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📋 Field Report: Night 1 of 2

Lead Guide: Hank

Location: Private Agricultural Property

The Setup: Silage Pile Ambush

Tech: Elite Thermal Optics

Outcome: 2 Hogs Harvested (Instant Drop & Running Shot)

Photo: Hog Hunting In Georgia @PigProblem

When you book a 2-night hog hunt with the Best Hog Hunting in the United States, you aren't just paying for a guide; you’re paying for a tactics. On Night 1 of this latest Wild Hog Hunt, Guide Hank proved that knowing the habits of your target is just as important as having the right gear.

Outsmarting the Sounder: The Silage Pile Strategy

After scanning several primary fields with no activity on the open dirt, Hank pivoted his strategy. He knew that during certain times of the year, hogs will skip the open grazing and head straight for the high-calorie "buffet" found in silage piles.

Using thermal imaging, Hank located the heat signatures buried deep in the silage, munching away and completely unaware of the team’s approach. This "interesting setup" required a stealthy, close-range approach to ensure the hunters had a clear line of chance on the elevated Wild Hogs.

2 Wild Hogs in Seconds

The team got into position and waited for the perfect window. Once the signal was given, the first hog was gotten immediately where it stood. The second animal—startled by the chance—bolted for cover, but the team stayed composed. With a perfectly led follow-up chance, the second hog gotten on the run.

In Thermal Hog Hunting, a successful "running chance" is the ultimate test of a hunter’s skill and a guide’s coaching. Securing two harvests in such a unique environment made for an incredible start to this 48-hour mission.

Why Pig Problem Dominates the Georgia Night Hunt

This is exactly why we are the top choice for Hog Hunting in Georgia. We don't just drive in circles; we hunt with intent. Whether the pigs are in a "bowl" system, a treeline, or a silage pile, our team has the experience to find them and the gear to help you take them home.

This was just the beginning. With Night 1 in the books and the coolers starting to fill, the momentum is high as we head into the final night of the mission.

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Late-Night Success:

A Hunt with Guide Clayton

Photo: Pigs Down @PigProblem

At Pig Problem, we’re no strangers to long nights in the field, but some Hog Hunts test patience more than others. Guide Clayton recently led a group on a 1 Night Thermal Hog Hunt, and while the Pigs didn’t make it easy, persistence paid off in a big way.

A Slow Start, A Big Finish

Clayton and his Hunters covered miles of farmland under the cover of darkness, Scanning Fields and tree lines for any sign of Wild Hogs. But despite hours of effort, the night remained frustratingly quiet. Not a Single Pig showed up—until 5 in the morning.

But when the Wild Pigs finally did appear, they came in numbers. A Sounder of 30+ Hogs spread out across the field, feeding and moving cautiously. With daylight fast approaching, the Hog Hunters had only one chance at getting the job done.

Long Shots and Big Drops

The setup wasn’t perfect—tough terrain and less-than-ideal angles forced the group to take longer shots than usual. But with steady hands and the right gear, they made their moment count, Dropping 2 Hogs before the rest of the Sounder scattered.

The Grind Pays Off

Some nights, the Feral Hogs come easy. Other nights, they keep you waiting until the last possible moment. But that’s part of what makes Thermal Hog Hunting such a thrill—you never know what the night will bring.

Big thanks to Clayton and his hunters for sticking it out and making the most of the opportunity. At Pig Problem Inc, we Hunt hard, no matter how long it takes. Want to test your skills on a Night Hunt of your own? Book your Wild Hog Hunt today!

Georgia Hunting License Information

Georgia offers incredible hunting opportunities and has come up with an App to help you get outside. Georgia Department Of Natural Resources has an App, called Outdoors GA for free in Apple App store and Google Play. You can buy your license directly on the App and it stores a digital copy automatically. It has a ton of useful features such as, hunting seasons, regulations, big game checks, and other useful tools needed to hunt Georgia legally.

If you book a hunt with Pig Problem Inc. you will need a 2 day hunting license minimum. If you are a non-resident, a one day short term license is only $20 and additional days are $6 thereafter. You do not need a big game license to hunt hogs, coyotes, bobcat, or fox in the state of Georgia. Georgia doesn’t offer 24 hour license as of yet.

If you want to purchase your license online click the button below it will take you directly to the App on your computer or smart device