| When asking a wild boar hunter the best breed of | | | | earth where she lines it with grass and branches |
| dog for the job, opinions differ. Many | | | | and has her offspring. When being hunted, the |
| characteristics must combine to make a good wild | | | | boar takes cover in dense thickets. |
| pig dog, but popular breeds are often the cur, | | | | The cur is one dog with a great wild boar hunting |
| feist, pit bull, or American bulldog. Regardless of | | | | reputation. They are versatile and loyal, and have |
| the breed, the best dog for the job is one that | | | | the ability to run long distances for a great |
| has great stamina for tracking these pigs. | | | | amount of time. Many hunters also use the |
| While boars were introduced to the country when | | | | American bulldog for the wild boar hunt, though |
| settlers brought their domesticated pigs and | | | | there are different variations of this breed. Many |
| allowed them to run loose. Because pigs are of | | | | hunters do not use the Johnson line, which was |
| high intelligence, they were able to adapt and | | | | bred with an English bulldog and a mastiff. |
| thrive and breed. It wasn't long before their | | | | However, the Scott lines are used as they were |
| numbers had increased exponentially and a dog | | | | bred to be used for big game such as the boar. |
| was needed to control the population. The wild | | | | It's important to know local laws and regulations |
| boars were not only known for being aggressive | | | | before heading out on your wild boar hunting trip. |
| towards people they encountered, but they also | | | | Only fifteen states offer wild boar hunting; |
| ruin local vegetation and can harm small species in | | | | Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, |
| the area. | | | | Hawaii, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, |
| There are some things to know before setting | | | | Oklahoma, and South Carolina. The laws vary in |
| out on a wild boar hunt; primarily that the worst | | | | each of these areas, so doing your research will |
| time to hunt these animals is in Decemeber when | | | | pay off, allowing the hunter a safe and lawful wild |
| litters are born. The sow becomes fiercely | | | | boar hunt. Some hunters prefer to hire a guide, in |
| protective over her young, so not only can a | | | | which case they can suggest the proper |
| hunter's dogs get harmed, but even the hunter | | | | equipment necessary for the hunt. |
| himself. The sow makes a small depression in the | | | | |