Feral Swine have become increasingly detrimental in Georgia, causing significant damage to agricultural crops and natural resources throughout the state.

The economic impact of damage caused by feral swine in Georgia last year is estimated at $150 million. Feral swine are reported to live in all of Georgia’s 159 counties, likely only trailing the massive feral swine populations in Texas and Florida. Feral swine are one of the greatest invasive species challenges facing Georgia.

The Coosa River Conservation District serves eight counties in Georgia; Dade, Walker, Chattooga, Gordon, Floyd, Bartow, Polk, and Paulding.

In October of 2019, the District purchased a Boar Buster Trapping System to assist landowners and farmers within the Coosa River District counties to reduce the feral hog population and reduce agricultural and environmental damage.

Farmers and landowners can contact the Coosa River Conservation District for more information about the cost of the system if they are experiencing feral hog problems.

For more information, call Billy Edwards at 770-548-1081