Wild boar hunting has been considered to be a fun and exciting adventure for centuries. But today, it has become a necessity to keep the boars from destroying property and crops. One sow can have two to three litters each year, so they multiply at an alarming rate. Population control is an absolute necessity. Therefore most states allow boar hunting year round, and with whatever weapon you care to wield. Popular hunting weapons:
* Big Knife
* Bow
* Spear
* Muzzleloader
* Rifle
* Night Vision Optics (ultra sensitive to light)
* Thermal (heat sensory) Optics
Methods and options for boar hunts include:
* Still hunting from blinds and stands
* Spot and stalk boar hunts
* Horseback or ATV tracking
* Catch dogs (not used in all areas - and not with guns)
* Free range boar hunts on public or private land
* Preserve hunts where there are huge trophy boar or meat available to hunt
Lodges Providing boar Hunts:
When planning wild boar hunts, consider the type of hunt you are looking for and make sure the boar hunting lodge can deliver exactly what you are looking for regarding accommodations. The hunting lodge amenities will vary greatly from one to another. Some hunting lodges will have a bunk-house style sleeping arrangement and be able to accommodate large groups of hunters.
You may have use of a kitchen to prepare your meals, or the meals may be simple with a burger on the grill for dinner and sack lunches. On the higher end, you will find private sleeping quarters, bathrooms, great rooms with pool tables and big screen TVs - and deluxe dining including prepared chef meals with a variety of beverages. The kind of place you can bring the wife, and she enjoys a relaxing stay at the lodge - even if she's not a hunter.
Outfitter Offering boar Hunts:
A boar hunting outfitter may conduct hunts at a single lodge or have access to several lodges and ranches. Some hunting outfitters are hired by farm owners to control the population . In any case, outfitters will have all the necessary equipment and experience to make your hunt a success. Stuff like:
* Trail cam pictures for tracking activity
* ATVs or trucks for transportation
* Either food plots or active bait stations with plenty of boar coming for food
* Walkie-Talkies for hunt communication
* They may also provide specialized weapons if they are used on the hunt
* Options to combine boar hunts with other hunting or fishing activities
Guides Providing Hunts:
Often, the boar hunting outfitter and guide are one in the same, but other times, the outfitter will employ a staff of trained guides that accompany the hunter during the boar hunt. This hunting guide will be familiar with the best hunting methods and tactics for a successful hunt. They will assist during the hunt with locating them, controlling dogs if they are being used, and also helping get that trophy back to camp to be cleaned and processed - or prepared for the taxidermist.
A good boar hunting guide will have a passion for hunting - they are not typically in the business for the high income, so be sure to give a generous tip if you have a boar hunting guide that goes the extra mile to make sure you have an exciting, safe and successful boar hunt.
