Hog Hunting with Pig Problem

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The final Hog Hunt for Guide Clayton before Christmas wrapped up on a high note with Guide Clayton leading a smooth, productive 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia.

The night started calmly, with conditions lining up well as the crew covered ground and scanned fields. Around 11:30 PM, Clayton located a Sounder of Hogs feeding deep in an overgrown cut-corn field. The stalk wasn’t easy — shifting wind and tall, thick corn stubble made movement slow and deliberate — but patience paid off.

Using terrain and timing to their advantage, the group closed the distance to roughly 100 yards and executed a clean setup. The result was four hogs successfully recovered in the field, marking one of the stronger finishes of the Hog Hunting Season.

Later in the night, Clayton spotted a Lone Hog in a neighboring field. Before the team could fully get set up, nearby deer moved through the area and unintentionally pushed the hog back into cover. That opportunity slipped away, serving as another reminder of how unpredictable Hog Hunting can be.

Even so, the night accomplished exactly what every Wild Hog Hunt aims for:
• a challenging but rewarding stalk
• solid teamwork
• and a memorable experience in the field

As the last Pig Problem Hog Hunt before the Christmas break for Guide Clay, this night was a fitting way to close out the season — with hard work, patience, and success under the stars.

Guide Clayton will be back after the holidays, ready to do it all again.

Guided Hog Hunting

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Photo: Women Hunting Wild Hogs In Georgia @PigProblem

Night 2 brought plenty of Hog Activity — but as every experienced hunter knows, seeing Wild Pigs doesn’t always mean easy opportunities.

Darrell returned once again, this time bringing along Izzy, one of his top employees from the electrical field. From the start, she proved exactly why Darrell holds her in such high regard — tough, focused, and fully committed to the Hog Hunt. Long walks, cold conditions, and tough stalks never slowed her down.

Throughout the night, the group encountered multiple hogs across several fields, but the conditions made clean setups difficult. Shifting wind, unexpected deer movement, and hogs slipping into the trees repeatedly disrupted stalks that were otherwise coming together perfectly.

That’s the reality of Thermal Hog Hunting — especially on busy nights when animals are constantly on the move.

Persistence eventually paid off. Late in the night, the team finally got a stalk to come together cleanly. Everything connected on three hogs, and one was successfully recovered in the field. While the others made it into cover, the recovery capped off a night full of effort and determination.

Even without multiple recoveries, this Wild Hog Hunt showcased exactly what Pig Problem is about:
Hog Hunting, conditions, and hunters who understand that success is earned — not guaranteed.

Another busy, hard-fought night in the books with Pig Problem, Guide Clay, and a group that brought the right mindset to the field.

Wild Hog Hunting In Georgia

1-Night Hog Hunts can unfold fast — and this one with Guide Jordan delivered action, challenges, and nonstop learning from start to finish.

After checking several fields early with no activity, Jordan made a call to try new ground. That decision paid off immediately. As soon as the group arrived, they spotted a Sounder of 10+ Wild Hogs feeding on the far side of the field.

The stalk came together perfectly.
The wind was steady, movement was quiet, and the hogs positioned themselves in a low area that naturally funneled them closer. When the first encounter connected, something rare happened — instead of running away, the sounder pushed toward the hunters, creating fast, close-range opportunities.

During the chaos, one hunter experienced a temporary equipment malfunction. Jordan reacted instantly, stepped in, and worked through the issue while the other hunter stayed focused and kept the pressure on the sounder. Clear communication and teamwork paid off, resulting in two hogs recovered from that encounter.

As the team moved in to gather the hogs, another pig unexpectedly broke from the treeline nearby. Jordan quickly set the hunters back up for a follow-up opportunity, but that hog slipped away into cover.

After photos and processing, the Wild Hog Hunt continued. Later in the night, the group encountered a single hog, but a sudden interruption caused it to vanish before a setup could come together — another reminder of how unpredictable Wild Hog Hunting can be.

The final opportunity of the night came when Jordan spotted two more hogs in a different area. The stalk was smooth, the wind was right, and the hunters closed the distance to under 100 yards. Shots were taken, but both hogs made it into thick cover and couldn’t be recovered safely.

Even without additional recoveries, the night showcased exactly what Thermal Hog Hunting in Georgia is all about:
• adapting on the fly
• managing fast-moving sounders
• handling equipment issues calmly
• making smart, safe decisions in the field

Jordan led with confidence, communication, and patience — and the hunters stayed engaged and positive through every encounter.

Two hogs recovered, multiple stalks executed, and a full night of action under the stars — a solid one-night Hog Hunting Trip with Pig Problem.

Hunting Wild Hogs In Georgia

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Night 1 of this 2-Night Hog Hunt with Guide Jordan started with wide-open fields, cold air, and plenty of miles covered. The first few spots were quiet, but the Hog Hunt quickly came to life when Jordan spotted two hogs running side by side through the field.

The stalk was smooth and controlled. Once the hunters were set up, both hogs presented a clean opportunity.

• The left hog dropped instantly with a single chance.

• The right hog was hit but escaped deep into the treeline, unable to be recovered safely.

After photos and processing, Jordan continued scanning new fields throughout the night, rotating through several known hotspots including Honeybun, East Mudhole, 39/40, Wildcat, and Pentahope. Despite thorough checks, no additional hogs appeared.

Just before closing out the night, the team encountered a coyote on the final field. They set up for a chance, but the coyote slipped away — a reminder that not every opportunity ends in a recovery, especially on cold, open fields.

Even with slow movement across the farms, the night closed with one solid hog recovered and good momentum heading into Night 2. In Thermal Hog Hunting, every night brings something different — and this was a strong start to the two-night Hunt.

2 Night Hog Hunting Trip

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Night 2 picked up right where Night 1 left off — with freezing temperatures that had the fields shining and fog crystallizing in the beams of our lights. It was the kind of cold that’s rare for South Georgia and completely changes how Wild Hogs behave.

The first field of the night held a single hog, and the team made a clean approach. Even with solid encounters, the hog pushed deep into the trees after covering nearly 500 yards, leaving no opportunity for recovery.

Around midnight, another Lone Hog appeared — this time requiring a mile-long walk to get into position. The stalk was perfect, but this hog reacted the same way as the first, absorbing the impact and disappearing into the treeline.

Sometimes that’s just how wild hogs are built:
tough, driven, and capable of covering incredible distances when pressured.

But persistence always pays off.

Later in the night, the crew located a group of three, and this time everything came together. Two hogs were recovered in the field, while the third slipped into cover that couldn’t be safely searched. Still, it was a strong finish to a cold, challenging night.

One of the most memorable parts of the Thermal Hog Hunt wasn’t even a hog — it was the fog crystallizing in the freezing air, creating a sparkling curtain across the field. A rare and beautiful sight in South Georgia, especially during a Boar Hunt.

Two nights, shifting temperatures, miles walked, and multiple encounters… and another successful Thermal Hunt with Pig Problem.

Hog Hunting In Americus, Ga

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After Night 1, where the only pigs Clay found slipped into the woods before the hunters could even step out of the van, Night 2 delivered one of those classic “right place at the right time” moments that make Thermal Hog Hunting in Georgia so addictive.

The hunters decided to call it for the night, but Clay kept checking fields on the way back — just in case. And good thing he did. On the very last field they planned to check, he spotted a Single Hog out on Wise Road, visible all the way through the railroad tracks.

Singles are some of the hardest pigs to get close to. They move differently, notice everything, and rarely stay in one spot. But somehow, Clay worked in tight and closed the distance to about 30 yards — a rare opportunity and a perfect setup for the hunters.

The hog made a hard push toward the trees, but the team stayed calm and steady, and the stalk ended successfully. After the slow, freezing first night, this moment felt like pure luck in the best possible way.

Clay said these hunters were awesome to guide Hog Hunting— patient, upbeat, and genuinely excited to be out in the fields. He even said that if they ever come back, he wants to be the one to take them out again. Nights like this show exactly what we love about Pig Problem Hunts:
unpredictable fields, smart pigs, good people, and unforgettable stories.

Another two-night Thermal Hunting Adventure in the books — and Night 2 closed it out with exactly the kind of challenge we live for.

Guiding Hog Hunts

Training Night in the Fields

When you’re learning how to Guide Thermal Hog Hunts in South Georgia, every field becomes a classroom — and last night, Max took Jordan out for a hands-on training hunt to work on spotting, stalking, and reading the wind.

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Scanning the Farm at Sunset

Max and Jordan parked at the edge of the farm, geared up, and walked toward the center pivot to begin glassing. For the first 10–15 minutes, everything was quiet as they scanned for thermal signatures across the fields.

Then a Sounder of Hogs appeared, slipping out of the treeline and moving along the farm edge.

It was the perfect setup for a learning opportunity.

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Planning the Approach

With a tailwind working against them, Max used the moment to teach Jordan how to plan a stalk when the wind isn’t ideal. They moved carefully, closing distance while staying as invisible as possible.

They set up once, adjusted, and moved a little closer to get into the right position — with Jordan joking about his pole falling over mid-setup.

Even in training, there’s always something that keeps you humble.

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The Team Makes Their Move

Once the team was about 100 yards out, they settled in and made their move. One hog stayed in the field while another slipped back into cover — a perfect example of how unpredictable hogs can be, and how quickly things change even when everything is done right.

Jordan experienced firsthand just how tough these animals truly are.

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Field Work, Photos & Butchering Practice

Afterward, they took photos, then spent time practicing field dressing and butchering — key skills every guide needs to master. Nights like this are what build confident guides and help keep the Pig Problem standard strong.

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Training Nights Make Better Hunts

Every guide starts somewhere, and nights like this create the foundation for great Hog Hunts later. Between scanning, stalking, wind-reading, setup adjustments, and field work, Jordan got a full training run — and Max passed down the knowledge that makes Pig Problem what it is.

Another good night in the fields with the team.