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This 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in South Georgia with Hog SWAT was a textbook example of how effective a split hunt strategy can be when conditions line up.

With six hunters total, several of whom had hunted with us before, guides Clayton and Jordan worked together to maximize opportunity by covering more ground. Early in the night, both guides regrouped the entire party for a coordinated stalk on a sounder, giving all six hunters the chance to experience a real, hands-on thermal approach.

That stalk came together cleanly, resulting in four hogs recovered from the first encounter — a great start and a high-energy moment for the group.

Afterward, the guides split back up to continue covering ground. Clayton located another sounder and successfully capitalized, recovering two additional hogs. On Jordan’s side of the split, another sounder was found, but the hogs stayed on the move and slipped into the trees before a setup could be made — a common outcome when Wild Hogs are pressured and mobile.

From start to finish, the night moved smoothly and efficiently, highlighting what makes Thermal Hog Hunting in Georgia so effective when teamwork, experience, and conditions align.

A fast-moving, productive night in the books with Hog SWAT.

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Thermal Hog Hunting in South Georgia delivers a different challenge every night, and this Hog Hunt with Guide Clayton was the perfect example of how fast conditions can shift in the fields.

The night began with a Sounder of about Six Hogs, a promising start. But as the team moved into position, the wind turned unexpectedly — one of the biggest factors in Hog Hunting. Wild Hogs rely heavily on scent, and the moment the breeze changed direction, the sounder slipped into the treeline.

All except one.

A Lone Hog stayed out just long enough for Clayton to guide the hunters into a close, clean setup. At roughly 30 yards, the opportunity came together perfectly, and the team made a solid recovery.

After that, the challenge changed from wind… to weather.

A thick, rolling fog settled across the farmland — the kind that makes thermal signatures blur and limits visibility across entire fields. Clayton repositioned multiple times trying to break out of it, but the fog followed all night long. Even with constant scanning and field rotations, no other hogs appeared for the rest of the Wild Hog Hunt.

To top it off, the ground was soft from recent moisture, and at one point Clayton got the van stuck — but in true guide fashion, a little technique and determination got everything moving again.

Nights like this show exactly what True Thermal Hog Hunting is:
Real fields, real conditions, and real adaptability. Some nights are nonstop action, and others are all about patience, smart decisions, and making the most of the few opportunities that appear.

Even with heavy fog and unpredictable wind, the Boar Hunt ended with one solid recovery and a story only a South Georgia night can give you.

Sounders Everywhere – A Wild Night in South Georgia

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Night two of this Georgia Thermal Hog Hunt with Hog SWAT was packed with nonstop action from start to finish.

Right out of the gate, Guide Zev and his hunters pulled into their first field and spotted a sounder of 15–20 pigs feeding under the half-moon sky. Within moments, they were set up and ready to go. Everything rang out, and six pigs sleeping before the rest scattered into the dark.

The next stop brought even more excitement. On Dreamland, the crew spotted another massive sounder of around 30 hogs. Zev let Guide Hank and his group take that one, and then it was on to the next field.

At HP land, they found yet another group of hogs — this time the corn was tall and visibility was tough, but they still managed to get two before one made it back into the trees. It was a true test of skill and timing in thick cover.

That’s what makes Hog Hunting in Georgia so addictive — you never know what you’ll find or how the night will unfold. Every field, every stalk, every chance brings a new challenge and a new story.

At Hog SWAT, our Guided Thermal Hog Hunts take you through real working farmland where wild hogs roam free. We don’t bait or sit in stands — we move, stalk, and hunt. With the latest thermal technology, our guides bring you face-to-face with the wild side of Georgia Hog Hunting.

Another successful night in the books for Zev and his hunters — sounders located, lead out, and more sleepy pigs on the ground. That’s Hog SWAT.