On Hunting Boar - Do you know whether 'nuttier' sows really mean more boar the next spring?

Maybe – maybe not. The answer depends on more factors than just the size and the quality of acorn mast. Environmental conditions and the weather can easily offset the benefits of a good mast harvest.
Harsh winters notably can make a big dent in the survival rate of piglets from early litters, especially if the winter is long and particularly cold close to springtime. A low survival rate of piglets could reduce the peak in birthrates considerably.
September and October of a year is a good time to scout your prospective hunting areas. It is also the time to observe carefully the behavior of other wildlife. Preparations of many species for the coming winter can give us valuable hints with regard to the nature of the next season. Then take an educated guess based on your observations or order the Almanac.

If all else fails – ask the squirrels!

(Source: Sage to Meadow in a blog post by Jack Mathews on 09/26/10)

PJJ