Calling in Hogs

[trippcave]

I see hog calls all the time when going to sporting goods stores down here in Texas. Wondering if this is a gimmick or if anyone has had success calling them in? If so, what has the strategy been?

 

[wyosteve]

I can only relate one experience. I tried it a few years ago and about 20 minutes later a boar came in that I killed. Whether he came because of the call or just happened to wander in, I can't say with confidence. Give it a try and see what happens. FWIW, the hunt was in Texas.

 

[Big_wals]

I see hog calls all the time when going to sporting goods stores down here in Texas. Wondering if this is a gimmick or if anyone has had success calling them in? If so, what has the strategy been?

The Night Crew has a couple videos on youtube calling in hogs. IIRC, they were finding them with a thermal first, I don’t know if blind calling is that successful. I’ve never tried it, always thought it would be fun if it worked.

 

[trippcave]

I can only relate one experience. I tried it a few years ago and about 20 minutes later a boar came in that I killed. Whether he came because of the call or just happened to wander in, I can't say with confidence. Give it a try and see what happens. FWIW, the hunt was in Texas.

Interesting... May just pick one up and give it a shot.

The Night Crew has a couple videos on youtube calling in hogs. IIRC, they were finding them with a thermal first, I don’t know if blind calling is that successful. I’ve never tried it, always thought it would be fun if it worked.

I will check The Night Crew out. Sounds useful even if blind calling doesn't work.

 

[IW17]

We were coyote calling last year in Georgia when a large single boar came in on a string. No idea if the distress call got his attention or we were just set up where he was heading.