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Javelina (Collared Peccary) Hunting Guide

Complete Javelina (Collared Peccary) hunting guide. Seasons by state, hunting methods, trophy criteria, rut timing, and field care tips for javelina (collared peccary) hunters.

Boneless Yield

35%

Typical Season Dates

archery

Jan

rifle

Feb-Mar

Note: Exact dates vary by state and management unit. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before purchasing licenses.

Where to Hunt Javelina (Collared Peccary)

AZdraw odds NMdraw odds TX

Meat Yield

Animal Live Weight (avg) Bone-In Yield Boneless Yield Boneless lbs (avg)
adult 45 lbs 48% 35% 16 lbs

Javelina (Collared Peccary) Hunting Tools

🦌 Rut Forecast Peak rut dates by state 🎯 Shot Placement Vital zone guides 🎰 Draw Odds Tag odds for 9 states 📈 Activity Predictor Movement forecast by conditions

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Javelina (Collared Peccary) Hunting Articles & Guides

Javelina foraging on a dirt floor — collared peccary typical of Galiuro Mountain habitat
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Arizona Unit 24A/24B Javelina: Galiuro Mtns

Southern Arizona border country with desert mountains and broken hills
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Arizona Unit 36 Border Country Guide

Saguaro cactus with red rock outcrop — Tonto Basin country in central Arizona
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Arizona Unit 22 Guide: Tonto Basin

Arizona 2026 Fall Draw: June Deadline and Application Checklist — photo by Ann H (pexels)
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Arizona 2026 Fall Draw: June Deadline Guide

Arizona Javelina Draw Odds: Archery, HAM, and General Season Strategy — photo by Andreas Staver (pexels)
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Arizona Javelina Draw Odds: Archery and HAM

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Javelina (Collared Peccary) season?
Javelina (Collared Peccary) seasons vary by state and weapon type. Typical archery season: Jan. Rifle season: Feb-Mar.
What is a trophy-class Javelina (Collared Peccary)?
Trophy criteria for javelina (collared peccary) vary by scoring system (Boone & Crockett, Pope & Young). Check the scoring systems' websites for current minimums.
How much meat does a Javelina (Collared Peccary) yield?
A mature javelina (collared peccary) bull/buck weighs 100–300 lbs live weight. Expect 48% boneless meat yield — roughly 175 lbs of boneless meat from an average animal.
What states can I hunt Javelina (Collared Peccary)?
Javelina (Collared Peccary) can be hunted in: AZ, NM, TX. Western states like AZ, NM, TX are known for their javelina (collared peccary) populations.
When is the Javelina (Collared Peccary) rut?
Javelina (Collared Peccary) rut timing varies by region and elevation. Contact your local wildlife biologist for specific timing in your hunting area.