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If I'm going into a new area and don't know where the hogs are I'll cover as much ground as possible. I don't worry about sneaking up on them at this point I just want to find some fresh hog root'n, scat or feeding sign. I also am listening and smelling as I go. Hogs squeal and fight a lot especially if there's a gilt or sow in heat. You can also smell where they have been sometimes and especially you can smell an old boar hog.
When I find the fresh sign then I slow down and hunt it.
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quote:Originally posted by ErikT: So, I take it I should pay attention to the wind?
Ya buddy.
Hoyt had a good point. They smell, i have found and stalked a few hogs buy my nose and dont worry if you catch their sent you will know it.
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I would still-hunt if you have not yet identified an obvious food source. If you have several days to hunt put out trails of corn in stalkable areas.
As has been said, you will often hear them before seeing them.Like Gregg said, if you see some get the wind right and close the distance. I've successfully stalked them in wide open pasture by moving when they move and closing the distance quickly when possible. If there are feeders or a known food source sit in the evenings. Good luck.
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I agree with Gregg Dudley - when I lived in HI, I've had hogs come out of thick cover and offer a shot when down wind of the cover and lightly grunting and "smacking" my lips like a feeding hog. It's really a hoot when they respond. Good hunting!
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