Hey guys I am new here and am not a hog dogger yet but I think I want to be one. I do however have some knowledge in breeding programs in relation to livestock and deer management and am interested in the subject. I am not going to be so bold as to state an opinion when there are so many here that are way more knowledgeable. I am just going to make a statement ask some questions and let the experts talk.

A few years ago I heard about some guys on a high fenced place that would shoot bird shot over the heads of deer while their antlers were still developing. Everywhere a pellet struck a point or kicker would grow resulting in deer that had antlers much larger than their genetics would have made them.

Would this experiment if it worked not be similar in that you would have dogs that had skills that were not in their genetics? Would this not lead to having to repeat the procedure with every new litter? Would this not add one more uncontrollable variable along the lines of recessive genes into your breeding program? Or would this process just be used as a culling / training tool?

Let me also add I will sign a contract saying that I wont sue you if I get hurt, I wont try to steal your hunting spots ect. I know there are a lot of low lifes out there but I am not one of them. I am just a honest guy wanting to try a sport that combines to things I enjoy, good dogs and hunting.

Hey guys I have been interested in hog hunting with dogs every since I learned about the sport 6 or 7 yrs ago. I am in the Weatherford area and would like to tag along on a hunt. I am not really wanting to pay to hunt but am willing to help with gas bring you, a twelve pack, bag of dog food or something along those lines. I work construction so we might could trade some work for a hunt. just let me know thanks.