Cow mtn hogs

[Outdoorlife]

Can anyone tell me anything about pig hunting cow mountain area. Any good places to go there. I also read somewhere about only certain weapons I don't know if that's true. Thank you

 

[bisonic]

Very tough from what I've heard, assuming you mean BLM land. Few pigs, lots of steep and brush.

 

[Outdoorlife]

Ok thanks

 

[Mlindsay]

You'd be better off going to Cache Creek. Buddy took a hog and deer out there this last year

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[Outdoorlife]

There is public land out that way also?

 

[bisonic]

Yep - lots of it. Access is off highway 20 or highway 16. Google it - Cache Creek Wildlife Area. Wilson Valley is supposed to be a decent area for hogs and turkeys, but it's a hike in and I think is closed during elk calving season. There's also lots of public land near Indian Valley Reservoir. I think there are some fairly recently burned areas that attract deer. Beautiful area, you'll at least have a good hike.

 

[Outdoorlife]

Thanks buddy

 

[thewolfman]

Outdoorlife...Bisonic is rite on...i hunted those areas..it holds pigs...thid weather is perfect for them...good luck...giv us a post of how u did...u dont need to giv the exact location...

 

[Outdoorlife]

I will thanks you guys. I'm heading out there Saturday.

 

[Mlindsay]

Where's about are you from? I'm in Sonoma County maybe we could hook up some time.


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[Outdoorlife]

I'm from calaveras county

 

[land4cat]

Calaveras county!!!!! Hell you got hogs in your back yard. San Andreas near Mtn. Ranch.

 

[Outdoorlife]

That's what some people say but I have never seen any and I have lived here my whole life grant it I'm only 24 haha. I have never really hunted the lower elevations though.

 

[Outdoorlife]

Land4cat if you know of any spots here in calaveras could you PM me some info. I would appreciate it alot.

 

[Outdoorlife]

I didn't get to head out last weekend to hunt. Had to fix a car for a family member. Bummed out hopefully be able to get over there soon though.

 

[Jelomaster]

I was just in Cache Creek in the Cowboy Camp area. I saw a butt load of ruts around oaks, and a few elk on the way out. What are the pigs eating in that area this time of year. I didn't see any pigs, but I got a ground squirrel. Last month I was at Maxwell and chased some pigs and they we're eating berries up there. I want to go out again this weekend either Friday or Sunday morning, I could use a hunting buddy. I've never hunted before and would like to go with someone that knows the animal land if anyone is up for a trip let me know. I'm in the south bay but I'll drive to that area. Next time I'm not forgeting my 22 Cowboy Camp was thick with ground squirrels.

 

[bsanders8181]

Who knows what they're eating.. If they're rooting it could be grubs, roots, acorns, nuts... They find a good spot and they'll keep coming back till it's used up or they're pressured out of there. This time of year they don't have to look for water as much so focus on feed and bedding areas. Start at the freshest sign and follow it out.

Good luck!

 

[thewolfman]

Depands on the grass...some grass has lik roots they eat...if there are cows...the cow patties hold worms...grubs and beetles..pigs will eat snakes..dead animals... turkey eggs and chicks...grass...grasshoppers...insects...fox tails...just basicly watever they could sniff or catch...

 

[Jelomaster]

Thanks I think I'm going to try maxwell but I like the idea of grabbing some squirrels during the heat of the day and I found a sweet Squirrel spot at Cache Creek. I guess I'll look more google earth and try and find an area that has less oaks since they are bare right now. I know pigs are not active when it's hot, and someone said they don't like the sun because they have sensitive skin... but pig skin football?? LOL. What about in the mornings? Are they not active in the morning till things warm up to the low 50's? Just trying to get a feel for there activity. Thanks in advance.

 

[thewolfman]

Ive hunted pigs in the heat and in snow...in the morning and towards the evening... i ve seen pigs in the morning... afternoon... and evening.
Now what does this mean???...just means u gotta kno the terrain... lay of the land...and just when i think i got the pig figured out....they do or go somewhere else...thats why i love to hunt them....hunt early until noon...than start again 3 hrs before dark..pigs are pretty smart and adapte very well... theres more to it...but just keep hitting the field... just remember food..water..bedding