New "WILD BOAR" rumor

[jackmaster]

whatever, i have been in the south and its seems the deer and pigs get along just fine, i would love to have pigs to hunt but whatever, but i can say this with absolute fact that the wolves would be harder on the deer and elk, but ok dont let the pigs in here, but if they are here what do we do about them since they breed like rabbits and are soon to take over the state.

[Michelle_Nelson]

Bird Guy is correct.  A domesticate Pig will not change a whole lot within 6 months of it being in the wild but it's attitude will.  People are all the time getting Domestic Pigs mixed up with Russian Pigs.  There is a world of difference between the 2.  In States where they did and still do allow Ranches and Plantations to keep and offer hunts for true Russians their wild pig population will show more characteristics of a Russian.  

I lived in Georgia/Florida for 5 years or a little more.  I use to hunt them and had quite a few friends and clients that hunted them.  Once Wild Pigs get a foot hold, even a small poulation in an area and they start breding there is no getting rid of them.  They would do a lot more than destroy Wildlife habitat.  They will destroy farmers and private property.  I couldn't image the $$ WDFW would have to pay out for crop damage.

[d-rock]

I agree It's going to be terrible when/if they come.  They are bad for the environment and bad for the native species.

But from everything I am seeing and reading its just a matter of time before they arrive.  Just like the wolves.  At least with the pigs when they do show up there won't be any arguing as to the game plan.  OPEN SEASON!!   

I think I might know of a certain website full of great hunters who will do their best to stack em up and try to keep them at bay as long as possible.

At least the little one taste good.

[jackmaster]

I agree It's going to be terrible when/if they come.  They are bad for the environment and bad for the native species.

But from everything I am seeing and reading its just a matter of time before they arrive.  Just like the wolves.  At least with the pigs when they do show up there won't be any arguing as to the game plan.  OPEN SEASON!!   

I think I might know of a certain website full of great hunters who will do their best to stack em up and try to keep them at bay as long as possible.

At least the little one taste good.

HELL YEAH bring them little pork chops on, i wont have to buy pork anymore

[d-rock]

Besides, doesn't it stand to reason that if they did show up they would start showing up on the Idaho and Oregon borders first?

[ORCA_SIX]

I remember a few years ago when they were supposedly in and around the Montesano area. I went out there a few times and did not find anything of the sort, but a few people were successful. I like to go down to Texas to hunt them. Rather easy and fairly inexpensive, plus you can shoot all you want. Heading there in June and will post some new pics.

[grundy53]

I remember a few years ago when they were supposedly in and around the Montesano area. I went out there a few times and did not find anything of the sort, but a few people were successful. I like to go down to Texas to hunt them. Rather easy and fairly inexpensive, plus you can shoot all you want. Heading there in June and will post some new pics.

I heard they were in the Montesano Elma area too. Along with feral cows. I think they are long gone though. 

[boonerboy]

If we did have wild pigs Im sure the wdfw would have found a way to make some money off of it by now. 

[gasman]

If we did have wild pigs Im sure the wdfw would have found a way to make some money off of it by now. 

Acording to the WDFW, pigs are an "Invasive Species" and are shoot at will, no limit, no licence 

[cryfowl]

I live in Montesano and the pig rumors were a joke.  The dead pig photos posted at our local gun shop back then were not shot around here, even though that is what was claimed.  Lots of people stopped in though and thus the intent of better business was accomplished.  About 10 years ago there was a feral group of pigs just south of Quinault on US 101.  these had been abandoned on a farm years earlier and were reproducing quickly.  Wildlife Dept found them grazing on the shoulder of the road one night and pulled out the AR-15's and mowed as many down as they could.  Didn't get them all, but several.  Not something we should desire in Washington as the damage they cause can be extensive. 

[runamuk]

this isnt exactly the same but a gal came in the feed store I was at last week in chehalis and said a 300lb hog just showed up in her yard  she was looking to buys something to feed the thing while hoping a owner missing a hog might come looking....this is how you end up with wild pigs.....a few strays and bam a breeding colony is born

[hunter93]

I live up by concrett, and I have never herd of any rumor like that around here, but did here that they were in the olympics, haha it sure is funny how rummors start and go around

[hardcore carnivore]

I live by concret 2. and was out shed hunting 2days a go and i saw 13 hogs

[boonerboy]

I live by concret 2. and was out shed hunting 2days a go and i saw 13 hogs

on a farm?? 

[Tman]

Sorry to bust anyones b##$s but it will be what it will.  It looks like they are populations growing close enough that eventually they'll expand into our neck of the woods.

http://www.spokesman.com/blogs/outdoors/tags/feral-hogs/