The wild boar population in France has grown dramatically over the past 50 years, increasing twentyfold according to recent reports. This surge is partly attributed to artificial feeding practices used by hunters. These feeding strategies, designed to concentrate wild boars in specific areas to make hunting easier, have provided the animals with a steady food supply throughout the year. This has led to higher survival rates and increased reproduction, contributing to their population growth. In the Grand Est region, a hunting management approach that began in 2000 combines feeding with restrictions on culling female boars, which has further fueled the population increase. The growing number of wild boars has caused significant problems for farmers and drivers. Each year, agricultural damage from wild boars is estimated to cost around 80 million euros, and there has been a rise in collisions between wild boars and vehicles on roads. In the early 1970s, hunters shot about 35,000 wild boars annually across France. Today, that number has risen to over 840,000 per season, with a peak of 881,372 individuals in the 2024-2025 season. In Seine-Maritime, for example, the number of wild boars culled in 2024 was double what it was ten years ago. Despite these efforts, local authorities admit they are unsure whether they can effectively control the population's natural growth. The hunting management strategy, which aims to maintain a stable population for sustainable hunting, has had unintended consequences. Instead of dispersing the wild boar population, it has led to greater concentrations in certain areas, making them more fertile and harder to manage. Climate change has also played a role, with milder winters reducing the death rate of young wild boars. Additionally, 21% of France’s land is completely untouched by hunting, and 10% is only lightly hunted, providing safe spaces where wild boar populations can grow without interference. Artificial feeding has sparked debates about the effectiveness of current hunting policies and the need for a new approach. The practice of feeding wild boars—animals that hunters are supposed to regulate—has highlighted a contradiction in wildlife management. As the population continues to grow despite increased culling efforts, experts are questioning whether the existing model is sustainable or if a complete reevaluation is necessary.