collapse

Advertisement


Author Topic: Wild Pigs in Washington  (Read 30178 times)

Offline BlackRiverTaxidermy

  • Business Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Scout
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2015
  • Posts: 430
  • Location: Rochester, WA
  • Joel - Owner/Taxidermist
    • BlackRiver Taxidermy
    • BlackRiver Taxidermy
  • Groups: RMEF, DU, NRA, WSTA
Wild Pigs in Washington
« on: June 21, 2016, 06:21:08 PM »
So...watching this show today called 'Invasion', which is going over the overpopulation of wild hogs, the feral species that were introduced, mitigation and other problems Texas, among other states are having with hogs. I grew up in this state and always heard there were wild hogs in the Olympics that were 'fair game', but never personally made an attempt to confirm this; also heard they are no longer there.

So here are a few questions for the masses...mostly for my curiosity....Did anyone every see or hunt them there (Olympics)? And...without making any suggestions, implications, or prompting a drunken idea on a wild evening...do you think wild hogs could survive in the western part of Washington state to proportions that some of the other states are having problems with. Again, not advocating any suggestions, but was curious what it might do to both the predator issues as well as other game animals and or hunting opportunities. Love to hear anyone's thoughts.
WWW.blackrivertaxidermy.com
360-789-5056- Joel Swecker-BRT

Offline JimmyHoffa

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 14551
  • Location: 150 Years Too Late
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2016, 06:30:36 PM »
I think they'd survive just fine assuming the cougars went easy on them.  The forests of western WA aren't too unlike some of the forests where wild boar seem to thrive in Europe.  Mostly just warmer winters/less snowfall here.

Offline Mfowl

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+6)
  • Frontiersman
  • *****
  • Join Date: Jul 2012
  • Posts: 4403
  • Location: westside
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2016, 06:31:58 PM »
I remember hearing about them on the OP as well. I also heard that they were a rumor started by a former sporting goods store owner to drum up business. No specifics on that theory. I don't see why they wouldn't survive, plenty of forage items and ag lands to raid. I do know that WDFW had a portion of the Desert Wildlife Area near Moses Lake quarantined recently to irradicate pigs that they found there. Not sure where that process is at now though. I'd say we're lucky not to have them given how many factors are against our big game herds already.
Fish hard, hunt harder!

Offline magnanimous_j

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Jan 2009
  • Posts: 8659
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2016, 06:33:11 PM »
I've heard about these pigs for years, but I've haven't heard anyone claim to have even seen one, let alone shot one.

Offline JimmyHoffa

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 14551
  • Location: 150 Years Too Late
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2016, 06:45:24 PM »
I had heard they were up the Wynoochee a few miles outside of Montesano, but that was about 15 years ago. 
The other reported critter on the OP is wild turkey.  I've not seen any, but my cousin saw one about three years ago.  Some of the old harvest reports show them. 

Offline Humptulips

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2010
  • Posts: 9110
  • Location: Humptulips
    • Washington State Trappers Association
  • Groups: WSTA, NTA, FTA, OTA, WWC, WFW, NRA
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2016, 07:11:46 PM »
There are wild pigs on the Quinault Indian Reservation. They have been on the lower river for years. Occasionally you hear of someone seeing them. I've heard of them as far up as Raft river at 101. Also heard of them getting seen south of the Res behind Moclips a few times. I don't think there is a lot of them and the chances of seeing one long enough to get a shot is slim,
When all the talk was about wild hog and some people were looking for them I had heard they were on the Hump but I've spent a lot of time in the area and never seen any sign. I think that was all smoke.
Bruce Vandervort

Offline Bofire

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+5)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Oct 2007
  • Posts: 5524
  • Location: Yelm
  • Harley YAR YAR YAR!
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2016, 07:21:45 PM »
BTKR billy the kid rock is the local expert on these pigs. I think you should contact him directly.
Carl
When the chips are down..... the buffalo is empty!!

I do not shop at Amazon

Offline 257 Wby Mag

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (-1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 1975
  • Location: Chehalis
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2016, 07:30:19 PM »
There used to be some up bear canyon between cinebar and Morton. Some hound hunters cut some loose about 10-15 years ago up there, a buddy killed 3 60-80lbrs 10 years ago or so up there..... Hopefully they spread into weyco and start uprooting and killin  every tree they find....
Tod Riechert fan club.

Offline Bigshooter

  • Political & Covid-19 Topics
  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Old Salt
  • ******
  • Join Date: Aug 2007
  • Posts: 6367
  • Location: Lewis Co
  • High Wide And Heavy
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2016, 07:37:49 PM »
There used to be some up bear canyon between cinebar and Morton. Some hound hunters cut some loose about 10-15 years ago up there, a buddy killed 3 60-80lbrs 10 years ago or so up there..... Hopefully they spread into weyco and start uprooting and killin  every tree they find....

A friend of my dad's saw 1 while deer hunting down near the Tilton about 15 years ago and he didn't kill it.  He lives on dodge rd and that is the only one that he has ever seen.
Welcome to liberal America, where the truth is condemned and facts are ignored so as not to "offend" anyone


"Borders, language, culture."

Offline Humptulips

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Old Salt
  • *****
  • Join Date: May 2010
  • Posts: 9110
  • Location: Humptulips
    • Washington State Trappers Association
  • Groups: WSTA, NTA, FTA, OTA, WWC, WFW, NRA
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2016, 07:45:10 PM »
There used to be some up bear canyon between cinebar and Morton. Some hound hunters cut some loose about 10-15 years ago up there, a buddy killed 3 60-80lbrs 10 years ago or so up there..... Hopefully they spread into weyco and start uprooting and killin  every tree they find....

 :lol4: Tell us how you really feel abut WEYCO.   :tree1:
Bruce Vandervort

Offline grundy53

  • Global Moderator
  • Trade Count: (0)
  • Explorer
  • *****
  • Join Date: Mar 2010
  • Posts: 12860
  • Location: Lake Stevens
  • Learn something new everyday.
    • facebook
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2016, 08:08:59 PM »
I had heard they were up the Wynoochee a few miles outside of Montesano, but that was about 15 years ago. 
The other reported critter on the OP is wild turkey.  I've not seen any, but my cousin saw one about three years ago.  Some of the old harvest reports show them.
I heard the same thing about pigs being up the Wynoochee. Also heard there were some feral cattle up there too.

Sent from my E6782 using Tapatalk

Molôn Labé
Can you skin Grizz?

The opinions expressed in my posts do not represent those of the forum.

Offline jmscon

  • Forum Sponsor
  • Trade Count: (+7)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Nov 2015
  • Posts: 1215
  • Location: Seattle
  • RMEF BHA TRCP
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #11 on: June 21, 2016, 08:19:51 PM »
I thought that I heard about some Siberian pigs in the Oly Park and that there was a culling of some sort, 20 years ago maybe.

A link I found:

http://www.invasivespecies.wa.gov/priorities/feral_swine.shtml
My interpretation of the rules are open to interpretation.
Once I thought I was wrong but I was mistaken.

Offline JimmyHoffa

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (+2)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Sep 2010
  • Posts: 14551
  • Location: 150 Years Too Late
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #12 on: June 21, 2016, 08:45:11 PM »
I had heard they were up the Wynoochee a few miles outside of Montesano, but that was about 15 years ago. 
The other reported critter on the OP is wild turkey.  I've not seen any, but my cousin saw one about three years ago.  Some of the old harvest reports show them.
I heard the same thing about pigs being up the Wynoochee. Also heard there were some feral cattle up there too.

Sent from my E6782 using Tapatalk
There are feral cattle further north.  I know of at least one that was shot.  It was jumping over/tearing down fences to get into peoples gardens and trying to get to the tame cows.  I've heard there's a few more still roaming about.

Offline 257 Wby Mag

  • Non-Hunting Topics
  • Trade Count: (-1)
  • Sourdough
  • *****
  • Join Date: Sep 2007
  • Posts: 1975
  • Location: Chehalis
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #13 on: June 21, 2016, 09:03:24 PM »
There used to be some up bear canyon between cinebar and Morton. Some hound hunters cut some loose about 10-15 years ago up there, a buddy killed 3 60-80lbrs 10 years ago or so up there..... Hopefully they spread into weyco and start uprooting and killin  every tree they find....

 :lol4: Tell us how you really feel abut WEYCO.   :tree1:

Or better yet, I'll tell ya how my old old hound huntin pards feel about big timber comps!! Grin
Tod Riechert fan club.

Offline billythekidrock

  • Varmint
  • Trade Count: (+1)
  • Explorer
  • ******
  • Join Date: Mar 2007
  • Posts: 13440
Re: Wild Pigs in Washington
« Reply #14 on: June 21, 2016, 09:37:08 PM »
I've heard about these pigs for years, but I've haven't heard anyone claim to have even seen one, let alone shot one.

I saw one on the OP many years ago near the National Park.




 


* Advertisement

* Recent Topics

Looking for italian sausage recipe by emac
[Today at 10:44:24 PM]


Good day of steelhead fishing! by Mfowl
[Today at 10:21:20 PM]


2025 Area 9 King Opener by Mfowl
[Today at 10:19:48 PM]


Pocket Carry by hookr88
[Today at 10:02:24 PM]


A little Martini Cadet varmint rifle I have been working on by JDHasty
[Today at 08:26:39 PM]


AKC lab puppies! Born 06/10/2025 follow as they grow!!! by scottfrick
[Today at 07:39:21 PM]


Triple Blacktail Pedestal by blackveltbowhunter
[Today at 05:35:41 PM]


Mt. St. Helens Goat by CNELK
[Today at 05:05:47 PM]


Tasty Pinks! by pianoman9701
[Today at 04:16:01 PM]


49 Degrees North Early Bull Moose by Kdog
[Today at 03:06:42 PM]


2024 DFW Wolf report by Kales15
[Today at 02:13:59 PM]


Boundary Waters walleye trip by jackelope
[Today at 02:13:36 PM]


Area 11 2025 - Well? by Crunchy
[Today at 02:01:11 PM]


Rock creek gone? Next? by JasonG
[Today at 11:13:02 AM]


Surprise quality deer tag by jwesterback
[Today at 10:01:53 AM]


EAA Girsan Witness 2311 in 10mm with factory red dot, lightly used. by Dirty Dingus Dave
[Today at 08:51:01 AM]


North Sea Fishing trip by Machias
[Today at 07:55:34 AM]


Looking for Solid 22 LR input by JDHasty
[Yesterday at 09:18:47 PM]


506 Willapa Hills Late Season Antlerless Tag by stur4351@gmail.com
[Yesterday at 08:37:32 PM]


William o Douglas lakes by JWBINX
[Yesterday at 06:02:09 PM]

SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2025, SimplePortal