hog hunt'n

[longrange]

I'm finally going to get to go hog hunting for the first time ever this spring and was wondering  if ya'll get give me some tips on spot and stalking them if yuns would please. Any and all help would be very much appreciated. I will be hunting on public land so hunting pressure may be an issue.

Thanks,
Matt

[sleepingbear]

I love hog hunting!  stick with the wind. boar make a lot of noise when feeding, don't be afraid to get aggressive when you sight one. They have poor eyesight but pick up movement well.  Keep the arrow low and tight.  Good luck.

[Mint]

In the early morning and the evening listen for them feeding as you move through the woods. Use your bino's a lot when you are stalking. the wind iseverything, there noses are unbelievable.

[Chester Thompson]

Know where the vitals on a hog are, they are not the same as a deer, which gives the impression that hogs are bullet/arrow proof.

 http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

[straitera]

Where will "yuns" be hunting? (Near a Texas term there) The south is full but that doesn't mean you'll see any. You should know their range and primary location of the area you want to hunt. They make plenty of noise "rooting" but sneaking up can only be done with skill into the wind. They can see better than you think too so move slow. If you can bait w/corn you'll improve your chances much. RC & Apex have pig hunt expertise.

[Lin Rhea]

Puffer bottle. Lin

[longrange]

Thanks for the help guys and for the anatomy of the hog Chester. Straitera, i ain't from texas even though i do have an uncle that lives in Abeline. I'm just a redneck so to speak that lives in a small town. Thanks for all your help and keep it coming please.

Matt

[Rob DiStefano]

I LOVE HUNTING HOGS!  i'm a relative newbie to hog hunting and i really like spot 'n' stalk (or sometimes 'listen and stalk').  terry taught me good, he's been my mentor for sure.  

ground hunting is mostly common sense.  stay downwind, stay quiet.  be prepared to get down 'n' dirty - they like swamps and mud 'n' water holes.  pick a spot and know just what spot to pick.  use as much bow weight as ya can easily handle and at least 10gpp arras (i prefer 12gpp) with super sharp broadheads (i like to make a big hole using a woodsman or snuffer).  i also like using efoc for the most penetration, particularly if yer shot placement is even a tad off.  

good luck, enjoy the hunt and the pork roast!

[thunder1]

Tuff and mean critters. I love to hunt them. They don't actully hunt you back but they sure can mess you up with those tusks. Seen some pictures of some folks that had a bad day with the hogs, nasty. Good luck

[John3]

Play the wind and be aggressive when you find them. Don't move to slowly.

Heavy arrow with SHARP two blade broadheads. Hogs are the toughest animal I've ever bowhunted. Hit them right and its over quick! I would only take close "slam dunk" shots...

John III

[joe ashton]

I've hunted hogs a couple of times in Fl with archeryoutfitters.com nice people and lots of wild pigs.  over active baits and not to $$$$

[Guru]

I believe Rob meant to say "stay downwind"....

[Apex Predator]

Get the wind in your face and cover lots of ground until you get into fresh sign.  Stop and listen often.  When close, you can smell them or thier beds.  When moving in on hogs you can move pretty fast until you are within 50 yards or so.  They make a lot of noise, so you can get away with a mistake or two.  Low and forward is the best shot.  I like to hit a broadside pig 3-4" above where the center of the leg meets the brisket.  If you jump a group that are bedded immediately nock an arrow.  The spooked ones will often circle down wind to figure you out, and offer a shot.  Lots of times others will be nearby that didn't jump, so be ready.

I'm only a rank amatuer hog hunter!  I've been fortunate to hunt with some really experienced hoggers though, and Robert (RC) is one of the best.

[carpenter]

Shot placement is everything on pigs,a marginal hit will mean a long hard track and usually a lost pig.Big nasty sharp broad heads and a good tracking dog is a real plus.

[Rob DiStefano]

Originally posted by Guru:
I believe Rob meant to say "stay downwind"....

geez, how dumb of me!    

definitely DOWNWIND!

thanx curt!