Quick Tejon Report

[hifi55]

Just got back from my Spring Access opening trip (south side) from Thursday morning through Sat Morning... went up with kcravnit. Only a few other hunters were up there for the weekend, mostly quiet. Wx was decent although cold, and roads were pretty good, wet and slimy near the upper elevations but the polaris rangers made it up and down ok with only a few pucker moments!

Hogs were pretty brushed up, mornings were tough although we got into hogs pretty good.

I unfortunately lost a pig, shot a 150-lbish sow with the bow and all signs indicated a good shot. Had a great blood trail indicating lung and liver hit but after 600+ yards of tracking into darkness could not find her. Came back next morning and picked up the trail, and shortly after Kelly found fresh mountain lion tracks (big one!) trailing her. Possible sign of struggle and drag off into untrackable terrain. Looked all morning and day and could not find her. I am pretty certain my sow got eaten by mr. mountain lion.

Explore new terrain (desert side) on Friday night but came up short on pig sightings. Saturday morning got into some pigs but no decent opportunities.

A great trip with plenty of ups and downs.. the hogs are there for sure, and I am once again reminded how much more I have to learn about hog hunting and Tejon Ranch.

 

[MJB]

So if the lion eats your pig do you have to report that pig?

 

[kcravnit]

tejon

if you dont find it......u cant tag it....all your doing is feeding the local lion and yote population

 

[MJB]

if you dont find it......u cant tag it....all your doing is feeding the local lion and yote population

As I understand it if you wound a pig and can't find it your tag is considered used. But if another animal eats your pig before you can get to it, it may be a different story.

Better check with Carri.

 

[hifi55]

Will get clarification but I already assume the tag is gone Fair or not, I shot the pig.. not Tejon's problem that something ate it.

 

[MJB]

Will get clarification but I already assume the tag is gone Fair or not, I shot the pig.. not Tejon's problem that something ate it.

I would hope you get to use the tag again just because another animal eat your pig you could not help that.

 

[Wild1]

I thought you couldn't use ATV's (Ranger) at Tejon...? Are the rules different if you have a seasonal membership...?

 

[HOGHUNTER714]

I thought you couldn't use ATV's (Ranger) at Tejon...? Are the rules different if you have a seasonal membership...?

Wild1,

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you can use UTV's (as long as it has a stearing wheel) on Tejon. Regular ATV's still are not allowed on Tejon. Usually, the UTV's (SidexSides) have seating for two or more and have the full rollcage set-up. I'm trying to sell my 09 Polaris Sportsman X2 to get the Polaris Ranger before May....

 

[gnn961]

Wild1,

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but you can use UTV's (as long as it has a stearing wheel) on Tejon. Regular ATV's still are not allowed on Tejon. Usually, the UTV's (SidexSides) have seating for two or more and have the full rollcage set-up. I'm trying to sell my 09 Polaris Sportsman X2 to get the Polaris Ranger before May....

Yes you are correct, good luck in selling the Polaris....see you in May.:toast-yellow:

 

[Live2hunt]

I'm trying to sell my 09 Polaris Sportsman X2 to get the Polaris Ranger before May....

What size motor? what color? Is it the one with the dump bed? and how much?

 

[HOGHUNTER714]

What size motor? what color? Is it the one with the dump bed? and how much?

PM Sent

 

[bighorn67]

Hey guys. I'm hoping to scrape the $$ together for spring access again this year and chase the hogs with you again. Money's a little tight right now.

Dave