WILD LOUISIANA: Tracking a wild hog at Fontainebleau State Park

Many times while roaming around Fontainebleau State Park I would hear and smell the feral hogs who called this place home. I was never able to get close enough for a shot, often scaring them into a squealing dash for cover. This day, Aug 29th 2015 was different. I first heard the sound of the hogs moving slowing as they tore up the forest ground in search of food. As I moved toward the sounds, I noticed several piles of hog droppings. Following the trail of droppings I was suddenly eye to eye with a small feral hog. We both stood still, looking at each other wondering who would move first. I slowly raised my camera to my eye getting only one or two shots off before my new friend bolted away in fear. Since then I have only seen a few large hogs and decided it is safer to avoid contact. Maybe next time I will go after the BIG ONES.