Im looking for a good call to draw them in for the kill. What would you guys suggest?

I have heard a lot of mixed reviews about calling pigs. This question has come up on here in the past, but I can't remember anyone stating anything about having much luck.

I know that they sell calls, and I have had javelinas come to a call, and know of others that have had javlinas come in to a varmint call.

The only thing you can do, is get out and try it. If pigs don't come to it, a bobcat or coyote might thinking their gonna get a pig lunch out of the deal.

Good luck and keep us posted on your results.

I picked up a feeding hog tape for my old Johnny Stewart caller a few years ago. A few trys here and there got no results. I had a situation hunting in Graham a couple years ago where I had a herd of about 30 mixed size hogs out in a green wheat field. I stalked into a downwind position on a treeline within fairly close range. Thinking I might have some fun I turned on the tape. To my surprise, it resulted in a stampede, but away from the sound.
I only had a single shot, actually a combo rifle/shotgun over under, and felt very lucky to have picked off one of the smaller running hogs, though I did have to run it down with a pistol to finish it. CHC has seen my combat style of hunting.
Now, it was a somewhat agressive feeding tape. If I tried it again I would probably go with a mouth call and us it sparingly. Maybe draw more on the hogs curiousity with some grunts or just some light piglet distress sounds. But I sure would not suggest going Hog Wild with the call.

Yep, you know me, ever present camera was in my pocket.
Ain't it cute?

The mouth style is what Im interested in. I saw the boar grunt,distress squeal, and the piglet distress. I was leaning more towards the piglet in hopes of momma coming in to make me some bacon lol.

I have dealt with this question for several years. The answer is there is no call for feral hogs except the smell of something to eat. I have turned down I don't know how many requests for hog calls, I tell them they do not work. A while later most tell me about buying some hog call and tell me they should have saved their money. I have never had anyone say they actually called in hogs to the sound like a coyote can be called.

Your best bet is to go to Arkansas and watch a few of the hog calling contests, then practice what you have heard, because it will work just as good as the 50 or more commercially made hog calls on the market.

Or just practice yelling SUEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE SUUUUUUEEEEEEEEEE. But if you try this one be sure to tell the neighbors what you are doing, I am sure they would appreciate knowing that you are crazy.

I’ve had a lot of different responses. They will respond to a grunt/snort/squell. Also, if you force air either out your nose or mouth to simulate loud breathing, they will respond as well. In thick brush, you can find out quick if anything is there. They will go directly down wind (99% of the time), come right-in (young pigs), or haul [censored] the other way (smart pigs).
I have never gone out to “call in a pig”, but I have messed with them quit a bit. They are very vocal and make a lot of noise. If you simulate those sounds, none aggressively, they will usually be curious enough to investigate.

Nice pic, John...but cute, it ain't...

The piglet-in-distress call is what I have and only use it at night when my kids/grandkids want to hear coyotes or owls - good for such as that. For hogs - it don't work, at least for me.

Attractants are the key for hogs, and of course, being out there...mostly at night.

In the opinion of this old goat, you can use a high pitch rabbit squeal and get the piglet squeal. But you still won't call in a hog.

Ok I will stick with the corn goulash and the other like to draw them in. I just wanted to say I called in my boys first hog. Oh well.

it's like calling a dog with no legs...no matter what you call it with it ain't gonna come to ya!

just kidding of course!

I figure it's a chance issue with many variables...curious/aggressive pig, hunger etc...

Don't have to use a call, they are more than willing to come in and get blasted.

The absolute best pig call I have ever seen is the sound of corn dropping.

Brushhog - if someone could perfect the sound of my feeder going off, you could call them that way. I've been sitting in a blind when the feeder goes off, and as its throwing corn they mosey out of the woods to feed.

Usually to a short and quick end with the .30-06 behind their ear.

I shake my toddy in the stand and they come running!!!

We were dove hunting in Comanche some years ago and there were fresh hog markings. We went back out later that night and started calling and got an answer almost immediately. It was a moonless night and we were just sitting in the back of the truck. I’d call, they would answer. About 90 minutes later there was a group less than 40 yards out. Due to a spotlight malfunction we were unable to get a shot off, but had a great time “talking” to the hogs. We have been able to replicate this a couple more times but not with the same group. Once they fall for it, they seem not to again.