Hunting and fishing participation on the rise nationally

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20. Wild boars are not native to California or North America and do major damage

First I made no mention about trophy hunting. I am not someone who looks favorably toward trophy hunting. I do not see a killed animal head as a trophy. In my opinion I think that's sick. So please no strawmen. Thanks.

I also am not someone who would promote the fish & game department to increase the number of tags issued for other game animals such as deer just because there's more hunters.

With wild boar on the other hand because of the population explosion we are experiencing from them and based on the fact that wild boars are destructive to the environment our native species such as deer rely on. Plus in addition the destruction they cause to farms and livestock ranches, and in rural areas the health and safety risk they pose to the public, especially children and pets.

Therefor I agree with our current department of fish and game policy on there being no limit to how many tags for wild boar may be issued. No limits to how many tags one hunter may purchase, and no limit on what time of year a wild boar may be taken. When their numbers come down to a more reasonable and manageable number then I'd be for implementing limits.

But for now my answer is I agree with the policy of the California Department of Fish & Game.