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Article: STATE ASKS DEER HUNTERS TO HELP ELIMINATE FERAL SWINE

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November 14, 2007
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The Michigan Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:

Officials from the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) and Department of Natural Resources (DNR) are encouraging deer hunters with a valid hunting license to shoot feral swine (free-ranging pigs) in 50 Michigan counties.

"It is critical that feral swine are removed from the landscape as soon as possible," said Douglas Reeves, DNR Wildlife Division acting chief. "Feral swine populations cause crop damage, pose a serious threat to the health and welfare of domestic swine, and negatively impact wildlife populations and ecosystems. They can be dangerous to humans as well."

Officials said state law protects livestock ...

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