Hunting Fun

Wild hog is probably one of the most exciting animals to hunt. Chasing after wild hogs through bushes and dense trees can really pump up the adrenaline. However, hunters should really be careful in hunting wild hogs – they are dangerous and they can cause immense damage in the environment. They can kill both wild and domesticated animals. To get yourself away from danger here are some practical hog hunting tips:

Know Thy Enemy

Any hunting blogs and articles would really suggest that you get to know your target, and it is the same here in Hog Hunting Tips. Hogs can easily weigh up to 350 pounds. At the age of two, their deadly tusks usually start developing. This type of animal could really get territorial especially the males and the sows would really protect their young at any cost. Hunters have been known to charge from time to time.

Wild hogs’ diet is usually consists of roots, bugs, frogs, turtles, rabbits, and dead carcasses are also included in the menu. Sometimes, small cattle are the weekly special.

Bait

To bait wild hogs is one of the simplest tasks in your hunting life. Hogs are especially attracted to dried cracked or whole corn that has been made into a sour mesh by adding water. Adding diesel with the ratio of 1 is to 20 can prevent other animals from eating the bait.

Tracks

Hogs are territorial which is a good thing – this can help you track them down easily. There would be a distinct odour and visual marking in the area. Remember to position yourself where you can easily climb a tree when one of the hogs charges at you.

Pseudo rabies and Swine Brucellosis

Pseudo rabies and swine brucellosis are diseases common in swine.

Pseudo rabies also known as “mad itch” is swine herpes that may affect the respiratory, reproductive and nervous systems. Contrary to its name, pseudo rabies is not a type of rabies. It derived its name from its symptoms’ similarity with rabid animal bite victims. It can be transmitted through breeding but can also be transmitted through respiratory secretions of the infected animal. This disease poses no threat to humans but is dangerous to livestock and pets.

Swine Brucellosis is an infectious, bacterial reproductive disease that can cause abortion, low conception rates and other problems. It is contagious and transmittable to humans; it is known as “undulant fever” and can cause flu – like symptoms, such as fever, chills, aches and pains but it is treatable with specific antibiotics.

Hog hunting tips does not necessarily points out right weapons, camos and other obvious stuffs that are needed during hunting. This article focuses more on what is really needed before you can get into action, before the adrenaline rush, this focuses more on the preparations and what you should watch out for.



By: Maria Julianne Cosning

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