Since I have not hunted or got a hog yet, (though I did get a javelina in new mexico) how are you hunting them ? by tracking and spotting, sitting and glassing, calling? I have seen boar calls do you use them? on boars or sows or both? I appreciate the guideance. I would like to attend a jho hunt soon but not without a little practice on my own, I don't want to show up knowing nothing.
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Rydtime,
Actually, one of the best ways to learn is to do exactly that...<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div>
If you can shoot your chosen weapon, and you understand some basics about hunting (especially safety), then the best way to learn the specifics is to get out and do it with some folks who do know... whether it's guided hunts or with a group like the JHO crew.
Trial and error is great for what it is, but trying to learn hog hunting on your own and on public land in CA is gonna be a long learning curve and an exercise in frustration. Not that it's a waste of time, nor do I want to discourage you from making the effort... but there's nothing wrong with showing up to a hunt knowing what you don't know and willing to learn. I know that most folks are usually very willing to share what they know with someone who knows nothing, rather than sharing with someone who knows everything.
Point is, don't be ashamed to take advantage of a veteran's knowledge. In my opinion, the best way to learn is to get started right, and then build those skills on your own.
Actually, one of the best ways to learn is to do exactly that...<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div>
If you can shoot your chosen weapon, and you understand some basics about hunting (especially safety), then the best way to learn the specifics is to get out and do it with some folks who do know... whether it's guided hunts or with a group like the JHO crew.
Trial and error is great for what it is, but trying to learn hog hunting on your own and on public land in CA is gonna be a long learning curve and an exercise in frustration. Not that it's a waste of time, nor do I want to discourage you from making the effort... but there's nothing wrong with showing up to a hunt knowing what you don't know and willing to learn. I know that most folks are usually very willing to share what they know with someone who knows nothing, rather than sharing with someone who knows everything.
Point is, don't be ashamed to take advantage of a veteran's knowledge. In my opinion, the best way to learn is to get started right, and then build those skills on your own.
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We always have an ongoing hog seminar it seems like here, public land with help, Bryson Hesperia Resort. We have a presidents day JHO event coming up in Feb 17-19th. Tons of beginners, everybody shares, it's great, Guiding available, pig hunting lessons. brysonresort.com
I would actually love to go to presidents day with the JHO crew if there are any spots open I will be in. I especially don't want to sound like I don't want to learn because I really do and from a seasoned veteran would be the best. I learned to deer hunt from my dad and we still hunt together. But have never had the opportunity to pig hunt, but now I do and am really excited. To the roman archer I do not have a bow yet though I do plan on getting one and learning how to shoot one. I can't wait till the bass pro shop opens it's only about 10 nmiles from my house. I really really appreciate the offer and definitely will take you up on that as soon as I get a bow and learn to shoot it. As a side not this site is great and what a great bunch of people here.
hey josh our guids is a guide for pigs and sheep with bows and i guide for the owner of a PSE Archery shop i called him and he told me he can hook us up with equipment on his charge get back to me on the whole bow thing and ima start scouting my ranch for pigs wana get one of those things too leme know peace
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (rydtime @ Feb 2 2007, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>
If you can sneak up on a deer you can definitely hunt hogs.
If you can sneak up on a deer you can definitely hunt hogs.
