Hunting wild pigs prohibited

[MikePal]

Although as suggested by some posters here shooting it, not reporting and eating it would appear to be an illegal act.

Not the shooting off it, just the failure to report it ( If it was deemed an invasive species and reporting was required).

[diverduck]

As feral and wild boar become more and more prevalent over the coming years,trapping will become overwhelmed as is being seen,now,in western New York state where hunting except for property protection was banned 5 years ago. The net result will be exactly as you describe here in this province. It will come down to lack of manpower and economics......as usual.

Exactly. And in 10 years we will have an open season if they manage to take hold in any number. Typical MNR approach. First give us a chance to screw it up, then we’ll open the gates! Anyway, it’s pretty much irrelevant. Farmers will do what farmers will do. The MNR won’t be able to enforce their own mandates, and guys who want to eat pork will do so. Let’s be honest, there will be extremely limited enforcement. We are our own gamewardens here. While CO’s do good work, they just don’t have an appreciable enough presence to keep the dishonest from being dishonest. I keep things legal because that’s just the person I am. Most guys will be no different!

[MeghanOOD]

The silly law is totally moot imo. Almost 100% of the piggy invasion will occur in the agricultural south, which is all privately owned. Any pig on someone's property is deemed a wild piggy. Will be totally legal to act as an agent for any landowner to hunt as much as you want. Time to buy a Bradley smoker instead of paying Mr. Schneider $8 per 350 grams at Sobey's. Think of all the fun that will come.

Yep.
"Landowners (or agents acting on their behalf) can still protect their property from damage caused by wild pigs, including for the purpose of maintaining biosecurity. A person who captures or kills a pig for protection of property, however, must immediately notify the ministry and provide relevant information."
It's like you react before reading...

[blasted_saber]

Yep.
"Landowners (or agents acting on their behalf) can still protect their property from damage caused by wild pigs, including for the purpose of maintaining biosecurity. A person who captures or kills a pig for protection of property, however, must immediately notify the ministry and provide relevant information."
It's like you react before reading...

What is the definition of biosecurity?

[impact]

What is the definition of biosecurity?

You don't allow them to crap all over your lawn...

[trimmer21]

Yep.
"Landowners (or agents acting on their behalf) can still protect their property from damage caused by wild pigs, including for the purpose of maintaining biosecurity. A person who captures or kills a pig for protection of property, however, must immediately notify the ministry and provide relevant information."
It's like you react before reading...

MOE has been handed the invading species portfolio for enforcement,so,to whom do we report,OMNRF or MoE.....not that it matters because neither one of them have the resources for follow-up,at least,not before they hit the BBQ.

[rick_iles]

What is the definition of biosecurity?

Pork and even chicken farms have perimeters where entry is not allowed by unauthorized persons, due to bio security. Basically to keep disease and other pathogens from entering the farm and infecting the animals. Wild hogs are notorious for carrying disease that negatively impact swine operations. We hunt coyotes around similarly posted pork and chicken operations.

[MikePal]

What is the definition of biosecurity?

A pan of water with disinfectant to wash your wellies in before you go in the barn....

[410001661]

What is the definition of biosecurity?

https://www.ontariochicken.ca/News-E...Protocols.aspx

[DanO]

I think they made it illegal to hunt them because MNR was concerned hunters would play a role in encouraging pig populations. If they aren't a game species then there's no incentive to ignore them or introduce them into new areas.