Dangerous Game
Bowhunting Giant Forest Hog
The largest wild pig on earth, dark, bristled and enormous. A genuinely rare and ferocious-looking trophy of the forests that few hunters even know to want.
The specs that matter to a bowhunter
- Min draw weight
- 50 lb
- Avg shot distance
- 20 – 30 yd
- Difficulty
- Hard
- Body weight
- 130 – 275 kg
- Where to hunt
- Central Africa
Bowhunting notes
Heavy-boned and tough, so 50 lb minimum, usually taken in low light on the forest edges.
Enquire about hunting Giant Forest HogBowhunting Giant Forest Hog: common questions
What draw weight do you need to bowhunt giant forest hog?
We recommend a minimum of 50 lb draw weight for giant forest hog, paired with a heavy, well-tuned arrow and a sharp broadhead. Heavy-boned and tough, so 50 lb minimum, usually taken in low light on the forest edges.
How close do you get to giant forest hog on a bowhunt?
Average shot distance is 20 – 30 yards. Giant Forest Hog is rated hard to take with a bow.
How much does it cost to bowhunt giant forest hog?
Costs vary by trophy size, area and the rest of your species list. Use our Build Your Hunt estimator for a ballpark total, then Danie confirms a clear, itemised quote for your hunt.
Where can you bowhunt giant forest hog in Africa?
We hunt giant forest hog in Central Africa. Danie plans the ideal area and season around your target species.
