Kindersley RCMP released their report for July 1st-7th. They responded to a variety of calls in the area but a report of wild pigs in a yard stood out. In the report the pigs were no longer present when officers arrived and the local conservation office was called. Here in Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) is the authority who handles sightings, management, and monitoring the wild boar situation in Saskatchewan. Wild boar pose a threat to environment, farming operations and livestock.
Dale Knouse with SCIC said they received a report for the Kindersley area last week and the sighting is still under investigation. He notes that wild boar are not very common in the west central area and most calls do come back as escaped domestic pigs. He also says "If they do see any signs or a pig themselves to report it." Even if its a domestic escape SCIC works with RM's to return pigs to their owners.
SCIC administers the Feral Wild Boar Program since 2015. The program allows wild boar to be removed to mitigate dangers to crop, livestock and the environment. They receive around 15-20 sightings a year but have not received a sighting in the Kindersley area in quite some time
Signs of wild boar are tillage to soil from the boars using their snouts to dig up roots and bugs. It will look like someone took a rototiller to the soil. Nests are also a sign. More commonly found in the winter. Boars will bunch up cattails and other wetland vegetation for bedding to stay warm. Also signs of wallowing in wetlands. This is areas where the pigs rolls about in the mud that can make an impression. The pigs do this to regulate body temperature in the heat of the summer.
If you see any of these signs report it. You can call the pig spot hotline at 1-833-PIG-SPOTor visit the SCIC website to report