A Guide Into Successful Hog Hunt Texas

By Laura Stewart


The spring attracts thousands of visitors and locals who come in Texas to have a share of the many hogs that come feeding to anything available in the farms. The state does not have stringent restrictions towards the hunt down of wild pigs making it an interesting activity during these months. However, without skills and the best hunting tools, the expedition cannot bear any fruits. The following blog post discusses different stalking methods that can make hog hunt Texas enjoyable.

Why do people like hunting wild boars? Their skin is sold and processed to make quality leather products making it a form of income to the residents. Moreover, its meat is soft, nutritious and delicious which makes it more compelling for hunters. However, before packing and heading to their breeding grounds, it is imperative that the hunters get a go ahead from the relevant authorities.

A good thing about these hunts is that the hogs are slightly blinded by darkness. They regain their full sight when the sun is on making it a better opportunity for hunting. However, their smelling ability is strong along with the ears which alarm them whenever a foreigner is approaching. Therefore, avoid going for the hunts when there are strong winds because by then they will not smell hunters out.

Due to a good sense of smell, hunters are advised to against the windward when looking for the pigs. With the winds, moving too close will send alarm, and they will all scatter away and run. Therefore, choose a hunting day when there is no wind to get near the hogs. Where there is no wind, the pigs can be approached up to a radius of fifteen yards making it a perfect position for killing.

How does a hunter find the hogs? Their signs are unmistakable since they live their trails wherever they go. Their trails are similar to cattle whereby they can be differentiated by looking whether there are uprooted plants along the trail. Any fresh rooting that looks like turkey scratching will be a positive indicator that they are within the area. Just follow the trail and look out for their hideouts.

These pigs cannot be shot anywhere and get expected to die. Timing ought to be done considering that arrows might not penetrate on some body parts. The delicate part that can immobilize the animals is across their shoulders where the bow or arrow might have a chance of going across the heart. Moreover, hunters who are capable of shooting their heads straight can do that using an approved short gun.

In case guns and bows are hard to access, baits may come in handy. The baits are easily set at the areas they frequent most or closer to their hiding areas. However, they do not fall for anything since they only run for plants that have some mints. Their excretion products must be placed nearby because that is the only way they identify safe grounds.

People who are new in Texas may not have an idea of where the wild pigs can be found in plenty. Hire a local guide to take you to the best locations. Moreover, go with a binocular which will become effective in pointing out hogs that are a distance away.




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