wildboarcanada.ca is now LIVE

[hoocli]

Mods: If this is in the incorect place please move it, thanks.

Hey guys figured I'd create a brand new thread of this as things have changed so much.

Anyway http://wildboarcanada.ca has just gone live and is no longer just Saskatchewan but all of Canada for FREE. Let me know what you think I'm hoping the response will be good and get more users to the website.

Again this website is to track wild boars inside Canada, mainly alberta, sask, manatoba but they are in bc and most likely will end up being in other places aswell.

Feel free to use it as a hunting resource or mark down any sightings you get on trail cams or while you hunt.

Please give feedback as I love hearing from you guys.

Android app is live but I'm still working on the iphone app... Apple doesn't like speed when it comes to signing up apps for the app store so its taking awhile to get them approved.

[Amphibious]

Very cool. I spend the winter flying very low all over sask and eastern alberta. will keep my eyes open.

[hoocli]

Very cool. I spend the winter flying very low all over sask and eastern alberta. will keep my eyes open.

Hey that'd be great, if you get the free app or go to the mobile page on your phone you can mark boars at your current location in seconds :)

[Elkhound]

hmmmmmmm cant wait to check it out

[russm86]

Are they considered an invasive species here and legal to shoot when seen in BC?

[Speratus]

Nope, if you click on legal info and then click BC it explains its currently illegal to shoot them in BC :( soo... No bacon for breakfast...

[hoocli]

Nope, if you click on legal info and then click BC it explains its currently illegal to shoot them in BC :( soo... No bacon for breakfast...

Good to know people are checking the legal info. I'm sure if it was doing damage to your property you could get away with it... but according to fish and game it isn't legal in BC... YET. I can guarantee one day they will be a problem and I'm sure they will make it easier to hunt... if their smart.

[hoocli]

Update: Site now allows you to attach pictures to your posts.

Also iphone app has been submitted to apple.

[ruger#1]

http://youtu.be/AIHMcogOzGU

[ruger#1]

Back in the 1980s, There were some in the Harrison and Columbia Valley areas. Believed to have escaped from a farm in Washington state. It was open season on them back then. We do not need those rototillers around here. They would do a lot of damage. One of my fathers friends was chase by one. He got away from it by climbing up on his car. It also had tusks. There used to be a wild boar ranch in Oliver B.C. The feed company that I used to work for sent truck loads of feed to the farm. It has been closed for a few years now.

[urbanhermit]

i thought it was a dating site.

[hoocli]

i thought it was a dating site.
lol not unless you wanna get freaky with some boars.


http://youtu.be/AIHMcogOzGU
good video, remember if you see them mark it down on the site.

[hoocli]

Well good news apple app was approved.

Although I'm still waiting for the tax form sent via snail mail to get looked over and accepted... Sent it out 2-3 weeks ago.

I'll keep you posted when its available on the app store.

[Glenny]

http://youtu.be/AIHMcogOzGU

But we cant shoot them here. Bummer.

[BigfishCanada]

Whats the scoop, if we see them, are they open? Invasive species maybe?

[hoocli]

Whats the scoop, if we see them, are they open? Invasive species maybe?

unfortunately not yet, but I'm sure you will be able to one day. I have the laws on the webpage.

[BigfishCanada]

I talked to an old timer up in mission, he said a long time ago (early 80's) they hunted them with dogs up Chehalis, Harrison areas?? He said they were released and started growing so these guys were OK'd to shoot every one they saw.. Could be an old tale, but he seemed to be telling the truth

[hoocli]

I talked to an old timer up in mission, he said a long time ago (early 80's) they hunted them with dogs up Chehalis, Harrison areas?? He said they were released and started growing so these guys were OK'd to shoot every one they saw.. Could be an old tale, but he seemed to be telling the truth

I'm sure it was allowed in the past. I just know currently only an officer can put down a boar if they feel its threatening land/animals/people.

[hoocli]

iPhone app available


https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wildboar-canada-premium/id703201023?ls=1&mt=8 (https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wildboar-canada-premium/id703201023?ls=1&mt=8)

Its not in the app store just yet but you can get it from that link^

the .99c is just to help cover hosting costs with apple.

Hope you enjoy and let me know what else you would like to add or if anything needs to be changed.

[ruger#1]

I talked to an old timer up in mission, he said a long time ago (early 80's) they hunted them with dogs up Chehalis, Harrison areas?? He said they were released and started growing so these guys were OK'd to shoot every one they saw.. Could be an old tale, but he seemed to be telling the truth
Read post #10. It is true.

[300H&H]

Nope, if you click on legal info and then click BC it explains its currently illegal to shoot them in BC :( soo... No bacon for breakfast...

I asked the CO and MOE Brian Harris about wild pigs here in BC. Their reply...if you see them...shoot them !!! No tag needed and no closed season. They did not say anything about reporting it but I would.

[hoocli]

hmmm exact opposite I heard... wonder if its different depending where you are...

The person I asked is below and had all those nice titles to go along with their name.


Stephen MacIver|Policy & Regulations Analyst|Fish, Wildlife and Habitat Management Branch|Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations

[hoocli]

Anyone try the android or iphone apps out? would love to hear some feedback.

[hoocli]

I'm working on creating a new icon. What do you guys think about this? Let me know if anything should be changed.

http://wildboarcanada.ca/Icon/newIcon.png

[Gateholio]

I don't know why a CO would even be involved? The pigs aren't wildlife , they are livestock. It would be a civil matter if you shot one and the livestock owner got involved is what I suspect.

[hoocli]

When it comes to these it can be iffy. I think there is a period where a farmer has to either shoot or round up the boars. After that they turn from runaway's to pests. I could be wrong but then again I'm going off what I've been told.

[hoocli]

Hey guys quick reminder, we want you to post any sightings you see this hunting season of wild boar. It doesn't matter if you kill the thing, see it or just find tracks go to wildboarcanada.ca (http://wildboarcanada.ca) and mark them down

Thanks!

[hoocli]

This is a new years bump. If anyone got lucky and bagged a boar post it here.

[hoocli]

For those unaware its now legal to hunt these beasts in BC