An Individual‐Based Model for Feral Hogs in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

An individual-based model reveals that annual harvests in Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) limit but do not reduce feral hog populations, with population dynamics primarily driven by fall hard mast production. The study combines demographic data and environmental factors to simulate population growth under current control efforts, providing critical insights for refining management strategies.

SALINAS, R. A., STIVER, W. H., CORN, J. L., LENHART, S., COLLINS, C., MADDEN, M., VERCAUTEREN, K. C., SCHMIT, B. B., KASARI, E., ODOI, A., HICKLING, G., & MCCALLUM, H. (2015). AN INDIVIDUAL‐BASED MODEL FOR FERAL HOGS IN GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK. Natural Resource Modeling, 28(1), 18–36. Portico. https://doi.org/10.1111/nrm.12055