Feral hogs in eastern Ontario

[xbow57]

In the Nov/Dec 2014 issue of OOD there was an article on Feral hogs in WMU 65. Anyone seen or hunted them?

[greatwhite]

I cant remember what the MNR has said. But there has not been much talk around here. I am guessing and others have said the same is they were escapes. I had hear that some had been seen between Marionville and Embrun in different farm fields as well the MNR reported sightings in Larrose forest, but since then there hasn't been any mentions. I think if there was any new info it would be mentioned on this forum first.

[dahunt]

You think they would survive our winter we had? You usually hear about them in the southern states.... Where they don't have to deal with 3' of snow and -25C temperatures..... Just seems incredible....

[welsh]

Feral hogs are found throughout Europe, where they have to deal with snow ... I don't think winter'll stop them.

[oaknut]

Feral hogs are found throughout Europe, where they have to deal with snow ... I don't think winter'll stop them.

I'm sure you are right. If they can survive in sweden or russia they will survive canada.

[robster]

I'd like to see even one. Brought out the BBQ from hibernation and some bacon would be just right for May 24!

[vom Dufenshmirtz]

I was sure there are no hogs in Sweden, but looks like there's some hunting, must be in the south. Sweden is not as cold as some think (Gulfstream).
Russia is a big place north to south, look at the map
I am not sure what the critical amount of snow for them, but there are certainly areas of ON they would be happy to call home.

[MikePal]

They've been living and breeding for years in Manitoba and Northern Ontario..the cold winter doesn't bother them.

Wild Boar-at-Large in Manitoba


In the early 1980's, wild boar were introduced to Manitoba as an agriculture diversification initiative. A number of animals have since escaped from holding facilities on some of the farms. Intelligent, hardy and adaptable, they have been able to quickly acclimate to harsh conditions, a variety of habitats and the presence of man. Escaped wild boar have been reported throughout southern Manitoba. Contact the Manitoba Conservation and Stewardship district office for current information on wild boar in that area.

Escaped wild boar not only impact on private property, but also seriously damage native floral and faunal wildlife species through their feeding habits, aggressive behaviour and phenomenal reproductive capability.

read more: http://www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wi..._at_large.html

[greatwhite]

Oh I never said they could survive the cold but they might have been shot or something. I'm pretty sure I know where the Embrun location is but other then that one sighting a few years ago there has been no talk since.

[DGearyFTE]

At the same time that the MNR release the notice to hunters about feral hogs there was a news article in Saskatchewan that has a real problem. Interestingly enough, here is the article that is still available from last March.
So I do believe this answers the question wrt whether or not they can survive a winter in Ontario.
I have been coyote hunting east and south of Ottawa all winter. I have not yet seen any signs of them, nor have I heard any reports.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskat...says-1.2657050