Back From Hogs Wild

[shovelerslayer]

Got back last night from my "fenced" archery hunt at Hogs Wild. I was concerned when we went that this was going to be too easy and be like shooting cattle in a pen. WRONG!! The terrain is rugged, the brush is thick in places, and the hogs are very educated. We hunted from friday at noon until sunday at noon without anyone in my group getting a pig. It was not that we did not see pigs, conservatively I had 100 hog sightings just on Saturday and most everyone saw that many if not more. Unfortunately they were always behind the brush, running, too far away or just a generally risky shot.
I really enjoyed the hunt, and I would go back anytime I got the chance.

 

[BDB]

Thanks for the info. Sounds like a good hunt to me, lots of sightings and tough to get on them

 

[EvBouret]

Just because there's a fence doesn't make it easy...some may disagree with it. But everyone's entitled to their own opinion

 

[larrysogla]

If they are truly wild boars trapped as adults and let loose on a high fence and then left to forage and feed by themselves from the brush, roots and grass without supplemental feeding at the trough, the boars should remain wild. If the property is brushy and wild and big, it is NOT easy to connect on the wild hogs. Been on a high fence hunt and I had to work hard and smart to nail the hogs. It is doable. But not that easy on true wild boars even though it is high fenced. They are as skittish, evasive, spooked as the unfenced ones. 'Nuff said.

 

[hunt hard]

What did it cost for the hunt if you dont mind me asking.

 

[easymoney]

shoveler,
Glad you had a good time. And isn't that really what it's all about?
All the wild pigs I have hunted have little or no repect for fences. They go right though or dig under.
How much was the bow only hunt?

 

[shovelerslayer]

The hunt costs $325 for one pig or $400 for two. I do not know how that compares to other similar hunts, but I can honestly say I felt like it was worth it for us. The fence on this place is definitely a "hog fence" with post very close together and the wire buried deep in the ground. If they really wanted out I doubt this would stop them, but it at least would slow them way down.

I don't want to start a fence/ free roam debate with this thread. We all have our own opinions and I respect all of them. I just wanted to pass on what we experienced and my impressions.

 

[shovelerslayer]

Just as a quick after thought, I honestly believe if we went back we would have a much improved chance of scoring. Like anywhere else you have to learn a new area and the habits of the animal you are pursuing. I also can say the more folks you have in a party the better chance you have of scoring since you would keep the pigs moving.

 

[hunt hard]

I want to try a archery hunt one of these days for that price he's reasenable. did it take long to book a hunt with hog wild. i would like to try something different. now that you know the land your chances should incress for the next hunt.

 

[crittergetter]

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Just because there's a fence doesn't make it easy[/b]

No, not easy... but easyier to some degree. As a matter of fact you KNOW they are there.

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They are as skittish, evasive, spooked as the unfenced ones.[/b]

Maybe but when spooked will keep them from disapearing into the next county like wild pigs can/do. No they will still be there the next day until someone knocks them over.

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I don't want to start a fence/ free roam debate with this thread[/b]

Soory...but allow me

Let me start by saying that I don't have a major problem with pigs in fences because they are feral animals anyway and I beleive should be killed since they will cause problems in the future with our native game. I think exotics should be kept fenced. Elk,deer, sheep, wild, etc. Now it is on. So on with it.

Websters Dictionary in English: wild=unrestrained, fence=enclosing barrier

How can something be unrestarined in an enclosed barrier? To me that is like saying a prisoner is free when they are in the yard. Ok so you hunt fenced game. Why do people have to try to justify that it is them same as hunting free ranging game. Ever consider that the pigs, being as smart as they are, aren't really wild and put in an enclosure but that they have had a lot of attempts made on their life by hunters in their pen and are smarter for it? I've never seen the inside of a high fence and never will.

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conservatively I had 100 hog sightings just on Saturday and most everyone saw that many if not more.[/b]

That doesn't sound like any wild hog hunt I've been on in the last 21 years.

It is ok to do it just don't call it "wild".

and then some. I'm done

 

[Cal hunter]

If fences are not your cup of tea thats cool, but why get all worked up over some one posting about a hunting experience they had.Shovelerslayer congrats on a good hunt and good weekend with friends

 

[BobcatJess]

Shovelerslayer, if you had a good time, that is the most important thing. Don't let anyone get to you. Keep on hunting no matter what method of choice.

Take care,
Jess.

 

[larrysogla]

Different folks, different strokes. (Oh!! we whack baited hogs at point blank range too and sometimes there are a herd of up to 15 wild hogs snarling and biting for position on the corn bait. The range is so close those hogs must have some powder burns. This is in Texas, not California.) Ah!!! Opinions, that's all it is. Everybody's got 'em. 'Nuff said.

 

[EMSFlyer]

It's like the saying goes, "anytime in the field is better than time at work".

 

[dirtpoor]

I'm going to Hogs wild in may, I normally won't hunt a fenced area after a bad experience at Big Horn ranch but the success rate is only around 30% so I figure it has to be something of a challenge. I've never worried about what someone else think's and I'm alway's suspect about people who take every opportunitie to be negative and try to take the thunder out of your experience. Glad you enjoyed your hunt.

 

[bigtusker]

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conservatively I had 100 hog sightings just on Saturday and most everyone saw that many if not more.




That doesn't sound like any wild hog hunt I've been on in the last 21 years.[/b]

You must not be hunting the right places then. It's not an everyday thing but it does happen at my place and I've had guys from this forum witness it.

 

[hunt hard]

I think fenced in or not as long as there are hogs there ill sure hunt them.

I hunt public land all my life so if theres a opening on private land and i have the money ill hunt a fenced in area any day here in california.

 

[easymoney]

The feed back on Hogs Wild has been very positive from what I have seen. The prices are exellent based on the going rates charged.
And yes, all wild pigs are feral non native and in all reality IMHO, we should be paid to take them not the other way around...
The pros vs cons of the inside the fence issue should be taken to the campfire site to debate...
Like I said in my previous post, wild hogs have no respect for most fences and come or go at will. Most fences are meant to keep cattle in or deer out. Hogs are much tougher, do not jump very high(if at all) and don't stop at 4 strand barbwire or sheep fencing if food or water is nearby...
And some days 100 pig sightings is very doable, especially here in the northern part of SLO County or southern San Benito County... Now, scoring successfully is another thing.

 

[larrysogla]

Bigtusker and Easymoney are telling the truth when they affirm that 100 hog sightings DO happen. Hogs come in herds or individuals as their compass dictates. I have seen up to 15 big hogs(150+ lbs.) in a herd in a small 70 acre ranch just 6 miles from the Houston cityline. What more in those thousand acre ranches far away from cities hiring trappers to control the hog population. It will adrenalize you instantly when you see that many hogs and start pumping out shots as fast as you can aim the BAR. 'Nuff said.

 

[bayedsolid]

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Hogs are much tougher, do not jump very high(if at all)[/b]

Oh contrair easymoney. Swine can...and will...fly...if the occasion calls for it. It's just that a pigs mentality is why go over when you can go through.