Helpful Hog Hunting Links

[spectr17]

We'll keep this thread pinned to the top of the forum for quick reference to hog hunting websites and other info. Please post any hog hunting links you know of.

Thanks.

 

[hunterclaus]

here is the best hog hunting site i have found on the net.

http://www.texasboars.com

thanks,

hunter claus

 

[Javelina Hunter]

For Javelina hunting information try

http://www.javelinahunter.com

 

[sambarr]

www.boardogs.com

Is the Number one place for chasing hogs with dogs in Australia...lots of big mean tusky boars here.

 

[Uncle Ji]

For those considering a hunting trip to Hawaii here are the Hawaii State DLNR Game Mammal hunting regulations with detailed maps in pdf form:
http://www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/hunting/...egs_Chap123.pdf

 

[spectr17]

CA DFG Hog Hunting Guide

http://www.dfg.ca.gov/wildlife/hunting/pig/docs/pigguide.pdf

Vandenberg AFB Rod & Gun Club

http://vafbgunclub.com/hunting.html

 

[Uncle Bambi]

On the Butchers and Processors list, I called three and they were all out of business:

Duanes Meat Market .... Antioch, Ca.
Johnny's Meats .... Castro Valley, Ca. PH# 510-561-2361
West Coast Meat Co. .... Hayward, Ca. PH# 510-886-7400

 

[JustGuy]

On the Butchers and Processors list, I called three and they were all out of business:

Duanes Meat Market .... Antioch, Ca.
Johnny's Meats .... Castro Valley, Ca. PH# 510-561-2361
West Coast Meat Co. .... Hayward, Ca. PH# 510-886-7400

I heard Los Gatos meets are good and still in business, pricy though. I butcher and prepare myself. including Italian, breakfast, summer etc.

 

[HuntingWidow]

If you are on the central coast, two companies come to mind for your processing of wild game.
J&R Meats in Paso Robles, CA
Creston Meats in Creston, CA
I believe they both have web sites.

 

[HuntingWidow]

Has anyone ever hunted pig in San Luis Obispo County? Are you wanting to hunt with someone who provides service and understands the wildlife they are hunting? When looking for a guide, check multiple references of people who have hunted with him or her. There are several people in the field who are running their hunting operations like an assembly line. Get them on the ranch, get them in the field and yelling at you to "shoot, shoot shoot". This is not the way a professional outfitter allows his guides to treat any of his clientele. After all, it is your hunt and you are paying for the services and if at first you don't succeed, try try again. Hunting is expensive, especially here in California. It is without a doubt expensive for anyone running any business in California too, but add guns to the equation and check out the cost of worker's compensation, if you are not hunting with an owner, but a hired guide in the employ of any outfitter.

Pig hunting right now is being offered for various pricing. Some of these hunts are a ride around in a jeep, ATV or pick up on land over hunted and sighting animals is tough, especially with the drought. If you are on that type of hunt, you can expect to pay a minimal fee until sighting and then shooting. If you are fortunate to hit and kill your animal, then some attach a fee for the taking of the animal. Other hunts, are potentially riding around in a vehicle that actually have pig and once pig are spotted, then you may be getting out of the vehicle to put a stalk on the animal. Something to consider is that any amount of pressure on animals has wizened them up. They are not at all likely to wait for your getting round to sighting in the weapon. Be prepared, have your rifle ready before coming out on any hunt. Be comfortable with it and know where it shoots at 100 or more yards out and incrementally after.

ALSO, if you are planning on hunting pig in SLO County, know that this county is LEAD FREE AMMO or Copper only. This does not mean lead ammo with a copper jacket. The lead free ammo will shoot differently, so get what you need and know how your gun shoots with this ammo over lead ammo. This ammo is getting hard to come by, and it is better to know before entering the field only to be shut down if not carrying proper bullets.

A person can expect to pay $800.00 for a single animal/single hunter in the field with a licensed guide. If the hunt is booked for more than one hunter, then the price can drop to $700.00/hunter for the first pig. If other pigs are taken then a price may be $500.00 or as little as $300.00 depending on the weight class of the pig taken.

If you want to shoot your weapon before entering the hunting field, at least have it sighted in before coming out. A couple shots to make sure your scope hasn't been bumped off in transit is reasonable. Any Guide or Outfitter should consider this a Fair and Reasonable request, after all you are wanting to be sure your rifle is shooting straight so that you can place the shot to count.

Also, if the Guide or Outfitter won't allow for the time, remind them it is your hunt and you are paying for the service and their time. If you are assigned a rude or uncooperative guide, then ask then and there to discuss the matter with the owner of the operation. While you have a lot of money at stake to take the hunt, be prepared to inform the owner so he may make amends or assign a guide who is willing to "work for you and with you, not against you". This is supposed to be an enjoyable time for you and the guide. After all, if he doesn't like to hunt himself, he shouldn't be providing a service to those who are spending the money to have the help from someone who does. A good guide does not want to see his hunter's rushed or miss the shot much less blow the shot and wound an animal and have it lost. Know that most of these hunts are an ethically run operation, caring about the wildlife they pursue.

If you wound it, you will be tracking it. If you lose it, you have bought your hunt and it is best to know beforehand that a wounded and lost animal is considered the hunt you paid for. It is the hunter's job to be capable of hitting what they are aiming at. This is why many will say they may guarantee you will see animals, it is up to you the hunter to be capable of hitting the animal and killing it. No one should ever guarantee your taking an animal. It is hunting and some days it works and some days it doesn't.

Be prepared and have a good time, if you connect, all the better. Guides will work hard for you, they will gut it, skin it and prep it for a taxidermist, only if the have the skills, otherwise leave the hide on the skull. Transportation of meat to area meat lockers is also included in services offered by professional outfitters. It is up to the hunter to arrange how they want their meat prepared directly with the meat processor.

Have fun and Good Hunting.

 

[bigtee]

Here are the hog hunting lights I run. They're very good quality, don't spook hogs and can reach out over 1,000 yards.


Typically when I hog hunt I'll troll through the property or sometimes I'll mix together a wild hog bait attractant and set it out underneath one of my feeders. Here's a good recipe for the wild hog bait attractant