Wild boars roam freely across many states, growing to shocking sizes that surprise even experienced hunters. These feral creatures, descendants of escaped domestic pigs, have become invasive species that damage crops and natural habitats.
From Texas giants weighing over 1,000 pounds to nimble youngsters barely tipping the scales at 45 pounds, here’s a look at America’s record-breaking wild boars.
1. The 1,051-Pound Wild Boar – Texas
Jamison Stone’s 2007 hunt yielded what many consider the heaviest wild boar in U.S. history. The massive creature required several men to load onto a truck after being shot.
Local farmers had reported crop destruction for months before the monster was finally tracked down. Its tusks measured nearly 5 inches long, capable of gutting a full-grown deer with one swipe.
2. The 900-Pound Wild Boar – Alabama
Wade Seago’s yard became the unlikely hunting ground when his dog cornered this behemoth in 2017. The tusked giant stood imposingly at over 3 feet tall at the shoulder.
Local wildlife officials confirmed it as one of Alabama’s largest recorded specimens. What made this catch remarkable was its proximity to residential areas, highlighting the growing problem of boars encroaching on human settlements.
3. The 850-Pound Wild Boar – Arkansas
Hunters tracked this enormous creature through Ozark Mountain terrain for three days before making their catch. Its massive frame required specialized equipment just to transport it back to town.
Game wardens estimated the boar’s age at 8-10 years based on tusk development and size. The animal had become notorious among local farmers for destroying cornfields and frightening livestock across three counties.
4. The 800-Pound Wild Boar – Florida
Larry Earley’s Everglades expedition turned legendary when he encountered this swamp-dwelling giant. The massive boar had adapted perfectly to Florida’s wetland environment, developing webbed feet for swimming through marshes.
Wildlife biologists studied this specimen extensively, discovering it had consumed everything from alligator eggs to palmetto berries. Its territory spanned an estimated 20 square miles of pristine swampland.
5. The 775-Pound Wild Boar – Texas
Ranch hand Miguel Cervantes stumbled upon this monster while repairing fences in East Texas. The boar’s shoulders stood higher than the hood of his pickup truck.
Local hunting guides had placed trail cameras throughout the region trying to track this elusive beast for months. DNA testing later revealed it contained genetic markers from both European wild boars and domestic pig breeds, explaining its extraordinary size.
6. The 730-Pound Wild Boar – Mississippi
Brothers Jake and Jesse Williams tracked this Delta giant through muddy bottomlands for nearly a week. Their hunting dogs finally cornered it in a thicket of blackberry brambles.
The boar’s hide was so thick that conventional hunting arrows couldn’t penetrate it effectively. Local taxidermists struggled to preserve the massive specimen, which now resides in the state’s natural history museum as an educational exhibit.
7. The 710-Pound Wild Boar – Louisiana
Cajun trapper Antoine Boudreaux caught this bayou monster using traditional pit traps baited with fermented corn. The creature’s tusks measured over 7 inches long—nearly a state record.
Local environmental officials praised the capture, as the boar had destroyed countless acres of wetland vegetation. Its stomach contents revealed everything from crawfish to small alligators, showing its opportunistic feeding habits.
8. The 45-Pound Wild Boar – Texas
Young hunter Emily Rodriguez spotted this diminutive porker during her first hunting trip near Austin. Despite its small stature, the boar moved with lightning speed through dense brush.
Wildlife biologists determined it was approximately 6 months old—practically a piglet by wild boar standards. Its small size made it perfect for educational outreach programs about invasive species management in Texas schools.
9. The 50-Pound Wild Boar – Florida
Everglades guide Maria Sanchez encountered this pint-sized porker while leading a wildlife photography tour. The tiny boar’s distinctive striped piglet pattern hadn’t fully faded, indicating its youth.
Despite its small size, it had already developed impressive foraging skills. Researchers noted that smaller boars often survive better in Florida’s developed areas, slipping through fences and evading larger predators through sheer agility.
10. The 55-Pound Wild Boar – Arkansas
Farmer Bill Jenkins caught this speedy little boar after it repeatedly raided his chicken coop. Despite weighing only 55 pounds, it had developed a reputation for outrunning dogs and jumping fences.
Game wardens estimated its age at just 8 months. What made this capture notable was the animal’s unusual coloration—a reddish-brown coat instead of the typical black or mottled pattern, suggesting possible hybridization with heritage farm breeds.
11. The 60-Pound Wild Boar – Alabama
College students on a biology field trip accidentally flushed this small boar from its hiding spot in tall grass. Professor James Wilson recognized it as an important specimen for studying juvenile wild pig development.
DNA testing revealed this particular animal belonged to a unique genetic line. Its small size wasn’t just due to youth but represented a distinct bloodline that naturally produced smaller adult boars—a rarity in the wild population.
12. The 65-Pound Wild Boar – Georgia
Conservation officer Tyrone Jackson discovered this nimble creature during a routine forest patrol. Despite its modest weight, it had created an extensive network of trails through protected woodland.
Trail camera footage showed the boar traveling up to 15 miles nightly—impressive for its size. Its diet consisted primarily of acorns and roots rather than crops, making it less destructive than its larger relatives despite its extensive range.
13. The 70-Pound Wild Boar – Louisiana
Crawfish farmer Pierre Thibodeaux trapped this swift little boar after it repeatedly damaged his pond levees. Despite weighing just 70 pounds, it could swim across waterways with remarkable efficiency.
Local hunters noted its unusual intelligence in avoiding typical traps. The animal had developed specialized feeding techniques for extracting crawfish from their burrows without triggering nearby snares, showing remarkable problem-solving abilities for such a young specimen.
14. The 75-Pound Wild Boar – Mississippi
Twelve-year-old hunter Jayden Williams spotted this fleet-footed boar during a youth hunting program. Despite its smaller stature, the animal possessed fully developed tusks—unusual for its weight class.
Veterinary examination revealed it was actually a fully mature adult, not a juvenile as initially assumed. This discovery sparked research into “dwarf boars”—genetically smaller wild pigs that reach maturity without achieving the massive sizes of their relatives.