Bushpig hunting is primarily a night‑time pursuit because the animals are most active after dark. Outfitters typically use baited blinds near thickets or fermented corn piles and wait for pigs to come out under cover of darkness. Another technique is hunting with hounds; dogs are released to bay the pig in its bedding cover, enabling the hunter to close in and take a close‑range shot. There are no seasonal restrictions on bushpig hunting in South Africa, though the dry winter months are preferred when natural food is scarce. In other countries, hunts may be tied to general safari seasons and often require night permits.

Bushpigs are widespread and not considered threatened, but they can cause significant crop damage and are often controlled through regulated hunting. In Tanzania, for example, all hunting must be conducted under government‑issued quotas and a professional guide; the safari season runs from July 1 to December 31. Trophy fees and licence revenues from bushpig hunts help fund anti‑poaching and rural development projects while mitigating human–wildlife conflict. In South Africa and Zimbabwe, hunting is available year‑round, and outfitters provide night permits and specialised equipment to ensure ethical off‑take. This combination of pest control and tourism revenue supports both farmers and wildlife managers.