Wild Hogs Hunting
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Wild Hogs Hunting
I would like to hear peoples experiences wild hog hunting. I'm thinking of trying it this spring and would like to know if it is something to try. Also how do wild hog taste compared to supermarket pork?
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I've hunted wild boar, once.
This was in Crossville, Tennessee.
I went with a good friend that had hunted this property, before.
He had been successful three years in a row.
I carried a Marlin 1894S in .44 magnum, and a Dan Wesson revolver (44-VH4), also in .44 magnum.
Without going through the entire hunt, I wound up handing the guide my .44 carbine, and I used the revolver, at seven feet.
One shot to the right side of the boar's neck. The 240 gr JHP bullet (handload) was recovered, lodged in the jawbone, on the left side of the boar.
That boar dropped like he'd been hit by a freight-train.
He dressed out at 210 lbs. The guide 'guesstimated' his weight at 265 lbs. 'on the hoof'.
With that said, I have been invited to go to Pennsylvania, on a boar hunt, in March.
Can't wait to go.
I'll be carrying my Marlin 1895G "Guide Gun" in .45-70 Gov't., and my Dan Wesson revolver.
(Half the fun is working up loads for the 1895!!!)
As for eatin'. . . . well, let's just say, "Mmmmmmmmmmmm! It's delicious!!!!" Sausage. Ribs. Hams. Bacon. Chops.
This was in Crossville, Tennessee.
I went with a good friend that had hunted this property, before.
He had been successful three years in a row.
I carried a Marlin 1894S in .44 magnum, and a Dan Wesson revolver (44-VH4), also in .44 magnum.
Without going through the entire hunt, I wound up handing the guide my .44 carbine, and I used the revolver, at seven feet.
One shot to the right side of the boar's neck. The 240 gr JHP bullet (handload) was recovered, lodged in the jawbone, on the left side of the boar.
That boar dropped like he'd been hit by a freight-train.
He dressed out at 210 lbs. The guide 'guesstimated' his weight at 265 lbs. 'on the hoof'.
With that said, I have been invited to go to Pennsylvania, on a boar hunt, in March.
Can't wait to go.
I'll be carrying my Marlin 1895G "Guide Gun" in .45-70 Gov't., and my Dan Wesson revolver.
(Half the fun is working up loads for the 1895!!!)
As for eatin'. . . . well, let's just say, "Mmmmmmmmmmmm! It's delicious!!!!" Sausage. Ribs. Hams. Bacon. Chops.
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I've been handgun hunting in PA & FL.
In dense brush or close quarters I personally feel a long gun is a hindrance. (and dangerous)
A nod to the 'Church of the N Frame' is in order.
If you handload, Sierra's FPJ is a good solid bullet that will penetrate and still expand at magnum velocities.
Like all game, it can be a little 'gamey' and tough but it is good eating if you cook it right and don't let it dry out.
In dense brush or close quarters I personally feel a long gun is a hindrance. (and dangerous)
A nod to the 'Church of the N Frame' is in order.
If you handload, Sierra's FPJ is a good solid bullet that will penetrate and still expand at magnum velocities.
Like all game, it can be a little 'gamey' and tough but it is good eating if you cook it right and don't let it dry out.
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I shot a nice bore a few years back during black powder season at Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. He weighed 116 pounds at the check in station. We were actually surprised at how good he was to eat. I think you would be happy with eating a wild bore. I think you should go for it. Here is a link to where I got mine.
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
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I personally do not eat them but I do however help out my buddy Randy. He is the only butcher in town and process a lot of deer,pig,bear,etc. Much of it depends on how the animal gets shot. You get yahoo`s out there drinking beer or whatever and do a bad kill then the meat suffers as well as the animal. Those ***** shouldnt carry a gun period. Skilled hunters can bring down and field dress properly thus ensuring a damn fine piece of meat.
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I shoot them with 150 grain 308 Hornady interlock bullets. A head shot nails them A heart shot will stop them but they do run sometimes. I call a friend & he comes out & gets it.
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Hog hunting varies greatly depending on where you will be hunting. It can be similar to Bear hunting, either behind dogs or a stand over bait. It can be a tree stand over game trails. Or it can be spot and stalk in more open country. I only have experience with the spot and stalk. I've killed a bunch of them here in CA, hunting the coastal Oak forested hills.
I don't know what to expect in Kansas, or if that is even where you plan to hunt. But you need to know what kind of hunt you will be involved with to properly plan your equipment and strategy.
I don't know what to expect in Kansas, or if that is even where you plan to hunt. But you need to know what kind of hunt you will be involved with to properly plan your equipment and strategy.
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Thanks everyone for the great info. Right now I'm planning on going to oklahoma to hog hunt, because it is illegal to hunt them in Kansas. The hunt will be either a spot and stalk or from a stand. I'm thinking of using a 30-06 rifle. What make and size (grains) of ammo should I use?
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Any 150 to 180gr will work fine. Pick whatever shoots best in your gun. Many of them perform well with 165gr.
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I'd use a fairly heavy bullet (165-190g) with a solid point & thick jacket or other 'controlled expansion' qualities like found in a Nosler partition or Swift A-frame.
Hogs are tough and a lightly built hollowpoint that will shed its jacket or deflect off bone is not going to reach deep.
*This is not a deer, and they will try and kill you if you anger it*
I'm not familiar with the size of boar in OK, but in PA it's not uncommon to see them well over 300#
Hogs are tough and a lightly built hollowpoint that will shed its jacket or deflect off bone is not going to reach deep.
*This is not a deer, and they will try and kill you if you anger it*
I'm not familiar with the size of boar in OK, but in PA it's not uncommon to see them well over 300#
Thanks everyone for the great info. Right now I'm planning on going to oklahoma to hog hunt, because it is illegal to hunt them in Kansas. The hunt will be either a spot and stalk or from a stand. I'm thinking of using a 30-06 rifle. What make and size (grains) of ammo should I use?
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I use my Browning BLR in 308. Its short, light & very accurate.I have a 3.5 x10x40 Vari X 3 Leopold scope on it. Its my favorite center fire rifle. I use Hornady light mag 150 grain bullets. I may try the 165 grain ones I have & see how they work.
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