Top-Rated Hog Hunting Adventure with Lead Slingers

Night Thermal Hog Hunts - Private Land Texas

If you're tired of overpaying for hog hunts around Dallas, you've come to the right place. We're talking $125 per hunter instead of the $400-$600 most outfitters charge - and you're still getting private land, thermal optics, and a guide who knows where these hogs move. This isn't some ranch package deal with fancy lodges. It's a straight-up hunting experience in Dallas and Kaufman County where the hogs are thick, the action is real, and you won't blow your paycheck doing it. We run these hunts January through March when the conditions are perfect for thermal hunting and the hogs are active.

Inside the Hunt

Here's how we do it - you'll be set up in a blind with a feeder, and we provide one thermal optic per blind. Maximum four hunters, minimum two, so you're not crowded in there trying to get a shot. We're hunting private land in Dallas County and Kaufman County where these hogs have been causing problems for landowners. That means plenty of opportunities and the hogs aren't as pressured as public land animals. You can bring your own rifle and night vision if you've got it, or hunt during daylight hours with your bow. The stands are positioned where we know hogs travel, and the feeders bring them in close. Green lights keep things visible without spooking the game. When you drop a hog, we're there to help with tracking and recovery - no wandering around in the dark trying to find your animal.

Tracking Tips & Terrain

The terrain around Dallas and Kaufman County is perfect for hog hunting - mix of open areas, creek bottoms, and thick cover where these animals feel secure during the day. We use thermal optics because hogs are most active after dark, and you can spot their heat signature long before you'd see them with regular night vision. The feeders are set up on trails and in clearings where hogs naturally travel between bedding and water sources. These aren't random spots - we've scouted the land and know the patterns. When you're using thermal, remember that hogs show up as bright white shapes, but so do other animals. That's why having a guide who knows the difference between a hog, coyote, or raccoon on thermal is worth it. Shot placement is critical with hogs because they're tough animals. Behind the shoulder or high shoulder shots drop them quick. Low shots or gut shots mean tracking in the dark, which nobody wants.

Target Game Breakdown

Feral hogs are the main target here, and North Texas has plenty of them. These aren't the little 50-pound pigs you might picture. Mature boars can push 200-300 pounds, and even the sows run 150-200 pounds regularly. They're smart, tough, and destructive to crops and native wildlife. Hogs breed year-round and can have two litters annually, which is why the population keeps growing despite heavy hunting pressure. The best time to hunt them is at night when they're feeding and moving between cover and water. During winter months like our January-March season, they're more predictable in their patterns and the cooler temperatures keep them active longer. What makes hog hunting exciting is that they're unpredictable - sometimes they come in single file to the feeder, other times a whole sounder of 10-15 animals shows up at once. The adrenaline rush when you see multiple heat signatures on thermal heading your way is something every hunter should experience. Plus, you're taking home quality meat - wild hog properly processed tastes better than most store-bought pork.

We also hunt other species that show up during hog hunts. Coyotes are common and there's a $20 bounty on them. Raccoons are everywhere and free to take with your hog hunt. Bobcats occasionally show up, especially in winter, and they're a bonus animal most hunters never get a chance at. Rabbits are abundant and make for quick shooting practice between hog movements. These species add variety to the hunt and help justify the cost when you're taking home multiple animals instead of just hoping for one hog.

Book Your Next Tag

Look, this is the best value night hog hunt you'll find in North Texas, and we're not just saying that. When other outfitters are charging $400-$600 per person, we're at $125 because we want working hunters to afford a quality experience. You get private land access, thermal optics, guide service, and help with processing for less than half what the competition charges. The catch is we only have limited slots each night due to land management agreements, so when dates fill up, that's it. You'll need your hunting license and hunter education course - contact us and we'll make sure you have everything legal covered. Bring your coolers for meat, chairs if you want them, and be ready for some action. Optional gutting and skinning service is $35 per hog, or quarter with skin on is free if you want to handle processing yourself. This hunt runs January 2nd through March, so don't wait until February to book if you want prime dates. Message us now to lock in your spot and get ready for some serious hog hunting without the serious price tag.