[Tango]

In Florida, they're all over, even in open areas. Right now I am seeing a lot of piglets with their moms. I don't hunt but I raise them as a hobby- trying to get the Eurasian look. Not all are feral, some are closer to wild swine with Eurasian blood. I imagine the feral taste differently. Wild swine respect dogs and can be run til tired, as long as they are not cornered. I've cornered all sizes except boars with cutters. I don't mess with them at all, not even my stud boar. If it turns around, look out As for the taste, I can't tell you. We are butchering our first as a Christmas dinner. Fattening her up on corn right now. I prefer it this way- don't have to worry about parasites. Good luck hunting. Take photos!

 

[Tango]

And dont shoot them between the eyes... They have a very thick skull and most times this will just knock them out...

We butchered our gilt this Saturday. I shot her between the eyes and the shot didn't penetrate the skull She only weighed 50 pounds so I used a .22. That would have gone straight through a domestic gilt. It did kill her however.

 

[Tango]

Yep, dogs are the story, but not just any dog. He needs to be strong and very determined. If he takes a hold of the pig he must NEVER let go, otherwise the pig will likely kill him.

I have a Catahoula Leopard hound that helps me round up mine when they dig out of their pens. She has a natural talent for holding on to the ear and is fearless. A few times, she's cornered the pigs- ranging up to 60 pounds- and they charge back but she doesn't relent. I've never trained her for this work- she just thrives on it. I can't imagine letting her go after a boar. I just can't see putting her in harm's way, with or without a jacket. Boar hunting is very popular around here and dogs are highly trained for the work. If it weren't so dangerous, it seems like fun, just to let the dogs catch them and then to let them go.