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Wild boar roundup call
landowners to kill any wild boars they see near or on their property. Hunters are also allowed to “shoot on sight” any wild boars they encounter as long as they have a small game hunting licence. The ministry’s memo recommends aiming for the shoulders of the boar when shooting. Residents are warned to be careful if they see a wild boar. It can be dangerous if cor- nered or injured or if it is a sow with young. Anyone who sees or shoots a wild boar is asked to report it to Mary Dillon, MNR man- agement biologist, at the Kemptville office at 613-258-8267. The breed is known for its ferocity when provoked. During medieval and later times
in Europe, wild boar hunting was a popular, but dangerous, sport for the nobility. Special boar lances and swords were de- signed that featured flared guards close to point of the lance or sword to prevent a wounded boar from pushing its way along the shaft of the lance so it could use its tusks to gore the hunter who had hurt it before it died. Wild boar hunting in season is still popu- lar in some parts of Europe. Experts recom- mend either a 30.06 or .308 rifle for hunt- ing the animal. The very smallest caliber deemed feasible would be a .243. Anyone in the area whose only firearm is a .22-calibre should not try to shoot a wild boar.
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KEMPTVILLE | Wild boars are on the loose in Prescott-Russell and the provincial government wants farmers, hunters and private landowners to help corral and kill them. The Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) has issued to landowners in the region warning them about the risk that wild boars pose to the local environment and public safety and asking for assistance in dealing with the problem. The United Counties of Prescott-Russell (UCPR) council also re- ceived a letter from Joy Sterritt, resources management supervisor at MNR’s Kempt- ville office regarding the problem. “Wild boars have been observed in wood- ed areas and in adjacent farm fields in the United Counties of Prescott-Russell begin- ning in late summer of 2013,” stated Sterritt. “This letter is to inform you that the Minis- try of Natural Resources and Forestry would like to ensure that these escaped farm ani- mals are removed from the landscape as soon as possible.” Wild boars are not native to North Amer- ica. They are a European breed of wild pig that has been imported to both Canada and the United States by various private breed- ing farms for the exotic meats market or for private hunting preserves. Over the years there have been various incidents where wild boars have escaped from their pens and made their way into the surrounding countryside. In 2008 there was a breakout of 16 wild boars from a farm near Embrun, but they were all believed killed either by local pred- ators and hunters or through “roadkill” en- counters with local traffic. A $1000 fine was levied against the farmer who was keeping wild boars on his property for failure to no- tify local game officials about the escaped animals. The ministry has received no reports of any recent escapes of wild boars from any farms or breeding outfits in the Prescott- Russell region. But it has received reports of sightings of the animal. The concern is that, if left unchecked, the wild boars could cause damage to local farm fields, crops, and the natural eco-system. MNR is allowing farmers and other local
Wild boars have been sighted in the Prescott-Russell region, including one report about a large dead pig carcass seen in the Pendleton area during the late spring (below) which may have been a wild boar wounded and left for dead.
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PLANTAGENET | A section of the South Na- tion River shoreline is getting a facelift. The South Nation Conservation Authority (SNC) has a shoreline improvement project in the works for the Jessup’s Falls Conserva- tion Area it maintains near Plantagenet. The plan involves willow plantations along the shoreline to help hold the soil in place and repair erosion damage. The willows will also provide habitat for waterfowl and fish and help improve water
quality. SNC will also add two concrete ramps to extend the existing boat launch and im- prove river access for recreation. The Jessup’s Falls Conservation Area is one of the most popular recreation spots with locals and tourists in the South Nation River watershed. It is a favoured site for anglers of all ages, and recreational boating ranging from canoe and kayak to the fast- moving Seadoo-type of watercraft.
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