Another Tejon Picture

[switch]

This one is of me and my buddy Eric back at camp doing the dirty work. We processed all the meat ourselves and today I'm BBQing some back straps from my pig. This photo also illustrates the fat content difference between a fat little (160-pound) female meat pig and a lean (220-pound) battle-scarred boar. Eric and I hunt together as much as possible and I think this is one of my favorite pictures of the trip.

I can't wait to get back to Tejon!

 

[SDHNTR]

Ol One Track and I had a couple of hogs hanging in that exact same tree back in Dec.

I know everyone has their own ideas for dressing out pigs, but I've found it a hell of a lot easier and faster to skin out the legs on the ground (or on a tail gate) before hanging. Then once it's up in the air it's an easy skin job and there is no hide left on the feet. Any one else do it this way?

 

[MikenSoCo]

I was just thinkin' the same thing.... skin out the tendon on the rear legs and then attach the rope. Much easier and cleaner.... nice hogs!~

 

[hunt hard]

Awsome Pictures Guys

 

[One Track]

Happy people. Man, I'm really contemplating the March POR. Dang. Just gotta find the right time to spring it on my wife.

 

[switch]

SDHNTR, that's a good idea. I'll have to try that on my next pig. We've skinned and dressed out pigs before, but it seems like every time we do it, we get just a little bit better.

I had the back straps tonight on the bbq. All I can say is 'WOW!" I gave a few pieces to some relatives that have never had wild game before and I didn't tell them. They cleaned their plates.

 

[larrysogla]

Awesome!!!! 'Nuff said.

 

[Surfswest]

Man i'm Jealous!!!! Nice looking piggies.

Frosty

 

[ironworker]

That hog of Eric's had a super thick cape and one big cut on his leg from fighting.
Very cool pics Tim. You signed up for May yet?



Rich

 

[switch]

Rich, are you headed out to Tejon in May? I'll tell you, I got a little closer this weekend when we sampled the meat from that pig. I may never shoot another tough, stringy boar. The back straps were lightly slathered in bbq sauce and a little salt and pepper. Man, too tasty.

I'll see how it goes.

 

[baboltin]

nice job.

 

[EMSFlyer]

MAN O' MAN, I've got to hit Tejon! Specially since it's just over a couple of "hills" from me! The '06 is way overdue for some exercise! Good job guys.

 

[ironworker]

Tim, I signed up for the March hunt last week and Barbara called to let me know that March suddenly got sold out. apparently a large group signed up two days after we left the ranch so it sounds like my application will be forwarded to May's hunt. (I hope) She said that's what would happen so we will see.

I pick up my meat from Bobby Lee's smoke house today so I will let you know how the first dinner comes out.

I choose March because May feels like a year away not to mention it puts another hunt in front of me which means less hogs. as you know this last time was my first time hog hunting so I really don't know if that 6 days of hunting with a 60 day break constitutes as hunting pressure.
Not to mention how many guided hog hunts Tejon puts on a month in the very same areas we all hunt so that will add some pressure don't ya think?.

I could be wrong, hell I probably am, The problem is I just can't bear the thought of someone else hunting at Tejon without me that's the real issue!. Pathetic? I know it is but I got the fever bad now. The pigs in the freezer so this time I am going for a mount and 300lb of sausage

As long as it's OK with Speck and the rest of the guys I guess I will camp out with the JHO crowd since I got bumped to the May hunt.

Rich

 

[larrysogla]

Ironworker,
You are hooked now for life with hog fever. Bless the heart of that soul that planted the first Russian boars back in 1926?? in Monterey county. He started all these swine addiction. 'Nuff said.

 

[Speckmisser]

Hey Rich and others...

Just thought I'd mention that there will be NO Pig O Rama in April, due to the turkey season at Tejon Ranch. As a result, the hogs will get a month's vacation before we show up to do our thing! That means that they'll be minimally pressured (only by guided hunts and Tejon members) when we come back to the ranch.

It promises to be a great hunt, especially if the weather cooperates and doesn't get too hot.

 

[switch]

I spent some time with the WIldlife Supervisor for Tejon on this last trip and we discussed pigs. He said that the property is loaded with them and that the Pig-o-ramas don't even begin to put a dent in the popualtion.

Seeing that in the Southern California climate a sow can have up to two litters a years of anywhere from 8-14 piglets, and the females begin breeding at 6-8 months of age, you can see where the numbers are going.

He also mentioned that the guided hunts don't really put much moving pressure on the pigs because there are usually only a few clients out at a time.

So, I guess what I'm saying is with proper managment (Tejon keeping the number of hunters limited like they do and staggering the Pig-o-ramas to give the animals a break) they'll be plenty of pigs out there for all if you're willing to get out and find them.

Go get 'em, Rich!

 

[Metdawg44]

I know where the Tejon Ranch is located but I'm not familiar with the pig hunting and Pig O Rama hunts. What does it cost and what are the details.

 

[switch]

Metdawg44, the Pig-o-ramas are held by Tejon ranch 4-5 times a year, maybe more. It tends to run every other month I think. I may stand corrected on this. Anyway, the cost is $400.00 plus a $13.00 insurance fee paid up front. I think you can download the pig-o-rama information and send it in with one pig tag or give Barbara a call and she can set you straight.

They have hunting on the South side of the proerpty and the north side of the property. They allow 50-hunters per side. There is plenty of room to camp or you can opt to get a hotel close by.

There are many roads through out the property where you can drive and scout for pigs. Four wheel drive is strongly recommended for the back roads if you're going to explore.

They let you in on Friday to set up camp and you are allowed to start hunting at noon on Friday. You can hunt until last light on Sunday. You are rsponsible for everything. Tejon requires you bring in your pig, field dressed, to be weighed at the entrance to the ranch.

Figure 2 1/2 days of hunting in prime pig country, with no guide and you can't beat it.

 

[Rancho Loco]

That $400 buys 2 1/2 days on about 90,000 acres (out of 270,000 total)..

 

[smallblockfuelie]

Nice hogs! I just remembered tonight that you were going to post pictures here ...