WildPigs.ca provides information on their impact and how to spot the signs
A new website is available to educate Canadians about wild pigs.
Wild Pigs Canada, a joint effort between Invasives Canada, Animal Health Canada and the Invasive Pig Leadership Group, launched on Aug. 20.
“They threaten agriculture, ecosystems, cultural resources, and the economy in Canada,” the website says. “This site brings together resources and information to support efforts to identify, report, and remove invasive wild pigs from the landscape.”
A 2023 report from researchers at the University of Saskatchewan estimated Canada’s wild pig population to be around 62,000.
As of January 2025, the Saskatchewan government placed a moratorium on wild boar farms to help keep numbers down.
These animals can be devastating if their populations are allowed to increase.
In the U.S., for example, Texas was reported to have almost 3 million wild pigs in 2024.
Nationally, these animals cause billions of dollars of agricultural damage annually, according to the USDA.
And in Australia, wild pigs cause more than $100 million of damage to crops and livestock each year.
Wild pigs have high reproductive rates, are highly intelligent, and can learn to avoid human behaviours.
That’s why comprehensive resources are necessary.
“Their adaptability, combined with their wide-ranging economic, environmental and social impacts, demands a collaborative effort from all sectors and individuals nationwide,” Animal Health Canada said in a statement.
WildPigs.ca provides information on how to identify and report sightings, updates on Canada’s invasive wild pig strategy, and ongoing control programs across the country.
“This website brings it all together – whether you’re a farmer, hunter, hiker, or just someone who cares about our natural landscape, you’ll find everything you need to know about wild pigs and how to report them in one place,” Matt DeMille, executive director of the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters, said in a statement.