Wild hog anatomy

[Huntr Pat]

http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

 

[betelgeuse]

Great article. I see a lot of hogs gut shot because people sheet behind the shoulder.

 

[sancho]

i use this one....i actually hand out a copy to the group.

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[huntingbret]

Excellent pictures. Now I know where to place the shot should I run into one. I'll just cripple him LOL.

 

[559hog]

Thanks!! Great information for someone who's never shot one before.

 

[d'hunter]

Great info! Thanks... would this generally be the same structure for javelina as well?

 

[bpnclark]

Shoot a big gun and break the shoulder.

 

[Arrowslinger]

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Shoot a big gun and break the shoulder.[/b]

What if you're using a spear?

 

[betelgeuse]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrowslinger @ Jan 7 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

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Shoot a big gun and break the shoulder.[/b]

What if you're using a spear?
[/b][/quote]


Get in shape first

 

[bpnclark]

Spears....I forgot about the spears....

 

[headshot243]

if you're huntin tuskers with spears you better be good at climbin trees

 

[Lurediver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (headshot243 @ Jan 7 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

if you're huntin tuskers with spears you better be good at climbin trees[/b]

Spears usually put them down in the 1st shot. No need to climb trees.

 

[upper]

Are Havalina related to pigs? Upper

 

[sancho]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (upper @ Jan 7 2009, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Are Havalina related to pigs? Upper[/b]

no, i think they are closer in relation to elephants, than to pigs. (disclaimer: i could be wrong

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[bigworm]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Arrowslinger @ Jan 7 2009, 12:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

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Shoot a big gun and break the shoulder.[/b]

What if you're using a spear?
[/b][/quote]


Is that spear thrown ??? or is it held and thrust from a close proximity.... Are dogs being used

 

[headshot243]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lurediver @ Jan 7 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (headshot243 @ Jan 7 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if you're huntin tuskers with spears you better be good at climbin trees[/b]

Spears usually put them down in the 1st shot. No need to climb trees.
[/b][/quote]

Tell you what, I sure wouldn't stick around to find out

 

[Lurediver]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (headshot243 @ Jan 7 2009, 01:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Lurediver @ Jan 7 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (headshot243 @ Jan 7 2009, 01:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

if you're huntin tuskers with spears you better be good at climbin trees[/b]

Spears usually put them down in the 1st shot. No need to climb trees.
[/b][/quote]

Tell you what, I sure wouldn't stick around to find out

[/b][/quote]

Here's Proof

 

[Litch]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (upper @ Jan 7 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div>

Are Havalina related to pigs? Upper[/b]

According to a thread on the Mule Deer Forum, NO they are not, they are rodents.