by admin | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
It’s a story that’s been repeated many times in communities across Texas, California, Florida and other states: Residents upset about damage to lawns and landscaping from wild pigs who emerge from nearby wooded areas at night in search of food before...
by admin | Jun 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
A new study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B (Biological Sciences) adds weight to the idea that an animal’s origin is less important than behavior and function in an ecosystem. The study compared the effects of native white-tailed deer and...
by admin | May 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
We’re happy that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp agreed with our concerns and vetoed $200,000 allocated for a “feral hog eradication incentive program” in the state budget. The program was described as a “bounty” in news reports. Follow this link...
by admin | Apr 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
There is evidence that hunting ranches/preserves, either due to escapes or intentional releases, contribute to the expansion of wild pig populations. Several states have made it illegal to sell hunts for wild pigs. In 2024, the Ohio General Assembly unanimously...
by admin | Apr 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
On Monday, The Advocate newspaper published a front-page article about Uncle Earl’s Hog Dog Trials in Winnfield, Louisiana. The article featured these two disturbing photos by staff photographer Javier Gallego. It is illegal in Louisiana to host an event in...
by admin | Mar 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
Scapegoat is a new book by Clare Follman (available from AK Press). As the title suggests, Follman believes that the focus on invasive species is a distraction from bigger threats to global biodiversity, such as habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change. For...
