Unguided · Baited Stands
Arkansas Hog Hunting
Wild hog hunting never goes out of season. Hunt from baited stands on 2,200 private Ozark acres in Mount Pleasant, AR — unguided, on your own schedule.
Book a Hog HuntAt Sanctuary Ranch Hunting Resort in Mount Pleasant, Arkansas, wild hog hunting is a year-round pursuit. Our 2,200-acre private preserve in the Ozark Mountains holds a healthy population of feral hogs every month of the year. Hunts are unguided and done from baited stands — we show you the stands and you come and go to hunt whenever you want, first-timer or seasoned hunter, just 20 minutes from Batesville.
Year-Round Wild Hog Hunting in the Arkansas Ozarks
Unlike deer and upland birds, feral hogs have no closed season in Arkansas. On private land, the state actively encourages landowners to remove them because of the damage they do to habitat and crops. For you, that means one thing: consistent access and consistent action, whether you come in the heat of July or the cold of January.
Hogs are intelligent, well-fed, and always on the move across our varied terrain — hardwood bottoms where they root at night, thick creek cover where they bed, and the edges of our meadows at first and last light. We hunt them from baited stands set over active sign, so you sit where the hogs are working and let them come to you. Stands run $225 each on our hog and predator packages (up to three hunters).
Because our acreage is private and managed, you aren’t competing with public-land crowds or hoping the hogs moved in overnight. They’re here — and the stands are already set and baited over their travel routes.
How Hog Hunting Works — Baited Stands, Your Schedule
Hog hunting at Sanctuary Ranch is unguided and hunted from baited stands. Before your hunt, we set up and bait the stands and show you exactly where each one is. From there it’s yours — you come and go from the stands to hunt whenever you want during your stay, at whatever pace suits you.
It’s a relaxed, self-paced way to hunt that works for everyone from first-timers to seasoned hog hunters. Each stand is $225 and holds up to three hunters, and it pairs naturally with a stay in our on-site lodging so you can hunt dawn and dusk without a commute.
Licenses, Regulations & What We Handle
Every hunter needs a valid Arkansas hunting license, and depending on your method and the time of year, additional permits may apply. All hunting at Sanctuary Ranch is conducted in full accordance with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission regulations. We’ll walk you through exactly what you need before you arrive so there are no surprises on hunt day.
During overlapping firearm seasons, blaze orange is required — bring it along with the rest of your gear below.
Gear, Firearms & Preparing for Your Hunt
For firearms, a centerfire rifle in .243 or larger with quality bullets is a dependable hog setup, and straight-wall and AR-platform rifles are popular here too. Bring the rifle you shoot most confidently — placement behind the shoulder matters more than raw caliber.
- Sturdy, broken-in boots for uneven Ozark terrain
- Layered clothing for the season, plus blaze orange when required
- Waterproof outerwear and a small daypack
- Ammunition, a sling, and a headlamp for low-light stand sits
- Field-dressing knife and gloves
New to Hog Hunting? Family & First-Timer Friendly
Hog hunting is one of the best ways to get into big game — the season is always open, the action can be fast, and there’s no complicated draw or tag system. Hunting from a baited stand is especially approachable: youth, families, and first-timers are all welcome, and our staff make sure you’re set up safely and know the property before you head out. If it’s your child’s first hunt or your first trip back in years, you’re in good hands.
Make It a Trip — Lodging, Fishing & More
The best hog hunts become weekends. Stay in our on-site lodging — from a rustic cabin to a lodge that sleeps 38 — and you’re steps from the hunting grounds at dawn. Between hunts, cast a line in our stocked ponds, ride the trails, or bring along non-hunting guests who’d rather relax. Hunting with a group in the cooler months? Add upland bird hunting for a true mixed-bag Arkansas hunt, or review our hunting packages to build the trip you want.
Hog Hunting Pricing
Hog & Predator Hunting
Stand hunt
Up to 3 hunters per stand
Hog add-on to another package
$225 per hogFishing in our lake
Free with any packagePlease call in advance to confirm availability. All hunts are conducted in accordance with Arkansas Game & Fish Commission laws.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Feral hogs have no closed season in Arkansas, and on private land like Sanctuary Ranch you can hunt them 12 months a year. That makes a hog hunt one of the few big-game opportunities available every month, including outside of deer and bird seasons.
Yes. All hunters must carry a valid Arkansas hunting license, and some situations require additional permits depending on the method and season. We help you understand exactly what you need before you arrive, and all hunts follow Arkansas Game & Fish Commission (AGFC) regulations.
A centerfire rifle in .243 or larger with well-constructed bullets is a reliable choice for wild hogs, and straight-wall or AR-platform rifles work well too. Shot placement matters more than caliber — behind the shoulder into the vitals. Bring what you shoot confidently; our staff can advise on setups for stand hunting.
Sanctuary Ranch is located at 5685 Lafferty Road, Mount Pleasant, AR 72561 — about 20 minutes from Batesville and roughly two hours north of Little Rock in the Arkansas Ozarks. Our 2,200-acre private preserve is an easy drive for hunters across North-Central Arkansas and surrounding states.
We set up and bait the stands ahead of your hunt and show you exactly where each one is. From there you hunt on your own schedule — coming and going from the stands whenever you want during your stay. Each stand is $225 and holds up to three hunters.
Hog hunts are unguided. We bait the stands and show you where they are, then you hunt at your own pace — a relaxed setup that suits first-timers and experienced hog hunters alike. Every hunt pairs naturally with on-site lodging.