Hog Hunting Trip

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03-13-2013, 11:08
ThunderSquirrel

Hog Hunting Trip

A friend of mine owns a high fence game ranch in Texas, where he breeds trophy mule deer. Like everyone else down there, he has a hog problem and he asked a few of us to come down and help out with his problem. Our instructions were, if its not a deer, or a turkey vulture, kill it.

Had a blast, and he has a really, really nice piece of land that was a little over 1000 acres.

These were our living quarters for the week...
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And here's a few pictures of the hunt
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And here's one of the guys who went, with the "Small Bass" we were allowed to keep. The owner didn't want us keeping the big trophies.
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03-13-2013, 11:36
Musashi

Very nice. Heading down there next month for some hogzilla action!
03-13-2013, 14:25
JohnTRourke

looks like you had a horrible time and were really roughing it
ha

very jealous
03-13-2013, 16:50
Dave

Where in Texas is it?
03-13-2013, 17:37
One Shot

Cool, sounds like fun.
03-14-2013, 08:32
ThunderSquirrel

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Originally Posted by Dave

Where in Texas is it?

It is a little Southeast of Caldwell, TX
03-25-2013, 21:03
BuckeyeNative

Looks like a great time. I have went hog hunting (archery) twice in Oklahoma and enjoyed it every time.
04-07-2013, 09:21
68Guy

Is this a place that others (me) can look into signing up for a hog hunt? If so, can you post contact or website info? I am totally chomping at the bit to go hog hunting and looking for a reliable place with good reviews. I finally found some of the bullets I had been looking for to build up the hog hunting load and once they get here, I will work them up with my chrony and get the best velocity and accuracy and be ready to go.
04-07-2013, 13:17
vossman

That's cool. Wish I could something like that. Great fishing too apparently.
04-10-2013, 09:08
ThunderSquirrel

Unfortunately, this one isn't open to the public. We're just lucky enough to know the guy, and help him out with his hog problem whenever we can make it down to TX.

He does have some huge Saskatchewan Mule Deer that he breeds. But I wouldn't pay 8k to shoot a buck...
04-10-2013, 10:14
Dave

Maybe he should look into doing guided hog hunts if he has that many on his land. Even if he just charged for lodging and had someone there drive the hunters out to where they see the hogs the most he could get some off season income and take care of his hog problem.
02-21-2014, 21:28
yz9890

Got 11 near Detroit TX last time I visited my dad. This one was 319lbs and was taken with a 45-70.
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02-21-2014, 21:32
ChunkyMonkey

Nice!
02-22-2014, 00:23
MCarp71

That's awesome. My boy and I are going down just east of Amarillo in April for some hogs.
02-23-2014, 18:18
cap'n cook

man that looks fun!
02-23-2014, 19:30
Robb

It does look fun. My outlaws live in Lubbock, but talking to them they were under the impression there's no hogs in the area, they're all further SE. How far east of Amarillo do you have go to find some?
02-23-2014, 22:41
jmg8550

There are hogs near Amarillo. That is where I hunted them. My brother in law bagged a 300 pounder. Further south is better hunting though.
02-24-2014, 14:11
Robb

Just did some Google research, I guess there now are hogs in and around the Lubbock area. I may have to end up getting cozy with the outlaws after all...
02-24-2014, 17:21
Dave

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Originally Posted by Robb

Just did some Google research, I guess there now are hogs in and around the Lubbock area. I may have to end up getting cozy with the outlaws after all...

I've been hog hunting in Wichita Falls, TX before. Seen ads to hunt them in OK too.
02-24-2014, 22:06
denverco

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Originally Posted by Dave

I've been hog hunting in Wichita Falls, TX before. Seen ads to hunt them in OK too.

+1 for Wichita Falls area. Went this weekend.
02-25-2014, 09:34
Robb

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Originally Posted by denverco

+1 for Wichita Falls area. Went this weekend.

Well, okay. So how'd ya do?
Did you pay for a lease, private hunt, family property? Drive around, spot & stalk. Give us some details.
I would assume you could do some driving and hope to spot, then ask a landowner if you can take care of the problem. Or is it all about money, you pay them to take care of their problem? I'd rather spot, stalk, ask permission as opposed to coughing up money for a private ranch guided pig hunt. And can you hunt them in the day? Many seem to do their hunting at night, I'm not set up for that.
02-25-2014, 12:29
h2so4

I was on the OK side of the OK/TX line last week. Hunting was crap until the last night, then things go exciting. we trusted the outfitter to much and didnt rely on our own good senses until the last night... anyways, it was a hell of a time on a big ranch 3K+ acres with no rules. unlimited hogs and a ranch truck at our disposal.

The OP- looks like an awesome place to go and relax and hunt/fish!
02-25-2014, 21:27
denverco

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Originally Posted by Robb

Well, okay. So how'd ya do?
Did you pay for a lease, private hunt, family property? Drive around, spot & stalk. Give us some details.
I would assume you could do some driving and hope to spot, then ask a landowner if you can take care of the problem. Or is it all about money, you pay them to take care of their problem? I'd rather spot, stalk, ask permission as opposed to coughing up money for a private ranch guided pig hunt. And can you hunt them in the day? Many seem to do their hunting at night, I'm not set up for that.

Killed 12 or 13 altogether. We were out near Henrietta not far from Wichita Falls. Lots of cattle being run down there. Spotting isn't too productive as the terrain is pretty flat. Check for tracks in the river bottoms they're not too hard to find. Then jump them like rabbits. There's no reason you can't hunt them in the daytime. Just be prepared with a low power scope/red dot or iron sights. You really gotta kick some brush to make them jump. They'll stay put as long as they can. Again like rabbits. Some guys swear by .223. .223 will do the job if you're shooting them stationary or off a feeder(head shots). Personally I'd sling nothing less than .243 at them. The key is to hit them hard the first time. I like head and neck shots. Use good bullets but don't spend serious dough. Corelokt or Super X will suffice. Hit them hard, for some reason a sqealing dying pig really spooks up the other pigs. Don't get crazy with camo and what not. Pigs can't see for shit. Wear earth tones. Hunt upwind. Gut/skin them quick. Check for previous wounds. Toss anything that might be infected. A lot of these pigs have been shot at before. Don't listen to any of this "feral pigs are nasty" bullshit. They cook up just fine. PM me for cooking info.
02-26-2014, 01:49
KS63

A buddy of mine raises cattle on his ranch in Wimberley TX. Said he drives around his property daily and finds 20-30+ groups of hogs. Said they're like roaches. Built a .300 Blackout for this with a micro dot and magnifier. He told me he regularly shoots them max 100yrds, but majority are 25-50yrds. I need to find a way to ship the meat back home. My buddies backed out so I guess I'm going alone. Whatever.
02-26-2014, 06:30
yz9890

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Originally Posted by KS63

A buddy of mine raises cattle on his ranch in Wimberley TX. Said he drives around his property daily and finds 20-30+ groups of hogs. Said they're like roaches. Built a .300 Blackout for this with a micro dot and magnifier. He told me he regularly shoots them max 100yrds, but majority are 25-50yrds. I need to find a way to ship the meat back home. My buddies backed out so I guess I'm going alone. Whatever.

Most of the processors/butchers will deep freeze and ship your meat packed in dry ice to wherever you want. I shot a couple of nice little eaters last year and had them shipped. Young ones tastes like domestic pigs. In my experience, older ones are usually very very lean and taste like shoe leather unless you grind them into sausage. Shoot every pig you see of course but find a fat little 70 pounder or two if you're looking for meat. Leave the rest in the mud.

300BO is a great pig killer. I'm not sure if I've ever taken a shot farther than 75yds when hunting them. My dad just purchased .458Socom upper for his monthly hunts and apparently pigs don't argue much with that round either. I usually hunt with a 45-70, 270, 30-30, or 7.63x39. Each worked very well.
02-26-2014, 07:00
TheBelly

I'm a .308 guy when it comes to pigs.
02-26-2014, 08:25
denverco

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Originally Posted by TheBelly

I'm a .308 guy when it comes to pigs.

Yup.
02-26-2014, 10:04
h2so4

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Originally Posted by denverco

Yup.

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Originally Posted by TheBelly

I'm a .308 guy when it comes to pigs.

I set up a pump 30-06 for my hunt... would like to switch to a 30 caliber AR platform. weight savings, semi auto and infinite choices of optics.
02-26-2014, 12:54
colorider

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Originally Posted by h2so4

I was on the OK side of the OK/TX line last week. Hunting was crap until the last night, then things go exciting. we trusted the outfitter to much and didnt rely on our own good senses until the last night... anyways, it was a hell of a time on a big ranch 3K+ acres with no rules. unlimited hogs and a ranch truck at our disposal.

The OP- looks like an awesome place to go and relax and hunt/fish!

Was this a private setup, or sometning that anyone can book ? I'm interested. I went to Wichita falls last year and shot pigs on public land. Would much rather do it in a private setting.
02-26-2014, 14:43
h2so4

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Originally Posted by colorider

Was this a private setup, or sometning that anyone can book ? I'm interested. I went to Wichita falls last year and shot pigs on public land. Would much rather do it in a private setting.

its something that anyone can book. it was a private outfitter on his land- so his rules (very few of those). I am happy to PM the link- but please do not take that as an endorsement, as I would not put my name on this place.
02-26-2014, 15:59
colorider

a Pm link would be great.
Thanks for the info. I will also think about the "Not put my name on this place" endorsement. If you could give me some tips and tricks about working with the outfitter, that would be great also. I would hate to waste my time listening to his suggestions if they did not work for you.
Much appreciated.
02-26-2014, 17:39
TheBelly

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Originally Posted by h2so4

I set up a pump 30-06 for my hunt... would like to switch to a 30 caliber AR platform. weight savings, semi auto and infinite choices of optics.

I use a 16" LaRue PredatAR in .308 with a Leupold 3.5-10x on top. I'm thinking that I might change it for a moderate 1-4x though.
02-26-2014, 18:05
h2so4

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Originally Posted by TheBelly

I use a 16" LaRue PredatAR in .308 with a Leupold 3.5-10x on top. I'm thinking that I might change it for a moderate 1-4x though.

I am running a 1-4x burris on mine. i like the zoom, but hate how huge the reticle is.
02-26-2014, 20:04
Dave

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Originally Posted by h2so4

its something that anyone can book. it was a private outfitter on his land- so his rules (very few of those). I am happy to PM the link- but please do not take that as an endorsement, as I would not put my name on this place.

Would you mind sending me the link as well?