Wild Hog Control Seminar Set for May 1

Wild Hog populations have seen a dramatic increase in recent years and subsequently cause tens of millions of dollars of damage annually to agricultural, natural and other areas. Wild hogs also threaten domestic livestock with spread of disease. They reproduce prodigiously, outcompete and destroy habitat for many native plants and animals.Steve Newtorn with Anderson County government said the wild hog problem is pretty bad all along the Saluda River.

Easley and Powdersville residents may want to attend an upcoming event on the issue.

Anderson County Council Vice-Chair Cindy Wilson and the Town of Williamston will host a wild hog control seminar 1pm – 3pm Wednesday, May 1 at Williamston Town Hall.

The public is invited to attend and get information, technical advice and support on how to improve the situation on your land with wild hogs.

This program is presented free of charge.

The presenters will be Noel Myers and Robert Byrd with the USDA Wildlife Services Office.

Agenda topics will include:

Wild/Feral Pig Management Strategies

Hunting/trapping regulations

Building Partnerships

Outdoor Trap Demonstrations (weather permitting)

Myers is Chairman of the S.C. Wild Hog Task Force, an interagency group established to coordinate educational, research and management efforts to reduce the problems associated with wild hogs in the Palmetto State.

Please RSVP by April 29 to Williamston Town Hall at (864) 847-7473 or by email to Michelle Starnes, Williamston Town Clerk/Treasurer- michellestarnes@williamstonsc.us