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Caddo Parish officials report traps and recent captures as they tackle wild hogs, barking dogs and mosquito season
Summary
Animal Control told commissioners it has deployed a remote spear trap and reported recent captures (seven and eight animals on different occasions, including a roughly 350-pound boar); officials urged better public outreach and data collection and said the Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is coordinating responses.
Commissioners pressed Animal Control for updates on nuisance animals and public-safety risks, and Animal Control staff described ongoing trapping operations for wild hogs, responses to barking-dog complaints, and preparations for mosquito season.
Director Samuels said the parish purchased and deployed a spear-style trap with remote trigger capability and that trapping has occurred multiple times recently. He…
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