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Title: hog sign
Post by: Ian johnson on April 12, 2009, 10:13:00 PM
what does hog sign look like?, my buddy and I went scouting on a new place but have no idea what hog sign looks like, does anyone have any pics?

thanks
Ian
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: MikeW on April 12, 2009, 10:43:00 PM
(http://www.noble.org/Ag/Wildlife/FeralHogs/HogTrack.JPG)
Look for wallows where they have rolled around in the mud, rub marks low on tress, the ground all torn up from rooting.
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: Hawkeye on April 13, 2009, 12:07:00 AM
Don't forget to "follow your nose", too!  If you get into them or where they have been, the odor is unmistakable...  Droppings are also noticeable and unique.    :eek:
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: Pat B on April 13, 2009, 10:49:00 AM
also, if the ground looks like it was turned with a bottom plow. Hog rooting sign is quite obvious.
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: Apex Predator on April 13, 2009, 11:00:00 AM
Hog scat.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/12-15-08-5-2.jpg)

Heavy rooting sign.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Rooting-1.jpg)

Rubbing tree.  Most are alot smaller.  This one has been used for years.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/12-15-08-1-1.jpg)

Birthing nest in the marsh.

(http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o203/Apex-Predator/Hognest-1.jpg)
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: NorthernCaliforniaHunter on April 13, 2009, 12:19:00 PM
It'll look like the ground was freshly tilled, with deer-like prints that are round instead of oblong, and if it's recent (within a couple of hours) the area will have a very distinct amonia-like stench. You can't miss it.
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: Kingwouldbe on April 13, 2009, 12:36:00 PM
I like to start here, then circle out from there.
(http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w27/kingwouldbe/Hog/Pigsign.jpg)
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: Whip on April 13, 2009, 01:03:00 PM
You might want to ask Robtattoo what hog sign looks like.  He's somewhat of an expert   :eek:  

(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c360/krf123/PigGig200931.jpg) [/QB][/QUOTE]
Title: Re: hog sign
Post by: Kingwouldbe on April 13, 2009, 01:09:00 PM
LMAO    :biglaugh: