Wild Hog Hunting

Hog SWAT

Two Nights in the Field:

A Hog Hunt with Zev

Hunting Wild Hogs at night is about patience, awareness, and learning how to move through the dark without giving yourself away. Guide Zev recently took a group of 3 Hunters out for a 2 Night Thermal Hog Hunt, and while the first night tested their persistence, the second night proved to be a lesson in both skill and success.

Night 1:

Tough Luck and Coyotes

The first night out, the Hogs were nowhere to be found. That’s the reality of Hog Hunting—some nights they’re out in force, and other nights they vanish like ghosts. To break up the slow night, we tried to set up on two separate Coyotes. But let’s just say… things didn’t go as planned. Between movement, positioning, and the learning curve of Night Hunting, things happen not how we planned.

Night 2:

Pigs Down and Lessons Learned

Photo: Hog Down @HogSWAT

Photo: Sleepy Piggy @HogSWAT

With the frustration of night one behind them, the guys came back determined. It paid off early when we saw a Lone Pig, and success. But the real action came later in the night when we spotted a Sounder. This time, we moved better, stalked quieter, and moved without getting caught by Wild Hogs. When the moment came, they connected—one Pig Down from the group.

We did lots of walking. Moving through open fields during night isn’t the same as walking through the fields during the day. Every step has to be intentional, every movement controlled. By night two, they had it figured out.

In the end, two Wild Pigs took a nap, and these Hog Hunters walked away with more than just harvest—they left with a deeper understanding of the Thermal Hunt. And next time, those Coyotes might not be so lucky.

Thermal Rabbit Hunting

Hog SWAT

Hog Hunting with the Family:

A Night in the Field with Hog SWAT

Photo: Rabbit Hunting @HogSWAT

Not every Hog Hunt goes as planned, but every hunt tells a story. On a recent guided trip, Zev led a father and his two sons into the South Georgia night, searching for Wild Hogs under the cover of darkness. Ready with thermal and plenty of enthusiasm, they were ready for an adventure.

Early in the night, they spotted their first hog, but, but the pig took off into the brush, disappearing before they could get another chance. That’s how it goes sometimes - Wild Hogs are tough animals, and they can cover serious ground in an instant.

Despite the setback, the Wild Hog Hunt continued. The group stayed on the move, scanning fields and tree lines for their next opportunity. While the Wild Pigs managed to stay just out of reach, the boys did manage to get a rabbit. Their excitement over the small victory was undeniable, proving that sometimes it’s the little things that make a Thermal Hunt memorable.

By the end of the night, they may not have put a hog on the ground, but they walked away with a story to tell. That’s part of what makes a Hunt with Hog SWAT special it’s not just about the hog, it’s about the experience. And for this family, it was a night they won’t soon forget.