Hog Hunting-Tips and Tricks for the Beginners

Wild hog hunting trips are becoming increasingly popular in Georgia as the hog population is increasing.  They are considered as a threat to the safety of other wildlife and crops.  Many guides, including Woods-N-Water offer hog hunting packages on their managed properties.   Some hogs can become aggressive when they feel challenged, or their piglets are in danger therefore beginners need to be careful and attentive while hunting.  Here we have some important tips and tricks to help make your hunt safe and successful.

Tracking the wild hogs:  Look for signs such as rooting, wallowing and tracks.  In order to find food, hogs use their snouts to root through the vegetation so you want to look for uprooted soil on the property.  Simultaneously, you need to identify the wallow in the mud created by hogs above the land near ponds and creeks. While trying to recognize the tracks look for that are wider and rounder.  A deer track looks similar but is narrower and more oblong.

Hunt at night:  It may be difficult for a beginner to hunt during daytime. The best time is to hunt hogs is late in the evening and during the night while they are feeding.  Check your local guidelines, some states allow hunting without artificial light.

Before trekking out on your own you may want to consider seeking the help of an expert guide before beginning wild boar hunting trips.