More Feral Hog Signs
Rubs are generally made as the result of wallowing and are most often associated with wallows. The purpose of rubbing is for the hog to scratch and remove dried mud, hair and parasites. Hogs will use just about anything on which to rub, including trees, fence posts, rocks and power poles. Feral hogs seem to have a preference for rubbing on creosote treated posts. Rubs are most easily found during the summer and fall months.

Another indicator of the presence of feral hogs is scat. Scat is simply a technical term for droppings. Like tracks, hog scats are usually shorter lived and are harder to identify or confirm than other sign. Hog scat can look similar to dog in shape and consistency. However, depending on their diet, feral hog scat can range from having horse to human characteristics. It can be quite variable.

Left: If there is a post treated with creosote located within the home range of a feral hog, it's a pretty sure bet it will get used as a rub. The creosote seems to be a good attractant for hog rubs.

Right (top): Typical looking scat from a feral hog on a diet consisting largely of grasses, forbs and insects.

Right (bottom): Scat from a small feral hog. Can you guess what it has been eating?