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

Red Tag Special Regulations

BIG CHANGES TO DMAP FOR 2010 INCLUIDES APPLICATION DEADLINE CHANGE MOVED BACK 20-DAYS TO JUNE 12
   

Eligible landowners interested in enrolling in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's (PGC) Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), which is designed to help landowners manage deer on their properties, have 20 days less to get applications to PGC. The new deadline is June 20 submit an application for the 2010-11 hunting seasons to the appropriate Region Office.  Applications must be postmarked by June 12. More