That was the appeal. Sitting in a tree stand and shooting with a scoped rifle at deer just didn't appeal to me as much as chasing something through the swamps that might end up chasing me! The really effective hog hunters either use dogs (not allowed in Wildlife Mgt Areas) or shoot them from tree stands while hunting deer. My success rate was poor, but I sure had some fun. Hogs can smell you a mile away, so the only time you are likely to get a shot on one is with the wind in your face. And since they are low to the ground and hide in thick cover, that shot is usually < 50 yds. I got to get back into shape so I can go back after them this Fall in the Altamaha swamp. Hog hunting is big fun. I'll be carrying the Yard Guard when I go, too.