MU Extension Educators Aid Efforts To Root Out Feral SwineMU Extension Educators Aid Efforts To Root Out Feral SwineEstimates of feral swine abundance statewide, measured as the catch per unit effort, have decreased from 2016 to the present.Townsquare SedaliaTownsquare Sedalia
Big Southeast Missouri Landowner to Ban Feral Hog HuntingBig Southeast Missouri Landowner to Ban Feral Hog HuntingOne of Missouri's largest private landowners is following the state's lead in seeking to eradicate feral hogs.Associated PressAssociated Press
Missouri Sees Some Progress From Trapping Feral HogsMissouri Sees Some Progress From Trapping Feral HogsSome landowners in southeast Missouri are seeing less damage from feral hogs as the state focuses on trapping rather than hunting the invasive animals, according to state conservation officials.Associated PressAssociated Press
Missouri Struggles to Control Growing Feral Hog ProblemMissouri Struggles to Control Growing Feral Hog ProblemWith final puffs of steamy breath coming from its slightly tusked snout, the second boar collapsed at the edge of the trap, right next to the other.Associated PressAssociated Press
MDC and Partners Eliminate Over 6,500 Feral Hogs in 2017MDC and Partners Eliminate Over 6,500 Feral Hogs in 2017The Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) feral hog strike team has tallied up elimination numbers from 2017, totaling over 6,500 feral hogs.Ryan SkaithRyan Skaith
Missouri Measure Would Boost Fines for Releasing Feral HogsMissouri Measure Would Boost Fines for Releasing Feral HogsA Missouri lawmaker wants to increase fines for people who release feral hogs in the state.Associated PressAssociated Press