How To Kill Feral St Louis Hogs

Feral Missouri hogs are un-protected, exotic and non-game animals. Therefore they may be live-trapped or killed at any time of the year. However a hunting license and a landowner’s permission is required to hunt them. Below are some of the popular techniques utilized to put down feral hogs.



1. Night hunting with artificial light
• Hogs are nocturnal in their feeding hence there’s a higher probability of successful hunt during the night
• There are products in the market suitable for night St Louis hog hunting such as night vision optics.
• With these products ,a hunter can easily locate a hog in the dark and gun it down

2. Hunting with well trained dogs
• Though slow, this is one of the most exciting methods there is.
• A well –trained and strong pack of dogs can maul a wild Missouri pig to the bones

3. Bow hunting, muzzle loading, hand guns and aerial hunting from a helicopter
• These are popular ways among sport hunters to kill feral St Louis pigs
• Due to the feral hogs’ tough hide it is important to consider the type of ammunition to be used in the hunt.
• When bow hunting the right arrow and bowhead combination should be used.
• One should also consider hitting the vitals to put down the animal down on the spot.
• Knocking the hog down on the spot is necessary as tracking a wounded Missouri hog can be a dangerous ordeal

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