Hog light question..

[AndyRealtree]

I've only seen red and green used as kill lights.. My question is, can I use a blue light with the same effects? I'll already be drawn back when I turn it on, just need it as a double check for pin placement. Will it work?

[big chris]

I understand that it's the color spectrum of green and red that make them invisible to wildlife I've always wondered how the sudden shadows don't spook a already careful animal, but I'm curious as to your success with blue because blue works as a uv to light up blood trails you could save money only buying the one light

[AndyRealtree]

Like I said, I'm not trying to follow them with the light without them spooking. Just to make sure my pin is where it needs to be in the dark. I'll post any success I have as well

[BBReezen]

Andy, from what I understand from what I've read about the color spectrum and nocturnal animals, blue is towards the end that they start to be able to see it. Red is supposed to be the hardest for them to see, I've got a green XLR 100 and shined a couple hogs with it. They were kinda jumpy when it came on. My red 250 doesn't seem to bother them but there's a lot of people who prefer green. I can see with the red better. Look on predator masters forum and search for light colors. There's about as many threads about this on there as cooler threads on here . I have a blue lense for a maxIII spotlight and it is a cool color to use though.

[AndyRealtree]

I've always been able to see better with the green personally. I've got a surefire weapon light with a blue lens cap I bought in Afghanistan and recently found again so that's why I'm asking.. No sense in buyin a whole other set up if I can use the light I've got.

[BBReezen]

Like I said, I'm not trying to follow them with the light without them spooking. Just to make sure my pin is where it needs to be in the dark. I'll post any success I have as well

The best way to go is to draw and have your bow pointed higher than them. Turn your light on and bring it down slowly onto them. Less likely to spook rather than just hitting them with it. A lot won't be bothered just lighting them up but some are pretty wary about it.

[AndyRealtree]

The best way to go is to draw and have your bow pointed higher than them. Turn your light on and bring it down slowly onto them. Less likely to spook rather than just hitting them with it. A lot won't be bothered just lighting them up but some are pretty wary about it.

I'll give it a shot for sure. I'd never really seen anything on a blue light so I figured I'd ask. Aiming high an bringing it down is a good point tho

[gonehuntin68]

I have used pretty much every color and have killed hundreds of hogs with them. Every hog is different on how it reacts to light and don't believe anyone that says that hogs can't see a certain color because they can. Red works best for me and once you learn how to use the light correctly you will not get busted by very often. I would go with red if I were you, out of red, green and blue, blue was the most likely to spook pigs. If you really want to get serious about killing hogs then you should get yourself a good quality feeder light and a bow light.

[AndyRealtree]

I have used pretty much every color and have killed hundreds of hogs with them. Every hog is different on how it reacts to light and don't believe anyone that says that hogs can't see a certain color because they can. Red works best for me and once you learn how to use the light correctly you will not get busted by very often. I would go with red if I were you, out of red, green and blue, blue was the most likely to spook pigs. If you really want to get serious about killing hogs then you should get yourself a good quality feeder light and a bow light.

I have a feeder light, but as I'm jobless and leaseless can't afford a new light so I'm stuck with what I have. Hence my question on using the light I already have

[BirdRanger]

Are you putting this on your bow Andy or a rifle.

I got a EW XL250 with all the lights. When you pig hunting, I can let ya borrow, you break it you buy it.. lol

[gonehuntin68]

I have a feeder light, but as I'm jobless and leaseless can't afford a new light so I'm stuck with what I have. Hence my question on using the light I already have

I will give you some tips. Let the hogs come in and eat for at least 5 minutes before you try to light them up. Hogs are usually nervous when they first get to a feeder and the slightest little thing can send them running. When you get ready to turn the light on just turn it on and off as fast as you can, I call it flashing them. By doing this you can judge how they are reacting to the light. If they startle then you will need to let them settle down again before you try it again. On really spooky pigs you might have to do it several times before they don't react to the light. Then draw, light them up and shoot. If they don't react at all to the first time you flash them then your good to go. Also make sure you have enough corn out that it can hold them for at least 30 minutes. Don't get any scent around the area the pigs will be at because some pigs can smell where you walked for at least five hours after and will bust you. Good luck.

[AndyRealtree]

I will give you some tips. Let the hogs come in and eat for at least 5 minutes before you try to light them up. Hogs are usually nervous when they first get to a feeder and the slightest little thing can send them running. When you get ready to turn the light on just turn it on and off as fast as you can, I call it flashing them. By doing this you can judge how they are reacting to the light. If they startle then you will need to let them settle down again before you try it again. On really spooky pigs you might have to do it several times before they don't react to the light. Then draw, light them up and shoot. If they don't react at all to the first time you flash them then your good to go. Also make sure you have enough corn out that it can hold them for at least 30 minutes. Don't get any scent around the area the pigs will be at because some pigs can smell where you walked for at least five hours after and will bust you. Good luck.

Thanks for the tips. I've always thrown out quite a bit of hand corn as well as what the feeder throws out so the time part shouldn't be an issue

[Centraltexan]

I will give you some tips. Let the hogs come in and eat for at least 5 minutes before you try to light them up. Hogs are usually nervous when they first get to a feeder and the slightest little thing can send them running. When you get ready to turn the light on just turn it on and off as fast as you can, I call it flashing them. By doing this you can judge how they are reacting to the light. If they startle then you will need to let them settle down again before you try it again. On really spooky pigs you might have to do it several times before they don't react to the light. Then draw, light them up and shoot. If they don't react at all to the first time you flash them then your good to go. Also make sure you have enough corn out that it can hold them for at least 30 minutes. Don't get any scent around the area the pigs will be at because some pigs can smell where you walked for at least five hours after and will bust you. Good luck.

This works! I had a hard time flashing the light on and off at the hogs, (thinking it would scare them) but if they are spooked they will run, but come back. The more you play the on/off game with them, they will finally let you leave the light on them for a shot!!

[Fishndude]

I have used pretty much every color and have killed hundreds of hogs with them. Every hog is different on how it reacts to light and don't believe anyone that says that hogs can't see a certain color because they can. Red works best for me and once you learn how to use the light correctly you will not get busted by very often. I would go with red if I were you, out of red, green and blue, blue was the most likely to spook pigs. If you really want to get serious about killing hogs then you should get yourself a good quality feeder light and a bow light.

I'd go with anything this gentleman says.

[AndyRealtree]

I'd go with anything this gentleman says.

After reading thru some of his stuff, I definitely plan on it.