The Ghost Pig (Halloween Story)

A Halloween Hog Hunt Story

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There’s something different about the fields on Halloween night.
Even the wind moves quieter, like it knows something you don’t.

It started as a normal night — scopes charged, rifles zeroed, and the truck cutting through the South Georgia dark. The kind of stillness you only get in the middle of nowhere. But when we stopped at the first field, every hair on the back of my neck stood up. The sounder we’d been tracking was gone. Not scattered. Just… gone.

Through the thermal, the world was silent. No deer, no coyotes, not even a rabbit. Just a cold field and a heartbeat in my ears. I took one more slow scan — and that’s when I saw it.

A single hog. Massive. Standing dead center of the field.
No heat signature. No glow.
Just… black.

I blinked. Checked my scope. Looked again. Still there — a shape darker than the night itself, motionless, like it was watching.

When I looked away for half a second to tell my buddy, it vanished. No sound. No tracks. Just empty dirt and silence.

They say wild hogs are smart — smarter than most people think.
But every once in a while, there’s one that’s different.
One that shows up where it shouldn’t, moves without a sound, and disappears like smoke.

We still hunt that same field. And every Halloween, someone claims they see it again — the black hog with no heat signature, standing in the dark, waiting for the next light to find it.

If you’re brave enough, book your Hog Hunt.
Maybe this year, you’ll see it too.

Guided Hog Hunting

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Night two of this Georgia Thermal Hog Hunt with Guide Clayton brought a mix of challenge, excitement, and a good dose of laughter to finish things off.

The night started slow, with just a single pig spotted around 1 a.m. The crew tried to stalk in close, but the wind shifted and the pig bolted back into the trees — a reminder that in Hog Hunting, every detail matters.

A few hours later, around 3 a.m., the luck turned. The team came across a group of six pigs feeding in the field. The hunters quickly got into position and dropped two in the open field, while a few others were hit but managed to make it back into the trees before recovery. Still, a solid success and an exciting end to the night.

And to top it all off, the photo just above the van had everyone laughing — Clayton said it looks like Gandalf and Bilbo Baggins side by side, with the dad towering over his son.

That’s what makes Hog Hunting in Georgia so great — you never know what’s going to happen. Some nights test your patience, others surprise you with fast action, but every Wild Hog Hunt with Pig Problem brings new memories, new stories, and plenty of laughs along the way.

Hunting Wild Boars

Some nights out Hunting in Georgia turn quiet — and then suddenly everything happens at once.

Guide Clayton led a father-and-son duo on a Thermal Hog Hunt that started off with great stories and easy conversation. They covered field after field, scanning through the night with their Thermal, but the pigs weren’t showing themselves early on.

Then, around 2 a.m., everything changed. The group spotted a Big Single Boar about 150 yards out in the open. They got set up, took their shots, and dropped the pig clean. Just two seconds later, a Coyote came prancing out and stopped right in front of them — the son didn’t hesitate and dropped it with one perfect shot.

Two animals, one incredible moment. Both the hog and coyote dropped less than 20 feet apart, ending the night with an unforgettable story and plenty of laughs.

At Pig Problem, we love guiding hunts like this — real Thermal Hog Hunting where you never know what the night will bring. We don’t sit in stands or hunt over bait. We move, stalk, and work for every opportunity. That’s what makes it exciting and why hunters travel from all over the country to experience Georgia Hog Hunting with us.

Hunting Wild Hogs

Not every Hog Hunt ends with a pig on the ground — and that’s the truth about Hog Hunting in Georgia.

Guide Hank led a great group of hunters on a one-night Thermal Hog Hunt with Pig Problem, and while they didn’t spot a single pig that night, everyone still had a great time out in the fields. That’s the thing about Wild Hogs — they’re unpredictable. They might stick to a pattern for a few days, then completely change it overnight.

If we sat in stands or baited them, it might be different. But that’s not how we hunt. At Pig Problem, we stalk, spot, and aim — covering ground under the stars with Thermal to find pigs where they truly live. It’s a challenge, and that’s what makes it fun.

Hog Hunting isn’t a guarantee, no matter where you go or what you’re after — and that’s part of the game. What we can guarantee is that we’ll always do everything we can to make sure you have a great time, no matter how the night goes.

Because at the end of the day, Boar Hunting is one of the most exciting, unique, and adrenaline-filled hunts out there. We love what we do — and that’s why we do it.

If you’re ready to experience the real side of Hog Hunting in South Georgia, book your next Hog Hunt with Pig Problem and see why our hunters keep coming back.

Guided Thermal Hog Hunting

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Every Hog Hunt tells a story, and this one with Guide Hank was all about good company, patience, and perfect timing.

The night started like most South Georgia Hog Hunts — checking field after field under the cover of darkness with nothing to show for it early on. But around 2 a.m., things changed. That’s earlier than Hank’s recent average for pig sightings, and this time, it paid off.

The group spotted a Lone Boar wandering through a patch of corn, and the stalk was on. Moving quietly through the stalks, they closed the distance and made it happen — a clean, successful shot and a solid Boar on the ground. Two hunters, one pig, and plenty of good laughs to end the night.

This crew also wanted to keep the memory alive with a European mount boar’s skull — a great way to showcase the trophy and remember the Boar Hunt forever. At Pig Problem, we offer professional European mounts with nationwide shipping, so no matter where you’re from, your mount can be delivered straight to your door safely and securely.

From start to finish, this was another great night of Thermal Hog Hunting in South Georgia. Whether you’re chasing a single boar or a sounder of ten, Pig Problem offers the full experience — Guided Night Hunts, thermal, and memories that last a lifetime.

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Best Hog Hunting In Georgia

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Night two of this two-night South Georgia Hog Hunt with Pig Problem was one for the books.

Guide Clayton and his Hunters were locked in from the start — moving with precision and patience that made it look like they’d done this a thousand times before. The result? Three Wild Hogs down under the South Georgia night sky.

They almost had a fourth, but that last pig managed to slip into chest-high grass and earned himself a bit of peace for the night. Still, the team couldn’t have asked for a better ending to their Guided Thermal Hog Hunt.

Clayton shared a cool insight after the Wild Hog Hunt: for the last two days, he’s been eating only meat, salt, and water — living like hunters did long ago. “I wanted to feel what it was like to be human before everything got easy,” he said. “And I feel amazing.”

That mindset sums up what Pig Problem is all about — reconnecting with the primal side of Hunting, using modern Thermal Technology and equipment to do what humans have done for centuries: hunt, adapt, and thrive. Just in a 20th century way.

If you’re ready to experience Guided Hog Hunts in Georgia, Pig Problem delivers the real thing — Thermal Hog Hunting, Wild Boar action, and stories you’ll remember for life.

Boar Hunting In Georgia

Night one of this two-night Georgia Hog Hunt with Pig Problem was a wild one — literally.

Guide Clayton and his hunters spotted a single hog out in the field around 11:30 p.m., kicking off a 45-minute thermal stalk that put their patience to the test. The setup wasn’t easy: deer were blowing and running all over the field, cars were driving by, and people were yelling out on the road searching for a lost dog. Someone even sat on their horn a dozen times just to make things interesting.

Even with all the distractions, the Wild Hog never spooked. He stayed right where he was, completely unaware of the commotion happening around him. Clayton and his hunters moved slow, stayed steady, and pulled off a clean stalk under pressure — the kind of Thermal Hog Hunt that shows why patience and persistence always pay off.

This was only night one of a 2-Night Hog Hunt, so the adventure isn’t over yet. Clayton will be back out tomorrow night with the same hunters, ready to cover more ground and hopefully find a bigger sounder of pigs.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience the thrill of Guided Thermal Hog Hunting in South Georgia, Pig Problem is the Outfitter for you. We specialize in Night Hunts, Thermal, and real action in the fields — chasing wild pigs that cause damage to farms across the region. Whether you’re after your first hog or your fiftieth, every Wild Hog Hunt is a new story.

Guided Hog Hunting

Night one came and went without a single Pig in sight. Sometimes that’s just how it goes — long hours, good company, and a reminder that success in Hog Hunting isn’t guaranteed.

But by night two, things finally turned around. Zev and his hunters located a sounder of about ten pigs over on Pryor Road. He got the group in close for the perfect setup, and when it was time to fire, they managed to drop one. Not the whole sounder, but enough to bring home some meat and a story to tell.

They later spotted more pigs over at Bazemoor, but the group couldn’t quite close the distance before the pigs slipped away into the night. Even so, everyone got to see what South Georgia Thermal Hunting is all about — long nights, fast decisions, and plenty of excitement once the pigs show up.

Guiding isn’t always easy, but Zev kept things moving and made sure everyone had a good time. Sometimes the pigs win, and that’s what keeps us all coming back for more. That’s the name of the game of Hunting.

Thermal Hog Hunting

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Some nights out here in South Georgia test your patience, your grit, and your faith all at once. This was one of those nights. Guide Hank and his hunter, Ryan, were covering field after field with no pigs in sight. The clock crept toward 4 a.m.—prime time for calling it quits—but Hank wasn’t ready to give up.

As they rolled up on the last two fields, Hank said a quick prayer, asking the Lord to bring out some pigs before the night was over so Ryan could head home with some meat and a story worth telling. “We both said amen and kept on moving,” Hank said.

The first field was empty. The second didn’t look much better. Hank stopped on a high spot and scanned the area—nothing, not even a deer. Disappointed, he decided to wait it out a little longer, giving it until the last possible minute before packing up. When he powered the optic back on for one final scan, the field had completely changed. “It was littered with pigs,” he said with a laugh.

Hank grabbed Ryan and set him up for the shot. When it was over, Ryan had taken down three pigs and filled the cooler with a good haul of meat.

It was a perfect ending to a long night—and a reminder that sometimes, all you can do is Hog Hunt on a prayer.

Birthday Hunting Trip In Georgia

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This Guided Hog Hunt was for a 40th birthday celebration, and we set out for a one-night adventure in the fields. The night started off slow—quiet skies, little movement, and even with the scout covering territory for us, pigs were hard to come by.

Around 3:30 AM, they finally caught sight of a group of pigs in the distance, busy rooting in the field. They made a careful stalk and managed to close the distance to about 300 yards. Just as things were lining up, a sharp, high-pitched sound came from the nearby woods—something between a deer blow and a whistle. Whatever it was, it startled the pigs enough to send them running, passing right in front of us before disappearing into the dark.

By the time it all settled down, it was close to 4 AM and time to call it a night. Not every Wild Hog Hunt ends with a shot, but that’s all part of the experience—some nights, the pigs win.