The North Central Ozarks Feral Swine Project, a cooperative program between the conservation districts of Baxter, Izard and Marion counties, can assist area landowners in the trapping of feral hogs.
This feral hog program was funded by the federal government in the 2018 Farm Bill as a way for states to establish new means of attempting to control local feral hog populations. Feral hogs can cause major property damage as well as carry several diseases that can be constracted by both humans and livestock.
The North Central Ozarks Feral Swine Project has two technicians in the Twin Lakes Area available to help with the trapping of nusiance hogs. If a landowner, or someone who has the legal use of a piece of land, thinks there are hogs on the property, they may contact any of the county conservation offices or the two technicians directly.
The technicians will assess the property and make a plan for removing the hogs. Bait is used to lure the hogs in, and once they establish a pattern a trap is brought in to catch them. Remote-activited traps with a live video feed to monitor activity is used to ensure appropriate trapping and that non-targeted wildlife is not harmed or affected.
Contact information for the conservation districts and technicians are as follows:
– Crooked Creek Conservation District-Marion County: 870-449-6356;
– Baxter County Conservation District: 870-425-3527, ext. 3;
– Izard County Conservation District: 870-368-4413;
– Technician Patrick Thompson: 870-405-3464; and
– Technician Tad Huff: 870-405-8634.
Through funding from the Farm Bill, this feral hog program is free to all landowners.
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