Managing Hogs on Your Own Property
Learn how to assess hog pressure, set realistic goals, and combine hunting, trapping, and fencing.
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.
Guided Hog Hunts — What to Expect and How to Book
Guided hog hunts run $150-1,200 depending on method - here's how to vet and book one.
Hog Hunting Safety — Dangerous Animal Protocols
Hog hunting injuries are real - learn tusk risks, recovery protocols, and dog protection.
Tracking and Recovering Wounded Hogs
Wounded hogs seal exits, bleed internally, and run far - recovery demands a different approach.
Finishing Shots and Safety at Close Range
Injured hogs charge and bite - here is how to approach and finish them safely.
Population Control Reality — What Hunting Actually Achieves
Hunting alone can't hold feral hog numbers steady - here's what it actually does well.
Hog Hunting Ethics and the Invasive Species Context
Invasive status doesn't lower the bar - ethical hog hunting demands clean kills, full recovery, and no waste.
Calling and Attracting Hogs
Learn which hog calls work within 200 yards - and when pressured hogs go call-shy fast.
Trapping Hogs — Corral and Box Traps
Learn corral and box trap setups, remote triggers, baiting, and dispatch rules for hogs.
Helicopter and Aerial Hog Hunting
Helicopter hog hunting removes up to 100 hogs per day - here's how it works.
Dog Hunting for Hogs
Learn how bay dogs and catch dogs work together to hunt hogs in thick cover.
Night Hunting Hogs — Thermal and Night Vision
Thermal optics, night vision, and hunting lights - what works for hogs after dark.
Still Hunting and Spot-and-Stalk for Hogs
Master wind discipline and slow movement to close distance on feeding hogs in thick cover or open fields.
Stand Hunting Without Bait
Place stands on natural hog routes using sign, wind, and food sources - no bait needed.
Feeder and Bait Station Hunting
Spin-cast feeders, fermented corn, and camera timing turn hog patterns into reliable shooting opportunities.