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There are few states that can compare to the experience of hog hunting in Texas. It is known that feral pigs roam the south, but few are aware that approximately half of the estimated 6 million hogs in the United States are located in Texas. This surplus of wild hogs has lead to an estimated $400 million in damages per year for the Lone Star State alone. These statistics show how detrimental hogs are to the state; but where there are struggles, there are always opportunities.  As shown in the above graph, the hog populations in Texas tower all other states. This graph on...

The best place to aim when hog hunting is for the heart, but the strategy behind an effective shot depends on the hog hunting equipment you are using. The protective shield on a hog is located on the front shoulders, and can interfere with proper shot placement. A well-implemented strategy when aiming for your next wild hog can make the difference in a clean kill and a wounded pig.  During the heat of hunting season, hogs are more active at night in comparison to during the day. This is primarily due to the pressure put on them by hunters, as well as the...

Wild hogs are abundant in the south, but that doesn't mean hog hunting is easy. If you play to a hogs strengths, they will be tough to find and take down. If you play to their weaknesses, you will find continual success with ease. In this hunters guide to hog hunting, we will discuss what traits hog hunters should know, how to find a good hog hunting spot, hog hunting equipment that will get you started, several different hog hunting methods, and ultimate explain how to clean and skin hogs after hunting them. After you read through this guide, you’ll...

The best lights for hog hunting will light up hogs for an accurate shot without exposing a hunter's presence. There are several key features that separate marginal pig hunting lights from the best hog hunting lights, and you may be surprised by what these features are. Before we get into the details on what makes the best hog hunting lights, let's discuss if you should even consider using lights for your pig hunting adventures.  Do I really need lights to hunt hogs? If you are hunting pressured property, hogs are more likely to come out at night versus the day time. Hogs will come out...

Coon hunting, or hunting raccoons, has been around for several centuries. The most successful methods of coon hunting have changed over time as advancement in technology has lead to new and improved equipment. Coon hunting with dogs is historically the most common method of finding coons, but the recent development of coon hunting lights has resulted in more success by spotlighting for coons at night. Some of the best coon hunting lights are able to shine beyond a dogs range of smell, and they don't even spook the coons.  Definition of Coon Hunting Coon hunting is a method of searching for raccoons with the purpose of...