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.
![Wild boar scat laying in leaves on the ground](/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/custom_downloaded_images/afred-wild-boar-scat.jpeg?itok=VT9zYY8J)
Crop damage
Figure 2. Crops damaged by wild boar
![Close-up of crop damage from wild boar](/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/custom_downloaded_images/af-crops-damaged-by-wild-boar.jpg?itok=iETz6OEp)
Figure 3. Aerial view of wild boar crop damage
![Overhead view of crop damage from wild boar](/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/custom_downloaded_images/af-aerial-view-of-crop-damage-wild-boar.jpg?itok=7JRW7KR-)
Wallowing
Figure 4. Damage caused by wild boar rolling around (rooting and wallowing)
![Close up of mud showing area that has been damaged by wild boar wallowing](/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/custom_downloaded_images/afred-damage-from-wild-boar-wallowing.jpeg?itok=-BbFbimC)
Tracks and trails
Figure 5. Wild boar tracks are larger and rounder than deer tracks. Image credit: Alberta Invasive Species Council
![Close up of wild boar tracks in snow with a human foot next to them](/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/custom_downloaded_images/abinvasives-wild-boar-tracks.jpeg?itok=bepVb1fR)
Figure 6. Tracks from a sounder (group) of wild boar
Wild boar nest
Figure 7. Nest of wild boar at large
![Close-up of wild boar nest site with snow around it](/system/files/styles/responsive_1040/private/custom_downloaded_images/af-large-wild-boar-nest-site.jpg?itok=WgQQzjMK)
Report wild boar
If you see wild boar at large, or signs of wild boar activity:
- Safely take a picture.
- Note the location.
- Fill in our online reporting form:
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