The Largest Wild Hog Ever Caught in Oklahoma

Wild hogs were unseen in the state until the 1830s. Today, they’re a concern for residents because of how quickly and overwhelmingly they reproduce. They have been spotted in nearly all counties, though they tend to appear more regularly in the southern region of the state. Residents can get rid of these animals, especially when they become a nuisance on their property. Discover the largest wild hog ever caught in Oklahoma!

Wild Hog Overview

Wild hogs, also known as wild swine, are a non-native species introduced to the North America from Europe. These animals can grow to weigh over 150 pounds and can be as long as six feet. These may be solitary creatures but they have also been seen traveling in small family groups and “sounders,” which are large groups.

Their diet consists of animals and plants. When they dig into plants, they go for the roots, which creates chaos in agricultural environments. According to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, “wild hogs can be shot year-round in commercial hunting areas.”

The Largest Wild Hog Ever Caught in Oklahoma

It was 2011 just west of Rush Springs when deer hunter, Winston Brown, spotted what he thought was a cow. The apparent cow had scared off some whitetail does he had his eye on. When he took a better look, he realized he was looking at a massive wild hog. He was sitting in a tree stand when he decided his next move. He shouldered his crossbow and struck the wild hog the first time.

The wild hog was hurt and Brown descended from the tree stand. Suddenly, the wild hog came back to life. Brown moved quickly and shot it again, this time hitting both lungs. The animal died quickly after. Brown realized that moment could have gone horribly wrong. But this time, Brown came out on top. The feral hog weighed a total of 760 pounds!

The Largest Wild Hog Ever Caught in the World

The largest wild hog caught in the world was a hybrid of a wild hog and a domestic pig. Most people believed this capture was a hoax but it was proven true when the hog’s body was exhumed and examined by forensic scientists. The National Geographic Channel took interest in this story for a documentary.

The person who shot and killed this wild hog hybrid was Chris Griffin. He was in Alapaha, Georgia in 2004 when he spotted the animal. He was on Ken Holyoak’s fish farm and hunting reserve. The animal was believed to weigh over 1,000 pounds and was about 12 feet long. After further examination, it was determined it weighed about 800 pounds and was somewhere between 6.9 feet and 8.6 feet long.