Boar Hunting

Whether you're an experienced professional hunter who is looking for something new or you're simply enthralled by the idea of hunting hogs, boar hunting is rapidly becoming one of the more popular methods today. Unlike many other types of hunting, which involve lying in wait and stalking your prey, boar hunting is different in that you approach the hog head on, resulting in a truly exhilarating hunt.

There are a variety of reasons boar hunting is so popular. Many engage in hunting for the meat. However, as pork spoils very quickly, it's typically a good idea to harvest and freeze your meat as soon as you possibly can. However, with multiple hunts, you will be able to stock up on enough pork to last you considerably.

The only downside to boar hunting is that they are susceptible to disease. This is why you should always inspect the look of the animal before you hunt it. If your hog shows signs of disorientation, labored breathing, or slowness, it's a good idea to leave it alone. Similarly, look for signs of discoloration or parasites in the meat before deciding whether it's adequate to eat. Additionally, harvesting and drying the ears and hooves are also ideal as chew treats for your dogs.

Of course, there are more reasons to engage in boar hunting than just for their meat. Many hunters, particularly those who collect trophies or taxidermied animals, enjoy hunting them for their prized tusks. In cases such as these, many hunters may base their decision on the size and shape of the tusks as well as the overall appearance of the animal's hooves, coat, ears face shape, and more. Again, the health, intelligence, and age of the animal also play a significant role in choosing which boar to hunt. Some hunters who prefer a more long term satisfaction will actually watch herds over long periods of time, monitoring different litters of piglets to ensure they have desirable traits.

The most common form of boar hunting involves the use of dogs. Many purebred and mixed breed canines are prime for hunting hogs, including some of the larger, stronger animals such as mastiffs, pit bulls, and boxers. Sleeker, faster dogs such as foxhounds or blackmouth curs are used to distract and harass the hog, while the bigger animals latch on and hold the hog down, allowing you to shoot it cleanly.

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