An Evaluation of Control Techniques for the European Wild Hog (Sus scrofa) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Tennessee
Fox JR. 1972. An Evaluation of Control Techniques for the European Wild Hog (Sus scrofa) in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park of Tennessee. University of Tennessee
ABSTRACT: The present study was conducted within the Tennessee portion of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The major objectives of this study were to evaluate techniques currently being utilized by the National Park Service for the control of the European wild hog (Sus scrofa) and possibly formulate improved methods of control. From February, 1971, through February, 1972, a monthly program of live trapping and direct reduction was conducted within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Five types of live traps were evaluated. Three methods of direct reduction of free-roaming wild hogs were also evaluated. In addition to the evaluation of methods for control of the wild hog, activity and capture data were utilized to determine factors influencing the success of the overall control program. Captures of wild hogs occurred on 1.38 percent of the 3,325 trap night during the study. Greater trapping success was found during the spring months, plus the months of August, November, and December....
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Fox, James
- Date of Issue
- 1972-12
- Publisher
- University of Tennessee
- Units
- GRSM
- Keywords
- APHN, Appalachian Highlands Network, evaluation, exotic species control, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, GRSM, SER, Southeast Region, Sus scrofa, thesis, wild hog, wildlife management