With feral pigs continuing to threaten agriculture, gardens, and sustainable land use across Guam, Guåhan Sustainable Culture announced the launch of Ginen I Halom Tåno’. 

It’s a program that trains beginner and youth hunters to cull pigs and process meat for the community.

“The 50 acres at the Guåhan Sustainable Culture Food Resiliency Hub hold tremendous potential for regenerative agriculture. Feral pigs continue to threaten this work. This program empowers local residents with the skills and knowledge to protect their land and help protect other lands across the island, provide food for themselves and the community, and actively participate in caring for our shared environment,” said Michelle Crisostomo, Co-Executive Director of GSC.

Funded by the First Nations Development Institute and in collaboration with Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources, Ginen I Halom Tåno’ has recruited 20 participants and is providing free hunter-safety training, mentorship and hands-on game-care instructions for new and youth hunters. 

The program focuses on:

  • Firearm and archery safety
  • Ethical hunting practices
  • Proper game handling
  • Participation in monthly mentored hunting derbies at the GSC Food Resiliency Hub, culminating in an island wide hunting derby in partnership with the DoAg DAWR. 

Guåhan Sustainable Culture is also seeking experienced hunters who are willing to serve as volunteer mentors once a month from January through May 2026.

Mentors will support youth and new hunters during guided hunts, helping share practical skills, safety practices, and land stewardship values. 

An Island Wide Derby will be held in May, where GSC will solicit sponsorships, recruit hunting teams, and engage local businesses as participants and supporters.

Additionally, GSC is seeking partnerships with grocery stores and markets that can provide surplus produce for use in pig bait traps, helping to maximize the effectiveness of its culling efforts.

For interviews or additional information, please contact:

  • Josh Laurente: josh@gusustainable.org | 671-486-4721
  • Michelle Crisostomo: michelle@gusustainable.org | 671-687-6491