Disclaimer

 The Feral Pig Management Action Plan aims to tackle the challenges posed by feral pigs. It provides best practice guidance to inform regional on-the-ground action, while ensuring a consistent and effective approach to feral pig management across the state. 

 In December 2019, the Australian Government provided funding to Australian Pork Limited (APL) to establish a National Feral Pig Management Coordinator to facilitate the delivery of feral pig management approaches on a national, regional and local scale, undertake stakeholder engagement, drive effective investment and raise awareness of feral pig issues. This work will help to ensure that the most effective feral pig control methods are understood and used, strengthening the on-ground work carried out by state and territory governments and landholders. 

Feral Management Queensland is a dedicated volunteer, not for profit organisation, operating through regional hubs located throughout Queensland, concentrating on the control of feral pest animals using ground hunting, trapping, detector dogs, motion detection cameras, drones and the latest thermal night vision technology.

We are a branch of Shooters Union Queensland but are autonomous in our operations. Feral Management Queensland have separate financial assets and bank account which are controlled by the FMQ Committee.

Our aim is to assist with the monitoring and control of feral pests to protect livestock and enable native species to recover and thrive again.

The Queensland Government supports effective invasive plant and animal management in Queensland through the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative (QFPI).

Through this initiative, funding supports regionally agreed cluster fencing arrangements, invasive plant and animal control and capacity-building projects across Queensland.!

 The Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2024–2029 (the strategy) builds on the Queensland Biosecurity Strategy 2018–2023, establishing a collective focus for tackling plant and animal pest and disease threats. 

 Increasing landholder concerns about legal liability issues, workplace health and safety requirements as well as changing attitudes to hunting prompted the formation of the Australian Pig Dogging and Hunters Association Inc, (the APDHA) in 2005. As the name suggests, APDHA represents responsible and ethical hunters of all persuasions, but with an emphasis on those using well-trained hunting dogs for feral pig control 

 Our biosecurity system plays a critical role in maintaining a strong agricultural sector, supporting our environment, biodiversity and the way of life we all enjoy. However, the risks we’re facing are closer and more threatening than ever before. This has never been clearer than current efforts to combat foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks in neighbouring countries. Our system – collectively – needs to be continually strengthened so that we can better address these challenges as they emerge. This national strategy – a product of the combined thinking of government, industry and the community, and developed with the support of a reference group of biosecurity stakeholders – provides the path ahead, guided by 6 priority areas to coordinate our efforts 

QPWS is committed to working with the rural community in managing and eradicating pests across the landscape.

QPWS supports Landcare and Integrated Catchment Management initiatives including the involvement of its local and regional staff in forums and field activities to increase community awareness of pest issues

QPWS staff participate in the development of local government area pest management plans, to facilitate an integrated and co-ordinated approach to pest management. Planning at local government level is helping to prioritise pest control activities on QPWS estate.

 An Act to provide for a comprehensive biosecurity framework to manage the impacts of animal and plant diseases and pests in a timely and effective way and ensure the safety and quality of animal feed, fertilisers and other agricultural inputs 

Animal welfare in Queensland is regulated and enforced to ensure all animals are cared for appropriately and treated humanely.

The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2012 set the rules for animal protection, care and use. Penalties apply if these rules are not followed.

Animal welfare in Queensland is regulated and enforced to ensure all animals are cared for appropriately and treated humanely.

The Animal Care and Protection Act 2001 and the Animal Care and Protection Regulation 2012 set the rules for animal protection, care and use. Penalties apply if these rules are not followed.

 The wild dog is a category 3, 4 and 6 restricted invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act 2014. It must not be moved, kept (if a dingo), fed, given away, sold, or released into the environment. The Act requires everyone to take all reasonable and practical measures to minimise the biosecurity risks associated with invasive animals under their control. This is called a general biosecurity obligation. Restricted invasive animal Species name Scientific name Wild dog Canis familaris At a local level, each local government must have a biosecurity plan that covers invasive animals in its area. This plan may include actions to be taken on wild dogs. Some of these actions may be required under local laws. Contact your local government for more information. 

 A Code of Practice (CoP) provides overarching context for the management of feral pigs in Australia. The CoP encompasses all aspects of controlling a pest animal species as determined by best practice principles, relevant biological information, guidance on choosing the most humane and appropriate pest control technique, and how to effectively implement management programs. 

 The biology and ecology of the feral pig make them an extremely successful animal in the Australian environment. They are highly adaptable, with populations occurring from semi-arid rangelands to alpine environments and tropical rainforests.  

 These guidelines will help land managers reduce damage to agriculture and the natural e n v i ronment caused by feral pigs thro u g h the use of scientifically based management that is humane, cost-effective, and integrated with ecologically sustainable land m a n a g e m e n t .