Night hunting

Hunting hogs and exotics (Axis, Blackbuck, Coriscan Sheep, Fallow Deer, Eland, Nilgai, Sika etc.) in Texas at night is legal, as they are considered property of the landowner (vs. property of the state as are indigenous animals).  Hogs are generally seen as a negative, as they tear up fences, uproot plants, and displace more desirable game, such as quail or turkey.  However, I see them as top of the list for an excuse to spend time outdoors at night and appreciate their limited sight and predictability of showing up around a feeder if not overly disturbed.  It's fun to hunt them in the full moon, but use of a spotlight is permitted as well, although sometimes they shy away from a spotlight.  Night hunting lets me imagine I am hunting in Europe as I understand Europeans hunt at night routinely. I have shot a couple of the largest boars under a full moon with a high quality scope. 

When shooting them from the ground, the muzzle blast blinds you temporarily and you hope one does not run up your leg as you're reloading - this is great adventure!  Nights are cooler and in Texas, where we have more warm days than cool days, hunting at night affords more opportunity - sometimes to hunt during the week in the summer when the days are longer, without missing a workday.

Equipment must be in order for a night hunt and familiarity with your weapon and your surroundings brings great advantage.  Also, at night, you may see animals that may be nocturnal, such as a big whitetail buck, raccoons, bobcat or coyote.  Night hunting adds another dimension to the great Texas outdoors.