Thread: Wild hog shooting tips

Originally Posted by whanahuia

Pigs are very predictable if they are not being hunted with dogs. They will have a fairly set routine of times etc they are visiting. Most likely its the evening, but if they are under some hunting pressure it can be as late as 2 am. Go wait on dark to see if they are coming out. If not then it might be a job for a spotlight etc.
Because of the nature of your questions Im going to presume you are a newer hunter which is the basis for my answers. Stay away from the headshot. As Moa says they have a massive jaw and hinge. its very easy to hit that and Ive recovered a couple of pigs that have had that happen. they are tough and its a shit way for them to go. You have the 243 so Id suggest the best shot is a low chest shot right on the back of the leg/ armpit area if its a big pig. for a smaller to average size just smack them dead on shoulder but as others have said, dont go too high. ideally nothing above half way up the shoulder.
Baiting is a good way to get them where you want them early. Maize works well.

Yep bang on with me being a new hunter. I've been out and about rabbiting with my .22 but this will be my first go at any larger than a rabbit. I was thinking if drawing them out with some bait would be a good idea - Might give that a go. Thanks for the advice.