Can you give me a call and let me know where you are seeing them. My sister in law is missing.
This in itself is bad news unless they add it to the "No Closed Season" list.
The way the law reads, if there is no specific open season on a given species, it is "protected" wildlife and illegal to injure/kill/harass/capture. IOW: "closed season" by default.
If this is the case. DNR is asking the hunters to rat them-self out?
DNR doesn't even have them on the list as an invasive specie
...It's a trap!!
They aren't listed as invasive simply because they've never existed in the state as a game animal.
Neither has snake head
Note the definition of "nongame birds and mammals" on the Guide page 14 glossary and the prominent use of the word "every".I am certain this is for winged creatures only...
Interesting question, but I doubt it, but technically speaking, it IS against the law to kill it if it's not listed as a game animal or as unprotected.If this is the case. DNR is asking the hunters to rat them-self out?...
It seems like a simple oversight not to have added the pig to the invasive species list, but perhaps that's what the study is about.....DNR doesn't even have them on the list as an invasive specie
Never knew this was the case. So you're saying that there is a formal policy in place that an animal must have been listed as a game animal in order to be officially considered an invasive species? Seems rather odd to limit invasive species on the list (like Zebra Mussels) to those who have been hunted. Why would this be?They aren't listed as invasive simply because they've never existed in the state as a game animal.
See references on the various pages of the "Hunting & trapping Guide"
It seems like a simple oversight not to have added the pig to the invasive species list, but perhaps that's what the study is about.
Note the definition of "nongame birds and mammals" on the Guide page 14 glossary and the prominent use of the word "every".
Sure, feral pigs are serious pests and should be eradicated, but there should be some clarification of the legality of shooting them when the law is pretty clear about what is legal to kill under MD hunting law.
I was just thinking- what about shooting mt lions? LOL
Please document your assertion with a legal citation and set me straight with a legitimate legal reference that supersedes the Hunting Guide and contradicts what I said above.You have to educate yourself on "invasive species" outside of the terms you keep referring to as "guide" glossary and "hunting" laws, which you are obviously getting from the hunting and trapping guide.
We are discussing "feral pigs", like we would discuss "ground hogs", which are a "shoot to kill vermin" as well, but, we're not worried about what the information the "hunting and trapping guide" has to offer, it has no bearing on the conversation, plus we need to get back on the topic of feral hogs in Maryland and shootin' at'em because we can. When they become listed in Maryland, we'll debate this issue.
2) I am opposed to encouraging folks to break the law and/or being cited for killing species that do not appear on the game animal list or the unprotected species list.
"Wild hogs, whether feral or boar, are considered invasive nuisance animals as of 2010. They are known to be in all southern states, and they are spreading. A few have been spotted in Maryland and there are no rules governing hunting them."
Rules
- As of 2010, hogs are not considered game animals. There are no rules regarding hunting or killing them. Maryland wildlife officials say if hogs are spotted they should be killed and should be reported to the state wildlife commission.
Technical information is simply not available on the subject, there has been no reason in the past to develop a "legal reference" on the matter. Try finding laws or regulations on Groundhogs via Maryland DNR.
The fact still remains, I would love to have the opportunity to take a feral hog in Maryland, regardless if it gets to the point of being a regulated "game animal" or not. At this point few states have regulations on them simply because the state doesn't want them here, so, it's back to "shoot-to-kill" for all residence.
Note: The woodchuck and nutria are classified as “unprotected mammals.” As such, a hunting license is not required to hunt woodchucks and nutria except in Baltimore and Frederick Counties. Woodchucks and nutria may be hunted throughout the year, including on Sundays. Hunters must wear fluorescent orange while hunting woodchucks. All legal hunting devices may be used to hunt woodchucks and nutria.
We had a discussion on a Virginia board about feral hogs. Nothing in Northern Virginia, some out west. Coyotes are becoming a problem, though.
Jim