Why Do You You Hog Hunt?

[shawn]

Well I had heard of hog hunting with dogs from my wife, because her dad did it for so long and always thought he was NUTS, I mean, out in the woods with dangerous animals and sticking them with knives or tieing them up? Your CRAZY
Well I got an american bulldog and just loved the hell out of him and still do (he's almost 3 now) and heard they was supposed to be good hog dogs, well come to find out, the guy I used to play in a band with was hog dogging so we kinda got into it together, Ive been into this sport a little less than a year and I am ADDICTED

[Wmwendler]

Well said by Critter......those are all good reasons why hunting hogs with dogs is a great thing to do.

When I started hunting hogs It was'nt really my decision.  My dad started taking me allong as soon as my mom would let him when I was about 5 years old.

But I contunue to hunt hogs these days because the #1 reason is the dog work.  Good dog work is what makes me obsessed with hog dogs.  I dont consider it a good hunt unless we get some good dog work done.  Doesn't matter if we got hogs or not if its sorry dog work but we manage to stumble on a cripple hog its still not a good hunt.  Cur dogs workig is what its really all about for me.  If it was'nt for cur dogs I dont think I would be quite as ate up with hog hunting as I am. The #2 reason I hunt hogs is becasue I have too.  My uncle could'nt farm if we did'nt protect his crops not to metion the other farmers who we hunt for, and the ranchers too, hogs are not as big a threat to ranchers but they are still a pest. The #3 reason is for the traditon and time spent with family and frends. 

Waylon 

[kevin]

I cant, not have dogs is the only reason I hog hunt. But I also wont keep a worthlesss dog.   It doesnt feel right to me without dogs.  If it wasnt hogs it would be coons, cats, or coyotes.  I just choose hogs because it is year round and it helps others. 
  The adrenaline left a long time ago.

[Noah]

  The adrenaline left a long time ago.

Very interesting, I am feeling the same lately... just not the same "buzz" that it used to be.    But I still go because I enjoy watching the dogs work.   Went out tonight and never struck a thing, but had a great time watching my dogs hunt their butts off.    Makes you proud when you drop your dogs down and even if you're on a desert island with no hogs, your dogs "believe" that there is one because you've taught them to.

[mley1]

One word- FUN!!!!!

[BayedBlue]

  This may be a little different slant given that I do not hunt with the guys every hunt. But my husband and daughter are in the woods with our dogs every chance they get ! I have been many times on both successful
hunts and dry runs. Watching the dogs do what it is they love is probably first and foremost the best part of hog doggin' . When it is to help a rancher/farmer out (or Golf course, subdivision ect) it is always a good feeling knowing you & your dogs have helped someone out and had fun doing it.

I`m not addicted to the thrill..that just isn't my nature BUT I am a junkie for the stories that my daughter tells when they get in. It amazes me how vividly she recalls every second of the night... an accurate account of each dogs performance, everyone on the hunts comments and silliness through out the night...and then that obvious change in tone that comes when she describes the bay. It is in her eyes, the joy working the dogs brings her, the thrill of the bay, the ride that comes with the stick...

Kass is 13 and has several serious health issues that keep her out of so much but she found her strength in dog handling and hog hunting. She has been in the woods now for over 3 years and is as good at it gets ! From training to hunting she does it all...and it's awesome. In this day and age for a teenage girl who likes pink and to be prissy at times, to take to something like hunting with dogs...it is a saving grace for a parent. There are so many other things kids can get into these days...

I still go from time to time and love watching the dogs & my kiddos... really there is no other hunting/sporting event that an entire family can go do and have so much fun along with their best friends, the dogs! Running Hogs with Dogs is where its at when you're a family of country folk & dog people

~Mis

[mwl06]

the adrenilaine rush you get !  the people you get to meet and new friends you make ! watching the dogs work from starting the track to getting the hog stopped ! being with people who have the same intrest  ! and just being in the woods with people you enjoy being around !