4-H Southern Swines Feral Hog Challenge

Authors

Kenneth T. Gioeli, University of Florida/IFAS ExtensionFollow
Susan Munyan, University of Florida/IFAS ExtensionFollow
Lindsay Adams, University of Florida/IFAS ExtensionFollow
Joanna Huffman, University of Florida/IFAS ExtensionFollow
Elizabeth Russakis, Southern Swines 4-H ClubFollow
Edna Vachon, Southern Swines 4-H ClubFollow

Volume

53

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.53.04.21

Abstract

Estimates indicate that the population of feral hogs may exceed 500,000 in Florida. They have proven difficult to manage. Land managers in Florida reported that feral hogs were a significant problem that needed to be addressed. The UF/IFAS St. Lucie County Cooperative Extension conducted the 4-H Southern Swines Feral Hog Challenge to help land managers reduce feral hog populations in a cost-effective manner. This activity was conducted in 2013 and 2014 and resulted in the removal of one hundred and twenty three feral hogs weighing 18, 393 lbs. from the Florida environment.

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Recommended Citation

Gioeli, K. T., Munyan, S., Adams, L., Huffman, J., Russakis, E., & Vachon, E. (2015). 4-H Southern Swines Feral Hog Challenge. The Journal of Extension, 53(4), Article 21. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.53.04.21