Comments on: Hog Hunting Tips – Staying out of sight

By: Daryl

Daryl — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:37:16 +0000

I too had a moment in the midst of hogs.
I was tracking a herd of hogs in Fresno county. Came across some fresh sign, I knew they were close. I paused for a moment, and about 7 hogs came over a small bluff right in front of me about 10 feet away. Most of them about 60-70lbs.
I was on one knee and knew not to move, they formed a semi-circle around me and let out a series of grunts. I remained motionless. Then a big hog, bout 250lbs obviously a dominate pig came over the bluff and let out a large grunt. He was staring me down, I had my hand on my 44. mag but dared not to move. I have one of those holsters that swivel down to release the weapon and I knew the movement would cause the pigs to scramble. The large hog rushed towards me stopped and grunted about 5 feet away. Eyed me down then grunted and sauntered off down the hill. At that moment there must have been 20 hogs from all directions passing through, I knew this was my only chance. I slowly unsnapped the leather strap and started swiveling out my 44. when one of the hogs caught a glimpse. He let out a “hey that bush is moving grunt” and all hell broke loose. One hog brushed my leg from behind and there was utter chaos, hogs running at me and away. I yanked my gun out and focused on a large sow bout (220lbs) about 30 yards away that was still feeding and pulled the trigger. She squealed and took off. It was a mortal shot. I backed up to a tree and watched in amazement the sheer number of hogs in all sizes and colors running about. One small pig was caught up in the underbrush and couldnt get free he was squealing like crazy, I pulled the branch that had him pinned off of him and he scurried off. It was truly a memorable moment. In the midst of hogs

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:36:21 +0000

Thanks for dropping in, Daryl!

The BBQ is about gone… time for me to get back out there and get some more pork!

By: Daryl

Daryl — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:57:10 +0000

Good article, Hogs can see.
After many years of guiding hog hunts. I have seen many times a hog catch a glimpse of movement and spook “movement” is a trigger. It seems to me that hogs on the move are more prone to spook as well the lead hogs act as the eyes and noses for the herd. On the lookout with all senses on high alert. While feeding often times hogs will let down their guard to a degree, your stalk was well planned out, with the hogs feeding in a direction away from your position. They can only turn their heads a small degree so in order to “see” you they would need to move their whole body. Good points, good advice, nice stalk. Keep up the good work. Whens the BBQ?

By: Phillip Loughlin

Phillip Loughlin — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 16:19:38 +0000

Thanks all,

Figured I ought to start putting up something informational on this blog… glad to hear ya’ll find it to be good stuff.

By: Southern Adventures

Southern Adventures — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 17:23:22 +0000

You are absolutely correct. A hog can actually see pretty well when he/she wants to. Put a slow stalk on is one of my favorite ways to hunt hogs. Good post.

By: Bryan

Bryan — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:26:00 +0000

This is a wonderful article! These tips apply to more than just hog hunting as well! Well done…