Texas Wild Hog Hunts
Texas has more feral hogs than any other state, and hunting them comes with a rare advantage: no bag limits, no license draw, and no closed season. Whether you’re looking for a weekend hog hunt, a night hunt with thermal optics, or a helicopter hog hunt to help control ranch populations, our directory connects you with ranches across the state offering hog hunting year-round.
Why Hunt Wild Hogs in Texas
Because wild hogs are considered an invasive, destructive species in Texas, hunting regulations are far more permissive than for native game:
- No bag limits and no closed season — hunt any time of year
- No hunting license required for landowners controlling hogs on their own property (a license is still required for most guided/paid hunts — check with your outfitter)
- A wide range of hunt styles: spot-and-stalk, ground blind, night hunting with thermal or night-vision optics, and aerial/helicopter hunts
- Both day-lease and guided hunt options, often bookable on short notice
Where to Hunt Wild Hogs in Texas
Wild hogs are found in virtually every region of the state, making Texas one of the most accessible places in the country to hunt them. South Texas and the Hill Country have some of the highest hog densities, but East Texas, the Panhandle, the Gulf Coast, and West Texas all offer productive hog hunting as well.
Night Hunts
Because hogs are largely nocturnal, night hunting with thermal or night-vision equipment has become one of the most effective and popular ways to hunt them in Texas. Many ranches offer dedicated night hog hunts, either standalone or paired with a daytime hunt for other game.
Helicopter Hog Hunts
For ranches dealing with heavy hog damage to crops, fences, and native wildlife habitat, helicopter hog hunts offer a highly effective population control option and a genuinely unique hunting experience, with hunters shooting from the air over large tracts of land.
Featured Wild Hog Ranches
Browse our featured Texas wild hog ranches below, offering day, night, and helicopter hog hunts. New listings are being added regularly.
Booking a Wild Hog Hunt
Because there’s no closed season, hog hunts can typically be booked with much shorter notice than native game hunts. Contact the ranch directly to confirm hunt style (day, night, or helicopter), pricing, and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Hunts in Texas
Do I need a hunting license to hunt wild hogs in Texas?
Landowners and their immediate family don’t need a license to hunt hogs on their own land, but a Texas hunting license is generally required for most guided or paid hunts on leased or outfitted land — confirm with your outfitter.
Is there a season for wild hog hunting?
No — wild hogs can be hunted year-round in Texas with no bag limit, since they’re classified as an invasive species.
What’s the difference between a night hunt and a helicopter hunt?
Night hunts use thermal or night-vision optics to hunt hogs after dark from the ground, while helicopter hunts involve shooting from an aircraft over larger areas — typically used for more aggressive population control.