Everything but the Oink
A growing nuisance in 45 states, feral pigs have established an increasing presence in the wine country of California’s northern Sonoma County. And just like nearly everywhere else, they are a problem there, too.
Hardware: Savage Hog Hunter
Even if feral pigs aren’t something you often find in your crosshairs, Savage’s little utilitarian bolt-action should draw your attention. The Hog Hunter is built to be tough, affordable and deliver results, too—and it succeeds on all three counts.
Texan Woman Run Down By Wild Hogs
In only the fifth fatal wild hog attack documented in the United States since 1825, a caretaker was exsanguinated by a pack of feral hogs mere feet from the front door of her destination.
Cash-Strapped Calif County Goes After Duck Hunters
As hunters we already pay more than our fair share to preserve publicly owned properties. We spend millions of dollars on licenses and assorted conservation stamps to preserve public lands, while hikers, campers, birdwatchers and more get to enjoy our woods and wetlands free of charge.
Old School Lead Bullets
One of the hot topics and products now is lead-free bullets. I use them and like them for many applications.
Game Profiles: The Wild Boar
As America’s top conservationists, we recognize that few species need to be managed more than the wild pig. This non-native, invasive animal matures at 6 months of age, reproduces at alarming rates, has no natural predators, eats almost anything and thrives in any habitat.
Hardware: .224 Valkyrie
The list of advantages held by the .224 Valkyrie starts with ballistic performance that’s more like the .22-250 Rem. than the .223 Rem. Loaded with 60- to 90-grain bullets, the .224 Valkyrie was developed by Federal Premium to bring more power to the AR-15 platform.
Hunting Feral Hogs with Night Vision
Wild swine are devastating property and wildlife across the country and one way to combat the threat is to employ military-like tactics such as night vision.
Going Hog Wild
Hog hunting provides an up-close experience that can get your adrenaline flowing.
Did You Know: Hunting Dogs Dominate State Breeds
Only a handful of states across the nation have named official canine representatives, but there seems to be a common thread among those that do: they have a habit of choosing breeds that have ties to hunting.
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