SoCal Pig

[Rick]

If the rifle guys leave them alone and we keep getting some more wet years like we did this year then yup its on.

I'm not quite sure why it's okay for archers to push them around but not rifle hunters? If you're proposing a moratorium on hunting them, I figure it should be across the board?

 

[3056_HUNTER]

I'm not quite sure why it's okay for archers to push them around but not rifle hunters? If you're proposing a moratorium on hunting them, I figure it should be across the board?

ummmm yeah, i will continue to shoot em as i need em....of course overhunting will stop the progress. O and they are already in Temecula area as well as Lake Elsinor and Corona....as rumor has it.:stir pot:

 

[ltdann]

obviously, I need to get out more.

 

[Raully]

I'm not quite sure why it's okay for archers to push them around but not rifle hunters? If you're proposing a moratorium on hunting them, I figure it should be across the board?

Who said anything about archers only or a moratorium? Read my original post please. I originally went after them with a rifle since the terrain is not easy for spot and stalk with a bow. I stopped after after several trips and realized the situation at hand.
My experience with hunting hogs on private and public is right now is not the time. For many reasons. Think about it. San Diego has a lot of predators. I already found an area here that has a ton of sign and no pigs. Why? There were mountain lion tracks on top the of pig tracks and you can pretty much see where the lion is chasing them around. Second these pigs were obviously pushed off of an area that is private that I know for a fact pigs have been shot and chased with dogs. As I have stated in other posts I have put much boot leather on the ground and I have a good idea on the population size on public land. Second there is tons of food and water every where right now so all it take is one shot from a gun and from my experience is pigs go on a dead run and the small group will break up and more than likely not come back since they dont have to. They have enough food, water, and cover any where they go now. Let them settle in and breed. When the summer hits they we'll be a slave to any water source and thats when you will have a better chance. My Point basically is let them be for now if you want a better future. If you want to come down and hump the hills I've been on with your gun go right ahead its public land do what you want and good luck. And for the people who don't believe what I saw and where I've been here is your Sandy Eggo hog sign. Good luck guys and have at em'

Lets not hijack this post...so back to the original topic congrates on the pig and enjoy the fine table fare. Private access is like striking gold.

 

[baco]

I agree let them be for a year or two and they will be like ground squirrles :smiley-mouse:

 

[Farmerdoug]

ummmm yeah, i will continue to shoot em as i need em....of course overhunting will stop the progress. O and they are already in Temecula area as well as Lake Elsinor and Corona....as rumor has it.:stir pot:

I know for a fact that there are no pigs in Riverside County. :bag-on-head:

 

[Mt Goat]

I hope the pigs don't eventually screw up the turkey population. It would be a shame, pigs be warned I will wack and stack every pig that makes it to, my hunting lease in Julian, and that's wet sow or piglets. I'm not excited with the thought of hogs mudding up our creeks and bass fishing ponds, or having them bed down in great turkey nesting areas. But I'm sure they will eventually get to Julian because the habitat is just to perfect for them, water, acorns, apples.

Larry Lowell

 

[Mt Goat]

I'm hearing that the hogs are in the Eagle Peak area, a friend of a friend took a couple hogs there. I hear they are in force in Ramona too.

 

[spectr17]

I know for a fact that there are no pigs in Riverside County.

Taint no hogs in San Berdoo county either. The Loma Linda pig on the news last month was propaganda put out by San Diego hog hunters to throw folks off the track. Don't fall for it.

 

[Vermonster]

I hope the pigs don't eventually screw up the turkey population. It would be a shame, pigs be warned I will wack and stack every pig that makes it to, my hunting lease in Julian, and that's wet sow or piglets. I'm not excited with the thought of hogs mudding up our creeks and bass fishing ponds, or having them bed down in great turkey nesting areas. But I'm sure they will eventually get to Julian because the habitat is just to perfect for them, water, acorns, apples.

Larry Lowell

I don't see why so many people seem worried about them ruining the population of deer or turkeys. If I am not mistaken, they have huge populations of turkey, deer, and pigs coexisting all over northern CA. Maybe the competition for food will be a little tougher here, but I don't think it'll be that bad.......

 

[3056_HUNTER]

Taint no hogs in San Berdoo county either. The Loma Linda pig on the news last month was propaganda put out by San Diego hog hunters to throw folks off the track. Don't fall for it.

ig-laughing:conspiracy theory :skeered: