Feral hogs in eastern Ontario

[greatwhite]

Here is an article from Sept. Are there anymor,e time will tell.

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-...astern-ontario

Eastern Ontario had a scare in 2008 when 16 boars broke out of a farm near Embrun — spurring a $1,000 fine for the farmer for failing to notify game officials of the escape — but all were killed by cars, predators or hunters.

[trimmer21]

So far,most Hogs seen in southern Ontario are domestic farm escapees. Technically,there's no open hunting seasons for them. They can range dozens of miles from their farms. They're voracious eaters of anything and everything,but,typically of domestic hogs,their health is usually quickly compromised by viruses picked up and they die off quickly. Ask any hog farmer how difficult they are to keep healthy in a farm environment. It's quickly seen just how easy it is for them to get sick and die. Wolves and coyotes make short work of them. Even though hogs are exceedingly vicious,they're no match for Coyote or Brush Wolf packs.
According to OMNRF,they shouldn't be confused with Wild Boars that are currently inundating all of the eastern continental US from Florida to western New York causing unbelieveable damage as herds migrate. These are a different breed which are prolific and very dangerous,attacking and killing both domestic and wild animals,destroying farm pastures by the hundreds of acres at a time.
So far,none have been seen in Ontario. They're strong swimmers,but,not for long distances which,more or less,keeps them from migrating across The Great Lakes and The St.Lawrence River to this side,but,like anything else,it's just a matter of time. Pennsylvania to the Carolinas and even to Texas have some hunting outfitter organizations that are making a very good business with Wild Boar hunters. Because Wild Boars eat mostly the same thing as domestics,the meat is delicious,especially if done in a smoker. I know because I've had some at my BIL's. I'm not sure if we're allowed to bring meat back into Canada. You Tube has lot's of videos if anyone cares to check them out.

[werner.reiche]

If there are hogs in wmu 65 its a well kept secret.
Based on how well the 2008 escapees did, I don't think you could get a wild hog herd going here if you tried.

[xbow57]

Thanks for the info. Have a good turkey (if you go out) season.

[Richie Hastings]

I'd love to hunt organic free-range piggies in my backyard!!! Just salavating at the thought of jerked pork loins, home smoked bacon, and ribs!!!

[Fox]

I'd love to hunt organic free-range piggies in my backyard!!! Just salavating at the thought of jerked pork loins, home smoked bacon, and ribs!!!

Are you a farmer or a land owner?

Any farmer or land owner that knows anything about what these pigs do in the US does not want them in their backyard.

They will destroy everything they can get at, the nature of their feet will destroy the land.

[line052]

ODD Mag had an issue this fall that said you could hunt feral hogs in Ontario (MNR) and that sightings in WMU 65 are reported. I have a buddy in Cardinal who has been asking family, parents and farm community right through to Cornwall if anyone has seen them. I was hunting with the formal President of Osgoode Fish and Game club this weekend in Merrickville and no news heard yet in WMU 65. Here is a link to latest story I can find. http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-...astern-ontario

[hunteronwheels]

i found this link about the hogs
http://wildboarcanada.ca/#sthash.87F2qe3H.dpbs

[Richie Hastings]

Are you a farmer or a land owner?

Any farmer or land owner that knows anything about what these pigs do in the US does not want them in their backyard.

They will destroy everything they can get at, the nature of their feet will destroy the land.

I take it you are not the humorous type?

[Fox]

I take it you are not the humorous type?

It is tough to read sarcasm through text.

I really hope you were joking.

If we want to hunt hogs it is not that far of a drive into the states now to get to them. It would really suck if they showed up here and started to do what they are doing in the states.