Hunting Lights for Hogs
Hogs are red-green colorblind - learn which lights spook them and which don't.
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.
Trail Cameras for Hog Scouting: Read the Sign, Time the Strike
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.
Managing Hogs on Your Own Property
Learn how to assess hog pressure, set realistic goals, and combine hunting, trapping, and fencing.
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.