Texas Hog Hunting - Wild Boar Hunting

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(325) 655-0877  If you are looking for an excellent hunt to cure your off season doldrums, we have a great option to consider. South Texas is a haven for coyotes, bobcats, feral hogs, and javelinas, and these critters provide an entertaining and unique hunting opportunity, especially when combined together.
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956-763-3232- PBGSO offers year round wild boar hunts on 10+ ranches we always minimize the pressure something we feel is very important in consistently producing highly successful wild boar hunts (we will hunt a ranch 1 time whatever the size of the group per month). We maintain a very high success rate on these hunts.
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JN Exotic Game Ranch:  830-683-2135 or 281-463-8667, Jack Nance - Full service Texas hunting for Wild Hog/Boar and all types of exotic game year round!  Get Free Texas Hog Hunting Info

Rolla Outfitters:  806-341-5517, Joe O'Rear - Native and free roaming hunts on 11,000 private ranch acres in Collingsworth County in the Texas panhandle.  Get Free Texas Hog Hunting Info

Katemcy Ranch:  254-386-8812, Zane Streater - 6000 private acres, low fence and heavily managed for trophy hunting.  Hogs GALORE!  All inclusive hunts with great lodge, excellent meals and first class service!  Get Free Texas Hog Hunting Info

All American Outfitters:  800-693-2253, Ken & Roseann Mayer - Exceptional Wild Hog hunts in the Texas Panhandle.  At All American, our goal is to provide you with guided hunts, hearty meals served in rustic elegance and comfortable lodging in a safe and enjoyable environment. We hope to create treasured memories, exceed your expectations and earn your friendship for years to come.  Get Free Texas Hog Hunting Info

Wild Hog Hunting was considered a favorite among the nobles in Europe for centuries and still is today.  The wild boar was introduced to the US in 1893 from supply boats.  A mature wild hog is about 3 feet high and from 4-6 feet long weighing from 160 to 450 pounds.  The wild hog will avoid human contact, but when cornered or defending its young, it can be very dangerous and ferocious.  Wild hogs come in many colors and have a long shaggy type coat.  The upper and lower tusks curl out and up along the sides of the mouth and can be from 3 to 6 inches long.  Exceptionally long tusks can be up to 9 inches long.  Wild hog/boar eat a variety of foods including roots, nuts, grasses, fruit, berries, and occasionally will eat small animals and birds’ eggs.   

Some game preserves boast true Russian Boar hunting, but most wild hogs are a mix of domestic and European hogs.  On many private hunting lands and farm properties, the wild hog has become a problem, because of crop and habitat destruction.  Other hunting lodges have special areas designated for the wild hogs.  The wild hog is a good swimmer and enjoys a good muddy hog wallow just like a regular pig.  Swampy areas are great habitat for wild hogs. 

• Still hunting from tree stand or blind

• Hog hunting over bait

• Hog hunting with trained catch-dogs

• Plan Ahead – Consider the weather, type of hog hunting you will be doing, what type of weapon you want to use.  Many states allow hog hunting year round.  If you are hunting during the hot months of the year, you may need to consider using unscented bug spray to keep the “red bugs”, aka “chiggers” from hunting you!  Lanocaine or Solarcaine in your hunting kit, and watch out for poison oak and poison ivy. 

• As for weapon, we’ve seen everything from a big knife to a big gun.  Whatever your choice, be prepared for action!  The wild hog has a thick protection surrounding the kill area, and you'll need a gun or weapon powerful enough to penetrate the thick shoulder blade and gristle.  Consult with your pro hog hunting guide about the best type of weapon and caliber to use during your hunt.

• Scout – It is a good idea to scout your hunting area during the off season.  Familiarize  yourself with the game trails. 

• Think Safety – The farm yard pig is a far cry from a true wild boar!  Many of these wild hogs are descended from true Wild Russian Boar and can be very dangerous, especially if there are young hogs around.  The tusks are very sharp and the hogs are capable of vicious attacks!  They have been known to rip the belly of a horse wide open with their sharp tusks.  When hunting wild boar, make sure you have the ability to defend yourself instantly.   Also, plan to take a buddy on your hog hunting trip.  Avoid hunting alone. 

• If you are using a baited hunting technique, make sure the location has been tended regularly and has daily action.

• Wild Hogs have a powerful sense of smell.  Hide human odors just like you would if you were bowhunting.

• Wild Hogs also have good ears.  Be very quiet while still hunting. 

• If hunting with a professional hunting guide, always ask for hunting references, a hunting supply checklist, including necessary license requirements. 

• If you are hunting purely for meat, don’t go for the big boar!  The smaller hogs are much tastier than the big hogs.  A large male boar has a very gamey taste.