Wild Hog - Hunting

Thermal scopes are ideal for night operations. During the day, low-power scopes or red-dot sights offer the best versatility.

High lung shots common in deer hunting, as these may miss vital organs on a hog. Safety & Best Practices

Present in all 67 counties; night hunting over bait is legal with a special license.

No bag limits; late fall through early spring offers the best conditions. Why Wild Hogs Are the Perfect Bowhunting Quarry

Hogs have an incredible sense of smell; if the wind blows toward them, the hunt is usually over.

Use rubber gloves to avoid swine brucellosis and other parasites.

Hogs have thick hides and a "shield" of gristle over their shoulders, requiring reliable gear:

These are highly recommended to protect your hearing in tight blinds and to prevent a sounder from panicking immediately after the first shot. Shot Placement & Anatomy