ODFW Seeking Public Assistance in Finding Two Hogs in North Valley Area
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife was seeking public assistance in locating two runaway hogs in the North Valley area.
The ODFW reported two large hogs were spotted around the Manzanita Rest Area off Interstate 5 on Wednesday. The state agency said it believes the animals may have escaped from a farm in the Merlin-Hugo area.
According to Oregon Statutes, no one who owns or is entitled to possess a hog can let it run at large or upon the property of another person. A rancher has 72 hours to notify officials that their hogs have escaped and they must be actively trying to capture them.
If the rancher fails to meet these requirements, the hogs can be legally hunted on public lands or killed by private landowners who own the land on which the hogs are trespassing. Domestic hogs running free are considered an invasive species in Oregon. They reproduce quickly and can destroy fish and wildlife habitat.
Anyone who spots the runaway hogs should call Josephine County Animal Control at (541)-474-5123 or the ODFW's Central Point office at (541)-826-8774.
Posted on 10/25/24 11:28AM by Sam Marsh
