Hog Hunting In South Georgia
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South Georgia is legendary for Hog Hunting, but every night in the field tells a unique story. Recently, Guide Jordan took a group out for an action-packed start to a 2-night thermal hunt. It was an evening filled with close encounters, fast-moving hogs, and high-tech gear.
Like most of our Guided Hog Hunting Trips, the night began by scouting the "hot zones"—fields where we’ve seen consistent activity over the last few days.
Scouting the Fields
The hunt kicked off with stops at several properties. These are usually some of the most productive spots for Wild Hog Hunting in South Georgia, but the pigs were playing it cool early on.
Jordan moved the group to more fields, where the thermal finally picked up a lone hog in the distance. The hunters began a stealthy approach, but just as they were closing the gap, the pig caught a scent and slipped into the timber.
That’s the reality of Night Hunting for Hogs—sometimes the pigs win the first round.
A Coyote Surprise
On the way to a field known as “20,” the group spotted some unexpected movement. Instead of hogs, four coyotes were out in the open.
Jordan called them in, bringing the pack to within 70 yards. One hunter worked to lock on in the thermal as the coyotes began to scatter. Shots rang out and hits were confirmed, but the thick, tall winter wheat made recovery impossible. Even when you're geared up for hogs, the Georgia night always has a few surprises up its sleeve.
The Sounder Charges
The momentum shifted at the next field. As Jordan was pulling away from the west side, the thermal picked up exactly what we were looking for: a large sounder of hogs stepping into the open.
The hunters deployed quickly as the pigs began to move across the field. When the first shots connected, the sounder didn't just scatter—they turned and ran straight toward the group.
This is the peak of Thermal Hog Hunting. The hunters stayed calm and stayed on target as the hogs closed the distance. Several animals were tagged as they blurred past the group. By the time the dust settled, two hogs were down in the grass and a third was recovered at the edge of the field.
3 Hogs Down: A Solid Start
By the end of the chaos, the group had 3 confirmed hogs. The crew handled the recovery and butchered the hogs, heading home with coolers starting to fill. For the first night of a 2-night hunt, it was a textbook success.
Experience Guided Hog Hunting in Georgia
Every night is a gamble when you’re Hog Hunting in Georgia. Some nights are a slow burn, and some nights the hogs come charging right at your boots. That’s why we do what we do.
If you’re ready to get behind a thermal scope and experience the thrill of the night hunt, our guides are ready for you.