Wild Hog Habitat

One of the places I go to shoot is Jennings State Forest, very near my house, and there are wild hogs there which I've seen twice now, the second time being this afternoon. I hope to at some point get a good shot of one of them, but their foraging and the vegetation and lack of a long lens are making it difficult. I feel connected to them but somehow they don't seem to feel connected to me. But here is a habitat shot with one of the hogs.

I hope the only shot you get of these wild hogs is with a rifle or from a very tall tree or car.. Be extremely careful when in their territory!! I cannot stress this enough. These hogs are very dangerous and are easily annoyed. Then you really will be connected to them...by their tusks.

Normally I respect all wildlife. But these escapees from captivity are reproducing rapidly and will not hesitate to kill you. Here in Texas, we don't seem able to stop their "infestation".They usually come in packs...and this time of year is especially dangerous, as wild hogs will viciously protect their young.

Unbelievably, domestic hogs can take on a boar's resemblance in one year, when on their own!
We value you here at NPN, so, please, be careful!

No rifles for me, Lucy. But I do appreciate the warning. The first time I saw them they were down in a small ravine. This time I was walking along the trail and there they were. They ran when they eventually saw me. But I think I'll start taking my monopod with me for something to at least try to scare them with if necessary (and I don't mean to minimize the possible danger at all). Thank you.

Barbara,,,,,,I want to second Lucy's warning about the danger these hogs pose. They are very unpredictable, very fast and can inflict serious damage. I don't think a monopod would be much of a deterrence if one of them got aggressive. Be careful.