Why Hog Hunt with Dogs?
Hunting wild pigs with dogs is a strategy that has been practiced for hundreds of years. Today, hunting feral hogs with dogs is still a popular practice for sport, business, and feral hog management. In this method, dogs are trained to find, pursue, and contain a hog at bay until a hunter can catch up to them. Some hunters will also use a catch dog to physically hold the hog until the hunter arrives to dispatch it. Equipment for theses hunts often included GPS collars to monitor the location of the dogs and protective vests or collars to help keep the dogs safe while interacting with the pig.
Like shooting, this management option typically removes only one hog at a time. However, unlike shooting, hunting with dogs can put pressure on a sounder of pigs that will make them more likely to leave an area at least temporarily. Additionally, since the dogs rely on scent to find the hogs, this tool can be a great option for removing trap shy pigs.
Find Hogs
Dogs can track hogs by scent, even during the day when hogs are usually bedded down in thick brush.
Pressure Hogs
Dogs can put pressure on a group of hogs, forcing them to leave the area temporarily.This can provide time to plant crops or build fences.
Reduce Trap-Shy Hogs
Dogs are a good option for removing hogs that are wary of.
Control Population
Hunting hogs helps control their population, which can be a threat to the ecosystem.Hogs are omnivorous, reproduce quickly, and can spread disease.
