Stalking Bottomland Hogs with Bow | Close Encounter!

I'm stalking wild hogs with my bow in a marshy bottomland with lots of dense cover for pigs to hide in. As it gets dark, the pigs and coming in close as I'm walking in the dark woods.
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Justin Rackley, known as Lakeforkguy in the fishing world, creates fishing and outdoor videos on youtube and other social platforms. LFG provides fishing tips and techniques for mostly largemouth bass fisheries but also travels to other freshwater and saltwater fishing spots to explore new fish species and fishing techniques to help you catch more fish. Lakeforkguy likes to hang out on any fishing vessel or go bank fishing with his other KZbin Fishing friends and vlog with his Wife Stephanie AKA Ocean Spoon Girl and french bulldog Winston.
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[@asianboi08]

Pigs are spooky at night. The noise they make, you can’t tell if it’s a giant or a 20lber. Carry a side arm in pig town. 10mm works good.

[@timbow50]

You’re supposed to be carrying anyway in TEXAS. This ain’t no damn liberal state.

[@Opethian777]

I saw your video on my other account stating your tumor had returned. There is a mycologist named Paul Stamets whose mother had stage four cancerous tumors...he has a tedtalk here on youtube...he had his mother take Turkey tail mushrooms and after a few months her tumor completely disappeared..I'm just an old Texan who is trying to help..hope you read comments. Love your videos bud,keep it up!

[@calvinh.8882]

I've been a major hog hunter for years, and you might know this, but for those who don't, Wild hogs are not like let's say dogs, they don't attack you and stay on you bitting you over and over, If they ever do decide to attack you, 99% of the time they charge you and they catch you on their way by and they keep on running. So if you're ever in the woods with wild hogs around you it's best to stay near a tree so that you can just move around the tree if a hog charges you. That way even if they charge and run past you and turn around to charge you again, which is very unlikely, but if they did you can just keep the tree between you and them. Their bodies do not bend like most animals, so they're kinda like a board and not very agile, so when they're running at you they have to make wider maneuvers to turn. So just stay by a tree and circle around it and they will run off.

[@billwhite7099]

I believe that is some solid hands on experience information. Guys that actually hunt hogs know, a lot about them. Guys that shoot hogs as a buy catch to deer hunting have a lot more fear about and less knowledge of them. I appreciate you sharing what you know.

[@0726cobrasrule]

Ya, definitely use the surrounding areas as advantage. But the question i have tonight is even if i was in that situation like he said seeing them, barking, he said he had 20 pigs run across him infront of the river. Wouldn't you atleast turm the camera on your chest to get some sound or footage to look back apon. You cant be that scared right. It just seems like he had to make it interesting when nothing actually happened. If you read this justin. This isnt like you.

[@mikeoakes5553]

I know what you mean! I spooked a bunch of pigs under a feeder and pigs were running everywhere, piglets running under my feet and all this happening at dark thirty. A big sow was off in the grass about mid thigh and started growling at me and all I had with me was my bow. I was getting out of there as fast as I could, needless to say I have never done that again! Not without having a gun with me. Take your hand gun with you next time? Have you ever tried Dead down wind ? It works, I had a small spike walk up to me with in 5 feet when I was hunting from the ground one morning. Keep your line tight and your powder dry.

[@MA_Patriot]

You've been rocking BUX gear for a while...get Flair on some hogs with you lol. Much love and respect brother. God bless you and your family 🙏

[@derrickR.]

Agreed that night video with the hog noise had my adrenaline pumping!! Definitely scare the crap out of you!! Better you than me lol!!!

[@Fergalicious321]

Yeh I agree pigs are real creepy at night, my and my grandfather had gotten to the trail to the stand one morning and we had left my chair at the house and it was pitch black at the time, so my grandfather leaves me on the path with a shotgun except he has the shells and the whole time I can hear pigs surrounded me and it was terrifying lol…

[@ryanwilcox8866]

That cut to the bow hanging was sick!! Such a cool sound contrast!

[@JRude88]

Not even ten minutes in. Massacre that like button for Justin. Rare opportunity. Most would keep a waterhole memory for themselves (me included, lots) yet he shares alot of personal "for me" moments with all of us.

[@bugbee4168]

Heard that first grunt in your vid and I said nope, I’m out lol. Love your vids man, keep it up

[@charliefeno2979]

Pigs are definitely spooky at night. My wife won’t let me go alone anymore because the last time I did a solo night hunt for them I walked up on a pack and had one come at me. Needless to say I lost a big toe that night. A sow bit it right off.

[@ScuffedEngineer]

Genuinely curious, how's your balance now? What's it like getting around in the outdoors?

[@charliefeno2979]

@@ScuffedEngineer it took a little getting used to but now it’s not much of a problem. However I do tend to stumble from time to time if I’m walking on an incline.

[@0726cobrasrule]

Let me guess it wasnt on film either.

[@mymoney9234]

Been a follower for awhile now, your buddies just keep getting better and better! Appreciate you bringing us along.

[@rowdybroomstick6394]

9:11 that coyote in the background howling, that'll raise your neck hair's when it's dark trying to walk out!

[@timbow50]

Damn, glad you’re back. Usually have some great videos. Gotta love bow hunting pigs. Like a live 3-d tournament. It can’t get better than that IMO. I love doing some spot &stalk like this.

[@jakemorton6528]

Awesome video man! Pretty amazing to have all that wildlife so close to you. Nothing better. Keep up the good work!

[@billwhite7099]

This was your best hunting video yet. It really felt like genuine excitement and astonishment at what went on with your hunts. Seriously, good stuff.

[@datruthhurts3984]

You must be new to the channel.There are some EPIC ones on his long list.This was fun

[@billwhite7099]

@@datruthhurts3984 nope, not new at all, been watching since Old Red was his boat. I said what I said, this had the most genuine feel of all his hunting videos with maybe exception to his public land elk hunts. Maybe it was getting away from the feeders where the action is so predictable, but it doesn't matter this was a great hunting video.

[@datruthhurts3984]

@@billwhite7099 yeah it was very authentic.I hate the feeders as well but some of those elk hunts have been visually spectacular.

[@joanneganon7157]

That little Doe is Brave,She wants to know what you are doing hiding behind the Tree! Wow I heard that GRUNT I'm glad you didn't get charged😫. Good Hunting Bro 👊. JO JO IN VT 😆💕🍁💨

[@trinityyin9190]

Love the Vids bro keep on coming long time subscriber Australia

[@roberthern3057]

And tonight people, LFG earns his ‘Brass Ball medal’ !! Dude, nope!!! Ain’t no animal is getting me out in the dark with em! 😂

[@westjr8031]

That red light looks creepy out there in the woods

[@phunkyfresh-ul3ot]

Would love to see the primitive style of a spear hog hunt!

[@joshuaschaefer1147]

I really appreciate your vids on hunting. I live in wyoming(yes some good fishing) but the part of the state I’m from is 90% hunting. So your hunting vids teach me a lot. Thanks for all you do, and show man.

[@lifeoutdoors2day357]

I don't think I could hunt them suckers at night. Hats off to ya.

[@randybryant9936]

You should have a sidearm when you hunt hogs

[@jamiegriffith9887]

I've hunted hogs at night, always have some kind of sidearm, high capacity 9mm, or a 10mm, or even a 44 mag

[@Timberjo2]

Great video! Creepy for sure!

[@privateroadtexasoutdoors]

Wow. Never been this early on a video

[@mikedelacruz3135]

Awesome episode Brother!! Ya that is hella Sketch, @ least pack a pistol to scare them off if need be

[@tatertots-n-soup]

You wont believe it but try buying 4 or 5 4ft furring strip a 3ftx20ft piece clear plastic film. Make into 5 stakes in a circle or square and heav-duty staple the plastic to the stakes. Now you can just pull it up wrap it up and move to a new location and tap it in anywhere. A kitchen hieght folding chair works perfect so you can pop up and look above the plastic and take a shot. Hint: the secret is the clear plastic. Dont substitute for something else.

[@tatertots-n-soup]

If your on the move or in partly rocky terrain it can be easier to use 2 or 3 stakes and just sit behind it to one side. But deer circle you best to be in a 360 blind

[@TheOutdoorDude]

Beautiful spot you got there, man.

[@marshlandoutdoors2592]

Yup I always pack a pistol while hunting, I have taken many pigs on my way out of the woods on evening hunts

[@brad1215]

You need a pistol for those walks back to the truck after dark

[@ajroutdoors9806]

I’ll never forget this time I was sneaking up on a narrow cut out through some thick brush hoping to shoot some ducks off a slough. As I’m approaching anticipating ducks to fly I hear a DEEP grunt just like the one on video no more than 10 feet to my right. I swung my gun over and about a 200 pound sow comes barreling out from a briar clump and I dump all three shots of steel load in her and my buddy runs around and cuts her off putting two more shots in to her making her run back at me and I follow up with another two shots. Had to finish her with a 9mm round to the skull. Talk about ADRENALINE RUSH

[@lucasharris1655]

You should start putting in for the bow hunt at Hagerman WMA. That’s a cool hunt you can draw through tpwd, and they have monster bucks there

[@raymondduckworth3538]

U have a glare on the lenses of the gopro, maybe tint them or figure out a box that goes around them..

[@Noodle0414]

Man you are brave there is no way I would have went looking for those pigs!

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Awesome video Justin!! There ain’t no freaking way you would catch me out hunting pigs on the ground for sure!!! If there was just one bore pig it’s over if he gets ahold of you for sure!!! If you haven’t ever seen what one can do I definitely suggest checking out what a bore pig can do for damage!! I have a buddy that goes down to Texas probably at least 2 to 3 times every year and hunts pigs with dogs and he says that if he doesn’t have at least 6 dogs to go he said you wouldn’t catch him hunting pigs!! He’s been out where he got on some pigs and the dogs had them cornered and the pig ended up killing a couple of his dogs and got away still!!! They are definitely something you don’t want to mess with and definitely don’t underestimate the damage that they can do!!! Well Justin remember keep up all the hard work buddy!!!!!

[@coltongalusha7528]

Should switch to a green light. They spook the pigs less and have a higher visibility for you.

[@tatertots-n-soup]

It reminds me of crawling belly down over a 10ft knoll along the edge of a bean field and confronted by a 14 point that busted me.

[@tatertots-n-soup]

I thought bears were scary but they just move away in the dark. Assuming your presence is well known. Pigs though will charge for territory when they obviously were not there first.

[@tatertots-n-soup]

Note: coyote will try to circle you 360 then maybe goto the weakest spot then decide if it has a chance. A smart coyote will already be at the weak spot.

[@EdWolfram]

The only thing I hate about sitting down trees is the damn snakes. In amongst them is where i like to be though.

[@jareddawson776]

Im kind of sad i have a sniper pig wallet that i bought back in 2018 wgen i was down in texas and its about had it, i wont be able to get another one because stores around here dont carry them

[@thehippyhillbilly3229]

ultra view scopes

[@arrowjay355]

Hope ya feel better soon, Justin.

[@arrowjay355]

Eh?

[@jordanbrown3929]

The wood are beautiful to sit and hunt and enjoy nature thats what it all about

[@thomasbordelon5406]

never hunted pigs at night....thanks for the footage....

[@LakeforkGuy130]

Hey I Got something for you DM🖕!!.

[@michaellindsey13]

deer are such strange critters. weirdos. 😂

[@ejmcgraw8794]

Love your videos! Backyard rat hunts!!!!

[@TheCaptainbeefylog]

Take an AR (a .308 is better), supressor, thermal scope and a few magazines of subsonic rounds and clear the hogs out. Otherwise you'll have hogs and no deer. Hunting feral hogs is more about extermination rather than sport. If you insist on bow hunting them on the ground get a .45 or .357 rather than a nice light. I never found a scent killer product that worked as well as woodsmoke and/or creek mud.

[@tylergoswick4536]

Please go mule deer hunting in az or a desert western state!

[@davidstrickland1412]

“Clothes are smelling like smoke. That’s good.” As a hunter, I’ve always had mixed feelings about this. Is it a great cover scent, or does it bring attention to you?

[@LakeforkGuy130]

WriteMe☝️

[@randybryant9936]

Cool

[@mannysingh8062]

Hogs

[@bigd756]

I dont get not killing the one five foot away. Should carry a side arm when hunting with a bow. I don't have the patience to sit and stalk hunt and never getting a shot off. Time for LFG to find some coon hunting colabs. More action.

[@andrewcappiello5585]

Feral hoggs aren't to be taken lightly. Bring your supressed rifle an some frequency matched an-pvs 14's.

[@jweg.84]

You really should have a side arm with you anytime you're out in the woods. Never know when may stumble upon a pack of hogs or a little piglet.

[@ramblinmanoutdoorstv4917]

What if a hog charges you and you can't take it down with your bow can you use a firearm then? Always wondered that.

[@raymondduckworth3538]

U don't carry a side arm when hunting hogs?

[@mrfirstime5750]

Wow early the first time.

[@duckdude018]

Love the Videos! Take a sidearm with you Bro! Much safer getting around in the woods at night with pigs

[@mannysingh8062]

🔥🔥

[@Rocksolidamerican]

What happened to the lake life channel ?

[@XxGamer]

Bring a sidearm

[@garretthuddleston2341]

Do you take a hand pew pew as a just in case

[@stephenlukovich9648]

Don’t you carry a side arm. Atleast a 40 or 50cal

[@johnnymiller1320]

Did you ever put your hood up and get a gallon of water down your back?lol

[@BOAYang]

First? Hey Justin

[@luncht1m333]

I would have a sidearm with me at all times. Just in case they decide to charge..

[@brosandarrowsbowfishing]

Does anyone know what bow light he is running?

[@brandonbynum6356]

Watch the video and he tells you

[@brosandarrowsbowfishing]

@@brandonbynum6356 how did I miss this🤦‍♂️

[@mannysingh8062]

💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@billkenworthey5258]

Another 24.12 of my 71 yo life I'll never get back😔

[@mattdavis7558]

🤙👍

[@deanfulford69]

😲

[@RedXCross1]

predator poon

[@thedangler4912]

bring the AR pistol with ya so you feel safe

[@0726cobrasrule]

Listen man i enjoyed the hunt, but you go on talking about how you saw 20 pigs crossing a river and they were barking and huffing around you, and you where so scared that they where gonna come outa the woods after you is completely BS. You have the camera its one button. There is no excuse for not getting that sound atleast on camera. You could have told us you walked home with seeing anything but you lied. I dont get it. Your a grown man dude

[@0726cobrasrule]

I really look uo to you and that was flat out bs.

[@jakemorton6528]

Awesome video man! Pretty amazing to have all that wildlife so close to you. Nothing better. Keep up the good work!