Landowner Attitudes and Perceived Risks Toward Wild Pigs on Private Lands in Illinois

Miller, Craig A.; Harper, Erin E.; Stephenson, Andrew L.; McCleary, Meghan E.; Campbell, Linda K.

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Title

Landowner Attitudes and Perceived Risks Toward Wild Pigs on Private Lands in Illinois

Author(s)

• Miller, Craig A.
• Harper, Erin E.
• Stephenson, Andrew L.
• McCleary, Meghan E.
• Campbell, Linda K.

Contributor(s)

INHS Human Dimensions Research Program

Issue Date

2014-02-27

Keyword(s)

• Feral swine
• wild hogs
• landowners
• beliefs
• management
• IDNR Division of Wildlife INHS

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to: Examine landowner beliefs and attitudes toward wild pig Determine acceptability of various management actions Evaluate the amount of damage and the spread of wild pig Establish a baseline study to be replicated over time

Publisher

Illinois Natural History Survey

Series/Report Name or Number

• Human Dimensions Research Program Report HR-14-05
• Technical Report INHS 2014 (16)
• Federal Aid in Wildlife Restoration W-112-R-22

Type of Resource

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Sponsor(s)/Grant Number(s)

IDNR Division of Wildlife

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This document is a product of the Illinois Natural History Survey, and has been selected and made available by the Illinois Natural History Survey and the University Library, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It is intended solely for noncommercial research and educational use, and proper attribution is requested.

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