Wild Boar (Sus scrofa) is in the Suids family (Suidae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 13,945 research-grade observations of it in our sample, peaking in April.
Seasonal pattern in the national data: year-round resident. Counts also reflect when people are out photographing, so compare months within a state rather than across states.
When to photograph Wild Boar: observations by month (U.S.)
About Wild Boar
The wild boar (Sus scrofa), also known as the wild swine or Eurasian wild pig, is a suid native to much of Eurasia, North Africa, and the Greater Sunda Islands. Human intervention has spread its distribution further, making the species one of the widest-ranging mammals in the world, as well as the most widely spread suiform. Its wide range, high numbers, and adaptability mean that it is classed as least concern by the IUCN and it...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Wild Boar by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 7,323 | April | Mar–Feb |
| California | 2,061 | April | Mar–Feb |
| Florida | 1,978 | March | Feb–Jan |
| Hawaii | 658 | March | Feb–Jan |
| Louisiana | 376 | March | Feb–Jan |
| South Carolina | 375 | July | Jun–May |
| Georgia | 249 | March | Sep–Jul |
| Alabama | 201 | March | Sep–May |
| Mississippi | 167 | November | Jun–Apr |
| Oklahoma | 145 | April | Mar–Sep |
| Tennessee | 136 | April | Jan–Apr |
| Arkansas | 113 | May | Apr–Mar |
| North Carolina | 73 | June | Apr–Oct |
| Missouri | 13 | December | Oct–Dec |
| New Mexico | 10 | July | Jul–Dec |
| Virginia | 10 | May | May–May |
| Ohio | 6 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Arizona | 5 | December | Dec–Jan |
| Oregon | 5 | May | May–Jun |
| Vermont | 5 | April | Apr–Apr |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Photography tips
- Keep a legal and safe distance: 100 yards from bears and wolves and 25 yards from other large animals in national parks.
- Dawn and dusk are peak activity times for most mammals.
- Use your car as a blind on wildlife drives.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Wild Boar?
Nationally, April has the most observations, with the main season from March to February.
Where is Wild Boar most often seen?
The most observations come from Texas, California, Florida.