Hog Hunting

Some of you may already know the importance of hunting hogs on your property. Just this weekend, I was on the other side of the farm with a friend and noticed that close to 4 acres of my property have been rooted up by these pesky beasts. If you are a farmer and reading this you will know the importance of getting rid of them. Not only do they make a fine Bar-B-Queue, but also keeps the integrity of your fields for cattle grazing.

Trapping a hog isn’t as easy as one might think. The hog has a very keen since of hearing, and smell. They are also a lot smarter then most give them credit for. When setting traps be sure that the surrounding area is practically unchanged, as a hog can since a trap and will not take the bate.

If hunting with out a trap, be sure to not only have a rifle, but a side arm as well. Some hogs will turn on you. As always when it comes to any firearm, safety first.