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Early settlers in America kept domestic pigs as pets, but provided no pens to house them in. As a result, with a free run of the land, the animals began to scatter and got more and more habituated to following their own instincts. They not only began damaging fences and crops, but also managed to kill livestock. And thus, the wild boar or wild hog was born! Hog hunting with dogs is therefore seen to be the only way to keep their growing population under control.

The entry of wild hogs caused the entry of diseases like triginosis and disease of the foot and mouth. These diseases can be transmitted to the livestock in surrounding areas.

A survey conducted in Florida revealed that wild hogs could fall prey to 45 kinds of parasitic as well as infectious diseases. Among them, eight of them could be transmitted to humans. Additionally, the four species of tics that fed on the wild boar could also be transferred to man.

The animals become sexually active at a very young age–six months. Two litters are given birth to annually, with at least six piglets in each one. Despite the mortality rate being high, the numbers refuse to come down!

Thus, the wild hog is responsible for spreading disease, destroying livestock and damaging the surrounding habitat. And that is why hog hunting with dogs is advocated.

A wild boar can be vicious and will stop at nothing to mortally wound something or someone it considers a threat, especially if it is a mother sow guarding her new litter in the brush. Hence, though seasoned hunters may prefer to go it alone with just the services of a guide, it is still advisable to give a thought to going hog hunting with dogs. Not that there is a guarantee that the dogs will be safe either!

Most hunters avoid the wild boar. They much prefer the milder duck, pheasants, quail and deer. It is only those who are hungering for unique experiences, who come forward to go hog hunting with dogs. For them, it has all the markings of a memorable adventure!

Coming to the qualities expected in this type of dog, it has to be very tough. The enemy is extremely intelligent and ferocious. So the dog has to possess an equal amount of shrewdness and smartness to outwit the boar. A keen sense of smell is essential. By and large, the hunter has to go hog hunting with dogs that are able to stand up to anything and everything without fear. Also, give a thought to the type of environment to be provided for these dogs after a hunt.

Some of the breeds chosen for hog hunting with dogs are–pit bull terriers, Irish Wolfhounds, Blackmouth Cur, Jack Russell terriers, pit bull mixes, hounds, German short-haired pointers and bulldogs.

In conclusion, the Appalachians have an ample supply of food, adequate water supply and can provide excellent cover for the wild hogs. This is therefore the area where the majority of wild hogs love to stay! If the need arises to diminish their population in this region, there is always hog hunting with dogs!

By: Abhishek Agarwal

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Night Vision Hog Hunting with Bill Wilson using superior weapons and the latest night vision and thermal technology

If you are constantly updated on the latest in hunting, then you may have heard about pig hunting. This, of course, does not involve shooting swine out of the barn, or getting some pigs into the open and then shooting them down. The real pig hunting involves you going after the feral wild pigs, which are deemed in many parts of the world to be exotic and non-native species that can pose threats to the environment. In many cases, wild pigs – often referred to as boars or feral pigs – can destroy farms and kill livestock. In some cases, however, they can be deemed as a valuable addition to an environment, especially where they are the scavengers or cleaners.

In some Australian states, the wild pig is considered as an unprotected species that can be hunted all year round, and with no limits to their harvest. As long as the hunter hunting them has a valid license, as well as the express permission of the person who owns the land on which they wish to hunt, then the hunter may hunt as many wild boar as he or she pleases. If you own property and have feral pigs, then you can hunt them in some states without having to present a license.

Here are a few more facts about wild pigs that you may have to be aware of if you wish to engage in wild pig hunting.

- It is illegal to herd feral pigs in a facility or space and then use them for hunting in some states. If you are offered the chance to hunt at a facility and you know that your state has a law against operating hunting facilities, then steer clear of the offer.

- It is illegal in some states to release hogs out into the wild, as domesticated pigs can indeed turn wild once let loose. You will simply be adding to the feral pig population if you do this. If you discover people doing this in your area, you have the duty to talk to your local conservation facility or game warden immediately.

- Feral pigs are not your small and cute pigs – they can weight over a hundred pounds each, and if you wish to take the trophy-size ones down, they can be as tall as three feet, as long as six feet, and even as much as two hundred + kilograms in weight. They can therefore be vicious and difficult to fend off if they start attacking you, so know your safety procedures.

- Feral pigs will often keep a small home territory, which can often be about a several square kilometers. However, if they start running out of food, they can start expanding their home territory quickly, so you may need to do some speculation. There may be feral pig territory maps at your local conservation and game center, so you can consult them for more information on where you should go, and how far you should go to start hunting pigs.

- Never underestimate pigs. They can swim and run as fast as fifty kilometers an hour.

These are only a few facts that you should be aware of as you start pig hunting. For more information, talk to local pig hunters and ask for tips about getting yourself started in pig hunting. Talk to your local game hunters for more details on what you should or should not do during your pig hunt, and ask for tips on what you should bring just in case the weather changes. If you have a lot of research under your belt, and if you know a lot about hunting in general, then you will find it easy and enjoyable to hunt wild pigs, and help the environment in your state at the same time!

By: Richard Simm

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Wild boar hunting is not for the weak of heart. Wild hogs are intelligent and extremely dangerous animals when wounded. Recently I had the good fortune to hunt what many southern hog hunters believe to be the #1 spot for boar hunting in Georgia.

In extreme southern Georgia near the Florida state line and the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is Bear Run. It offers exceptional bear hunting, hog hunting, whitetails, alligators, and turkey!

Based on my experience the wild hog hunting at Bear Run must rank among the best southern hog hunting facilities in Georgia. It is located on tens of thousands of acres of managed timber. The cover story is mostly Pine, with a few scattered Oaks. The underbrush is thick with Palmettos, briars, and wild blueberry. In short, perfect terrain and cover to support an impressive feral hog population.

The first day of my hunt was opening day of Turkey season. Late that afternoon I began walking the logging trails. I was hoping to spot a wild boar on the trail for a clean open shot.

Shortly after starting out I was rounding a bend in the trail when I spot 9 wild pigs quickly moving in my direction. Moving carefully in the shadows of the pine tress I attempt to move in close enough for my Grandfather’s old open sights hog hunting rifle. Five of the feral hogs are about 100 pounds and the other four are 200 pounds or more. Just as I was raising the.32 Winchester Special to take aim on the largest wild boar the wind changes direction and the wild hogs performed an instantaneous vanishing act. Poof. They were gone!

Constantly trying to keep to the shadows of the trail and the wind in my face I proceeded to walk the logging trails for hours. On several occasions I can hear the hogs moving through the Palmetto but the underbrush is to thick to see anything.

About 45 minutes before night fall I sit down on the side of the logging trail to take a break and to past some time so I would get back to the rendezvous point at dark.

Sitting on the trail and enjoying the quite sounds of the woods, without any sound of traffic and only and occasional chatter of a squirrel or a Blue Jay calling you know you are far away from civilization.

Suddenly my deep state of relaxation is interrupted by the explosive sound of wild hogs running through the Palmetto. Then they stopped running and I can hear about six maybe seven different hogs grunting in different locations about 60 yards from where I was sitting. And I hear they are moving closer.

No sooner had I raised my Grandfather’s hog hunting rifle than a good-sized feral hog of about 200 pounds came out onto the logging trail.

The hog had obviously met up with some hog hunting dogs in the past because the ears and the tail had been chewed off. All of this registered very quickly as I aimed. Suddenly I hear the explosive sound of the.32 Winchester Special and I see that I had made a clean shot.

After waiting a few minutes I walked over to where the hog entered the woods on the opposite side of the road and on the white sandy trail was the first sign of an excellent blood trail.

One of the best parts of hunting at Bear Run is Jack. He is a huge Golden Retriever trained to follow the blood trail of Bear, Wild Hog, or Whitetails. I knew this hog would not be lost due to the dense undercover. So I begin to head back to the rendezvous point to meet up with the others and head back to the hunting lodge for dinner.

After a delicious southern meal provided by the proprietor JT and his wife we all loaded up in the trucks with JT’s dog Jack to retrieve the hog. The Palmetto leaf that I had stuck in the logging trail allows us to find the blood trail in the pitch-black darkness. After stopping the truck JT straps a cowbell around Jack’s neck and in a flash he was off in the woods.

All you can hear is the clank of the cowbell and suddenly there is silence. JT yells, “Jack are you there?” Jack responds by moving a little so we could hear the clank of the cowbell. Every so often JT yells “Jack are you there?” so the guides can locate the hog. A few minutes later the guides return dragging the wild hog behind them. For me it was the conclusion to a very successful day of wild hog hunting in Georgia.

So if you are looking for a wild hog hunt with almost 100% chance of success and where the feral hogs are abundant and huge then Bear Run is the place to go for some of the best southern hog hunting in Georgia!

By: Robert Ford

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Hunting through the use of spears and other tools used to be the ancient man’s primary way of sourcing food. Today, hunting is still very much alive in the modern society, although it is being for various reasons.

One of the top hunting targets for men is the wild boar, a known ancestor of domestic pigs although they look different. Boars are classified as feral hogs, Russian wild boar or hybrids, a mixture of the first two kinds. Boars are called full bloods if they are pure wild boars and standard if they are a result of breeding domestic pigs and pure wild boars.

Feral hogs are hogs that have escaped domestication and became wild. The free roam farming, or the practice of branding hogs and releasing them into the open to roam free and breed, is said to be responsible for the existence of feral hogs today.

Feral hogs can be found in nine States, with the largest population found in Texas. Texas and other States consider hogs as nuisance animals so hunting rules are very lenient. In fact, hunters are allowed to hunt feral hogs using any kind of weapon or bait, at any time of the day. True Russian boars are said to exist only in Texas and New Hampshire.

The increasing population of feral boars is attributed to their ability to reproduce fast, the practice of free ranging husbandry methods and the existence of more water in arid areas. These boars can produce four to six litters depending on their breed and the availability of food in their area.

A hunter’s success in hunting boars using rifle will depend on the population of the wild boars, the hunter’s knowledge of the behavioral patterns of wild hogs, and the use of the right kind of rifle.

Feral hogs have keen eye sights and they have a very good sense of smell and hearing. A fully mature feral hog can weigh from 200 to 700 pounds while a wild boar or the Russian boar can weigh up to 400 pounds.

Wild boar hunters should consider the kind of gun they are going to use, the gun caliber, the load of the gun which should match their hunting style, the terrain where they expect to encounter the hogs and the range between them and the boars.

By: Rufus Hoyd

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Archery hog hunting is a great choice for the hunters looking for an additional challenge, and I good meal. Archery hog hunting is one of the most popular forms of bow hunting. Bow hunters by nature are looking for a challenge by not choosing to hunt with a rifle. Bow hunting takes more physical effort, skill, and patience. The challenge of archery hog hunting can also be dangerous, because wild hogs are aggressive animals: particularly when wounded or cornered.

Hog hunting is legal year-round in many places, because wild hogs are considered a nuisance to their environment, people, and other animals. They also have high reproduction rates, with six to ten people litters. These hogs can destroy land and carry along diseases. The long amount of time that hogs are legally allowed to be hunted adds to the popularity of the sport. Another reason that hog hunting is popular is because wild boar meat is considered a great meal. The danger of hog hunting also attracts many archers.

The prime time for hog hunting is in the late afternoon to early evening. This is when the hogs are most mobile and increases hunters’ chances of spotting one. Many hunters set up still hunting spots. These spots can be baited trails to attract the hogs, and a successful method is by setting up corn feeders. Hunters can wait around the feeders and ambush hogs when they appear. A more demanding method may be by stalking hogs. This can be extremely physical, as it often requires crawling under brush and prolonged walking. When stalking hogs, hunters may use a calling device or travel near known hog trails and feeders. Whichever method you choose, just remember that archery hog hunting can be as dangerous as it is challenging.

Hunting these animals is not for the faint of heart. Hogs can weigh several hundred pounds and some male hogs have large tusks. Hogs are also difficult to kill with an arrow, because they have around two and a half inches of cartilage beneath their skin. This may prevent the arrow from penetrating enough to kill, and may only wound the animal. Hogs are naturally aggressive and will only be angered when wounded. The hunter must be careful to pull away from the animal and hide. If a wounded hog is approaching, the hunter should fire another arrow when the animal is five to six feet away. Many hunters have been wounded while hunting hogs, so it is important to be careful.

Archery hog hunting is a fun and demanding sport than can be a proud kill for any archer. However, even experienced hunters must be careful when hunting these animals.

By: Ted Lake

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Bow hunting wild hogs at night with Hogdude1234

Buglemintoday asked:

Went hog hunting with the .280 Remington with 140gr Ballistic Tips. First pig runs about 20 yards behind the feeder, second hog is about a 200 yard shot freehand and is dropped…spine shot!