What is Blind Hunting and What is Spot and Stalk? The Difference Explained
When it comes to hog hunting, there are two main styles you’ll hear about: blind hunting and spot and stalk. Both can be effective, but they deliver totally different experiences depending on the type of hunter you are.
Blind Hunting
Blind hunting is all about patience. You’re set up in a blind, usually overlooking a feeder, water source, or travel path, and you wait for the hogs to come to you. It’s a test of stillness and discipline — a lot of sitting, a lot of watching, and often only one good chance all night.
The biggest benefit of blind hunting is accessibility. Because you’re staying in one spot, it’s perfect for older hunters, folks with limited mobility, or anyone who prefers a calmer hunt. You don’t have to cover miles of terrain — you just wait quietly and let the hogs walk into range. When the shot comes, it’s usually close and controlled.
Spot and Stalk
Spot and stalk, on the other hand, is fast-paced and action-packed. It usually starts in a truck or side-by-side like a Can-Am, with guides scanning fields and pastures using thermal optics. Once hogs are spotted, the hunters get out and move on foot to close the distance.
This method creates far more opportunities. Instead of sitting in one place all night, you’re covering lots of ground and chasing down multiple groups of hogs. You can move, adjust, and set up different stalks in a single hunt. It’s dynamic, it keeps you engaged, and it’s a thrill for hunters who like more excitement than waiting in a blind.
Which Method is Better?
Both methods work — it just depends on what kind of hunt you want. Blind hunting gives you comfort, predictability, and a good option for hunters who aren’t looking to trek through fields in the dark. Spot and stalk gives you adrenaline, more action, and the ability to cover more land and encounter more hogs.
At Pork Police, we prefer spot and stalk. It maximizes opportunities, keeps the hunt moving, and gives our hunters the best shot at seeing and harvesting hogs. That said, both methods have their place, and the right choice always comes down to what type of experience you’re after.
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If you want the high-energy chase of spot and stalk, our guides make it happen. With professional gear, thermal optics, and years of experience, we set you up for success from the moment you hit the field.
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