According to sources, the municipality of Motala is making a serious attempt to get a handle on the problems caused by wild boars. Farmer Martin Schwartz from Grepstad Gård said, "We are positive and happy that this is being highlighted. " Schwartz hunts wild boar every week together with some neighbors to reduce damage to land and crops.
For each wild boar they turn in, they receive 1,000 kronor in compensation. Schwartz noted there was a concern that a fee would affect hunting in the wrong way, leading to indiscriminate shooting. He added, "Yes, that was a concern we had – that it would start being shot indiscriminately.
We are positive and happy that this is being highlighted. It feels like a serious attempt from the municipality to get a handle on the problems caused by the wild boars.
" After the wild boars are processed at a slaughterhouse, the meat is delivered to the meal service in Motala municipality, including to schools and nursing homes. Schwartz commented, "It is completely the right idea and fun to be able to contribute to that. " The specific problems caused by wild boars in Motala have not been detailed, and it is unknown how many boars have been hunted under this program.
The initiative aims to manage the population while providing local food resources.
Yes, that was a concern we had – that it would start being shot indiscriminately. But there is a lot of wild boar left and it really does not feel like it has escalated in any way.
It is completely the right idea and fun to be able to contribute to that. I hope that more municipalities follow suit.