Motala municipality in Sweden is offering a payment to hunters who deliver wild boar for food production to address damage from the animals and increase the supply of local game meat. Hunters receive 1,000 kronor per wild boar, up to two animals per week, with a total of up to 100 wild boar eligible for payment per year. The meat is processed at a local slaughterhouse and then supplied to municipal meal services, including schools and care homes for the elderly.
The initiative has led to an increased number of wild boar being delivered to the slaughterhouse. To qualify for the payment, hunters must use lead-free ammunition and the animals must be well-shot and inspected according to the Swedish Food Agency's requirements. A local farmer involved in the program expressed support, hoping other municipalities will follow suit.