Feral Pigs

Invasive feral swine have been called the “rototillers” of nature. Their longs snouts and tusks allow them to rip and root their way across America in search of food. Unfortunately, the path they leave behind impacts ranchers, farmers, land managers, conservationists, and suburbanites alike.

State works to finalize response plan as feral pigs near Montana

As feral pig populations in Canada and some nearby states continue to increase, wildlife and agricultural management officials are preparing for feral swine to enter Montana.

Feral hogs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are an invasive and hugely destructive species.

Wildlife & outdoors

Feral pigs aren't in Montana yet, but they're a likely future threat

Montana is one of about a dozen states that have yet to report the presence of feral swine. But invasive species experts from the U.S. and Canada warned this week that that could change.

Environment & Science

Feral Swine Remain At Bay In Montana

Montana remains free of invasive feral swine but the threat still looms. Montana’s Invasive Species Council heard that update on Dec. 2 on the risk of the swine entering the state.

Import Requirements Apply To Pigs Brought From Other States

Aaron Bolton

The Montana Department of Agriculture reports an influx of domestic pigs coming from Midwestern states where major processing plants are closed down due...

Environment & Science

Montana Officials, Ag Producers Aim To Prevent Feral Pig Infestation

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly named Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks as the lead agency regarding feral swine. The Montana…

Montana Ag Producers Want More Action On Canadian Feral Pigs

Aaron Bolton

Feral swine threatening to cross the northern border from Saskatchewan and Alberta could cause millions of dollars of crop damage and decimate...