RE: So now what?
Although some may not like this answer here goes. Many times I will leave most of the hog for the 'yotes and buzzards. I will cut out the backstraps and hams and pack them out and leave the rest. Now before anyone wants to jump on me for not respecting my prey let me tell you up front I have no respect for hogs. I will often kill a big boar and leave the whole thing lay if I think it stinks too bad. Remember hogs are considered pests or vermin around these parts. I do very much enjoy hunting them and do so year round but they do tremendous damage to pastures around here. I don't think eradication will ever happen where I hunt but I'm trying!