A wanted poster for a wild pig is making its way around Manitoba.
The Program "Squeal On Pigs Manitoba" was started to track wild pigs coming up from the south, and one was recently spotted just southeast of Brandon.
The wild pigs have become a problem invasive species, and Manitoba Pork Producer has teamed up with Squeal On Pigs to tackle this issue.
These pigs can tear up land, eat crops, and multiply quickly. Dr. Wayne Lee coordinates the Squeal On Pig Program, and he says they're tricky to catch due to their intelligence
"When pigs get scattered, they change their behavior and get more difficult to track. Our preferred approach is that when people report a sighting, our field people get in touch, get more info, set up trail cams, and then catch these pigs in a trap and remove them"
Dr. Lee encourages anyone to stay vigilant and consider any pig outside of an enclosure to be a wild pig.
to learn more about the Squeal On Pigs Program or to report a sighting, visit squealonpigsmb.org
