Warthog in Namibia

[6mm06]

I was looking through some old photos and videos this evening and uploaded this one of a warthog I took in Namibia in 2007. Thought it might be of some interest.

We waited at a waterhole for about three hours before this one showed up. We watched several families of hogs come down to the water to drink. I passed up opportunities, waiting and hoping for a good one. We were about to leave for an evening of jackal calling when this big boy showed up.

I used a .308 suppressed rifle belonging to the PH, and the shot was about 130 yards. The warthog ran about 100 yards before falling even though the shot was good.

 

[hm1996]

Very nice hog, David. Thanks for sharing your hunt.

Regards
hm

 

[JTPinTX]

Those are really cool pictures and I know you have some great memories from it. Thanks for sharing!

 

[wildflights]

Really nice warthog. Like the video and the chatter from the guide. Wouldn't have guessed those facial growths served a purpose.

 

[doggin coyotes]

Nice. I always thought I'd like to kill one of those.

 

[parson]

Some of the best tasting meat I had while living in Africa

 

[hm1996]

Originally Posted By: parsonSome of the best tasting meat I had while living in Africa

Hard to visualize a warthog on a platter with an apple in it's mouth, though.

ETA: Also surprisingly good eating is Zebra backstraps.

Regards,
hm