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Forest Hog Hunting
The giant forest hog and red river hog are prized trophies to be found in the central African rain forest regions.
Forest Hog Trophy Minimums
| Hylochoerus meinerthageni (Giant Forest Hog) | ||||||
| RW Minimum | RW Record | RW Measurement Method | SCI Minimum | SCI Record | SCI Measurement Method | |
| 77/8" | 151/2" | 6 | 14" | 2512/16" | 12 | |
| Potamochoerus porcus (Red River Hog) | ||||||
| RW Minimum | RW Record | RW Measurement Method | SCI Minimum | SCI Record | SCI Measurement Method | |
| 5" | 51/2" | 6 | 11" | 16" | 12 | |
Forest Hog Facts
Habitat and Requirements
- The giant forest hog travels between forest and open savanna areas twice daily along wellworn paths.
- Red river hogs prefer thickets, forests, savannas and swamps.
- Both like moist areas with soft ground and permanent water.
Social Structure
- Both forest hogs live in large herds (sounders) of up to twenty animals.
Gestation Period
- After a gestation period of 5 months, 1 or 4 piglets are usually born.
Giant Forest Hog Gender Identification
- Males are significantly bigger than females in body and tusk.
- Under the eyes of mature males are two large, naked 'warts'.
- Both sexes have upper tusks that flare outwards and upwards over the snout.
- These teeth are constantly rubbing against the shorter lower canines, filing then to razor sharpness.
Red River Hog Gender Identification
- Males have a long snout with lengthwise ridges and warts, which are often hidden by the bushy facial hair.
- The upper tusks are relatively small and almost invisible, while the lower ones are long and razor sharp.
- The boar is larger than the sow. Also, the male has recognizable humps/lumps on both sides of the snout
Forest Hog Hunting Methods
- Spotting, walking and stalking the likely habitats.
A Good Forest Hog Trophy
- Long and thick upper tusks.
- Check that both tusks are present and that one is not broken.
- A large giant hog or red river hog is indicative of an old animal.
Forest Hog Hunting Shot Placement
- As forest hog shot placement is similar to other antelope plains game species, go to Shot Placement On Plains Game.
Forest Hog Pictures
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The Complete Book Of Wild Boar Hunting: Tips And Tactics That Will Work Anywhere by Todd Triplett. Covers hunting wild boar across North America and around the world. He hunts javelina in the southwest US and the warthog in Africa. Includes preparing wild boar for the table and the taxidermist, plus a host of tips for a successful hunt.
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