Night Hunting Predators
Coyotes call in close at night - smaller size makes ID and backstop checks critical.
Bob Smith
Bob Smith is a hunter with over 30 years of field experience across two continents. Born in Moldova, he learned to hunt in Eastern Europe before relocating to Northern Nevada, where he now hunts the Great Basin high desert and California's mountain ranges. His specialties are long-range big game hunting, varmint and predator control, and wildcat cartridge development. Bob is an active gunsmith who builds and tests custom rifles. His articles on ProHunterTips draw from real field experience - not theory.
Night Hunting Hogs
Hog-cattle misID at 200 yards is common - the safety bridge to Hub 27's tactics.
Hog Hunting and the Law — Avoiding Legal Problems
Know the hog hunting laws that matter - live transport, night permits, and public land rules.
Thermal Optics for Hog Hunting
Thermal optics detect heat, not light - here's what that means for hog hunting.
Suppressors for Hog Hunting
Suppressors don't silence hog hunting - they make follow-up shots possible without scattering the sounder.
Shotguns and Close-Range Hog Hunting
Shotguns dominate close-range hog hunting - here's how to pick loads and gear.
Archery and Crossbow Hog Hunting
Hog hide seals wounds and stops weak broadheads - here's what archery hunters must know.
Hunting Lights for Hogs
Hogs are red-green colorblind - learn which lights spook them and which don't.
Trail Cameras for Hog Scouting
Scout hogs smarter with camera placement, burst mode, and trap timing data.
Shot Placement on Hogs — Anatomy and Entry Points
Hog vitals sit lower than deer - learn exact aim points to avoid the shoulder shield.
Field Dressing and Cooling Hogs
Hog cooling is an emergency - internal fat and heat retention make spoilage faster than any big game.
Hog Meat — Safety, Processing, and Use
Hog meat carries real disease risks - safe handling and 160°F cooking are non-negotiable.
Finding Private Land Access for Hog Hunting
Hog hunters have a unique edge - landowners need you as much as you need them.
Public Land Hog Hunting Strategies
Public land hog hunting means no bait, no feeders, and sign-based still hunting - know before you go.
Agricultural Hog Damage Control — Working with Farmers
Learn how to approach farmers, earn access, and build a damage control reputation that gets results.