Long Stalks, Tough Conditions, and Staying After It

Photo: Thermal Hog Hunting @HogSWAT

Night two of this Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia presented a much tougher challenge, with reduced movement and conditions that made approaches difficult.

Multiple areas were checked early in the night with little activity. When hogs were located, movement was brief, with groups slipping into cover before clean setups could be completed. Several stalks were attempted, often requiring long walks and careful wind management, only to find hogs had moved off again.

A single hog was located at distance and checked multiple times throughout the night, but consistent movement and changing positions made it difficult to close the gap. Additional singles were spotted later, only to relocate into trees and thick cover before a setup could be completed.

As the night wore on, fatigue began to set in, and the group ultimately wrapped up after covering extensive ground. While no hogs were recovered on night two, the effort remained high from start to finish.

Two-Night Thermal Hunts often highlight how variable hog behavior can be, especially under challenging conditions. Persistence, adaptability, and time in the field are all part of what makes Guided Hog Hunting with Hog SWAT a true Hunting experience.