs, the guy I was with took 2 home with no taint but the one I shot had taint.

Thats why hogs destined for slaughter become "cut hogs". It can get quite pungent.

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[punkrockerpj]

Was it a Russian, or a feral hog? I wonder if there would be a difference. I suspect there should be. I’ve had wild boar, or so they say it was, at wild game dinners. It tasted like regular pork to me....

most of what is see are feral and escapee hogs from farms. 185 is not that big. my bigger pigs weigh out at about 400 lbs live weight at 6 or 7 months.
185 is maybe 4 or 5 months old :P

the wild boars do look like the are a bit smaller. but i'd hate to be in the woods without a gun and have one run at me :P

[gbk]

most of what is see are feral and escapee hogs from farms. 185 is not that big. my bigger pigs weigh out at about 400 lbs live weight at 6 or 7 months.
185 is maybe 4 or 5 months old :P

the wild boars do look like the are a bit smaller. but i'd hate to be in the woods without a gun and have one run at me :P

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200 lbs boar is just about a barely grown up pig.
Male boars do and will have stench,.............. if they got cut,they will be fine.\

As far as the boar vs men is concerned :there is a reason for the saying Before you pick a boar-pick a tree.

[Snowwalker]

They survive Saskatchewan and Alberta winters without difficulty. Ontario winters will be a cake-walk. Coyotes don't mess with them. They're so belligerent,lightening quick and vicious,predators steer well clear of them. They're downright nasty and aren't afraid to attack anything,including humans.

Big boar bears, and wolves in Eastern ( Russian) European countries will target them. ONE saving grace could be that Canada is a closer match to the European environment they are from. It not likely to prevent them from establishing a good population, but it's not the warm Tropical resort with an all your can eat buffet that the southern states are.

On side note.

Anyone that thinks they may have pigs and wants to put out trail cams, I can bring some liquid pig bait from the states.

[Snowwalker]

As far as the boar vs men is concerned :there is a reason for the saying Before you pick a boar-pick a tree.

Only got two words for that...

"COLD STEEL" and eight feet of wood.