It depends on their age and gender. They are faaaar leaner and a whole lot meaner than their domesticated pink skinned cousins. I've found big ol boars are not worth the effort. Too much testosterone and bitter bad attitude. Even large sows can get gamey. These little ladies were perfect: about 6 months and 70-80ish lbs. This late in the year, (there is no specified season in Texas...take em out whenever, wherever, by any means necessary) I just harvested the backstraps, loins and hocks.