Texas Helicopter Pig Hunting

Texas Helicopter Pig Hunting operates the only full-time helicopter hog hunting business in the United States. Since 1992, they've been in the hunting business. Since 2011, they've specialized exclusively in aerial feral hog eradication from their base at Divided Find Ranch & Lodge in San Angelo, Texas—just 15 minutes from the airport.

They hunt 365 days a year, 7 days a week with a permanent staff that lives on the property. This isn't a seasonal operation. Feral hogs breed year-round with no mating season, so there's always work to do.

"We hunt over 2.5 million acres of private land in Central and West Texas."

The lack of heavy foliage in West Texas means better visibility during spring and summer months when other helicopter operations are closed. Their pilots fly nearly every day, so they know the terrain better than anyone.

You have two options when you book: - Suppressed Daniel Defense DDM4 V7 AR-15 with unlimited ammunition - Benelli 12-Gauge Shotgun with unlimited ammunition

All firearms are cleaned and maintained daily by their armorer staff. No personal weapons allowed—safety is non-negotiable on helicopters.

They operate eight R-44 helicopters (the source mentions two in primary service, with expansion capacity). Every aircraft is FAA-inspected and serviced every 100 hours by certified mechanics. Their helicopters are stored in a private hangar on the ranch.

Notable aircraft: - N223PK - "The .223 Pig Killer," their newest addition - N997SR - One of two primary R-44s in service

You always fly with your own group—they never mix different parties in the same helicopter or lodge.

Divided Find Ranch features: - Modern, comfortable private cabins and lodges with individual decor - Executive Chef Jerry Guerrero - Culinary arts degree, specializes in Tex-Mex and fresh local meats - Private dining area with bar seating, fire pit, and TVs - Full kitchen & meal preparation - Food is the centerpiece of the experience - Sprinter Van and 40-foot motor coach with Wi-Fi and satellite TV for airport transfers

When you're not flying:

Long-Range Rifle Course - Overlooking Texas Hill Country scenery - Instruction available for beginners - Designed for experienced shooters to sharpen skills - Large-caliber shooting exposure

Skeet & Trap Range - Follows official skeet range guidelines - Covers all field shots hunters will encounter - Competition-style shooting available

Additional Ranges - 5-stand shooting - Pistol range - Sporting clays

Entertainment Hangar - Cornhole, ping pong, Big Buck Hunter arcade - Refreshments and hangout space - Houses helicopters for viewing

Want something different? Jump on a UTV and hunt wild game with a modern bow and arrow. It's "back to basics" hunting after the adrenaline of aerial hunts.

Every position is full-time, year-round:

• •Pilots: All helicopter pilots fly most days. Examples include Wyatt Hone (Southern Utah University aviation program, experienced in lions, bobcats, bears, and mule deer hunting) and Dillon Lutz (former US Army, passionate about aviation).

• •Management: Dana Larson is the Ranch Manager and backbone of operations. Wildlife Manager Bass Hamilton is studying Animal Science and Natural Resource Management at Angelo State University.

• •Support Crew: Gun cleaning crew, maintenance team, lodge cleaners, safety personnel, drivers, and kitchen staff.

Texas has 2.6 million feral hogs—more than anywhere else in the United States. These invasive species cause $400 million in annual damage statewide and $52 million specifically in agricultural damage.

Feral hogs compete with endangered native wildlife and cause massive property damage. The USDA has allocated $75 million through its Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program for this exact problem.

• •No Texas hunting license required for depredation hunts (hog eradication). However:
• •Must be at least 18 years old
• •Valid Texas hunting license IS required if you plan to fish, hunt deer, or pursue other game while in Texas
• •5-day licenses available from the State of Texas
• •This is a depredation hunt (eradication), not a trophy hunt—hogs cannot be kept for meat

Contact Details: - Phone: 325-515-0175 - Email: [email protected] - Online booking available

Location: Divided Find Ranch & Lodge, San Angelo, Texas (15 minutes from San Angelo Regional Airport - SJT)

Available Options: - Day hunts for quick trips - Multi-day stay packages with lodging - Custom group packages (6-14 hunters) - Corporate events accommodated - Airport pickup service included

"To rid Texas of feral pigs and provide the best helicopter pig hunting experience ever."

They've been doing this for 30 years. They were the first to make helicopter hog eradication legal in the United States.