2021 Hog Hunting w/ATN scope in Texas

[@Drrayoldman]

Former Montana guide here.... I was impressed that the hunter left the "safety" locked until ready for the shot. KUDOS!

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome, good eye Buddy. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching

[@siamsinginaiker1971]

​@@tomhjr63 aàAaa

[@Chilledmf]

I didn't even notice that you have sharp eyes😮

[@robmalone6811]

Excellent marksmanship and proper gun handling keeping your rifle on safe until ready to shoot. I like seeing people who believe in shot placement to put them lights out. Keep it up.

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment. Yes Sir, shot placement is the key. I would like to share the video listed below as to what I am doing. Good to see someone that recognizes it. When I found the video that is linked below, my hunt changed to one shot one kill. If you watch that video you will understand as to how I am able to take them down with one bullet with the proper shot placement. Video is a little slow but very educational. Search for or click the link below and thanks again for your comment. "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement. " kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPEc6WMo7KAhKM

[@javindias1643]

3:15 and many more , you can see the bullet traveling..!! Great video 👍

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@darthgrundle2349]

Excellent shooting, keep up the good work. I've seen first hand the damage this invasive species can do overnight. They can turn over acres of crops and lawns better than a John Deere pulling multiple plows!!!!!

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome comment; thanks I needed that this morning. Thank you for watching my videos.

[@floydd4779]

Not really good shooting. He should be able to take multiples is he was a good shot

[@tomhjr63]

@@floydd4779 One shot one kill only one hog to process with no meat wasted by being in a rush

[@陳瑞明-u3y]

開槍都慢四秒，少了精彩性。獵者要加油。

[@MichaelGiordano777]

10 or 11 of these wild hogs tore up my backyard lawn in Florida around a year ago on the Treasure Coast just 20 miles off Atlantic Ocean. HOA had to hire and expensive trapper to catch and kill them. Now I'm on the hook for around 35 pieces of new Sod etc. They are extremely destructive. And dangerous. That is why I enjoy watching videos like this one. Keep up the good work. And I feel for the Florida farmers that are fighting these wild Hogs too. Many are just getting by!!!

[@redpilllense7125]

EPIC shooting skills! Definitely enjoyed watching. Thank you for sharing 👍

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@rickharem5788]

I love the way they just drop in their tracks with a head shot. Excellent work and so fun to watch. Next best thing to being there.

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome comment; So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@peterchessell28]

Something wrong with you mate.

[@MD-gc4xq]

Nice to see someone who can kill cleanly with one shot, not like alot of the other cowboy videos around

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@johnvanstone5336]

Just this second subscribed, keep up the good work, watching from the UK🇬🇧

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome, thanks for the subscription from UK; Hogs are hard to come by this year because someone close to my land started trapping the hogs at the first of the year. The population of hogs has dropped down to only one or two pigs running by from time to time. Their trapping is nonstop, I have seen small groups come in but they are trapped in a day or two. With that said, I have only shot three hogs this year, normally I try to make a couple videos a year. Don't know if I'll have enough for one video this year. I will keep trying. Thanks for watching.

[@stevegarcia9098]

good eating as well as far as the smaller to medium-sized ones. you're doing a great service to the environment, sir.

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@JackMontana69]

DID YOU GOT THAT SMALL BROWN/RED PIGLET TOO? 1:15

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question; No Sir, we are not into exterminating the sounders. We will only take eating size hogs or boars. What you are seeing is what piglets are trained to do if the sounder see or hears a threat. The piglets will run to the closest large pig and lay down as not to be seen and stay motionless until the sounder runs or restarts eating. You can see, as the large hog expires, his leg straightens out and touches the piglet, causing the piglet to run towards the other hogs in the sounder. Good eye and thanks for your concern. We do process all the wild game we harvest or give it away to family and friends.

[@JackMontana69]

@@tomhjr63 That is a great idea for people who are in need sir and still humane to do so for the piglets. I am nothing agains't the hunting because they are causing a lot of damages in our crops. I live in Canada and what I recently heard from the news is they are causing a lot of damages here too now. Saskatchewan and Alberta not sure in other provinces tho. Keep it up! Btw. while watching your videos you makes me jump and shouting shoot! shoot!. aha! 😜

[@tomhjr63]

@@JackMontana69 Awesome comment Jack, So glad you enjoyed a video showing the sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@omnomshibob]

Laser accurate, love it, had to subscribe after that. Nothing more satisfying than seeing them drop like a puppet with cut strings, hopefully you can take out several hundred more next year.

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, I hope next year is good also. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for subscribing to my channel. I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@Motohumter]

Just got ATN 4K Pro, heard a lot of negative about them but mine works fine so far. Cool vid.

[@tomhjr63]

Hope you enjoy your new scope. Let me know if there is a question you think I might be able to answer. Here are some tricks I have learned and use a lot. Tip 1; Hold the back button down while turning zoom wheel to change brightness setting, I keep a setting of 1 at night time because anything brighter will jack with my eye in the dark. Tip 2; When zeroing the scope, after the shot at any zoom power, zoom to full power before going into “Zero Reticle”. Doing this the reticle will only move a point at a time, there for you will be making small moves as you zero the scope. And before you shoot again, back out of “Zero Reticle” and put your zoom where ever you like it. I have two different bullets and four saved settings. Both bullets are saved and 75 yards and saved at 120 yards. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@Fun4me75]

Right behind the ear…excellent shot placement…. They go down quick and hard ….never get up again great video😎🌺🌈🤙🏽

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, you are correct, shot placement is the key to getting these hogs on ice and into someone freezer. Thanks so much for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@belamoure]

And it keeps the yummy ham section intact ;mind you everything in a boar is good for eating.

[@johnkobasic3528]

@@belamoure lk0

[@bpdub21]

What kind of gun are you using?

[@tomhjr63]

I am using an AR style rifle in 300 Blackout. I don't think AAC makes the complete rifle any more but below is a link to what I have. The ammo I use is Barnes Vor-Tx , 300 Blackout , 110 GR. Love that round, mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. All ammo is hard to find these days, might have to switch soon. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching. Here is a link to my rifle. www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/12/the-aac-mpw-rifle-silent-knockdown-power/#aac-mpw-1 .

[@jameserkel4238]

Well looks like someone is going to be eating well!

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir that we will, so other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@sarajanesmith3892]

Ditto!!

[@tomhjr63]

@@sarajanesmith3892 Thanks for watching

[@twanaboss6427]

@@tomhjr63 H

[@khnkhmer587]

Xxxx

[@salamhashim5604]

The way the Sharp Man picks his prey . is well trained. Wish you luck with your journey and your KZbin channel.

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome comment; So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@mhughes1160]

I was waiting for that one at 3:00 the way they were lining up Great video

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome, thanks for your comment. Good eye, brother.

[@johntaylor4817]

Enjoy your videos. Great shooting. Would you mind sharing how much you get paid per pig by the processor?

[@tomhjr63]

Sorry for the confusion, friends and I process our own meat for family for free. Most of our friends have learned how to process their own free meat. The only hogs not cleaned by us are the large boars, which is not the best wild hog to eat. Those hogs are taken to a man in town that cleans them and then charges a small fee for his work of process the meat. How much that is, I do not know. We cannot sell wild game by law that is why friends and family get their meat for free. Hope this helps, thanks for your question and thanks for watching.

[@johntaylor4817]

@@tomhjr63 no apology needed. It's just my ignorance. I appreciate the detailed response and I'm happy for your family and friends getting so much free meat.

[@Chosinn]

Great shooting. Thank you for doing it humanely unlike some hunters I’ve seen toying with them.

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@larryhobbs8769]

I agree. Even though they are a problem they is a right way and wrong way to take them out humanely. Thank you. Good shooting

[@bobmalack481]

'Humanely'?...too funny. Rats and mice are RODENTS, diease carrying, destructive, fast multiplying vermin. You must be a touchy feely liberal.

[@rafaellondono1882]

Esos no son cazadores, sino personal de las fuerzas especiales, que buscan herir al eterno enemigo,,,ud sabe,,, hacer perder tiempo es su esencia

[@reneperezgi]

Man I really enjoy this content. Great video man.

[@reneperezgi]

These are some of the most humane shots I've seen. Great skill!!

[@tomhjr63]

So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@WaterburnerActual]

DRT, each and every one! Looked like there was a chance for a 2fer, on that one shot. Tks for sharing, & lookin forward to seeing more.

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir; thank you so much for your comment and thanks for watching, more to come.

[@DeeDee-vu5mi]

Great shots. Is that chain link fence materail under the feeder to keep the hogs from rooting?

[@tomhjr63]

Good eye buddy that is exactly what it is for. What you are seeing is a sheet of cattle panel or some people call it animal proof fencing. The square holes are 8” x 6”. We put that under all the feeders so the hogs will not rut a large hole there. We have heard of feeders falling over due to the rutting. Without the panel, hogs and raccoons will have a water hole or mud bath there in a very short time. Other animals tend not eat water soaked corn. Sometimes we put down two pieces of panel to keep the holes even smaller. Thanks again for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@wreed7869]

Great shooting. Do you use sandbags on the blind window or another type of gun rest? Also, do you have a rest for your right elbow if you shoot right handed?

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your comment and question. Let me first say, I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. In either one of my 4’ x 6’ box blinds, I just rest the rifle on the wooden window opening. In order to get a clean video without making viewers sea sick, I use a “BOG Havoc Shooting Stick, Bipod” just in front of the trigger guard to steady out the rifle. Without the bipod sticks the video jumps around instead of the smooth moving like you would see in a regular video taken from a camcorder. Good question buddy, thanks for watching.

[@wreed7869]

@@tomhjr63 Thank you so much. Gives me a good idea for my blind. Keep those videos coming. I really enjoy them.

[@jlau-piegesvideos2172]

Quelle précision ! Quelle puissance destructrice dans ces munitions. Ce sont des armes habituellement utilisées pour la chasse ?

[@tomhjr63]

Ammo is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. My hunting is all about shot placement. Check out the shot placement on any of my hog videos. Love the neck shot, when placed in the middle of the neck they will drop in their tracks. When I found the You Tube video that is linked below, my hunt changed to one shot one kill. If you watch that video you will understand as to how I am able to take them down with one bullet with the proper shot placement. Video is a little slow but very educational. Search for or click the link below and thanks for your comment. "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement. " kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPEc6WMo7KAhKM .

[@frlfda]

Love this. I know the hogs need to be taken out, but I so much prefer seeing the surgical precision you use. Not only is it more humane, (which I believe indicates a more HUMAN shooter), I absolutely love precision shooting. I also imagine they taste a ton better with no adrenaline pumped into their system. What do you use rifle wise? I'm love how you just drop them like hitting a switch. You've got a new subscriber here. Keep on pin pointing!

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. It is so good hearing positive comments like yours. Thanks for subscribing to the channel. You are the first person on You Tube to hear this but, someone close to my land started trapping the hogs. The population of hogs has dropped down to only one or two pigs running by from time to time. Their trapping is non stop, I have seen small groups come in but they are trapped in a day or two. With that said, I have only shot one hog this year, normally I try to make a couple videos a year. Don't know if I'll have enough for one video this year. Thanks so much for watching and your comment.

[@dannysharp3729]

@@tomhjr63 its crazy how they adapt to there environment. I was in Saskatchewan a month ago and saw some on the border with North Dakota, it was chilly and there was snow on the ground. The border agent who i talked to said they are seeing a explosion of them up there in a few counties and provinces ,but nobody is really hunting them.

[@tomhjr63]

@@dannysharp3729 Wow; sounds like the place to be if you wanted to harvest some free meat. Thanks for the info.

[@leidersammlung6955]

@@dannysharp3729 I’m in North Dakota, about 60 miles from the border to Canada. I remember about 4/5 years ago I heard them talking on the news about all the hogs that were (supposedly) on their way down here. Not a pig anywhere yet, that I’ve seen or heard of. Kinda figured those pigs might be strictly Canadian bacon, heh, heh. We’re just waitin for them here, and our northern neighbors live under a lotta gun restrictions. Safer for em up there, I bet.

[@dannysharp3729]

@@leidersammlung6955 I think around portal is where they have been spotted. Not alot of trees around there so I'd there is any in the area they will be easy to spot..

[@EastTexasOutlaws]

Awesome, South East Texas?

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, the area just south of Houston and north of Galveston Texas. Thanks for watching

[@EastTexasOutlaws]

@@tomhjr63 I duck hunt in Winnie area, South of Beaumont

[@tomhjr63]

@@EastTexasOutlaws Cool, man is a small world. I have some older cousins that live in the Lumberber area. Glad to hear from a neighbor, enjoy your time hunting, it is addictive and very fun for everyone.

[@jimboy819]

Great shooting. The only thing I'd do different is install a silencer.

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, I just hear that the process of getting one has just become easier. Something about the start of ATF eForms. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@SunflowerFarmFarming]

This video showcases a hog hunting experience in Texas using an ATN scope, which likely highlights the effectiveness of the scope in a real-world hunting scenario. It’s interesting to see modern technology being applied in traditional hunting practices.

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome comment; So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. You are the first to point out the modern technology aspect, made me think back to the equipment I used when my grandfather was teaching me how to hunt hogs. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@williamwilson6499]

2:16 Should have gone for the Texas Heart Shot.

[@tomhjr63]

Now that was funny, thanks for your comment I needed a good laugh today. I was wondering if anybody would say something about that. Good job buddy and thanks for watching.

[@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp9082]

What happens to the dead hogs ? how do you dispose of them ? Thanks.....

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question. Other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. Have not bought hamburger meat sense we started in 2013. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The larger boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thank for you for watching.

[@pierre-spydertvpoliquin-sp9082]

@@tomhjr63 thanks for the quick response... good to see that it doesn't go to waste.....

[@nickbanda8762]

Beautiful shots, great vid, keep up the hunt!

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks so much for your comment. More vids are coming.

[@rosannamussi3132]

Very well done. May I ask you wich caliber did you use?

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question; rifle is chambered in .30-caliber, 300 Blackout. Ammo is hard to come by today but I prefer to use a 110 grain bullet. Ammo is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@rosannamussi3132]

@@tomhjr63 😉👍👏

[@renatomarim5951]

Tiros perfeitos. Parabéns!

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you so much for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@MixFix-hb1xx]

потебе в идеальном кадре вот так посмотреть как это тебе понравится

[@dram6038]

great shooting and one shot kills make this a very humane pest control action...what caliber are you using? air or cartridge?

[@tomhjr63]

Ammo for my 300 blackout is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. My hunting is all about shot placement. A lot of people say I am a slow shooter. Check out the shot placement on any of my hog videos. When I found the You Tube video that is linked below, my hunt changed to one shot one kill. If you watch that video you will understand as to how I am able to take them down with one bullet with the proper shot placement. Video is a little slow but very educational. Search for or click the link below and thanks for your comment. "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPEc6WMo7KAhKM .

[@dram6038]

@@tomhjr63 excellent video...the neck/ upper shoulder shots are what we practiced shooting at the static/moving range with aimpoint using 7.64 and 30-06...takes a lot of practice to get that shot placement instinctive on boars after shooting deer...your shooting is excellent

[@terrywalters9400]

Cool video. Keep making more. From Melbourne, Australia.

[@tomhjr63]

So glad you enjoyed the video as much as I do, thanks for your comment, hope all is well in Melbourne

[@Dan-nt2yb]

Lucky you.🙂👍🏾

[@tomhjr63]

@@Dan-nt2yb Thanks for watching

[@filemonbran876]

Nice vireo which scope is that one i would like to buy one myself we have alot of hogs here in arkansas were we hunt

[@tomhjr63]

I have used the ATN X-Sight ll for about 5 1/2 years. I traded that scope in on the new ATN X-Sight 4K Pro. Due to the lack of ammo right now I have not been able to use this 4K Pro scope as much as I want to. In this video I am using the new 4K Pro at 3:40 thru 4:44 only, all the other clips are from the X-Sight ll. I am still in the learning stages with this scope but more videos will come later. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching my videos.

[@jamukas1]

Nice steady hands and consistent aim with accuracy, Very good timing. Well done! 😊👍

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@jamukas1]

@@tomhjr63 Thank you it's nice to see these type of videos and you taking the effort to put them on KZbin. We'll done. 😊👍

[@bobmalack481]

So so steady hands. He doodles too much waiting for the perfect head shot.

[@woowah32]

@@bobmalack481 You think he should be shaking about firing randomly instead…?🙄🤦🏻‍♂️

[@bobmalack481]

@@woowah32 Aim for center body mass, better chance for 100% kill 1 shot.. Too much fiddling around aiming for the more 'impressive' camera head shot. Shoot and move on to the next target quickly, too many rats about, keep it moving.

[@hunterluxton5976]

I love animals, but found this very satisfying to watch. They are destructive pests that need removing. Would a silencer make a difference? Great work.

[@tomhjr63]

Well said, most all the hog hunters I know are animal lovers just like me and my wife. These animals are so destructive to our 300 acre cattle farm but are year round fun to hunt for us along with family and friends. If it was not for the free meat we get while thinning them out we would have to look at a more professional way of removing them. I know a few hunters that use silencers and they say it is not much help because a large bore rifle stills has a unnatural boom in the woods that sends them running. I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@hunterluxton5976]

@@tomhjr63 Thank you Tom. I guess economic realities necessitate pest removal on a large farm. They are dispatched cleanly and there is no suffering involved. Keep up the great work. 👍

[@dansalmon8261]

I know that this was published 2 months ago but if you see this I was wondering, I noticed below in the comments that you said that you had friends that enjoy the meat. Don’t you have to worry about eradication programs that use poison? And finally, great video!

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your great question. We live in a small community with mostly cattle farmers; the game warden eats breakfast at our only restaurant in town and can be found there and talked with. I will ask him again about this, years ago I asked and there was no chance of that happens. I am not sure about the use of poisons in this area today, like back then, I don’t think it could be hidden or someone would be licensed to use it because of all the “By” kills including the cattle, deer, squirrels and protected birds of prey along with ducks and fish getting into bait that is poisoned or animals lying dead in the fields. I will get an update from the game warden or just talk to some of my hunting buddies that are closer to him and land owners. Thanks again for your question and thanks for watching.

[@Rags2richs77]

What caliber rifle are you using, also what ammunition and grain.

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question; rifle is chambered in .30-caliber, 300 Blackout. Ammo is hard to come by today but I prefer to use a 110 grain bullet. Ammo is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@ronaldlewis4032]

Thanks for sharing your shooting skills there's so many hogs everywhere they are hit on the highway here all the time and will tear your car up, I feel you're doing the public a service keep hunting and enjoying it as well!!!

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you for commenting on the way I am shooting, glad to make these videos for people like you that know what they are seeing. In Texas you do not even need a hunting license to harvest feral hogs. That's how over populated the hogs are in Texas. Thanks for watching

[@shawnlmoran8975]

@@tomhjr63 I live in NC and I didn't even know that we have feral pigs here too lol, but I like watching videos of hunters killing hogs lol and this video was great bc there's no talking ....all action !!!!! Best kind ! Thx for sharing your awesome shooting skills

[@tomhjr63]

@@shawnlmoran8975 Glad you like it. I have watched many videos with music and a lot of talking. Yes there is shooting at the end, however I enjoy the shot more than the education of where and why they are going to shoot a certain animal in a few minutes. Nothing wrong with the other videos that I watch regularly, but this is my style I have chosen to present my hunting. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@alpergucuyener6034]

Merhaba

[@eliteauto7095]

@@tomhjr63 nice vid. Do you need another hand to take care of those pigs.

[@عزامالزهرانيزهران]

Best scope I have had yet for my gammo rifleThis scope holds up willMost scopes will not take the double recoilSo I do recommend this scope for air rifles

[@tomhjr63]

Wow, that is awesome! An ATN scope on an air rifle, that has got to be fun. Yes the recoil feature needs a firm hit but you are doing great by just turning on your video before you shoot. Thanks for sharing and thanks for your comment.

[@mcruse8118]

Great shots man. Lots of bacon!

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks so much buddy

[@davidc3943]

“Whatcha got there bud?!” Oh shit wrong channel!

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome!!! Thanks for watching

[@Knappist]

Great shooting all clean head shots out cold, well done 🤟

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome, so glad you enjoyed my video, thanks for your comment and thanks for watching. Side Note; Someone close to my land started trapping the hogs. The population of hogs has dropped down to only one or two pigs running by from time to time. Their trapping is nonstop, I have seen small groups come in but they are trapped in a day or two. With that said, I have only shot one hog this year, normally I try to make a couple videos a year. Don't know if I'll have enough for one video this year.

[@Mewi987]

Question do you guys eat them afterwards etc or do they just lie there dead to serve as warning to other hogs not to come near ( im new to this haha )

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question. Other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. Have not bought hamburger meat sense we started in 2013. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The larger boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thank for you for watching.

[@Gazh64]

Some good shooting skills there, excellent shot placement. I like what you do.

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you so much for your comment and thanks for watching

[@anthonylewis2080]

@@tomhjr63 : Makes perfect sense to aim for the brain (via the eyes, human equivalent is called "T Zone") as a result of firing, it's destroyed with no chance of recovery - killed humanely - thank you for the upload.

[@tomhjr63]

@@anthonylewis2080 thank you my friend for your comment and for watching

[@victorjohnson2093]

Great Shooting I like when you hear the safety

[@tomhjr63]

Good ear my friend, I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@rodgers6209]

Good shooting! I enjoyed your video. I'm in East Texas, Rusk Co. I'll be following you and would be interested on how the ATN continues to work for you.

[@tomhjr63]

Sounds good, I had a ATN X-Sight ll in 5x20 for over 5 years, now I am using the new ATN 4K Pro 5x20. It is still new to me so it will be a bit before I know all the ins and outs. There is always a learning curve with any new electronic device and due to the lack of ammo right now, I am not able to shoot as much as I need to. If and when you have a question you think I might be able to answer please leave your question in a comment and I’ll get you the answer if I can. Thanks for watching my videos and thanks for your comment.

[@rodgers6209]

@@tomhjr63 I know ATNs had gotten a bad rap. Especially their thermals. But all the videos I see look great.

[@rodgers6209]

@@tomhjr63 What type of illuminator are you using?

[@tomhjr63]

@@rodgers6209 For almost six years now I have used the ATN IR850 Pro Illuminator. When I traded in my ATN X-Sight ll scope for the new ATN 4K Pro scope I found thru research that allot of people are using the Stream Light 88704 Super TAC IR. I bought one on amazon for about $95.00. This Stream light is about 50% brighter than what I have been using. I just put it on a few days ago and have not made any videos with it yet but all future videos will be with the Stream Light 88704 illuminator. The ATN IR850 Pro has been a great illuminator for me but I have found what I think to be a better one for my use. Thanks for your question.

[@chadgdry3938]

Great stuff, how far away were you? They seem oblivious to your presence. (Washington DC)

[@tomhjr63]

Good question, I am sitting in one of the box blinds that my wife and I built. I guess since the blinds have been there so long the wild live see it as part of the surrounds. We built one in 2013 and the other in 2014 and have not moved them. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. Thanks for your comment and question and thank you for watching my videos.

[@chadgdry3938]

@@tomhjr63 Thank you for posting...

[@HTownIron832]

Accuracy and precision in one package. Down to the click of the safety and the scanning for additional pigs without taking any shots that aren’t 100%. What rifle/round are you using? Always wanted to hunt but wasn’t old enough back when my family did. Now the uncle owns some land and I’m going out on my first hunt at 22 tomorrow. Hope I’m as dead on as you

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome comment; So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. I am using an AR style rifle in 300 Blackout. I don't think AAC makes the complete rifle any more but below is a link to what I have. The ammo I use is Barnes Vor-Tx , 300 Blackout , 110 GR. Love that round, mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. All ammo is hard to find these days, might have to switch soon. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching. www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/12/the-aac-mpw-rifle-silent-knockdown-power/#aac-mpw-1 . Shot placement is the key, watch this video on where to shoot. Video is a little slow but very educational. Search for or click the link below and thanks for your comment. "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement. " kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPEc6WMo7KAhKM .

[@HTownIron832]

@@tomhjr63 Funny enough that was the video I watched that had yours in suggested. Small internet huh haha

[@artsmith103]

@@tomhjr63 Thanks for great info reply! Do you think 55gr 0.223 bolt action would work in that situation? Or what do you think is smallest cartridge that will work?

[@tomhjr63]

@@artsmith103 I am not sure of a good or better bullet or one grain over the other; I would just recommend using a polymer tip bullet. Because, upon impact, the plastic drives into the hollow point and the bullet performs like a standard hollow-point, expanding ("mushrooming") to a larger diameter. These bullets possess the aerodynamics for longer, more accurate flights, and the in-target performance to ensure high lethality.

[@6actual911]

I kinda disagree,, we just gut shoot them,, let em run off who cares. Theres so many of them

[@davisd3928]

This video was awesome. What gun is that?

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you so much for your comment. The 30 caliber AR rifle in 300 blackout was made by AAC, however I don't think AAC makes the complete rifle any more but this is a link to what I have. thanks for your question. www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/12/the-aac-mpw-rifle-silent-knockdown-power/#aac-mpw-1 .

[@michaeloconnor6683]

Was that a 2 fer at 2:58? Nice!!

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir it was, a little hard to see the black pig in the back. Good eye and thanks so much for your comment

[@averagejoe7333]

Nice shooting. What calibre ?

[@tomhjr63]

So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for your question; rifle is chambered in .30-caliber, 300 Blackout. Ammo is hard to come by today but I prefer to use a 110 grain bullet. Ammo is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@Dweeble233]

Nice, clean shots.👍

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks so much for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@mousefarm]

your video is great, i love it

[@tomhjr63]

So glad you enjoyed a video showing the sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@jamesmason2228]

I'm absolutely not against taking invasive species. And these are among of the worst. But taking them in ones and twos seems almost pointless. I'm just wondering if Texas needs to get serious about this with professionals who know how to take out entire sounders.

[@tomhjr63]

We have thought about trapping or something more professional but we do keep the hogs numbers on our 300 acres under control most of the time. Keep in mind we really love the opportunity to hunt year round. It is great to invite a friend or family members over to hunt at any time of the year for some great hunting fun and free meat.. Only time I get very serious about thinning the sounder is when the numbers get out of hand but there again my hunting buddies are always at the ready to jump in and help. Thanks so much for your question and thanks for watching.

[@jamesmason2228]

@@tomhjr63- Well, even if you trapped the space down to zero. I suppose the next question would be how long before they would be back - because they seem to be there to stay. And if you're staying on top of that immediate area - that's probably doing better than most parts of the southern US. Best wishes!

[@BiBo24-]

Nice! Damn What gun is being used?

[@tomhjr63]

I am using an AR style rifle in 300 Blackout. Don't think AAC makes the complete rifle any more but below is a link to what I have. The ammo I use is Barnes Vor-Tx , 300 Blackout , 110 GR. Love that round, mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. All ammo is hard to find these days, might have to switch soon. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching. www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/12/the-aac-mpw-rifle-silent-knockdown-power/#aac-mpw-1 .

[@denmar355]

Love those behind the ear shots!

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, that make two of us. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@mr.c2763]

Enjoyed watching you make bacon pancakes. Good Video and nice shooting.

[@tomhjr63]

Awesome comment; So glad you enjoyed a video showing a sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post on You Tube. Thanks for watching.

[@mr.c2763]

@@tomhjr63 Definitely appreciate that. I enjoy the hog hunting videos.

[@Jaang29]

thank you for the video and for getting rid of these disgusting pests ! bless you

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching

[@rodnroll3096]

Is that cattle panel so the hogs will not make a hole under the feeder?

[@tomhjr63]

Good eye buddy that is exactly what that cattle panel is for. The square holes are 8” x 6”. We do put that under all the feeders so the hogs will not rut a large hole there. We have heard of feeders falling over due to the rutting. Without the panel, hogs and raccoons will have a water hole or mud bath there in a very short time. Other animals tend not eat water soaked corn because it becomes sour. Once one cattle panel get old, rusted and or bent I will just put another piece of panel on top of the old one along with some dirt as needed. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching with a sharp eye.

[@rodnroll3096]

I will try that out on my feeder also great shots and video

[@anon9579]

Plenty of bacon afterwards

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, we love it, other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite, Sweet-N-Sour pork. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@hphillips7425]

Nice work. I like that reticle

[@tomhjr63]

So glad you enjoyed a video showing the sport I love. Comments like yours are why I make these videos and post them on KZbin. Thanks for watching.

[@davecalvo6418]

Great Vid Tom, what caliber rile were you using here?

[@tomhjr63]

Thank again Dave for your question. I have copied and pasted an answer about my rifle below, thanks for watching. Don't think AAC makes the complete rifle any more but this is a link to what I have. thanks for your question. www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/12/the-aac-mpw-rifle-silent-knockdown-power/#aac-mpw-1 .

[@Rick_Schott]

I wondered if that might be it. Seems to sit them right down.

[@i_would_but_i_wont]

Awesome that the scope records too. What caliber are you using?

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question and comment; rifle is chambered in .30-caliber, it is a 300 Blackout. Ammo is hard to come by today but I prefer to use a 110 grain bullet. Ammo is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. Thanks for watching my videos.

[@2punish1]

That was awesome! What caliber gun are you using?

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your comment; rifle is chambered in .30-caliber, 300 Blackout. Ammo is hard to come by but I prefer to use a 110 grain bullet. I have left a link to my rifle but AAC does not make the complete rifle any more. Thanks again for watching my videos. www.personaldefenseworld.com/2015/12/the-aac-mpw-rifle-silent-knockdown-power/#aac-mpw-1 .

[@davehernandez4177]

Is there a reason you don’t use a silencer? I’m not a hunter just curious

[@tomhjr63]

I have hunting buddies that use suppressors, and it turns out that the hogs hear the unnatural sound of the shot and the cycling of the rifle and they all run off anyway. Sometimes they will come back out in 15-30 minutes but that is not always the case with or without a suppressor. Ammo is hard to find today even more so the subsonic rounds and at a price we can afford. So for now I am doing okay without a suppressor and able to put money towards other equipment like ammo, illuminators, corn and protein feed and fuel for truck and tractors to keep my hunting area clear and clean. Maybe someday soon I will get the chance to purchase a suppressor and the subsonic ammo to add to my hunting arsenal. Thanks so much for your question and thanks for watching.

[@KJV7154]

I can smell that bacon through my screen.

[@tomhjr63]

I like the comment, thanks

[@aferdix]

Which caliber is the most effective? Thank you for an answer.

[@tomhjr63]

Man that’s a great question, however if you were to ask 50 hunters I think you would get 50 different answers. I can only say what I use works good but other hunters would say their caliber works better. I am using an AR style rifle in 300 Blackout which is a 30 caliber bullet. The ammo I use is Barnes Vor-Tx , 300 Blackout , 110 GR. Love that round, mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. All ammo is hard to find these days, might have to switch soon. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching

[@aferdix]

@@tomhjr63 Fantastic answer. Thank You very much!

[@ngocho5731]

Thật tuyệt vời, cám ơn bạn đã cho xem video hay.

[@tomhjr63]

You are more than welcome, so glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@debbiegoble9836]

Do these get eat, do you clean them up?, what do you do with the dead pigs?

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question. Yes to your first question. Some viewers complain about how long I take to shoot, but I am waiting on a perfect neck shot as not to mess up any meat because all the hogs are processed by me or someone I know. Other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. Have not bought hamburger meat sense we started in 2013. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The larger boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. After we harvest all the meat we can, dead hogs are taken to the very back of our 280 acres where the buzzards and other predators consume them. Hope I have answered your questions. Thanks for watching.

[@ETEddie]

I am jealous, you have way too much fun

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, we do enjoy this year round. Thanks for your comment

[@jingk4702]

@@tomhjr63 😂

[@sarajanesmith3892]

Ditto, love to put those pigs in my freezer!!

[@fibre.gelmonkey]

me too

[@sonyjen4559]

What do you do with them once killed? Boars are a huge problem... especially if you have a garden...

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question. Other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. Have not bought hamburger meat sense we started in 2013. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The larger boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thank for you for watching.

[@sonyjen4559]

@@tomhjr63 Good to know and that sounds absolutely delicious! Have a good day/night!

[@colinstace1758]

All nice clean head shots 👍

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, it is my pleasure to make these videos for people like you that really enjoy them as much as I do. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@richr909]

Hell yeah. So satisfying to watch

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@richr909]

@@tomhjr63 Now you gotta go get a bunch of tannerite, bait them in with a hog buffet, shoot the tannerite and watch the piggies fly. I love when they do that! It's expensive but you can get 10 at a time lol.

[@giraogirao1113]

Arrebentou! (Quer dizer, muito bom). Saudações do Brasil.

[@tomhjr63]

Great comment, thanks for watching

[@uranosmakedonis4443]

Долго выцеливает :)

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for watching

[@lindaandrews9245]

Great shooting! Love it.

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you so much for watching and thanks for your comment. More to come.

[@vexingblackswan3866]

2:30 “hmm trying line up a good shot , oh look deer , wait wait im here for hogs”

[@tomhjr63]

Good comment, thanks for watching

[@michaelcarter3149]

It's absolutely insane how fast these pigs reproduce! Even with the countless guys like yourself putting out videos here on Utube and countless other who don't record. Still is barely putting a dent in their numbers. Pair them with gov paying farmers not to grow, the price of fertilizer if they can even get it and Bill Gates being the single largest farmland owner...We are in big trouble! I really hope everyone is preparing for the hard times ahead. Everyone needs to be planting their own garden to become as self sufficient as possible. Stay armed, Stay safe out there and God bless.

[@tomhjr63]

Thank you for your comment it was good reading, hope others will use it as I did. Thanks for watching my video.

[@JohnMWSmith---Writer]

I think I may be missing something. There’s an awfully long pause between sighting on the target and pulling the trigger.

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question. I am into precision shot placement, one shot one kill. I don’t enjoy shooting a hog with 3 or 4 bullets when I can take a few extra seconds aiming to have one shot and a clean ethical kill. I have made rushed shots that only wound the animal as it makes its way into the woods never to be found until it is too late. So yes I do take my time to ensure we can harvest the meat for friends and family to enjoy. I have included a link to a video that started my slower and more accurate shooting. Video is a little slow but very educational. Search for or click the link below and thanks for watching. "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPEc6WMo7KAhKM .

[@paulswildworld9838]

Great video. No bs, just great shooting

[@tomhjr63]

Glad you like it. I have watched many videos with music and a lot of talking. Yes there is shooting at the end, however I enjoy the shot more than the education of where and why they are going to shoot a certain animal in a few minutes. Nothing wrong with the other videos that I watch regularly, but this is my style I have chosen to present my hunting. Thanks for watching and your comment.

[@tybriggs9880]

So many chances for a twofer lined up so nicely.

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, As a rule, I try not to take that shot because in the past I have had some bad shots mainly on the second hog. It is challenging to have them both lineup and to get clean shots on them. But I have done it a time or two and I know some hunters with better shooting abilities can make it look easy. Thanks so much for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@SheepDogActual]

Great fun!! Well executed placement. Enjoyed it thanks for the adventure.

[@tomhjr63]

You are one of several people have noticed the shot the placement. Good eye, we really enjoy reading comments like yous, thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@SheepDogActual]

@@tomhjr63 I enjoyed the shooting. I liked the coordination as well. I did not realize the were an evasive species in the US.

[@tomhjr63]

@@SheepDogActual Yes Sir, if not kept in check they will over run the property. Thanks again for your comment.

[@SheepDogActual]

@@tomhjr63 ready for the next. I have a Ruger precision just waiting lol

[@tomhjr63]

@@SheepDogActual Awesome, thanks again for watching

[@william1389]

What happens with the meat?

[@tomhjr63]

Other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching

[@Reggy2000]

3:33 was that a double???

[@tomhjr63]

Good eye buddy, I did wait until I got a chance to make one shot with two kills. Other one made it about 40-50 yards before he was collected for frying pan processing. Thanks for your comment. More to come.

[@botashs]

What caliber are you using? Your placement is great.

[@tomhjr63]

300 Blackout is a 30 caliber round, ammo is Barnes Vor-Tx , 110 GR. Mushrooms on impact like a big dog. I am not suppressed and do not use subsonic rounds. One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. My hunting is all about shot placement. When I found the You Tube video that is linked below, my hunt changed to one shot one kill. If you watch that video you will understand as to how I am able to take them down with one bullet with the proper shot placement. Video is a little slow but very educational. Search for or click the link below and thanks for your comment. "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement" kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHPEc6WMo7KAhKM .

[@TheReefRobber]

Great shooting!

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks buddy, I do enjoy reading comments like yours, thanks for watching.

[@tacticalmattfoley]

Get this man a can! Thanks for sharing the video.

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir, I a can is on my wish list, but I thank you for your comment and thanks for watching. Side Note; Someone close to my land started trapping the hogs. The population of hogs has dropped down to only one or two pigs running by from time to time. Their trapping is nonstop, I have seen small groups come in but they are trapped in a day or two. With that said, I have only shot one hog this year, normally I try to make a couple videos a year. Don't know if I'll have enough for one video this year.

[@outside4531]

Great shooting!! Awesome video

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks so much for watching and your comment, more to come.

[@Vladi306]

Pretty clean shooting! What was the range here?

[@tomhjr63]

One of my feeders is at 75 yards and the other one is at 85 yards. I believe in shot placement for a quick and humane kill. Check out on You Tube, Search for "How to Hunt Hogs, Best shot placement", that video really helped me harvest more pigs. Thanks for watching

[@radioace318la]

3:33 I just knew that was going to be a 2 for 1.

[@tomhjr63]

Good eye buddy, I did wait until I got a chance to make one shot with two kills. Other one made it about 40-50 yards before he was collected for frying pan processing. Thanks for your comment. More to come.

[@radioace318la]

@@tomhjr63 man how I enjoy the sport. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o5uypJhplNqkodE

[@tacitus7]

If there were some way to market this meat, perhaps there would be enough hunters to get these animals under control? Any thoughts?

[@tomhjr63]

Thanks for your question. Most hunters I know only want to harvest one or two for their freezer because it that’s some effort to properly clean a hog. I have heard of other people trapping hogs and taking live hogs to someone that does process they but for what, I do not know. This is what I do with my hogs, other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. Have not bought hamburger meat sense we started in 2013. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The larger boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thank for you for watching.

[@WJack97224]

Well done. There should be no requirements for licensing to hunt feral pigs. Get the gd government out of the way.

[@tomhjr63]

I agree! In Texas you do not need a hunting license to harvest feral hogs in most cases. Everybody that I know of hunts other game so we all have a hunting license. If someone in Texas is only going to hunt feral hogs, they would not need a hunting license as long as they are on their own land or have permission to hunt hogs from the land owner. You will need a hunting license if you are hunting hogs on public land. Texas is working with us, maybe other states will soon follow. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching

[@rickburr2934]

In Texas you only need the land owner’s permission. No license needed for feral pigs.

[@darrellpalmer6461]

What do you do with all the meat? I mean you can only eat so much pork. Great video!

[@tomhjr63]

Other than making our own hamburger meat; we have stew, roast and my favorite “Sweet-N-Sour Pork”. We are able to supply family and friends with free meat. The boars go to someone in town that cleans them and then charges a small processing fee for his work on the meat, and yes people do buy him out. Thanks for your question and thanks for watching

[@jabulanicharlesshabalala3910]

Excellent video and shooting skills, loved and enjoyed it! Some more....

[@tomhjr63]

It always good to hear from others that love this sport just as much as I do. Thanks for your comment and thanks for watching.

[@mikewilson631]

Nice, clean shooting, unlike many on here.

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@johnpetty9310]

There's only TWO .... uses for a gun and this is one of them !!!!

[@tomhjr63]

I really enjoy making these videos for people like you that know what they are looking at. Thanks so much for your comment.

[@Remedy_SZN]

Amen to that! I’m in southern Cali and we don’t have this problem where I live. Hopefully one day I can go to the south on a hunting trip. Looks like a helluva time tbh

[@tomhjr63]

@@Remedy_SZN year round fun brother, there will be hogs waiting here with your name on them. 🐷

[@gunlokman]

I loved the 'falling asleep' bit! The shooting was good - but that finished it off nicely!

[@tomhjr63]

Yes Sir I too was laughing at myself. Wish I could say that I am always alert and scanning the area, but you know what; I am just a regular guy having fun at the land , and things happen. I will say, that is not the first time that has happened, I just took a chance in sharing one of my bloopers on KZbin. Thanks for your comment and I am glad you enjoyed my video and bloopers. More to come later.