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A quick, clean kill is the goal of every ethical hunter, no matter what type of game he pursues. Even when pursuing a nuisance species like the wild hog, a responsible hunter should always strive for a humane kill. A big of that is knowing where to shoot a hog.<\/p>\n

Feral swine have a reputation for being difficult to kill. While they are definitely wily and tenacious, they are not completely invincible.<\/p>\n

A well-placed shot is the only surefire way to bring home the wild bacon. But what constitutes a well-placed shot on a big boar? Keep reading to find out.<\/p>\n

The Problem With Pigs<\/h3>\n

Feral pigs cause billions of dollars of property damage each year. From destroying agricultural crops to trashing manicured golf courses, wild swine are well-known for their destructive ways.<\/p>\n

There are an estimated 6 million wild hogs in the United States, and that number is growing rapidly.<\/p>\n

Sows breed year-round. They have a short gestation period of just 15 days, and the average litter size is 6 to 8 piglets. It isn\u2019t hard to understand why the wild pig population is completely out of control.<\/p>\n

To make matters worse, feral swine have no natural predators. That means hunting is the only viable way to keep the exploding pig population in check.<\/p>\n

Plenty of Pork<\/h3>\n

There are more reasons to hunt wild hogs than the satisfaction of helping reduce an out-of-control pest population. A successful hog hunt yields an abundance of fresh, mouthwatering wild pork.<\/p>\n

The average southeastern wild hog yields approximately 120 pounds of meat. With one kill, you can stuff your freezer with enough pork chops, ribs, ham, and breakfast sausage to last at least until the next deer season rolls around.<\/p>\n

Since wild hogs are seen as an invasive species, most states allow hog hunting year-round. If you\u2019re looking for something to do until the regular hunting season opens, hog hunting could be your new favorite pastime. Just be sure to check the local hunting laws before you head to the field to harvest your own bacon.<\/p>\n

Caliber Considerations When Shooting A Hog<\/h3>\n

Ammo is a funny thing. Seemingly ever hunter has an opinion what is best for a given use. For hog hunting, we recommend you don’t go much smaller than .223\/5.56 ammo<\/a>. There are plenty of stories out there from hunters sharing tales of well-placed 17 HMR rimfire rounds taking down boar<\/a> but there’s not much reason to go that small with your ammo. Many hunters in thick brush will opt for shotgun loads over rifle or rimfire rounds.<\/p>\n

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