fresh hog meat is great, clean the porker put his ass in a icechest for 12-14 hours. then BBQ his ass up. I love fresh hog meat, i useually cook myne Whole because i toss a big TO-DO when i get a eatn pig. Neways if you need any info on hog let me know, only thing is i live in texas and cant help you on hunting area around your place