Hogs have been hunted both for food and for pleasure for centuries and throughout time the custom of hog hunting has kept its significance and its perfect essence. Hunting hogs in modern times are just as adventurous as when it was practiced at the beginning, in Persia, although it was done differently then. There’s no doubt that in this game unpleasant and unexpected risks have a higher chance to occur compared to other types of hunting. Yet if anyone desires to venture out into this experience the thrill and satisfaction one experiences makes the risks far too insignificant.


Take caution to never advance toward a hog in a manner putting oneself in danger must be adopted right from the very beginning. One should keep in mind that although quite calm in nature, hogs when threatened tend to become more aggressive, all the more when their babies are around. When confronting an enemy, these creatures, being fierce and fearless, are well-known for their fighting. As such, by setting a proper distance between oneself and the hog and by keeping away from a certain trail hogs frequent one could avoid being its enemy. This requires doing some studies by watching them and their habits or by inquiring the locals and making notes of their routes and other movements for a reasonable period of time.


The fact is that in hog hunting, a big and perhaps the most important part of all is preparation.


Studying where hogs often frequent to either feed, play or mate is essential to any hunting experience. An experienced hog hunter who can easily predict the hogs’ regular habits just by observing at the most insignificant signs could just be the right person to help one who is a novice. And whether a hog has been in a particular place recently or sometime ago are known by its foot signs which serves as a clue. One should also remember that hogs are known to routinely frequent places that are easy to get to possibly right next to trails and flounders.


Therefore, since there are chances of another hog visiting the place shortly are great, you should lay the bait in a good place and sit still.


Next, we move on to what might appear to be the least exciting part of the hog hunting game, which is preparing and placing the bait, made out of corn.


Hogs have exceptional smelling abilities and therefore they’ll not resist the chance of a free meal not matter how far. Thus, the bait does the job of luring them towards a deep hole dug beforehand. However, it’s not desirable when they gather in large numbers since they will finish all the food even before you can get your chance to shoot. Moreover, since human scent will most likely be detected by the hogs, thus freaking them out, you should remember to keep away as far as possible from the baiting place while still maintaining a comfortable range to shoot.


In conclusion, although an old practice, people in many places still love hunting hogs, especially with the assistance of good hog hunting outfitters, whenever possible although it takes much courage and patience. And if you envision having a trophy hog head mounted on your wall and the great memories that will accompany it, just remember to hunt smart and hunt safe while you're out in the field and you will bag your boar.