{"id":483,"date":"2019-04-03T05:36:58","date_gmt":"2019-04-03T05:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tma65.com\/blog\/?p=483"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:37:22","slug":"calling-hogs-with-byron-south","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/calling-hogs-with-byron-south\/","title":{"rendered":"Calling Hogs with Byron South"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p><p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/calling-hogs-with-byron-south\/#Calling_Hogs_with_Byron_South\" >Calling Hogs with Byron South<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/calling-hogs-with-byron-south\/#Wild_Hogs_are_Smart_Learn_Fast\" >Wild Hogs are Smart & Learn Fast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/calling-hogs-with-byron-south\/#Calling_Hogs\" >Calling Hogs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/calling-hogs-with-byron-south\/#Being_Prepared\" >Being Prepared<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calling_Hogs_with_Byron_South\"><\/span>Calling Hogs with Byron South<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">Calling Hogs with Byron South.As we know the feral hog populations across the country have and continue to explode. This has led to a whole new cottage industry that caters to just hog hunters. Most of the innovation has centered around new <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/5-reasons-why-you-missed-the-shot\/\">rifles<\/a> and new calibers but others have delved into the development of attractants and calls to aid the hog hunter.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Wild Hogs are Smart &#038; Learn Fast<\/strong><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\">Wild hogs are very smart and learn very fast, however they are very prolific which also means we have new and uneducated hogs coming on line every day. As <a title=\"All About Hog Hunting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/all-about-hog-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hog hunting<\/a> becomes more prevalent, we humans have also adapted to using multiple different tactics in effort to try and stay one step ahead of them. It\u2019s hard to tell who is actually winning this war at times. Just for example avid hog men are using many methods to keep them guessing. Just to mention a few tactics for example people use traps, bait, spot and stalk, and drive methods. Many are also using high tech night vision and thermal <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/quality-scope-rings-make-a-difference\/\">scopes<\/a> as hogs will go almost exclusively nocturnal with little pressure.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calling_Hogs\"><\/span><strong>Calling Hogs<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">One tactic mentioned above is \u201cCalling\u201d. Yes, I said \u201cCalling\u201d.\u00a0 The reason I said this twice is because of the funny looks and responses we get when we mention calling hogs.\u00a0 Just think about this for a minute\u2026\u2026Hogs are very social, very vocal, and often very territorial. These things combine to make them very susceptible to calling. The great thing about hogs is even if they go nocturnal they don\u2019t disappear\u2026.yep they are still there. With proper calling you can get them to show themselves while responding to your calling. This method works day or night with a slight edge to day as you can generally determine where they are during the day. This will be in the thickest thickets and will usually have water, especially during warmer periods. The tactic is simple but effective. Get as close as you can to these areas while keeping the wind in your favor, get set up, and begin to call. Of course, you will need a call capable of producing the low guttural grunts and the higher pitched squeals that hogs make. You will also need to know what sounds to make. I won\u2019t go into this here in this blog, but if you do a google search for \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/user\/HogZombies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hog Zombies<\/a>\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/convergenthunting.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Convergent Bullet HP<\/a>\u201d you will find lots of good information on this subject.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Being_Prepared\"><\/span><strong>Being Prepared<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">When calling hogs, you never know if one lone boar is coming or a whole sounder is coming. You also never know if they are going to rush in or slip in. One thing for sure is you need to be ready for whatever happens. This means you <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/what-you-need-for-an-air-rifle-competition\/\" title=\"Air Rifle Competition What You Need?\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">need to have a rifle<\/a> set up to handle any situation. My <a title=\"Types of Rifle Scope Mounts\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/types-of-rifle-scope-mounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle of choice is an AR type<\/a> rifle chambered in 6.8 SPC II. However, there are many other calibers that are good, this is my favorite. You will also need a good <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"scope\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"188\">scope<\/a>. My scope of choice is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-2-10x42-t-plex-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 2-10x42mm with the T-Plex reticle<\/a>. This optic is built with the best <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/the-ideal-glassing-kit\/\" title=\"Glassing Kit The Ideal Components\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">glass and coating available and assembled with components<\/a> and a process that make it very durable and dependable.\u00a0 Believe me when I say \u201cIf you are <a title=\"Why the 2.5-15x Rifle Scope is Ideal for Hunting\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/why-the-2-5-15x-rifle-scope-is-ideal-for-hunting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunting hogs in thickets under low light conditions this scope<\/a> will make your job much easier. The <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/moa-vs-mrad-rifle-scopes\/\" title=\"MOA vs MRAD Rifle Scopes\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1882\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">optical clarity of the TORIC scope<\/a> under these conditions is outstanding.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">So regardless of what tactic you are using to hunt hogs, if you are in the market for a great scope that will give you and edge in less than perfect conditions then I highly recommend you give the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-2-10x42-t-plex-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TORIC 2-10x42mm<\/a>\u00a0an honest look. I\u2019m not sure how they could make it any better.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-align: justify\">The author Byron South is a recognized and respected figure in the world of predator <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"hunting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"300\">hunting<\/a>. His experience has spanned almost 4 decades of <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/all-about-hog-hunting\/\" title=\"All About Hog Hunting\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"599\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hunting<\/a> in over 40 states, Canada, and Africa. He has successfully called in and filmed not only wild hogs, coyotes, bobcats, and fox, but also bears and wolves in Alaska, alligators in southern swamps, and most of Africa&#8217;s predators including lions, leopards, hyena, and jackal.<\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Calling Hogs with Byron South | TRACT design and engineer performance-grade optics without the added retail costs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12198,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2255,2258,2259],"tags":[2493,2538,2676,2812,2813,2844,2845,2846,2847,2848,2849,2852,2854,3058],"class_list":["post-483","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-extra-topics","category-hunting","category-hunting-rifle-scope","tag-binoculars","tag-calling-hogs","tag-hog-hunting","tag-hunting-calibers","tag-hunting-calibers-for-deer","tag-hunting-rifle-caliber","tag-hunting-rifle-caliber-chart","tag-hunting-rifle-caliber-for-deer","tag-hunting-rifle-calibers","tag-hunting-rifle-calibers-by-size","tag-hunting-rifle-rounds","tag-hunting-rifle-sizes","tag-hunting-rifles","tag-rifle-scopes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=483"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11477,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/483\/revisions\/11477"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12198"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=483"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=483"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=483"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}