Feral Swine
From Fins, Fur, and Feathers by Joe Gerken and Drew Ricketts
April 7, 2026 · 27 min · Episode 65
About this episode
Drew and Joe discuss the origins, characteristics, and control of feral swine in the U.S.
Feral swine cause billions of dollars in damage to agriculture annually in the United States, and their population numbers can grow extremely quickly. Join Drew and Joe as they discuss the origins, characteristics, and control of feral swine in the U.S. Dr. Joe Gerken and Dr. Drew Ricketts are extension specialists and faculty members in the Wildlife and Outdoor Enterprise Management Program at Kansas State University. Find out more about the program at http://hnr.k-state.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/wildlife-outdoor-management.html Watch the podcast on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@KSREWildlife
People in this episode
Hosts: Dr. Joe Gerken, Dr. Drew Ricketts
Topics covered
- feral swine
- agriculture damage
- population control
- wildlife management
- U.S. agriculture
Keywords
- feral swine
- agriculture
- damage
- population growth
- wildlife management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Kansas State University
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