Hog Hunting F.A.Q.

Quick answers to common hog hunting questions.

Is a javelina a pig?

No. The javelina, or collared peccary, is a native animal from a separate family.

How many feral hogs are there?

An estimated 6 million to 9 million in the U.S.

Can I hunt hogs at night?

Some states allow it. Check your state rules.

Is hog meat safe?

Wear gloves when field dressing and cook the meat thoroughly.

A hunter carrying a javelina across a desert hillside
A javelina hunter in the desert

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