Change of Hunting Tactics

thanks cooter...we want to catch all hogs we start but lots of times we don't which I believe most will agree on that...of course it is always best to catch the hog the dogs start because I do believe it makes better dogs when they see it to completion...and we sure do feel better about the hunt as well...some say it is more about good dog work and catching hogs is not as important...I agree to a certain extent but catching what we start is definitely the icing on the cake...

one thing I will mention here that hasn't been already been discussed...especially true where the brush and weeds are thick from the ground level on up to five or six feet or more...this is when we can help the dogs...

the dogs are winding a hog off the box or the back of the truck...they jump out and run in a little ways and circle back and can't seem to locate...the dogs while on the rig were able to wind the hog probably a quarter mile away (example)...but when they get on the ground they no longer smell the hog because the scent is to diluted to follow because of the thick vegetation...the hog scent was coming over the vegetation and that is why they were able to wind the hog...so you can help the dogs by looking at the wind direction whether it is channeling or just skimming over the weeds and you guide the dogs in the direction where you believe the hog is located until they can pick up the scent and go with it...