I don't know there a tight liped bunch up there, I do know my uncle said that a lot of local bear hunters tried to catch some with there bear hounds but had trouble getting the hogs to stop, I just laughed when they told me that. Never seen a hog that wanted to run
I have recently sent some of my hounds to a buddy in Michigan that bear hunts. He said he had heard of some wild hogs within a 2 hour drive of his place. He has not found them yet. However, he has been putting them on bear. I warned him to never say "Catch him" to those hounds, as I used them to strike, jump, bay, and CATCH hogs. Well yesterday, he could not resist. The 3 blueticks had a big boar bear bayed at the base of a tree. When he got within 20 yards, the bear started charging and bluffing, only to retreat back to the base of "his" tree. Rob could not let the opportunity pass, so he said the choice words, "Catch him". He said they all 3 dove on. He told me last night he would not doubt me anymore. One of the dogs took it pretty bad from the bear, but they all hung on. He said they will all be fine with a little R&R. Never underestimate the heart of a big game dog.
