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[wingbone_2003]

Hey guys i just got back from fhl,thought you might like an update,not many ta were open,weather 80 degrees,very dry,i hunted ta 9 on sat.,till noon,lots of elk and deer,no pigs some old sign near the river,hunted ta 29 sat. afternoon till dark,saw one small boar and sow working down a ridge,they went into some very thick manzanita,so i figured they bed in there,so i came back sunday morning set in the area till noon,nothing moving,but it was fun my second pig hunting trip ever,to fhl and i love the area i found cant wait to back,no pigs were shot sat.,and as of 1pm sun. none checked in,i did here three shots from down by the river as i was walking out of 29,there were a couple t.a.sthat were not openand while driving the hwy,we saw pigs!just my luck finally get up there and all the good rifle areas areclosed for training,to those going next weekend,pray for some cooler weather,and at least you wont have to contend with a full moon!!!!!!!!!

 

[EvBouret]

pigs are nocturnal mainly...so the chance that they bedded down all night in the manzanita and were still there in the morning are about 1 in 1000000. You're lucky you at least saw some hogs though, did better than me!

 

[easymoney]

ev is right here, the pigs are mainly nocturnal, but I do see them at all times of day. And sometimes right out in the open next to the roads...
They move around ALOT, and can walk 10 miles and more to get water or feed. So, if you do see them in one spot they may be back, and then again they may not... So, if you see go after them, you might not get a second chance.
FHL and the surrounding ranches have good populations of wild pigs and since FHL limits the amount of hunters and available TA's, they tend to stick around.
IMHO, the moon does not have any effect on pigs what so ever, they are driven by food and water, period. Find those two and the pigs will not be far away. They are VERYy smart and if they get pushed or over hunted, they will leave the area, period.

 

[wingbone_2003]

thanks for the info.ev. and easymoney,its only my second time out for pigs at the fort,but have taken alot notes,and now add the info. the two of you have mentioned thanks again,even though its dry out there there still is plenty of springs and water,everywhere and i found out what plant seems to be on the menu,find those and pigs will probably not be far off!p.s. thanks again!frank

 

[easymoney]

wing,
FHL is a great place to hunt.
And there are loads of pigs, if you follow the tips you find on JHO(there are more than enough to get a newbie started in the right direction), scout the base as it is hugh, follow any fresh tracks you see, look for trails going on and off base, set up near water or food, get away from the roads on foot, and listen to those ladies at the checkin window you should have a great time.
And the weather is supposed to cool down, and maybe rain this weekend. Good luck and post back your stories...

 

[BuckFinder]

Originally posted by easymoney@Feb 14 2006, 08:26 AM
wing,
FHL is a great place to hunt.
And there are loads of pigs, if you follow the tips you find on JHO(there are more than enough to get a newbie started in the right direction), scout the base as it is hugh, follow any fresh tracks you see, look for trails going on and off base, set up near water or food, get away from the roads on foot, and listen to those ladies at the checkin window you should have a great time.
And the weather is supposed to cool down, and maybe rain this weekend. Good luck and post back your stories...

EasyMoney, "Loads of pigs" I think you've been making to many of those Heiniken beer stoves! Just kidding, listen to Easy, he knows a few things about central california.

 

[AJuarez]

Originally posted by BuckFinder@Feb 14 2006, 10:35 AM
EasyMoney, "Loads of pigs" I think you've been making to many of those Heiniken beer stoves!

Hey Easy, how do you make a Heiniken beer stove?

 

[easymoney]

buckfinder,
Do I know you?
ajuarez,
Check out the post on nackpack hunting on JHO site.