A Guide Into Successful Hog Hunt Texas

By Laura Stewart


Wild pigs are a bother during the spring and fall season whereby they feed on every plant they come across destroying acres of plantations within weeks. They feed in large groups and catching one of them is not a nightmare especially if they are competing for food in one spot. However, a hunter must have a bow, a gun or some heavy objects that he or she will use in hitting them. The following article shows how to stalk during a hog hunt Texas excursion.

Besides hunting for a hobby, the pigs provide a good meal, and their products can be used for financial purposes. They have soft meat products that are delicious in taste, and they are naturally nutritious. In addition, they have a strong skin that is tanned into good leather which is later used for making shoes and bags. However, get a license before proceeding to the hunts.

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.

If the animals decide to stay in their hideout the entire day, different ways must be used to bring them into the grazing field. But how is that possible for new hunters? Check whether some trails can be established on their common grounds. Although they live similar trails to cattle, they uproot the vegetation surrounding the trails which makes it easy to trace their whereabouts.

Where are hunters supposed to aim their shots at the hogs? Use of bows is a bit challenging considering that when certain parts of these animals are hit, they cannot die. For instance, a skilled hunter should hit its lower side. Hit its chest by staying at its opposite side and sending the arrow through its shoulder. However, people using guns can aim at their heads.

Where the hunters cannot use bows and guns, they should use it baits. These are attractive stuff that are planted near their hiding sites or major feeding grounds. Whatever will be used must have some percentage of mint flavor because it is among their favorites. Also, include some of its defection along the pathways leading to the baits because they cannot feed where they have not been there before.

Hunting without help in a new ground is a risk which needs you to look for professional guides. They will make the exercise easier and teach you a few tricks on how to get the best catch. Also, pack a binocular on your hunting bag to enhance the search process.




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