Wild Boar

SD Wild Boar Hunting Guide

SDInvasive Species
Sus scrofaSouth DakotaInvasive Species

Also known as: Feral hog, Wild pig, Feral swine

The wild boar, also known as the wild swine, common wild pig, Eurasian wild pig, or simply wild pig, is a suid native to much of Eurasia and North Africa, and has been introduced to the Americas and Oceania. The species is now one of the widest-ranging mammals in the world, as well as the most widespread suiform. It has been assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List due to its wide range, high numbers, and adaptability to a diversity of habitats. It has become an invasive species in part of its introduced range. Wild boars probably originated in Southeast Asia during the Early Pleistocene and outcompeted other suid species as they spread throughout the Old World.

Hunting Season

No open season. Wild boar/feral swine are classified as a destructive pest. Landowners may take feral swine year-round on their property without a license.

Bag Limit: No limit. Landowners may take feral swine year-round on their property.

Frequently Asked Questions

Regulations for hunting Wild Boar in South Dakota

Wild boar and feral swine are classified as a destructive pest in South Dakota. There is no open hunting season. Landowners may take feral swine on their property year-round without a license. The SD GFP encourages reporting any feral swine sightings to prevent establishment of populations.

When is Wild Boar hunting season in South Dakota?

No open season. Wild boar/feral swine are classified as a destructive pest. Landowners may take feral swine year-round on their property without a license.

What is the bag limit for Wild Boar in South Dakota?

No limit. Landowners may take feral swine year-round on their property.

What's another name for Wild Boar?

Wild Boar is also known as Feral hog, Wild pig, Feral swine in South Dakota.

References

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