Is Sask. in the midst of a wild boar crisis? It depends who you ask

Source: Dan Zakreski, CBC News, December 22, 2019  No broad consensus on state of wild boar in Saskatchewan Arlen Brekkaas says it seemed like a simple plan. Load up his truck and hunting gear, drive east from Dawson Creek in northern B.C. to Saskatchewan. Hit the provincial border and then bag a wild boar. He’d fill his… Continue reading Is Sask. in the midst of a wild boar crisis? It depends who you ask

Boom in boar population could cause ‘significant issues,’ Sask. researcher warns

Source: CBC News, November 15, 2017  Wild boars can destroy crops and habitats, harass livestock and harm people As wild boar sightings rise dramatically in the province, one researcher is hoping to find out just how many of the pigs there are in Saskatchewan so measures can be taken to control the population growth. “In the… Continue reading Boom in boar population could cause ‘significant issues,’ Sask. researcher warns