I've hunted alot of different ways over the years, and I'd say the closer range "walk" dogs like they have on the show are the best type for filming. I mean how much footage would they get of a sure enough long range hog dog? I bet the folks on the show would do it alot different if they didn't have to worry about getting good footage.
I'm sure it has caused a whole new crop of wanna be hog hunters, but were'nt we all wanna be's at some point?(some hunts I still feel like one
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