In the last year, more than 150 volunteers have been trained to assist biologists and technicians in the Michigan Wild Hog Removal Program.  The effort is a partnership of the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy and the U.S. Department of Agriculture with support from the Michigan Pork Producers Association, the Michigan Corn Growers Association, the Michigan Forest Association, and others.

Volunteers have received instructions on trapping procedures as well as the biology and impacts of wild hogs at sessions held at several locations around the state.  Now, the same training is available on the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s web site, www.miwildlife.org.

“Wild hogs have been confirmed in 72 of Michigan’s 83 counties and we need to make this training more readily available,” said Conservancy President Bill Taylor, of Duck Lake.  “Our training program on the web will also allow our trappers who have already attended a session to re-visit the information.”

To access the material and volunteer as a trapper go to www.miwildlife.org/michigan_wild_hog_removal_program.asp

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