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So, my X's husband (he and I get along) told me that he and his dad went out and shot a few piggies a few weeks back ten or so miles (if I remember right) south of La Junta. This started a chain reaction in my head about going out hunting for those little shits (the pigs, not my X and her hubby...). Has anyone here gone out huntin for them? I was looking up the topic this morning and found this:
Night Time Hunting: Yes
Baiting: No
Summary: Wild hogs are considered a danger to wildlife, and are not regulated. You may take any feral hog that is identified as wild, without a limit. It is illegal to have commercial hunts for feral swine in Colorado. There are wild pigs moving in to south eastern Colorado, and are causing great concern for some.
Yes, there are wild boar in Colorado, and as long as there is a food source, adaptable climate, and suitable habitat, wild pigs will prosper in Colorado.
Recently, HuntWildPIg.com was contacted by the acting Chief of Colorado Wildlife, Bob Thompson. Below is the letter that was sent in response to some questions we had concerning hunting wild boar in Colorado:
Greg,
Thank you for your email asking about regulations on night time hunting, hunting with dogs, baiting, and method of take of feral hogs. Issues surrounding feral hogs may in the near future be addressed in Wildlife Commission Regulations (WCR) to further clarify methods and manner of take, etc. so before taking any wildlife species in Colorado a person needs to check what the most current laws and regulations are.
Below are the responses to each with current regulations.
Night Time Hunting
Taking feral hogs at night is allowed. This is allowed in Wildlife Commission Regulation (WCR) #303.E.9 & 10 to take feral hogs at night with the use of artificial light on private land without a permit and on public land with a night hunting permit.
#303 – Manner of Take:
The following are legal methods of take for game species listed in this chapter. Any method of take not listed herein shall be prohibited, except as otherwise provided by Statute or Commission regulation or by 35-40-100.2-115, C.R.S.
9. Artificial light (private land) may be used at night to take beaver, bobcat, coyote, feral hogs, gray fox, raccoon, red fox, striped skunk and swift fox on private land with permission of the landowner or his designated agent.
10. Artificial light (public land) may be used at night to take beaver, bobcat, coyote, feral hogs, gray fox, raccoon, red fox, striped skunk and swift fox on public lands by permit only, as follows:
a. Each permit shall be valid only for the time, species, and location specified on the permit. No permit will be valid during any deer, elk or antelope rifle season or during the 24-hour period prior to the opening weekend; nor during the opening weekend of any grouse, pheasant, quail, turkey or waterfowl season in those areas where such seasons are in progress.
b. An artificial light which is permanently attached to, or projected from within a vehicle is prohibited.
c. Taking shall not be permitted within 500 yards of a dwelling, building, or other structure, or in any area of public concentration where human safety would be jeopardized.
d. Such permit shall be carried while hunting and available for inspection upon demand.
e. Area wildlife managers and district wildlife managers may deny a permit where there is a potential that night hunting activities may result in significant adverse impact on wildlife resources by causing movement of large numbers of big game or otherwise. Provided further that night hunting permits for bobcat will not be issued on public lands in the Canada lynx recovery area where Canada lynx are known to be present. When one Canada lynx has been taken by a bobcat hunter during the current year’s hunting season no night hunting permits for bobcat will be issued for the remainder of the calendar year in the Canada lynx recovery area or in the area outside the Canada lynx recovery area where the Canada lynx was taken. In such instance, any night hunting permits for bobcat already issued under this provision shall be terminated.
f. A permit shall not be required of any person, member of the person’s family, lessee, agent, designee, or any employee of the person when necessary to protect such person’s property.
Hunting with Dogs and Bait
Under current WCR #004 the use of dogs and bait are not allowed to take feral hogs. Current regulations do not expressly authorize use of dogs or bait to take feral hogs.
#004 – #004 – AIDS IN TAKING WILDLIFE
A. Aids Used in Taking Big Game, Small Game and Furbearers – Except as expressly authorized by these regulations, the use of baits and other aids in taking big game, small game and furbearers is prohibited.
1. Baits
a. Furbearers may be taken with the aid of baiting. Where permitted, baits shall consist solely of material of animal or plant origin and shall not contain any materials of metal, glass, porcelain, plastic, cardboard or paper. Wildlife used as bait shall be the carcass, or parts thereof, of legally taken furbearers, carp, shad, white and longnose suckers, and nonedible portions of legally obtained game mammals, birds and game fish.
2. Dogs
a. Use of dogs in the taking of wildlife is prohibited except as authorized in Commission Regulations. (See also: ยง33-4-101.3, C.R.S.)
1. Dogs may be used to hunt or take mountain lion, small game, waterfowl, and furbearers, only as an aid to pursue, bring to bay, retrieve, flush or point, but not otherwise. Further, dogs shall not
be used to hunt or take cottontail rabbits, snowshoe hares, and tree squirrels where a regular deer, elk, pronghorn or moose season is in progress.
Method of Take
Under current WCR #002.K feral hogs may be taken without a license and manner of take is not specified so any method of take not otherwise illegal has been allowed such as gun, bow, live trap but not with such illegal method of take such as use of poison, dogs, bait, night vision equipment at night, etc.
#002 – License Requirements
K. Feral Hogs
1. Feral hogs are hereby declared to be detrimental to Colorado’s wildlife and habitat. Feral hogs may be seized, captured or destroyed by the Division or its authorized agents whenever and wherever found.
2. No license is required for a person to hunt or take feral hogs. However, commercial hunting or taking of feral hogs is prohibited. No person shall receive compensation or attempt to receive compensation from the hunting of feral hogs in Colorado.
3. No person shall release species or hybrids of species in the families Suidae or Tayassuidae in Colorado for the purpose of allowing them to run at large or otherwise facilitating the distribution or
abundance of feral hogs in Colorado.
Thanks!
Bob Thompson
Acting Chief of Wildlife Law Enforcement
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
6060 Broadway, Denver, CO 80216
bob.thompson@state.co.us (bob.thompson@state.co.us)
(303) 291-7342
From: Baker, James
Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 9:23 AM
To: Thompson, Bob
Subject: FW: Feral Hog Hunting / Colorado
Bob, could you assist me with this hunters questions about Feral Hog hunting ?
Thank you for your time, Jim
Jim Baker
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Customer Service/Communications
6060 Broadway
Denver, CO. 80216
303-291-7684
james.baker@state.co.us (james.baker@state.co.us)
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Any idea where they have been spotted in SE CO?
I would say south of La Junta and at least over to I-25. So, all of that area in the SE is what I would say that they could easily be in.
I think we have a few members here who hunt the bastards...
GhostRider
07-08-2012, 12:43
damn, I would like to get in a hunt for them
Longnecktipper
07-08-2012, 13:07
Wonder how long it will take for them to change some of these laws up ? No dogs ? Can use a dog to hunt a Mountian lion , but can't for hogs. Lame
battle_sight_zero
07-08-2012, 13:33
My ex wife is a feral hog. You might find her on match.com. Just me careful those tusks can kill you!
I would say south of La Junta and at least over to I-25. So, all of that area in the SE is what I would say that they could easily be in.
How do you know this?
Have you actually seen any or personally know someone who has? Or is it just a guess?
Just trying to figure out exactly where they are.
Hmm, I have a buddy with land in La Junta. I'm gonna ask if he's seen any on his property. I have hunted them in SW Fla but not here its a good time! They are normally in groups of 4-8. Crack off one round and the chaos begins! I am building a AR10 rig specifically for pig hunting!
Wonder how long it will take for them to change some of these laws up ? No dogs ? Can use a dog to hunt a Mountian lion , but can't for hogs. Lame
From what I have read, some have had rabies in other parts of the piggie nation. Maybe they don't want your dog biting them...
How do you know this?
Have you actually seen any or personally know someone who has? Or is it just a guess?
Just trying to figure out exactly where they are.
You must not have actually read what I said to begin with. Go read what I wrote before the quote. Also, if the Acting Chief of Wildlife Law Enforcement has rules and regs on how to hunt them, wouldn't they have already had to deal with them? Just a thought. You can also look up piggies in colorado if you need. What makes me believe him, is this is not the first time I have heard of people taking piggies here.
Hmm, I have a buddy with land in La Junta. I'm gonna ask if he's seen any on his property. I have hunted them in SW Fla but not here its a good time! They are normally in groups of 4-8. Crack off one round and the chaos begins! I am building a AR10 rig specifically for pig hunting!
I was going to go with some classmates from here to the grasslands to see what we can find. Anyone have a thermal optic they can lend? Not for mounting on a gun of course, just spot. [Coffee]
From what I have read, some have had rabies in other parts of the piggie nation. Maybe they don't want your dog biting them...
You must not have actually read what I said to begin with. Go read what I wrote before the quote. Also, if the Acting Chief of Wildlife Law Enforcement has rules and regs on how to hunt them, wouldn't they have already had to deal with them? Just a thought. You can also look up piggies in colorado if you need. What makes me believe him, is this is not the first time I have heard of people taking piggies here.
You're right, sorry. I'm on oxy and barbiturates for bulging discs and sciatica, I clearly am not thinking clearly!
Reckon the DOW or CPW could/would help point a guy in the right direction? Maybe hook ya up with landowners that have hog problems? I'm not really a "hunter", but I'd be down for shootin' some pigs.
You're right, sorry. I'm on oxy and barbiturates for bulging discs and sciatica, I clearly am not thinking clearly!
Please move downrange a little, willya? [Tooth]
Song Dog
07-08-2012, 20:14
I would love to try to take one of these hogs with my .204. I have seen them drt in texas with a .17hmr. I'm guessing my .204 would do the job. Any thoughts?
Please move downrange a little, willya? [Tooth]
Haha seriously! Havent been shooting since it got bad [Rant2]
Longnecktipper
07-08-2012, 21:54
Song Dog , I have shot hundreds , if not thousands of hogs back home . I'm not saying you couldn't take down a hog with a .204 . In my opinion that's a head shot and that's a baseball sized target. You miss and you have one pissed off hog ! They will not hesitate to run you down . I used a 300 win mag when I hunted them mostly .
My ex wife is a feral hog. You might find her on match.com. Just me careful those tusks can kill you!
[ROFL2][ROFL1][ROFL3]
Co-worker called the local DOW here and asked about piggies. The guy he talked to said that they are definately here, not in the numbers down south, but they are definately here in the grasslands and further up north even past La Junta.
Co-worker called the local DOW here and asked about piggies. The guy he talked to said that they are definately here, not in the numbers down south, but they are definately here in the grasslands and further up north even past La Junta.
Did the DOW guy give any advice on how to find them? Or any tips on who to ask, etc.?
Co-worker called the local DOW here and asked about piggies. The guy he talked to said that they are definately here, not in the numbers down south, but they are definately here in the grasslands and further up north even past La Junta.
I imagine their numbers will keep growing and they will spread further and further north. they will eventually become the new p-dog.
68Charger
07-11-2012, 09:36
I imagine their numbers will keep growing and they will spread further and further north. they will eventually become the new p-dog.
but with bacon... [Coffee]
I'd be up for a hog hunt- seems like a great use for the 1895 I recently acquired...
they will eventually become the new p-dog.I don't think so. With it being shoot on sight and with the DOW absolutely against them being introduced for sport hunting, I beleive even they will do what they can, including shooting from heli., the pigs won't ever spread like the plague, 'er I mean prairie dogs.
I have been looking into this and want to blast some pigs too. If you guys get a hunt together make sure to write up on here. Maybe we can get a small group going and carpool down. Then we can meet up, blast some pigs, and have a BBQ! Sounds like fun to me.
There are all kinds of health notices out there about wild pigs, but they are exactly the same as they are listed on a pack of bacon in the store. Am I right to think eating them is good to go as long as you cook it? I also heard that they are a little leaner and stronger tasting but make awesome chorizo and ground pork sausage.
10mm-man
07-11-2012, 16:07
I have been looking into this and want to blast some pigs too. If you guys get a hunt together make sure to write up on here. Maybe we can get a small group going and carpool down. Then we can meet up, blast some pigs, and have a BBQ! Sounds like fun to me.
There are all kinds of health notices out there about wild pigs, but they are exactly the same as they are listed on a pack of bacon in the store. Am I right to think eating them is good to go as long as you cook it? I also heard that they are a little leaner and stronger tasting but make awesome chorizo and ground pork sausage.
Dito! I'm down... Let's organize....
I don't think so. With it being shoot on sight and with the DOW absolutely against them being introduced for sport hunting, I beleive even they will do what they can, including shooting from heli., the pigs won't ever spread like the plague, 'er I mean prairie dogs.
they will still spread. farmers poison the crap out of p-dogs. we shoot them by the hundreds and yet they still survive. granted they live underground, pigs aren't stupid animals. they have managed to spread, and survive quite well. just look at all the states with pig problems.
not all farmers or landowners are going to care if the hogs are on their property and even if they do care, less of them are going to be able to control them, or kill them all off. I don't think it will be an overnight invasion but I believe they will still spread.
noob question (since I have never used a guide /outfitter)... does the 'commercial prohibition' prevent or allow a guide (who is paid) to show a group of hunters around and lead them in the right direction? If it doesn't, sounds like a great opportunity for someone who knows a farmer or two... and I'm in... since I know next to nothing about wild pig hunting other than which end of the pointy stick to point at them
I imagine their numbers will keep growing and they will spread further and further north. they will eventually become the new p-dog.
Bring 'em....
A pig hunt sounds like fun
[M2]
ChunkyMonkey
07-12-2012, 11:33
Hmmm.. I am supposed to be in Alamosa next week. Maybe we'll do 1 day detour to scout East.
My classmate is waiting for his guns to be shipped in from CA, as soon as they get here, we're going out scouting the grasslands. [Beer]
put the word out to some farmers. they all have said the hogs have moved on because of the drought. even the coyotes are hungry.
the badgers are flourishing though.
I wrote the DOW the other day when we were talking about this. I was hoping that this would get forwarded to the tech that is in charge of La Junta and the surrounding area because they would know better than anyone where the pigs were doing damage and who to call that would be happy to point us at a couple. Here is what I got back:
-----Original Message-----
From: Dan
Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:59 PM
To: Wildlife, Info
Subject: Feral Hogs In Colorado
The following question has been submitted through the Division of
Wildlife
FAQ Ask A Question page.
I am interested in harvesting wild pigs, and have a couple quick questions. First, in the interest of minimizing game damage claims where would be a good location to hunt, and could you provide the names and contact information of private land owners that need assistance eliminating wild pigs?
Second, are their additional health concerns associated with eating wild pigs beyond the health risks associated with eating pork in general? I read about all of the health risks, but I believe that even domesticated pigs used as livestock have many if not all of the same problems. Do you have a source of information that contrasts wild pigs with everyday pork?
Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing back from you.
__________________________________________________ _____________
Daniel,
There have been some sightings, mostly in the Southeast part of the state. A license is not required to hunt them. From the rules and regulations;
Feral Hogs 1. Feral hogs are hereby declared to be detrimental to
Colorado's wildlife and habitat. Feral hogs may be seized, captured or destroyed by the Division of Wildlife or its authorized agents whenever and wherever found.
2. No license is required for a person to hunt or take feral hogs. However, commercial hunting or taking of feral hogs is prohibited. No person shall receive compensation or attempt to receive compensation from the hunting of feral hogs in Colorado.
3. No person shall release species or hybrids of species in the families Suidae or Tayassuidae in Colorado for the purpose of allowing them to run at large or otherwise facilitating the distribution or abundance of feral hogs in Colorado.
We do not have or maintain a list of property owners that would require
assistance.
Wild hogs can be eaten, but the meat must be carefully prepared and should be cooked thoroughly to 170 degrees Fahrenheit. Hunters should take great care in handling wild pig carcasses and should not come in direct contact with blood, reproductive organs or fecal matter. Swine brucellosis is just one of many diseases wild pigs can transmit to humans and domestic livestock. Most of the feral pigs in Colorado you will find are escaped domestic pigs and you would prepare them like any other pork. In southern states some of the feral population is of a Russian boar variety escaped or allowed to escape to mix with the feral population. They say the big boars are not tasty at all like a young Sow would be.
I hope this helps answer your question,
Jim
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Division: Division of Wildlife
Topic: Small Game Hunting
Subtopic: Other
From: Dan
anyone want to try a craigslist ad?
Screw it, I say we just get as many of us as possible down here, put $30 a pot, and the first to shoot a piggy gets the money. Then we all sit back, have some beer, and roast a piggy. [Beer]
spittoon
07-14-2012, 08:07
that is one hell of a good idea
Great idea, as long as just the first shooter gets the pot, and the rest of us get to keep on going. No reason to stop at just one pig. For some reason, I really want to shoot some pigs, and use my M1 to do it. I'd have to make up some special loads for it though, not FMJ's.
Longnecktipper
07-19-2012, 22:37
Every time I have field dressed a wild hog I've used gloves. Latex gloves or latex gloves under rubber gloves. Knicks or cuts on your hands and you are asking for trouble. The piggy brucellosis isn't something I'd like to deal with. Just my two cents.
10mm-man
07-19-2012, 23:22
I'm in
KestrelBike
07-20-2012, 21:01
RI'm not really a "hunter", but I'd be down for shootin' some pigs.
Same here! Pigs sounds like a serious, dangerous problem, and I'd be down for some amateur hunting (haha that sounds dangerous).
Portsider86
07-22-2012, 19:17
I'm in Trinidad, I'd be interested.
eneranch
07-24-2012, 09:21
I've been looking for a good reason to try my hand at Hogs; I'm in !!
Good god, so many new people who don't know whats up.
No one is going to invite you if you have 1-4 posts, they dont know you, and you don't have a feedback thread.
http://www.radioclashblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Picard+is+an+animal+_e4b98fb66e9de49556dda7ddf270c c3e.jpg
nobody would invite a picard fan ....
nobody would invite a picard fan ....
Its nothing more than the epicness of the facepalm [Coffee]
eneranch
07-24-2012, 16:10
Good god, so many new people who don't know whats up.
No one is going to invite you if you have 1-4 posts, they dont know you, and you don't have a feedback thread.
OUCH !! [ROFL2]
http://bookmole1.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/picard.jpg
OUCH !! [ROFL2]
http://bookmole1.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/picard.jpg
[Neene2]
http://i.imgur.com/rk9Ak.jpg
ridgewalker
07-25-2012, 09:53
According to a TV hog hunting program last week (I believe it was "Rifleman's Journal" with Greg Rodriguez), if allowed, a sow can reproduce at 6 months old. Within 5 years the population (if not controlled/stopped) can reach 40,000 from that initial birthing. This is a serious problem I don't think we really want in CO.
Where I have been in TX (east and hill country) they can destroy a farmer's crop in just a few nights of foraging. In TX they estimate a population of 2 million hogs.
Just a little info I thought you might be interested in.
kbbeckius
07-26-2012, 01:23
I've been interested in this idea for some time. I used to travel to the SE corner of the state on a daily basis, never saw any from hwy 287. From what I've been able to gather there has been reports of a population near the town of Brandon, and there was some concern about them disturbing the Sand Creek Massacre site. I would assume much of that part of the state may be to arid for them, there are great expanses with little natural water supplies. The most likely areas I would target would be the along Arkansas river, Two Buttes reservoir, John Martin reservoir, and the Neenoshe/Neegronda reservoir group. I would say that the Neenoshe/Neegronda reservoir area would be the most probable area to find them, given the proximity to Brandon/Sand Creek site. The town of Eads has a motel, and a restaurant, if overnight accommodations are needed. There is a CDOW, or wtf is it now....CPW? Colorado Parks and Wildlife?...office in Lamar....they may know more about it...
Thx Brad
I went down there in april. Drove from Boulder and stopped in Lamar. We found the Div of wildlife office, the district ranger was in. Wish I could remember his name. but he is the pig expert down there. and a nice guy. He told us all pigs in the SE on public lands have been eradicated by sharpshooters from helicopters. We could try asking for permission on private property. Drove down kept weaving in and out on public land and KS. and OK. Lot's of ranches down there have no hunt signs. Spent one night on public land and then headed west towards Trinidad. No pigs but we did catch some fish. Planning a trip to Texas now. Long way but they are there. Bright spot is that pigs are not a problem in Colorado.
I went down there in april. Drove from Boulder and stopped in Lamar. We found the Div of wildlife office, the district ranger was in. Wish I could remember his name. but he is the pig expert down there. and a nice guy. He told us all pigs in the SE on public lands have been eradicated by sharpshooters from helicopters. We could try asking for permission on private property. Drove down kept weaving in and out on public land and KS. and OK. Lot's of ranches down there have no hunt signs. Spent one night on public land and then headed west towards Trinidad. No pigs but we did catch some fish. Planning a trip to Texas now. Long way but they are there. Bright spot is that pigs are not a problem in Colorado.
Unless this was recent, he's wrong. Read my first post.
La Junta is a different ranger district. And there still are pigs on private land. I got all excited about hunting pigs based on the Denver DOW's advice. I guess you should do your research. Hopefully you have private land you can hunt them on.
Craigslist Ad. Free hog eradication. Lets shoot some piggies!
Found the card of the area wildlife manager I spoke to in Lamar. He is the pig expert in SE Co.
Travis Black
719-336-6603
travis.black@state.co.us
I grew up hunting elk, deer, goats, moose, etc., in Wyoming. But I'll tell you, there are few things I enjoy more than a good hog hunt in south Texas (or whereever you find the little buggers).
espAmerica
09-16-2012, 19:33
From the Texas Parks & Wildlife (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/nuisance/feral_hogs/#pseudo)
What is pseudorabies and swine brucellosis?
Pseudorabies, also known as "mad itch" is a swine herpes virus that may affect the respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems. Despite its name, it is not a rabies type disease but derives its name from the symptoms similar to a rabid animal. It is transmitted primarily through breeding but may also to be transmitted through respiratory secretions of the infected animal. Infected adult swine typically develop flu-like symptoms whereas young pigs can have severe respiratory and digestive symptoms and ultimately die. Pseudorabies poses no threat to humans but may be fatal to domestic livestock and pets.
Swine Brucellosis is an infectious, bacterial, reproductive disease that can cause abortion, low conception rates and other problems. It is transmittable to humans, known as undulant fever, and causes flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains. It is treatable with specific antibiotics.
From the Texas Parks & Wildlife (http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/nuisance/feral_hogs/#pseudo)
What is pseudorabies and swine brucellosis?
Pseudorabies, also known as "mad itch" is a swine herpes virus that may affect the respiratory, nervous and reproductive systems. Despite its name, it is not a rabies type disease but derives its name from the symptoms similar to a rabid animal. It is transmitted primarily through breeding but may also to be transmitted through respiratory secretions of the infected animal. Infected adult swine typically develop flu-like symptoms whereas young pigs can have severe respiratory and digestive symptoms and ultimately die. Pseudorabies poses no threat to humans but may be fatal to domestic livestock and pets.
Swine Brucellosis is an infectious, bacterial, reproductive disease that can cause abortion, low conception rates and other problems. It is transmittable to humans, known as undulant fever, and causes flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, aches and pains. It is treatable with specific antibiotics.
Yup same as bacon.
DD977GM2
09-18-2012, 13:06
You're right, sorry. I'm on oxy and barbiturates for bulging discs and sciatica, I clearly am not thinking clearly!
Shirley you must be kidding [ROFL1]
DD977GM2
09-18-2012, 13:07
I would love to try to take one of these hogs with my .204. I have seen them drt in texas with a .17hmr. I'm guessing my .204 would do the job. Any thoughts?
I would think that would be too small of a round for the bigger piggies.
Shirley you must be kidding [ROFL1]
Surely my name is not Shirley. You bastard! [LOL]
I would think that would be too small of a round for the bigger piggies.
Eh, it just depends on where you pop them.
DD977GM2
09-18-2012, 13:23
Eh, it just depends on where you pop them.
Yeah I would think a center of mass would be inefective but a head shot would drop him.
DD977GM2
09-18-2012, 13:24
Does anyone know if Comanche National Grasslands or Rita Blanca National Grasslands are good to go for piggies?
Wanna see how well 5.56 round will do[M2]
Yeah I would think a center of mass would be inefective but a head shot would drop him.
Possibly, it's hard to say
DD977GM2
09-18-2012, 13:53
Possibly, it's hard to say
Ill give it a shot though. Always wanted to go hog hunting [MG][Sniper][M9130]
Ill give it a shot though. Always wanted to go hog hunting [MG][Sniper][M9130]
That is the only way to really find out!
ssgenuine
09-18-2012, 16:40
When my son and I went to Texas in May, we brought the ar15. I had hollow points for it and all it did was poke holes in them. A squeal for a second and then nada. Didn't get any head shots though, they were running when I got to shoot. Pigs are very cooperative at times, the smaller ones tend to run in a staight line which solves the "should I lead them" problem. They do die, just not right then and there. I could only find 45 gr hollow points in 223/556 since most of the rounds for the smaller calibers fragment (not so good for your teeth or the meat). A head shot should result in a drt from almost any caliber. Easily the most fun I have ever had with my clothes on (gun or no gun).
sellersm
09-18-2012, 16:47
I think it sounds like a blast!
I have a friend in TX who gets to hunt them while working! The hogs destroy the company's equipment, so the company provides 'eradication supplies (ammo & firearms)' to the willing/trained employees and they get to exterminate the pests!! We've talked about me coming down and helping out, but it'd be better if we could eliminate pests in our own State!!
ssgenuine
09-18-2012, 18:07
We are still talking pigs, .... right?[Wink]
denverco
09-20-2012, 13:38
This isn't the first time there's been a feral hog outbreak in CO. 4 or 5 years ago there was an article in the Rocky Mountain News about an outbreak near Eads which is northeast of La Junta, they were rooting around in the Sand Creek Massacre site. Also, I've hunted hogs and they are without doubt the toughest animals around. IMO I wouldn't go with anything under a .30 caliber and shoot em in the head if you can.
runninlope
10-12-2012, 18:13
im from out around eads. we used to have a **** ton running around by the creek and moving out into the flats. But needless to say the farmers and the DOW pretty well took care of them. havent seen one for a couple years or even heard of anyone that has
buckeye4rnr
03-12-2013, 16:50
I know this is older so forgive me.
I would absolutely be interested in hog hunting(not fat chicks) I admit that I didn't read the entire thread but are there any good resources to find some current info on doing this?
here ya go, your best bet.
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/nuisance/feral_hogs/
You speaking of hogs or Dems?
I think it sounds like a blast!
... We've talked about me coming down and helping out, but it'd be better if we could eliminate pests in our own State!!
losttrail
04-12-2013, 07:34
About 4-5 years ago I called the CDOW down there and talked to them about hog hunting. They said there was not a lot of public land to hunt on around there. When I asked about getting in touch with ranchers, they said that most of the ranchers had stopped letting hunters hunt hogs because they had problems with hunters leaving gates open, cutting fences, leaving trash, etc.
Not sure if anyone has any updates since then.
ldmaster
04-12-2013, 15:18
hardest things in the world to hunt the same way TWICE. They LEARN. They bed down during the day, in the densest thickets and in any underground cave. Your best chance to get them is early in the evening when they're just up and starting to hunt for food.
Not allowing dogs to at least find them is a very bad policy. It's a leftover policy from hunting other animals, but it's about the only way to even find them during the day.
DOW will learn, eventually.
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