Calling and Attracting Hogs
Learn which hog calls work within 200 yards - and when pressured hogs go call-shy fast.
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.
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: The Most Effective Tool for Large-Scale Population Control
Helicopter hog hunting removes up to 100 hogs per day - here's how it works.
Dog Hunting for Hogs: Bay Dogs, Catch Dogs, and How the System Works
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 Hogs Without Bait
Place stands on natural hog routes using sign, wind, and food sources - no bait needed.
Feeder and Bait Station Hunting for Hogs: Set It Up Right and They Will Come
Spin-cast feeders, fermented corn, and camera timing turn hog patterns into reliable shooting opportunities.
Hog Hunting Regulations by Region
Hog hunting rules vary wildly by state - know what's legal before you go.
Hog Habitat Preferences Across Regions
Hog habitat varies by region - and that difference determines which hunting method actually works.
Reading Hog Sign – Tracks, Rooting, Wallows, Rubs
Learn to read hog tracks, rooting, wallows, and rubs to locate pigs fast.
Hog Diet and Food Source Habits
Hogs eat roots, crops, insects, and carrion - use that to find them fast.
Hog Intelligence and Pressure Response
Hogs shift patterns within hours of pressure - rotation is your only consistent edge.
Feral Hog Behavior – Sounders, Boars, and Movement
Learn how sounder groups, solitary boars, and seasonal shifts drive feral hog movement patterns.
Feral Hog Biology – Size, Senses, and Reproduction
Learn feral hog biology - size, senses, and reproduction rates that drive population growth.