HI HCR98

Requests the Forestry and Wildlife and State Parks Divisions of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, the Department of Agriculture, and the Agribusiness Development Corporation to collaborate on controlling Hawaii's growing feral pig population.

Feral pigs cause significant damage to crops, livestock, parks, forest lands, residential properties, and threaten public health and safety across the Hawaiian islands.

Feral pig populations have expanded since the closure of sugar and pineapple plantations that previously controlled pig numbers; female pigs have gestation periods of approximately 115 days and commonly produce litters of 2 to 8 piglets.

Requires the three agencies to submit a combined report to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2015 Regular Session convening, detailing each agency's actions in response to the resolution.

Certified copies to be transmitted to the Chairperson of the Board of Land and Natural Resources, the Chairperson of the Board of Agriculture, the Chairperson of the Agribusiness Development Corporation Board of Directors, and the Governor.