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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
