Feral swine in Oregon
Thursday, August 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
SALEM— Oregon has low numbers of feral swine in Oregon at present (between 500-1,500 pigs in 14 Oregon counties).
Most observations are on private land but there have been a few seen on public land.
ODFW in partnership with the Oregon Invasive Species Council is committed to eradicating feral swine from the state because of the damage they do to wildlife, habitat and crops.
Feral swine are not native to Oregon; they are an invasive species.
Hunters may be able to help in that eradication effort.
But remember Oregon has low numbers of feral swine and most are probably on private land, so they are difficult to hunt. But if you do see one (while hunting another animal for example), and have landowner’s permission, you should take the animal.
You will be doing wildlife and habitat a favor.
Local ODFW districts have limited knowledge of huntable populations of feral swine due to the elusive nature of these animals; the fact that most exist primarily on private property; and that the animals are mostly nocturnal.
Hunters looking for swine will see obvious signs in suitable areas such as in drainages - with water or springs e.g. rootings, wallows and rubs in these areas.
