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Hog lights
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01/01/21 08:30 PM
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unclebubba
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Who has hog lights on their feeders for pigs? I am looking at getting some of the green led lights that are motion activated for pig hunting at night. Who uses them? How long does it take for the pigs to get used to them? Any other feedback?
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8111170
01/01/21 08:56 PM
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I guess they work. There was one by the feeder at my place when I bought it. I have seen it come on a time or two and it doesn’t seem to affect the hogs at all. I have never tried hunting using it. I opted to get a thermal instead. The technology has gotten better and prices have came down. I like being able to see anywhere.
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Re: Hog lights
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#8111174
01/01/21 08:58 PM
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Old Stony
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I have used security lights from Harbor Freight for years. They pretty much run all night, and brighten up when there is movement. They usually run about 25 bucks and will work for a long time. They come complete with a solar charger.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/01/21 11:46 PM
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der Teufel
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I've used the Harbor Freight lights that turn off completely. They're a white light, but it seems like it only takes the hogs about five minutes to get used to them.
You can never have too much ammo — unless you're swimming.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/02/21 02:22 AM
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Curiously, any good battery-operated rigs out there?
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/02/21 12:59 PM
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Pootie
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As long as the feeder is feeding them, lighting (white, red, green) doesn't bother them long at all. They're smelling yellow anyway. Lights and or alarms allow you to know when it's rifle time.
I had my patience tested... I'm negative.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/02/21 02:34 PM
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Biscuit
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Works great in the heat of summer
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: Pootie]
#8112160
01/02/21 05:29 PM
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der Teufel
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Lights and or alarms allow you to know when it's rifle time. This is the truth. Sitting in the dark waiting for hogs, and then the light comes on and you know something is there. Sometimes it's just raccoons or deer, but it's a definite "Pay Attention" signal that helps you avoid missing an opportunity.
You can never have too much ammo — unless you're swimming.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8112291
01/02/21 06:59 PM
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mikei
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Who has hog lights on their feeders for pigs? I am looking at getting some of the green led lights that are motion activated for pig hunting at night. Who uses them? How long does it take for the pigs to get used to them? Any other feedback? I use them all the time; all solar powered, some motion activated; buy 'em at Lowe's. They last for years, totally maintenance free, in my experience. As mentioned in other responses, the piggies get used to them real fast as long as the corn keeps dumping out for them, and they don't care what color the lights are.
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Re: Hog lights
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01/02/21 09:37 PM
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Rche
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Curious...to those using security or motion lights...under or near deer feeders.. Does the light/motion scare the deer? I do not want to disturb my growing deer population. My purpose is feeding the deer (not hunting them)...but taking down all the dirty, low down, corn eating pigs I can shoot!
A minute spent outdoors is so much more valuable than a day spent online!
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8112502
01/02/21 10:32 PM
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mikei
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Your deer will absolutely get use to whatever lighting system you decide upon. They are like tall pigs: put the corn out and they'll show up and vacuum it up, regardless of the lighting!
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Re: Hog lights
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01/02/21 11:24 PM
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der Teufel
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Your deer will absolutely get use to whatever lighting system you decide upon. They are like tall pigs: put the corn out and they'll show up and vacuum it up, regardless of the lighting! Agreed! Since I only hunt hogs, I'd love it if a motion light would chase the deer away. That's not the case.
You can never have too much ammo — unless you're swimming.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8112588
01/02/21 11:56 PM
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Pootie
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Deer are smelling yellow like hogs and coons and don't care about the lights.
I had my patience tested... I'm negative.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/07/21 03:33 PM
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Rche
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Thanks all...for all the advice on using motion activated lighting for night hog hunting...I am going to try it soon.
I am not sure if this is the right or appropriate place to post this question...so forgive me...
But for all you THF users...has any one here utilized the TX built Slow Glow Wild Hog Hunting light systems? They look like a well designed (albeit a bit pricey) packaged system...this seems like a simpler and perhaps better solution than cobbling together less expensive security lights and then applying green or red film to color the harsh white LED's?
The self contained control housing/mounting, backup battery, slowly increasing light intensity and the remote control features are my attractions.
A minute spent outdoors is so much more valuable than a day spent online!
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
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01/08/21 12:24 PM
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Pootie
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I had my patience tested... I'm negative.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: Rche]
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01/08/21 01:04 PM
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mikei
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Thanks all...for all the advice on using motion activated lighting for night hog hunting...I am going to try it soon.
I am not sure if this is the right or appropriate place to post this question...so forgive me...
But for all you THF users...has any one here utilized the TX built Slow Glow Wild Hog Hunting light systems? They look like a well designed (albeit a bit pricey) packaged system...this seems like a simpler and perhaps better solution than cobbling together less expensive security lights and then applying green or red film to color the harsh white LED's?
The self contained control housing/mounting, backup battery, slowly increasing light intensity and the remote control features are my attractions. Don't worry about applying green or red film to color the harsh white LED's. Hogs and deer and other creature who come to visit your feeder will get used to the white lights.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8121884
01/09/21 06:14 AM
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Moultrie hawg lights. Green light. I put two under feeder , one on both ends of a piece of rebar that I put through the cage over the feeder. Lights up the entire feeder pen.
THE ROAD GOES ON FOREVER AND THE PARTY NEVER ENDS.
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Re: Hog lights
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#8130167
01/15/21 01:33 PM
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Moultrie hawg lights. Green light. I put two under feeder , one on both ends of a piece of rebar that I put through the cage over the feeder. Lights up the entire feeder pen. I like that rebar idea. Very simple install. Thanks.
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: Rche]
#8130214
01/15/21 02:02 PM
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Rche
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Here is one of my feeders with the TX built Slow Glow Hog Lights installed. Actually a pretty cool easy to use kit. This big sounder was all lite up for dinner... the light allows you to stalk from behind the light for your personal preferences without being seen ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2021/01/full-68896-275288-slow_glow_hod_lights.jpg) I did not hunt that night...but planning to ASAP.
A minute spent outdoors is so much more valuable than a day spent online!
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8133916
01/18/21 07:37 PM
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I usually hunt hogs over my feeder with thermal only but recently added the Slow Glow light and it works to perfection. I can now hunt with or without any thermal or NV scope. Have a Moultrie hog light at another feeder that also works but less illumination area. Plan to replace the Moultrie with another Slow Glow. I thought I had a problem with Slow Glow initially and called them for assistance. Got the designer of the light on the 'phone and found out it was operator error and shot my next hog 24 hours later. Good system.
Some people have such a toxic and rancid personality that even death doesn't want them!
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Re: Hog lights
[Re: unclebubba]
#8134226
01/18/21 11:16 PM
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I purchased a Slow Glow several weeks ago, and so far like it a lot. Expensive set up, but works as advertised. The problem we have, we were covered with hogs and went full Rambo on them (along with several neighbors) over the holidays, and now, none to be seen. Traps are empty, no sigh on cameras, and the times I've hunted the Slow Glow feeder, zilch in the way of hogs. I'm not anxious for them to come back (and they will), but would like to bag one under the Slow Glow eventually.
Dalroo Deep in the Heart of Texas No matter where you go, there you are...
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Re: Hog lights
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#8134238
01/18/21 11:21 PM
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I purchased a Slow Glow several weeks ago, and so far like it a lot. Expensive set up, but works as advertised. The problem we have, we were covered with hogs and went full Rambo on them (along with several neighbors) over the holidays, and now, none to be seen. Traps are empty, no sigh on cameras, and the times I've hunted the Slow Glow feeder, zilch in the way of hogs. I'm not anxious for them to come back (and they will), but would like to bag one under the Slow Glow eventually. They went where there's food & less pressure. They WILL be back!
R.I.P. CPO Matt Mills-(DEVGRU)- You will NEVER be forgotten! 10-25-75 / 8-6-11 *K.I.A.*
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Re: Hog lights
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#8134274
01/18/21 11:43 PM
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BbarVRanch
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I purchased a Slow Glow several weeks ago, and so far like it a lot. Expensive set up, but works as advertised. The problem we have, we were covered with hogs and went full Rambo on them (along with several neighbors) over the holidays, and now, none to be seen. Traps are empty, no sigh on cameras, and the times I've hunted the Slow Glow feeder, zilch in the way of hogs. I'm not anxious for them to come back (and they will), but would like to bag one under the Slow Glow eventually. They went where there's food & less pressure. They WILL be back! Yeah, they will be back... Death, Texas, and Hogs... 
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