for the newbies ... if you haven't hunted hogs before yer in for a Big Treat. they are my fave critter to both hunt and eat, yum yum! they are perfect for spot 'n' stalk, too. terry green's excellent comments on hog anatomy, the shield, and where to aim/hit are things to bone up on, for sure. you wanna use a good heavy arrow and a really Really REALLY sharp broadhead - don't care which one, we all have our preferences. if it weren't for terry, i'd have never gotten into hog hunting - thank you terry!!!