Warthog hunting in South Africa

Warthogs are one of Africa’s most comical animals, no wonder Pumba the Warthog played one of the lead roles in Disney’s “Lion King”. They derive their name from the wart-like protrusions on the sides of their head. Males have two pairs and the females have a single pair. Both sexes have razor sharp tusks from the constant meshing of the tusks while feeding. Warthogs with the largest tusks are generally found on properties with sandy soils. Their tusks are used as digging tools when feeding on roots and may often be worn or broken in areas with rocky soils. They are found throughout South Africa but the best trophies and highest densities of warthogs occur in the Limpopo and northern KwaZulu-Natal Provinces. For the hog hunting enthusiast, look out for the package deals offered in these areas. They are attracted to water for drinking and wallowing purposes making for some great bowhunting opportunities. Their meat is delicious making them a highly sought after table venison. Classified as a species of least concern by the IUCN, no special hunting permits are required. Warthog trophies exported to the USA need to comply with the USDA trophy import regulations.