Council Goes Full Boar on Feral Pig Management

Published on 14 November 2025

Cassowary Coast Regional Council is going full boar in the fight against feral pigs, supporting landholders and communities with practical tools and coordinated programs to help reduce this destructive pest across the region.

Feral pigs are a serious problem across the Cassowary Coast, damaging crops, degrading native ecosystems, spreading disease, and threatening native wildlife, including the endangered cassowary.

Council works in collaboration with the Regional Feral Pig Executive Oversight Group whose role is to champion regional participation and joint efforts in the development and implementation of related pig management projects.

Cassowary Coast Mayor Teresa Millwood said a proactive and collaborative approach is key to keeping feral pig numbers under control.

“We know feral pigs are a real threat to our region’s farms and environment. That’s why Council is supporting landholders with practical resources and coordinated programs to help manage the problem effectively,” Mayor Millwood said.

To support local landholders in managing this pest, Council provides a range of assistance options:

Pig Trap Hire

Pig traps are available to hire across the region with a $300 refundable security bond, helping landholders implement on-ground control efforts.

Purchase a Trap – Built from Recycled Cane Bins

Council also offers pig traps for sale at cost price. These traps are made from repurposed sugar cane bins, offering a sustainable and long-term solution for feral pig management on private properties.

Coordinated Aerial Culling Program

Coordinating an aerial culling program to be undertaken, with funding support from public landholders and industry across the region in late November to coincide with the completion of cane cutting and also prior to the start of the wet season.

1080 Baiting Program

Delivered under agreement with the Innisfail Babinda Cane Productivity Service (IBCPS). Contact accounts@ibcpsl.com on how to access this program.

Council encourages residents to report feral pig sightings and participate in local management efforts to help protect the Cassowary Coast’s environment and agricultural industries.

Learn More about trapping feral pigs on the Cassowary Coast – Trapping Feral Pigs On the Cassowary Coast: A Practical Guide

For further information contact Council at 1300 763 903 or email enquiries@cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au.