Hunt approved for wild pigs in Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis., Oct. 19 (UPI) -- Wild pigs have become such problem in Wisconsin, the Department of Natural Resources is asking hunters to help lower the population.

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports the wild boars, foreign to Wisconsin until 2000, have now been found in 29 counties.

They are multiplying and creating a threat to the natural habitat in the state.

With sharp tusks and ruthless behavior, the feral pigs have preyed on animals like birds and eggs, turkeys and reptiles.

They have also been found tearing up fields of corn, soybeans and hay.

Biologists believe that the pigs may have broken out of a game farm or brought to the state illegally.

The DNR is passing out pictures so the pigs won't be misidentified, and allowing any hunter with a license for small game to shoot them.