Fallin Vetoes Feral Hog Hunting Bill While Ordering New Rules

While vetoing a bill meant to curb the feral hog population in Oklahoma, Governor Fallin also ordered the permitting process to be streamlined. The executive order directs the Department of Wildlife Conservation to streamline the issuance of permits to exterminate feral hogs on private land.

Fallin said she wants the Wildlife Conservation Department to develop rules which will allow private land owners to tackle the feral hog problem.

“We must be willing to employ every available method of elimination if we want to eradicate this destructive nuisance,” said Fallin. “While research and experience have demonstrated that trapping feral swine proves to be the most effective method of eradication, private property owners should have, at their disposal, every tool available. As a result, I believe adjustments to current eradication practices should be made.”

The rules would allow private landowners a method of hunting the wild pigs at night. However, the landowners must notify the game warden of the activity before it occurs. Those rules are to be in effect by November 1, 2016.


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