Hunting wild hogs are considered a dangerous sport even for the experienced hunter. In North Carolina, feral hogs are considered an invasive species due to their destructive, territorial behavior and disposition to host a wide variety of diseases deadly to humans and animals alike. Should you want to try your luck against this fearsome animal, consider these three pieces of advice before heading out on your hunt:

When tracking feral hogs, keep in mind their tendency to be territorial and aggressive. Hogs live in small groups called sounders and have a tendency to charge when threatened, their razor-sharp tusks being their main form of defense. When facing the 4th smartest animal in the world, you will want to keep your distance.
Hunt during sundown, nighttime, and first light. Feral hogs have become accustomed to hunter activity during the day and tend to settle down in the evening to eat. This is when you’ll have the most luck hunting a hog.
Take advantage of their poor eyesight. This is an additional reason to hunt in low light where you have the advantage. That said, you’ll want to keep your distance and track through the safety of binoculars if possible. Where the feral hog lacks in eyesight, it makes up for it with a strong sense of smell and hearing.

Being able to bring home an animal as dangerous as a feral hog is an impressive feat, and one definitely worth remembering. Bring your trophy to Tim Knight’s Taxidermy and we’ll capture the moment of your hunt to help immortalize your story.