A guy I work with might have a connection for some land for hog hunting. His ex-inlaws own some land up north, whose neighbor stuck it to the DNR and let loose a heap of hogs. Sounds like a possible bowhunting opportunity. So as always, a few questions. First, are they strictly nocturnal? What are primary terrrain I should be looking for to set up a spot? I've never hunted hogs and thought this might be a good chance to shoot for free, if they're still on the property.
You have got to be kidding me... I have a buddy that really wants to do that very thing. Call me. I have been many times.
Hank, I promise... you'll like hunting these things because there isn't nearly as much to it as deer hunting. It's kind of like the difference between playing golf and playing putt putt. Pigs are definitely not strictly nocturnal, they are more active in the mornings and evenings like most animals. However just the same, when it's hot they'll go to water in the middle of the day and when it's cool... they'll feed. Pigs like the thickest stuff they can get into to bed. As far as the terrain goes, get to the bottom, they definitely prefer the low places. They'll eat anything... literally. I've killed lots and lots of pigs off of winter wheat fields at all times of the year. They can't see very well at all, and when they're in groups, they don't hear very well because they make so much noise themselves. Really the only thing you need to be real cautious of... is your scent and they don't smell quite as well as deer... As Madhunter said... if you need anything, feel free to let me know.
Even more fun than hunting for bargains at Walmart? When are you changing your name to WalMartHunter anyway:d
I have hunted them once with a bow, spot and stalk. They were fun to hunt and can be tough to get close to. If one spotted you, they would all take off. We processed them ourselves including making bacon (apple and hickory flavored). To this day, that is the best bacon I have ever had. I can't tell much about how to hunt them though. It was our first and only time. We looked for tracks and followed them until we saw them. There was snow on the ground so that made it easier.
I managed to film my last pig hunt with my digital camera, came out nice. I would post it up but have no clue how. Man I loves me some hog huntin!
Update, the pigs are still on the property. I was told that they have taken 25 off ea yr and they still keep on producing. So I'm hoping to get out there in Feb. Supposedly, there are about 250 loose in the area. I'll have to give em a call to get this set up. Now w/my kid getting his new bow on Sat, this maybe a good way to break it in.
Definitely a good way to break it in... are there any restrictions on baiting in that area? What kind of terrain will you be hunting? PS. I had to switch crackberrys and dont have your number or I'd call you!!!
I'm pretty sure you can bait. I'll call the state today and find out. Terrrain, I don't know because I haven't been there or talked to the land owners.
