Wild Pig Hunting Inc. V

[tholihan]

Mel,

Any spots left?

 

[ruger_mac]

20 days left

 

[Mel Carter]

tholihan,
We have 12, we always cap this hunt at 13. So, if your still interested, PM me your information and I'll reply with my address to send the deposit.

 

[Fugaloo]

Hey guys, a little local info: If you take the Central Healdsburg exit off HWY 101, make a soft left at the second light (a hard left takes you down west side rd) then make a quick right into the Safeway parking lot. Aside from all the other stuff you may have forgotten, Safeway sells dry ice. This stuff is awesome for keeping the meat cold and dry. I think I usually pay around $10 for the chunks I buy for day trips down the river, so I'm sure thirty or forty bucks worth would cover enough coolers to stuff a hog or two in. To get back to the freeway continue North on Healdsburg Ave and there will be signs.

 

[Tail hunter]

Fugaloo, you read my mind. Dry ice works awesome. That's what I was planning to do 40lbs ice and dry ice. Last time I did that for a desert trip I had laid my togos sandwiches next to it and they froze harder than an ice cube. Took me over 30mins to eat it (outside temp was 105).

New smoker on the from cabelas. Could not pass it up with a $150 off. Yummm apple wood smoke bacon and ham. Here little piggy.

 

[Mel Carter]

ruger_mac and I are heading to the range on Tuesday, just to make sure all is good. I can't wait!

 

[Fugaloo]

I'll throw another tip out there. Last year I went to this ranch and scored a real nice boar. I also did it wearing shorts and tennis shoes. There are dirt roads going everywhere, and the terrain is actually pretty forgiving. You may do a lot of up and down but the ground is mostly pretty stable. Pack light, and walk quietly. Your opportunities are mostly going to be jumping pigs while they are on the move, so I don't think camo is necessary, but to each his own. My pig was taken at about 20 yards. The hills on this ranch are spotted with oak trees, and the ground is real loud as everything is very dry. I was slowly making my way up a steep hill when I heard him coming at me (the ground is loud for piggies too). A couple of other guys spotted hogs feeding under the oaks, and I think one guy took a 80ish yard shot on a walker in the afternoon. The guy I got had a bladder the size of a volleyball, so he had probably just gotten up from his nap. This was around 4:30pm I think. In my opinion the afternoon is where your best chance is. There are areas where you could take a 300+ yard shot but I think most were inside 80. YOU WILL SEE HOGS! I think everybody last year got an opportunity. Many missed shots. A couple of guys I roda around with didn't have the slightest idea what they were doing and one guy didn't even know what kind of ammo he was shooting out of his AK. So make sure you're dialed in for short, med, and out to 250 yards, and have fun

 

[ruger_mac]

Ditto on "the ground is real loud". I've been using some real stiff boots and could not keep quiet no matter how hard I tried. Like Fug said Camo is not necessary but quiet clothing would be a big help. I'll
wear camo because it's quiet and what I bought it for. the grass will be dry and the gravel roads will be loud. George loves to have people walk, which is a good/bad thing. I've always said good boots are a must, but after putting some thought in to it a good rugged Hi-top boot/shoe will work. George will give each group of hunter a radio to keep in contact with and he use's SidexSide utility vehicles with 3000' of rope and a winch so no matter where you hog ends up he can get it out. Bring some good optics, alot of water(camelback) and more, and a lot of B.S. for Camp : )!! If you can get on a treadmill set it for a steep incline for about 40 min. that should be good prep. for this terrain. If you have a sports/turkey seat cushion that might come in handy if you plan on staying out in the field all day. The last two times I went I spotted my hogs either far away and made a stock on them(just like the T.V. shows) or practically walk past them without either one of us spotting each other.

Adam

 

[mezcan]

Anybody know what time it is ?

482 hours to go ! HaHa !!!!!:rotflmao:

 

[Mel Carter]

18 days left! :smiley-mouse:

 

[Richmellott]

Anybody want to split a motel room Thursday night? After that, I'm camping, but I'm showing up in the evening on Thursday, and don't feel like sleeping in the truck. Gimme a holler, if you are interested.


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[Reloadyour9]

What's the access to the dry camp like? Would I have any issues getting to it with a 23' trailer?

 

[ruger_mac]

You wouldn't have any problem with that. Its all paved road or well maintained gravel road. There is a steep down hill grade just before camp but thats it.

rugermac

 

[Mel Carter]

Yeah, no problem at all with a trailer. Just use low gear going down that hill, it's fairly steep, not bad though.

 

[Mel Carter]

Just got back from some range time, anything under 300 yards will be meat in the freezer. Now I just have to find that one unlucky hog :hog chewing: Switched my 300 mag to copper, shooting 165 grain TSX, dead on at 200 yards, 6" low at 300. My new Tikka .308 shooting 165 grain Accubond, dead on at 200 yards and 2" low at 300 yards using the bottom of my circle on the Redfield Revolution.

Only 16 days left fellas!

 

[ruger_mac]

I"ll stick to shooting the Hogs within 200yd.

 

[Richmellott]

Ready, willing, and able

My last pig at Tejon in May was at 400 yards, across and down a canyon. I'm gonna try to keep conservative, but my 7mm RMag Browning is nice and flat, and I will not hesitate out to 400, on a standing or sleeping pig. Get me out there! Friday, I want to see something, which would be a short, but sweet trip. I am ready to hike the ridges, been working it out for a while. ig-laughing: :shootin-rifle:

 

[mezcan]

Tick-tock , tick-tock , tick-tock........

The suspense is frickin killin me !

 

[Mel Carter]

Tick-tock , tick-tock , tick-tock........

The suspense is frickin killin me !

:lol bashing sign: mezcan, you crack me up. This is the hunt I look forward to every year, sounds like this one will be no different.

 

[mezcan]

:lol bashing sign: mezcan, you crack me up. This is the hunt I look forward to every year, sounds like this one will be no different.

Mel,

Sometimes I crack myself the f*** up !:rotflmao: Can't wait to see Sonoma Co. again.

Couldn't get up the hill to scout deer today so I went to indoor range to hear my "wabbit wacker" go bang . Also made sure my .357 still goes boom .
They both work. I feel better now.

Mike