Georgia Hog Hunting

Photo: Hunting Wild Hogs @HogSWAT

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.