Just returned

[SDHNTR]

Just got back last night and its a drag to be back at work.  Had a great hunt with Frank Morasci this last weekend.  I have hunted with Frank for years and this was the best trip yet.  7 of us took 8 pigs with 3 being boars from 230-270 lbs.  Teeth went from 2 1/2" to 3 1/2".  Shots ranged from 40 yds to 200 yds and no dogs were used to bay any pigs.  I was lucky enough to take the big one.  Now I have to decide if I want to get him mounted.  What do you guys think?  He has a perfect set of teeth on his right side with 3 1/2" cutters and 2"+ whetters, but on his left side the whetter is broken off to about an inch or so and his cutter is broken off to about 2 1/2".  His left ear is also split and a strip of it hangs down.  Must have been one nasty fight.  I also shot him behind the ear and the bullet tore the hide.  Is this something to worry about or can the taxidermist sew that up?  It is behind the ear so it would be out of sight on the wall.  Anyone know a good taxidermist in San Diego?  This would be my first animal to have mounted.  Any advice is appreciated.

 

[jrifenbark]

SDHNTR,

I would love to see some pictures!

 

[Speckmisser]

Sounds like an awesome hunt, SD!  Did all the pigs come from one general area, or did you have to cover several ranches?  

I've got really high hopes for Tejon this coming weekend.  Other than that, it'll be summertime hunting for me.  

 

[SDHNTR]

Speck,
The pigs came from 3 separate ranches.  Friday evening we killed 5 hogs on two ranches beacuse our group was split up, 3 on one ranch and 4 on another.  Saturday morning the last 2 guys killed 3 pigs on another ranch.  It was neat to get to try some new areas.  Good luck at Tejon.

 

[HOGHUNTER714]

I have hunted with numerous guides in the Central Coast area..I would have to say Frank Morasci is one of the better guides in the area, due to the fact he has access to A LOT of property and works really hard to get you hogs and he'll adjust your hunt the way you wanna hunt (Spot & Stalk, Dogs, Etc) the choice is yours......Anybody who books a hunt with Frank, should know you'll get your monies worth......

                                                                                          Bryan-HOGHUNTER714

 

[rookiehunt21]

THERE IS A GOOD TAXIDERMIST ON FLETCHER PARWAY IN LA MESA. I WISH I HAD THE #. HE IS RIGHT DOWN FROM MY HOUSE AND HE DOES GOOD WORK.

 

[SDHNTR]

Well I decided to do a European mount.  Its my first one so we'll see how it turns out.  And Hoghunter714 you are right on about Frank.  I always love getting to hunt with him and his crew.  

 

[1SoCalHunter]

By any chance, did the boar answer to the name of "Lucky"?:rolleyes-green::laffin-yellow:

 

[Qbn Hunter]

Does he have a website?

 

[spectr17]

Congrats on your hog SDHNTR. I think those hogs and bucks with the tears in their ears and loose or missing teeth or antlers just adds more to the mount.

 

[EVAN III]

  SDHNTR,
 Congrats on the pig. I agree with Jesse, scars are good. Especially on pigs. Plus it makes it look like a WILD animal.

                  EVAN III

 

[HOGHUNTER714]

Qbn Hunter,

Frank dosent have a website that I know of.......His guide service is called "Mustang Guide Service" (408) 385-5628  Frank Morasci.....you'll be pleased with his outfit and his crew...

                                                                                   Bryan-HOGHUNTER714

 

[1SoCalHunter]

I have now heard from quite a few people good comments about this guide, so he must be good...

 

[SDHNTR]

Hoghunter714,
Actually Frank's number is now (831)386-9027.  The area code changed a few years back and he moved a couple years ago.  QBN Hunter, give him a call and you'll have a great time.


(Edited by SDHNTR at 9:12 am on June 14, 2002)

 

[Bill in SD]

When is the best time of year to go?
Thanks
Bill

 

[Cahunter]

Now , before it gets to hot.  ther is lots of feed around still and the pigs will be moving to water during the day.  I live here in gilroy so I have an Idea about those piggies.  Good luck.