Alabama Feral Swine Control Program

13/09/2022

Today is National Peanut Day!! 🥜 Celebrate by protecting peanuts from wild hogs! Apply for a 70% trap rebate. Receive up to $6,000! 🐗🚫
Visit AlabamaSoilAndWater.gov/FSCP for more info!

29/08/2022

Job Closes: 09/12/2022
Email Resume to [email protected]
Or bring by the office 1849 Ross Clark Circle Dothan, AL 36301.

17/08/2022

Congratulations PAIS 2.0!!

Partners for Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability was presented the Land Conservationist of the Year Award at the 2022 Alabama Wildlife Federation Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards banquet.

The AWF Governor’s Conservation Achievement Awards are the most respected conservation honors in the state of Alabama. Over the past 50 years, AWF has presented these awards to individuals and organizations that make great contributions to the conservation of Alabama’s wildlife and related natural resources.

Partners for Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability was founded by The University of West Alabama the Sumter County Soil and Water Conservation District.

In 2018, the partnership utilized education and outreach to farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to draw attention to landscape problems and solutions associated with invasive cogongrass and Feral Swine.

First phase activities yielded 115 acres of cogongrass control and the removal of 100’s of feral swine from the landscape. At the same time, UWA students were engaged through the process which led to a measurable increase in conservation and agricultural sciences enrollments at the University.

Phase 2 of the partnership is currently underway with a broader geographic, subject matter, and partner focus. Additional control of cogongrass and feral swine have been accomplished and the initiative now includes pollinator habitat, forest management, and soil quality education and assessment.

Accepting the award on behalf of Partners for Agricultural Innovation and Sustainability was Dr. Lee Stanton, Mr. John Besh, and Dr. John McCall. Congratulations PAIS 2.0!

14/07/2022

Join us Thursday, July 28 at 8pm ET, for our next webinar: "What landowners should know about the impact of feral hogs."

Our feral pig expert Aaron Sumrall, will discuss how feral pigs have impacted our natural and agricultural resources.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3nYznNk

26/06/2022

What a catch down in Houston County, AL!
Call your local Soil and Water Conservation District to see what Cost Share and Rebate opportunities are available for you! Find their contact info here https://alabamasoilandwater.gov/district-list/ -id-dlist

15/06/2022

WOW, that’s a lot of hogs! We are looking forward to updates on the removal efforts! Call your local Soil and Water Conservation District or visit AlabamaSoilAndWater.gov/FSCP to see if you are eligible to receive a 70% rebate on hog traps and other trapping equipment.

09/06/2022

Wild pigs cause millions of dollars’ worth of damage each year. Wild pig populations are found throughout most of Alabama.

24/05/2022

ATTENTION
**This Event Has Been CANCELED **
Geneva County Soil & Water Conservation District Geneva County - Alabama Extension

ATTENTION

**This Event Has Been CANCELED **

If you are interested in a trap or information on a trap please contact Marissa at 334-360-3654
Or Lawson at 334-282-8170

24/05/2022

We love seeing successful trapping efforts! Call your local Soil and Water District to see what cost share opportunities are available in your county.

This is what one of our Greene County landowners found in his trap...a lot of mud...a pile of feral hogs! This is his account, "Photos of today's action are attached!!!! This was a huge success, as we caught 25 pigs in all, after only setting the trap in the capture position, less than 24 hours prior to the big day! 12 juveniles, 12 large sows, and ONE boar! All were disposed of properly, and even some of them were taken to a processor."

Greene County Soil & Water is still taking applications for a 70% rebate on hog traps. Sign up today! 205-372-3271 ask for Lorena!

18/05/2022

Don't forget to register for the Feral Swine Damage Management Training in Hartford, AL Thursday the 26th at 5:30pm! Call the Geneva County Extension Office at (334) 684-2484. Geneva County Soil & Water Conservation District Geneva County - Alabama Extension

Join the Geneva County Soil & Water Conservation District May 26th for a Feral Swine Damage Management Training!

16/05/2022

Join Pig Brig’s feral hog expert Aaron Sumrall in this interactive webinar on site selection and trap maintenance!

Join us on May 19th at 8 PM EST for a live event where our Feral Hog expert Aaron Sumrall will discuss site selection, trap maintenance, and answer questions you may have about the Pig Brig Trap System. We know choosing the best site and making sure your trap is ready is the first step to successful...

16/05/2022

Rebates on hog traps are available to landowners and land managers in several counties across lower Alabama. Give your area Feral Swine Coordinator a call to see if you’ll qualify!

East Wiregrass: (334) 832-0120
West Wiregrass: (334) 282-8179
Gulf Coast: (251) 753-4886
Blackbelt: (334) 320-0115

New research is attempting to measure the impact that feral swine are having on streams and creeks, as well as animals like turkey and deer.