Background

Feral swine are not classed as a protected species of "wildlife" under Pennsylvania's Game Code. They have no license requirements or season. As feral swine populations grow in PA, rural farmers need to be aware of human and animal health issues as well as crop, field and environmental damage as a result of localized populations. Reporting of sightings of feral swing to the Department of Agriculture and PA Game Commission are recommended.

Read a letter from Dr. Griswold, PDA Bureau of Animal Health directed toward landowners in feral swine areas

Resources

Pennsylvania Game Commission Feral Swine Website

PA Game Commission Feral Swine Brochure

DMAP

GAME COMMISSION REMINDS LANDOWNERS THAT DMAP APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JULY 1

HARRISBURG - Eligible landowners interested in enrolling in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), which is designed to help landowners manage deer on their properties, have until July 1 to submit an application for the 2007-08 hunting seasons to the appropriate Region Office.  Applications must be postmarked or hand delivered to the Game Commission by July 1.

How DMAP Works
In addition, a map delineating the property boundaries must be enclosed with the application. Landowners may obtain DMAP applications from the Game Commission's website (www.pgc.state.pa.us) in the "Quick Clicks" box in the upper right-hand corner of the homepage by clicking on "Deer Program" and then choosing "DMAP landowner applications" in the DMAP box.  Applications also can be obtained from any Game Commission Region Office or the Harrisburg headquarters.  More >>