Grassland, savanna, and woodland in sub-Saharan Africa are home to the common warthog (Phacochoerus africanus), a member of the pig family (Suidae).
The Disney character Pumba from The Lion King franchise has ensured that the appearance of a warthog is recognisable even to those who have no interest in natural history.
You can hunt warthogs in every country in Sub-Saharan Africa where big-game hunting is authorised, which includes Ethiopia, Burkina Faso, and Cameroon as well as Namibia, Mozambique, and South Africa.
The shooting price for a warthog can be as low as ZAR 1500, making it one of the cheapest.
The common warthog is a relatively small to medium-sized species, with an adult’s head and body measuring between 0.9 and 1.5 metres (about 2 feet 11 inches and 4 feet 11 inches) in length, and a shoulder height of between 63.5 and 85 cm (2 feet 1 inch and 2 feet 9 and a half inches).
Female warthogs weigh between 45 and 75 kilogrammes (99 and 165 pounds), whereas males can weigh anywhere from 60 to 150 kilos (130 to 330 lb.).
When viewed from the front, a warthog’s two sets of tusks will protrude and curve upwards, making the animal easily recognisable. The much shorter lower set wears down the much longer upper set with every opening and closing of the mouth, making the lower set razor sharp.
The upper canine teeth have a large elliptical cross section, measuring around 4.5 cm (1+34 in) in depth and 2.5 cm (1 in) in width, and can reach a length of up to 25.5 cm (10 in).
A tusk will be curved at an angle of ninety degrees or more from its base and will not sit perfectly flat on a table because of its little reverse bend as it matures. There is no digging done with the tusks.
Upper and lower tusks are present in both male and female warthogs. Males have thicker, but not necessarily longer, upper tusks. Male warthogs are distinguished by a series of large warts that sit just below their eyes. As a rule, female don’t have these warts.
Taking part in a warthog hunt is a thrilling adventure. Warthogs are a prized trophy amongst hunters in Africa. Warthogs live in family groups called sounders, which include of the sow and her piglets (up to eight at a time), plus the boar during mating season.
The warthog is a grazing animal that enjoys eating young, tender shoots. For better access to their food, they frequently feed with their front legs bowed and resting on the ground.
Warthogs “reverse” into a hole previously occupied by an aardvark, with their snouts and heads facing the entrance.
In South Africa, open regions near water are good places to scout during the cooler periods of the day for warthog. During the middle of the day, they frequently seek shade among the dense vegetation. Between the hours of 11 am and 1 pm, they typically emerge to drink water.
Use a calibre with sufficient knockout power and fire with determined intent. When a warthog is injured, it will often try to escape by diving headfirst into the nearest hole.
Safari-style, spot-and-stalk, or still hunting (if you’re a bowhunter) are the most common methods of hunting warthogs with Hunt24. You can hunt warthog with us using any weapon you like: rifle, bow, black powder, or crossbow.
