Kentucky Has One of the Worst Feral Pig Problems in the Nation

I'll have to admit that I did not see this coming. Yes, Kentucky has more than its fair share of invasive species issues--from Asian carp to purple loosestrife and everything in between.

But if you put all of the species of plants and animals that shouldn't be here on a scale of most to least concerning, I might think the nuisance we've been hearing about a lot this week could be the biggest. I mean, I have ZERO interest in encountering a wild pig. I bet you feel the same way.

The Kentucky Feral Pig Problem

I think "feral pigs" and I immediately think of Louisiana or any state in the Deep South where they do run rampant and are a gigantic headache. But in Kentucky, the problem seems to be getting worse. This is from about 21 months ago:

And THIS is from November 28th, 2023 (you'll notice we are not alone):

Why Feral Pigs are a Huge Problem for Kentucky and Anyone Else, Really

As you heard, of the states that are now dealing with invasive feral swine, Kentucky ranks in the top 15, and that's a calamity on a number of levels says the U.S. Department of Agriculture:

The USDA goes on to warn that they can even create their own ecosystems to their liking. A wild animal like a feral hog with that much power? Alarming, to say the least.

Canadian Super Pigs

And don't look now, but Canada is also enduring a nasty pig problem that's beginning to spread in the United States. I'm not sure if they'll make it to the Commonwealth, but if so, they could give our regular-sized feral pigs a run for their money. You see, these are SUPER pigs. No red cape, no "S" on their chests...just a SUPER problem.

They're fast and they're mean. And, as I've detailed, they are causing enormous problems that seem to be getting worse. The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Services has its work cut out.

Me? Suddenly, I'm craving bacon.