I don't see any reason to be scared. Last year I'd wald around through thick pines and shoot them when I snuck up on them. I realize they can charge you, but I have noticed that is the most common fear of hogs. Not that it is a bad thing. But for the most part they're fairly skidding. But if you want to have fun get a timed feeder and go shoot them over it. I say a times feeder because there is no way to keep up with them eating corn just off of the ground.