Sightings of feral swine are on the rise around the state and the destructive, omnivorous beasts appear to be living up to their reputation as prolific breeders, writes Ron Dzwonkowski in the Detroit Free Press.
“I’d say it’s a problem that is going to emerge. We are seeing more pigs, younger classes of pigs,” Nancy Frank, assistant state veterinarian in the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, told the paper. “That is worrisome. We know that.”
Feral swine became an illegal invasive species in Michigan effective April 1 under an order from the state Department of Natural Resources. That means they can be shot on sight by licensed hunters or by property owners who encounter them on private land.
But reports of hog problems are increasing, and now include some car-hog accidents.
