i just returned monday from a hunt in tennessee. i used a slow spot and stalk to take a 200+ pounder. dogs seem to be a good method. some guys took a nice one while i was there using a catahoula cur and a large knife. i am getting old and heal slowly, so i used a .338 winchester magnum. it was my first wild hog and i am "hooked". i went to WILDERNESS HUNTING LODGE in monterrey TN. they are some very nice folks. I CAN'T WAIT TO GO AGAIN!!