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Last name, F.M. Date of image. Title of image. Wildlife Services Image Collection. ID No. xx-xxxx. USDA/APHIS/WS National Wildlife Research Center Archives. Image URL if citing online version |
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Description: |
WS field staff in North Carolina and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and private landowners to eradicate feral swine from the northernmost portion of the Outer Banks; from the town of Corolla north to the Virginia state line. This 12-mile stretch of barrier island is comprised primarily of the Currituck National Wildlife Refuge. This refuge contains 4,500 acres of federal land and another 4,000 acres in conservation easments. Access to the area is limited to 4x4 beach driving and ingress via boat from the Currituck Sound. Feral swine are one of six invasive species found on the refuge with another being feral horses. The presence of feral horses on the island adds some complexities to the eradication effort. The horses are protected by county ordinances which prohibit feeding of any type. Thus bait devices, such as roll barrels, must be used to restrict horses access to bait used to attract feral swine." |