The situation in the forests varies. There are areas where wild boars are abundant, and they need to be hunted. There are also areas where the wild boar population is low, and the spread of the disease is not significant.
The southern counties are the most affected by the disease. Võrumaa, Valgamaa, and Põlvamaa have the largest areas affected by the disease. Although hunting has been minimal, the wild boar population there remains low due to the outbreaks. The disease has also spread to Viljandi and Pärnu counties.
Hunters help curb the spread of the disease. The state has ordered the hunting of 19,800 wild boars to reduce the population. Hunters do this in their free time, although resource utilization can be challenging.
The state also uses drones to monitor the spread of the disease. Drones do not hunt but track the movement of wild boars and assist in surveillance. Hunters recognize that drones are essential tools.
If you find a dead boar, do not touch it. Report it to the local hunting association, which will take samples. This helps scientists understand how the disease spreads and how to better control it.