Guns, traps and baits to target 'ballistic' NSW feral pig problem
The NSW government has launched a new feral pig control program near Walgett in north-west NSW to address the growing problem of massive pig numbers destroying crops, waterholes and livestock. The program involves coordinated baiting, trapping and aerial culling of feral pigs across five priority management areas, with landholders and state government land managers contributing to the program's success.
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Published 07 Nov 2026, 21:25 UTC · Updated 07 Nov 2026, 21:33 UTC
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