How to Hunt Boar With a Bow

Boars are wild animals in the same family as the pig. Boar differ from pigs because they have large tusks and fur. Bow hunting for boar is an exciting chase between man and beast. Shooting a boar with a bow takes skill and accuracy.

Things You'll Need

• Camouflage
• Bow and arrows
• Hunting knife

Instructions

1. Gather supplies for the boar hunting trip. Check with the state's wildlife department to see if they require you to have a boar hunting licenses. Ask if there is a season for hunting boar.

2. Select an area that has a high population of boar. Tracks and rubbed trees are the most common signs that boars are near. A rubbed tree is a tree that the boar has rubbed the bark off.

3. Follow the trail, tracks and rubbed trees to find the boars. The animals are the most active from dusk to early evening.

4. Make the shot. When using a bow and arrow the best kill zone for a boar is between its shoulders. This is dangerous for the hunter because the boar will charge and attack when provoked. Have arrows ready for a second or third shot when the boar attacks. Boar, like pigs, squeal when injured. Their high-pitched scream may through you off.

5. Approach the wounded boar with knife in hand. When close enough, slit the boar's throat. This kills the boar in seconds.

Tips & Warnings

• Hunting without a license or when it is not hunting season is poaching. Poaching is illegal. Punishment for poaching includes fines or jail time depending on the state's regulations.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish