Texas Hog Hunting on Public Land 2026: Where to Go and What to Expect

Texas is approximately 97 percent privately owned making it the most privately held state in the country. That single statistic is why most hog hunting content focuses entirely on private land access and why so many hunters assume public land hog hunting in Texas is either impossible or not worth pursuing. Both assumptions are wrong.Continue reading “Texas Hog Hunting on Public Land 2026: Where to Go and What to Expect”

Best Caliber for Hog Hunting in Texas 2026: An Honest Breakdown for Every Situation

The caliber debate in hog hunting circles is one of the most reliably heated conversations in all of hunting and the reason it never gets resolved is that there is no single right answer. The best caliber for hog hunting depends on the terrain you are hunting, the distances you are shooting, whether you areContinue reading “Best Caliber for Hog Hunting in Texas 2026: An Honest Breakdown for Every Situation”

How to Get Permission to Hunt Hogs in Texas: A Practical Guide for DIY Hunters

The single biggest barrier most hunters face when it comes to Texas hog hunting is not equipment, not skill, and not knowledge of the animals. It is access. Texas is approximately 97 percent privately owned making it the most privately held state in the country. Without access to private land your Texas hog hunting optionsContinue reading “How to Get Permission to Hunt Hogs in Texas: A Practical Guide for DIY Hunters”

Hog Hunting at Night in Texas: The Complete Guide to Thermal and Night Vision Hunting 2026

Daytime hog hunting in Texas is productive. Night hog hunting in Texas is something else entirely. When the sun goes down and you flip on a thermal scope the world changes. Hogs that spend the daylight hours invisible in thick brush and cedar draws come out to feed in the open, move predictably between beddingContinue reading “Hog Hunting at Night in Texas: The Complete Guide to Thermal and Night Vision Hunting 2026”

Best Hog Hunting Gear for Texas 2026: Everything You Need for Day and Night Hunts

Texas hog hunting is one of the most gear intensive hunts you can do and also one of the most rewarding when you have the right setup dialed in. The difference between a productive night over a bait site and a frustrating evening of missed opportunities almost always comes down to equipment. This guide coversContinue reading “Best Hog Hunting Gear for Texas 2026: Everything You Need for Day and Night Hunts”

Hog Hunting in Texas: A Complete DIY Guide for Public and Private Land (2026)

The first time I hunted hogs with a suppressor the shot went off, the hog dropped, and the rest of the sounder had absolutely no idea where the noise came from. Instead of blowing out of the field they milled around confused for a few seconds and then one of them ran straight toward me.Continue reading “Hog Hunting in Texas: A Complete DIY Guide for Public and Private Land (2026)”

10 Best Turkey Calls of 2026: A Complete Guide for Every Hunting Style

Picking the right turkey call is one of the most personal decisions in hunting. What sounds incredible coming out of one hunter’s hands sounds like a dying cat from another. The good news is that modern turkey calls cover every skill level from absolute beginner to seasoned caller, and having the right combination of callsContinue reading “10 Best Turkey Calls of 2026: A Complete Guide for Every Hunting Style”