Feral Pig Management Plans To Commence In December

Aerial control of the feral pig population within the Hinchinbrook Shire will commence in December, with the support of the Council, Department of Environment, Science and Innovation, and the Department of Resources.

An increasing area of concern, the feral pigs have directly caused damage to local ecosystems and agricultural land. The aerial shoot will target areas under the management of participating landholders and organisations, spanning from Forrest Beach in the north to Crystal Creek in the south.

The operation is scheduled to take place on Monday, 2 December, and Tuesday, 3 December, between 5am and 7pm each day, weather permitting.

For public safety, certain areas will be temporarily closed during the shoot, and access to the National Parks Estate, Bronte Road, and the Halifax Bay Wetlands will be restricted during the operation hours. However, access to huts on Bronte Road will remain available outside of the planned control times.

The aim of the aerial shoot is to manage the feral pig population in a controlled manner, reducing their numbers and minimising the damage caused to the local environment.

For more information or to clarify any concerns regarding the program, members of the public are encouraged to contact the Council’s Biosecurity Team at 4776 4800.

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