Night 1 of a Two-Night Hog Hunt with Pig Problem

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Night 1 of this 2-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia with Pig Problem and Guide Hank started strong and stayed interesting right until the end.

The first encounter came around 11:00 PM, when Wild Hogs were spotted almost immediately after pulling into a field. Under bright moonlight, the pigs noticed the vehicle and moved off quickly — a reminder of how sharp hogs can be when visibility is high.

Instead of rushing on, Hank made the call to wait the area out. That patience paid off. About an hour later, just as it seemed time to move on, a single boar stepped back into the field. The group got set up, stayed composed, and capitalized on the opportunity, resulting in a clean recovery.

The night wasn’t finished yet.

On the final field of the night, Hank spotted a full sounder not far from the van. With no time to waste, the group parked, geared up, and moved into position — only to realize the hogs were walking straight toward them. A quick setup followed, and the encounter turned fast-paced as the hogs scattered into tall winter wheat and nearby cover.

Just as the night seemed ready to close, one last opportunity appeared. A young hog came moving back toward the group, emerging from the tall grass and offering a final chance. The group stayed ready and finished the night strong with another recovery.

From moonlit challenges to late-night patience and close-range encounters, Night 1 delivered exactly what Georgia Thermal Hog Hunting is all about — adapting, staying alert, and making the most of every opportunity.

A strong start to a two-night hunt with Pig Problem Inc, with Night 2 still to come.

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Night 2 – Blog Post:

Night 2 of this 2-Night Large Group Thermal Hog Hunt with Pig Problem reinforced one of the most important lessons in hunting: patience wins.

Both guides, Hank and Clay, covered ground early in the night, checking multiple fields and staying alert for returning activity. Conditions remained challenging, with bright moonlight and increased nighttime traffic, making Wild Hogs extra cautious and quick to react.

Hank focused on a field that showed promise the night before. Rather than rushing the opportunity, he made the strategic decision to wait the hogs out, anticipating they would return if undisturbed. Sure enough, after nearly an hour, the hogs reappeared — but before the stalk could fully develop, passing headlights caused the pigs to lift their heads and notice movement in the open field. They slipped away once again.

Instead of pushing the issue, Hank stayed patient.

Nearly an hour and a half later, the hogs returned for a second time — offering a rare redemption opportunity. This time, everything came together. The setup was clean, the timing was right, and two hogs were successfully recovered, proving that patience and restraint can make all the difference in Thermal Hog Hunting.

On Clay’s side of the split Hog Hunt, opportunities presented themselves as well. Clay located multiple sounders and put the hunters in position for solid opportunities. Despite good setups, the hogs made it into cover before recoveries could be made — a tough outcome, but one that every experienced hunter understands is part of real hunting.

Throughout both nights, the group stayed positive and engaged, understanding that success isn’t guaranteed, especially under bright moonlight and shifting conditions.

Night 2 closed the Wild Hog Hunt on a strong note with two hog recoveries, lessons learned, and a true demonstration of what Georgia Hog Hunting is really about — adapting to conditions, staying patient, and capitalizing when the moment finally arrives.

Another honest, hard-earned hunt in the books with Pig Problem Inc.

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Night 1 – Blog Post:

Night 1 of this 2-Night Hog Hunt in Americus, Georgia was a true test of patience, communication, and adaptability. With six hunters split between two guides, Hank and Clay, the plan was to maximize opportunity by covering more ground — but the conditions had other ideas.

The night began with an ambitious attempt to split-stalk a sounder, bringing the full group together for one coordinated approach. Unfortunately, swirling wind, dead-silent conditions, and bright moonlight made the stalk extremely unforgiving. Despite careful movement, the hogs picked up on the disturbance and slipped away before an opportunity could fully develop.

After the sounder busted, the decision was made to split up and Hog Hunt separately, giving each guide the chance to adjust tactics and look for new opportunities.

Hank stayed mobile and eventually located a single hog near the edge of a field, positioned close to the road. With the wind working against him, the stalk required a long, patient approach. As if the setup wasn’t challenging enough, two coyotes appeared and pushed the hog toward the treeline, threatening to end the opportunity altogether.

Fortunately, the hog held just inside the edge of the trees. Hank stayed patient, waited for the right moment, and executed a clean setup — resulting in a successful recovery right where the hog stood, with no long drag required.

On the other side of the Wild Hog Hunt, Clay continued working fields and staying persistent but wasn’t able to connect with another hog on Night 1. That’s Hunting — sometimes one side of a split hunt comes together, and sometimes it doesn’t.

Despite the challenges, Night 1 delivered exactly what Thermal Hog Hunting is about:
• adapting to difficult conditions
• staying flexible when plans change
• and capitalizing when the opportunity finally presents itself

With the same group returning for Night 2, spirits stayed high and expectations remained realistic. Night 1 was in the books — and the Boar Hunt was far from over.

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Not every night in the field brings nonstop action — and this 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia with Pig Problem and Guide Hank was a reminder of exactly that.

Early in the night, Hank spotted a single hog moving through an orchard, providing the first sign of life. After that brief encounter, the fields stayed quiet. The team continued covering ground, checking multiple areas and staying patient, but no additional animals showed themselves.

As the night went on, a strong cold front pushed through, bringing wind and a noticeable temperature drop. Sudden weather changes like this often shut hog movement down completely, especially when combined with open fields and pressure from earlier activity.

Whether sitting and waiting or staying mobile, sometimes the animals simply aren’t moving — and that’s the reality of all Hunting, not just hog hunting. Every experienced hunter has nights like this.

While the Hog Hunt ended without a recovery, the effort never stopped. Hank stayed committed to checking fields and giving the night everything it had until the very end.

At Pig Problem, we believe in honest hunting experiences — no guarantees, no shortcuts, just real nights in real fields under real conditions.

Some nights are fast.
Some nights are quiet.
And every night is part of the Hunt.

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Sometimes everything comes together at just the right time — and this 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia with Pig Problem was exactly that.

The night kicked off with an early sounder spotted moving across the field, leaving very little time to waste. Guide Hank quickly got the group moving, beginning a steady stalk as the hogs continued to shift away through the field.

Rather than rushing the setup, the team stayed patient and worked the terrain. The sounder eventually settled into a low spot near thick brush, creating the perfect opportunity. Once in position, the hunters were able to capitalize on the moment.

The result was a high-energy encounter with six hogs successfully recovered, making for an excellent night of Hog Hunting and a great haul of meat. Encounters like this are what Thermal Hog Hunting is all about — quick decisions, controlled movement, and making the most of the opportunity when it presents itself.

From early action to a strong finish, this Wild Hog Hunt was a great example of how effective Georgia Hog Hunting can be when everything lines up.

Another successful night in the books with Pig Problem and Guide Hank.

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This 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia with Pig Problem and Guide Hank (Luke) was a perfect example of why persistence matters in Hog Hunting.

The night started with early promise when Hogs were spotted on the very first field. By the time the group geared up and moved into position, the Pigs had already slipped away — a common tease that experienced hunters know all too well.

As the night went on, fog rolled in, making scanning and travel more challenging. Several fields were checked through the early morning hours with no activity, testing patience and focus. But rather than calling it early, Hank kept pushing and stayed alert for one more opportunity.

That decision paid off.

While driving past another field near the road, Hank spotted a Large Sounder of Wild Hogs moving through the area. Acting quickly, he circled around, positioned the group behind the field, and led a quiet approach from the downwind side.

The stalk came together perfectly. The group slipped in behind the sounder and made the most of the opportunity, resulting in five hogs successfully recovered — a strong finish to a night that demanded patience and persistence.

Fog, long hours, and steady effort all led to a memorable ending. Another successful Georgia Thermal Hog Hunt in the books with Pig Problem Inc and Guide Hank (Luke).

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This 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt in Georgia with Pig Problem delivered a little bit of everything — early opportunities, tough conditions, and a strong finish.

The night started off quickly when Guide Zev located hogs early on, creating the first opportunity of the Hog Hunt. A setup came together and one hog was successfully recovered, while the rest of the group slipped away into cover.

As the night went on, fog settled in across the fields, limiting visibility and making travel more challenging. Nights like this test patience and focus, especially when scanning large areas under changing conditions.

Late in the Wild Hog Hunt, persistence paid off. After moving to another area, the group encountered a Large Sounder of roughly 30 hogs right in front of them. The hogs initially spooked and moved across the field, but Zev stayed on them, repositioned, and followed their movement.

That decision led to another opportunity on the far side of the field, where the hunters were able to capitalize and recover two additional Wild Hogs — a strong finish to the night.

Three hogs recovered, heavy fog navigated, and multiple sounder encounters made this a solid and memorable One-Night Hog Hunt with Pig Problem. Nights like this are a great reminder of why Thermal Hog Hunting in Georgia is never predictable — and why staying persistent matters.

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Every Hog Hunt is different — and this 1-Night Thermal Hog Hunt with Pig Problem proved just how fast things can unfold when hogs are active across multiple fields.

Early in the night, the group got their first opportunity on a Single Hog, setting the tone for what would become a busy evening. Like many first encounters on a Night Hunt, nerves and excitement were high, but the group stayed engaged and pushed forward.

Not long after, Guide Zev located a Large Sounder of roughly 30 hogs, creating one of the best opportunities of the night. With multiple hogs in the open, the hunters were able to capitalize on the moment, resulting in several solid connections. While not every hog was recoverable due to movement into cover, the encounter delivered exactly what Thermal Hog Hunting is known for — fast-paced action and high-adrenaline moments.

Later in the night, the group found another Sounder, and when a single hog stepped out ahead of the group, the opportunity came together cleanly. With the sounder still holding in the field, the team moved in and made the most of the situation, resulting in five hogs accounted for, with four successfully recovered.

Nights like this showcase the reality of Hog Hunting in Americus, Georgia:
• multiple encounters
• fast-moving sounders
• and opportunities that require quick decisions

Despite the chaos that sometimes comes with sounder activity, the group stayed positive, kept their energy up, and enjoyed the experience from start to finish.

Another productive night in the books with Pig Problem — full of action, learning moments, and the kind of Hunting that keeps people coming back.

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Night 1 – Blog Post:

Night 1 of this 2-Night Thermal Hog Hunt with Pig Problem and Guide Jordan was a perfect example of how patience, persistence, and professionalism come together in real hunting situations.

The night began with several quiet fields, but eventually Jordan picked up a faint thermal signature near a thick brush line. After carefully watching it, the signature revealed itself as a hog slowly working its way toward the open field. The hunters were briefed, and the group moved in quietly, hugging the treeline before cutting into the field.

The first setup came together slowly and deliberately. As the group closed distance and waited for a clear shot opportunity, unexpected outside activity interrupted the stalk and pushed the hog back into cover. After handling the situation professionally and safely, Jordan made the call to move on — a tough decision after a long, patient stalk, but the right one.

Later in the night, persistence paid off.

While scanning another field, Jordan spotted a single hog mixed in with deer activity at the back of the field. The wind was favorable, and the group executed a textbook stalk — moving along the treeline, closing distance, and setting up carefully. After repositioning for a better angle, the hunters were able to connect on the hog.

The hog made it a short distance into the treeline before being located in a safe, accessible area. The recovery went smoothly, and the group wrapped up the moment with photos before processing the hog.

The Hog Hunt closed with one more field check before heading in for the night. Beyond the recovery, what truly stood out were the hunters themselves — positive, patient, and fully engaged throughout every stalk. Their attitude and teamwork made the night especially enjoyable and set the tone for Night 2.

A strong, hard-earned Night 1 in the books with Pig Problem and Guide Jordan — proof that persistence and the right mindset always matter in the field.

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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.