Strategies for wild pig control: A case study of Missouri's progress towards elimination

Abstract We examined the evolution of wild pig (Sus scrofa) elimination efforts in Missouri, USA, to identify governance and management strategies that may be applicable in other contexts. In 2023, we interviewed 37 individuals from 15 agencies and organizations in Missouri to describe Missouri'...

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Published in:	Wildlife Society Bulletin
Main Authors:	Megan M. Cross, Keith M. Carlisle
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-09-01
Subjects:	collaborative governance damage management feral swine Incident Command Systems invasive species management Sus scrofa
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/wsb.1607

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