Show Notes
Episode Title: Wild Boar Nights in Sweden; ThermalScopes, Close Encounters & Big Wins
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Anders and Rasmus take you along on their recent hunting tripto southeastern Sweden for wild boar and roe buck. They share the excitement ofnight hunting with thermal optics, the challenges of bait hunting, and theethical considerations behind this style of hunting. From the first shot to thefinal butchering, and even a surprise trophy buck, this episode is packed withstories, tips, and reflections on gear, shot placement, and the realities ofhunting in a different country.
Important Dates& Mentions:
Early September: Start of hunting season in Denmark
Trip highlights: Two successful nights of wild boar hunting
Special thanks to Thomas for hosting and for his incredible Swedish roebuck
What You’ll Hear inThis Episode:
Why hunting in Sweden is so different from Denmark
The role of baiting and pest control in wild boar management
Gear talk: thermal spotters, night vision, and why bowhunting is off thetable in Sweden
The thrill of close-range encounters and the ethics of shot placement
Behind the scenes: dragging, butchering, and bringing home the meat
A surprise ending: Thomas’ once-in-a-lifetime roe buck
Tune in for real hunting stories, practicalinsights, and a few laughs along the way.
Key Takeaways
Night hunting in Sweden is highly regulated and very different fromDenmark, involving baitstations and enclosed blinds for pest control purposes.
Thermal and night vision gear are essential tools for this type of hunt, and they add a wholenew dimension to the experience.
Shot placement on wild boar often differs from deer hunting—headshots are common to ensure the animaldrops immediately, reducing risk and tracking in dense terrain.
Ethics and efficiency matter: Baiting and using high-tech gear are not about making it easy butabout managing populations responsibly and minimizing suffering.
Preparation and logistics are key: from EV charging on the road to freezing meat for the long drive home.
Unexpected highlights make the trip memorable—like Thomas taking a massive Swedish roe buck,the biggest he’s ever seen.