Something else to consider...all hogs don't run. I've had them stand there and hiss at me. Also there are big packs of wild coyotes out there in the Green Swamp. You may want to carry a big knife out there with ya..I do. I was going to get a concealed weapons permit specifically for scouting...I called Tallahassee and read the booklet." You can not carry a concealed weapon in any park or National forest except during general gun season. "