Signs of wild boar activity

Overview

Surveillance is key to eliminating the threat of invasive wild boar in Alberta. You can help by learning to recognize signs of their activity and reporting sightings.

Droppings

Figure 1. Albertans are more likely to see signs of a wild boar, such as this scat, than to see a boar.

Crop damage

Figure 2. Crops damaged by wild boar

Figure 3. Aerial view of wild boar crop damage

Wallowing

Figure 4. Damage caused by wild boar rolling around (rooting and wallowing)

Tracks and trails

Figure 5. Wild boar tracks are larger and rounder than deer tracks. Image credit: Alberta Invasive Species Council

Figure 6. Tracks from a sounder (group) of wild boar

Wild boar nest

Figure 7. Nest of wild boar at large

Report wild boar

If you see wild boar at large, or signs of wild boar activity:

1. Safely take a picture.
2. Note the location.
3. Fill in our online reporting form:

Report a sighting