Did Big Horn Ranch canyon Ranch jack their prices up?

[Kbhunts888]

Hi there ,
Am I imagining things or did BHCR just have a big price increase?
I know there has been a lt of back and forth about them, but it still
Seems like it could be a decent first experience...

 

[slanttop357]

Dont know what was the price last year compared to this year ? i think my sons friend dished out 3-4 bills last year.

 

[solus]

looks to be about $100 more per hunt

 

[Kbhunts888]

Thanks guys,
I could've sworn last year it was $275 for a pig, and $50 if you didn't take anything.
I checked yesterday and pigs are $475 & $575, and $100 if you leave empty handed.
Heck almost as much as a real hunt...

 

[slanttop357]

Its way cheaper then farmer john that's for sure.

 

[solus]

last year was 375 for feral hog. The price of animals has gone up at the local shop thanks to them liberals taxing interstate commerce. A pig I bought back in december now costs 20-50 more now

 

[Deleted member 33033]

CA has made it more costly to import farm animals now, more lab testing, etc...plus the cost of feed keeps rising. Most places have increased fees $100. per critter now.

 

[MUDXICANHNTER]

Yup prices went up by $100

 

[MUDXICANHNTER]

Was looking to get my daughter her first kill and prices went up.

 

[Kbhunts888]

Yeah my son and I were looking to do the same. Oh well $200 more, it is what it is.....


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[Wild1]

Just do what I do: find 'em on public land and kill one for free. Of course, it's not really free (time and gas can be pricey), but it is real hunting, and a lot more rewarding.

 

[KTKT70]

that's the goal and dream for all of us Wild1. Kind of one of those things that's easier said than done. Well at least for most of us. For sure all of us new guys that are still just learning the hobby. Good job on being able to get it done on public land. I know it takes a whole lot of time and work.

sorry to hear about the price increases. Those kind of hunts seem to be a good place to start off kids if nothing else is around. We need more affordable places to help as many youth as we can. The kids are the future of this and all hobbies.
KT

 

[Kbhunts888]

I got you Wild1, that is what we aspire to, but we aren't there yet. My son and I are as green as they come. This would be our first hunt. We definitely aren't ready for public land, or even unguided on a ranch yet.


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[dirtpoor]

No offense but what exactly are you teaching the new hunters, I don't have a problem with high fence " hunts" , I've even executed a pig at Big Horn, but it was a sad experience, there is ZERO hunting involved, you simply choose the farm animal that you want to kill, I've been involved with hunter training for many years both in the classroom and afield and it's been my experience that when you teach a new hunter to kill instead of hunt they quickly get discouraged when they actually go afield, it's similar to going to a Brothel at 14 to learn about sex and then finding out later how tough the ladies are in the real world, My suggestion is to teach them to love the outdoors and anticipate a really great time without killing something, the kill is always a great ending but if that's all you want out of the experience you are missing the big picture,

 

[dirtpoor]

I got you Wild1, that is what we aspire to, but we aren't there yet. My son and I are as green as they come. This would be our first hunt. We definitely aren't ready for public land, or even unguided on a ranch yet.


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brother, if you aren't ready to strike out on your own what makes you think you are ready to take a life? You need to get out and get your feet wet, coyote/squirrel/turkey etc, if you are ever near Fallbrook call me and come by and I'll teach you all you need to know to have a great experience in the woods, it's not rocket science but hunting is very involved and requires dedication if you are going to be successful .

 

[Wild1]

+1 dirt poor Agree 100%

 

[Kbhunts888]

Dirtpoor, you do raise a good point/alternative. We are concerned with things like field dressing of the pigs, etc. I'd hate to ss


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[Kbhunts888]

Sorry about that post- as I was saying about the field dressing, we would hate to harvest a pig, and then waste the meat because of inexperience. I just think it would be irresponsible for us to strike out on our own with no experience between the two of us. Dirtpoor, I hope you are serious about your offer, because some personal mentoring would go a long way...


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[sancho]

is going to Texan an option?
i have nothing but admiration for a parent trying to teach a kid to hunt. but one aspect of hunting is suffering..

i've been at it for a long time. still havent killed a public land hog. i wouldnt want it any other way..suffering. the joy of getting that first one is gonna be awesome. keeps me going.

 

[Bubblehide]

is going to Texan an option?
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A friend of mine should have been in Texas hunting hogs this weekend. However, the ranch owner cancelled the hunt 2 days before my buddy leaving. They had a whoile bunch of law enforcement activity as of late, with smugglers. it seems that this ranch is among many that are in the path of the smugglers. from what I understand, the smugglers are now using GPS to navigate the shortest routes, cutting their way through fences and such. From the sounds of it, in this case, law enforcement was on their heals, which pretty much blew out the hunting, for a bit. On top of that, they have a whole bunch of repairs to complete before they begin hunting again.

I'd say Texas is a good option, but due to the distance, one may not know all the challanges that can pop-up.