To be as successful as possible at Javelina
hunting, you need to be able to identify common Javelina food sources and Desert
plant life.
Saguaro Cactus-symbol of the Arizona desert (click on picture to enlarge).
Seasonal food source for Javelina~Saguaro bloom May and drop fruit in June
& July. Photo By AP Jones.
Cholla cactus with fruit (small green balls). Fruit is present year
round. Javelina often dine on the cholla fruit (click on picture to enlarge).
Photo By AP Jones.
Prickly pear cactus with new "pad growth". Major Javelina
food source, fruit ripens in August (click on picture to enlarge).
Photo by AP Jones.