Annual hog hunt wanted

[wipartimer]

Hi all. My family and I just came back from our annual Texas hog hunt. We had a great time relaxing and catching up with our outfitter, who after hunting with him every year for over 10 years, has become a friend. The issue has become ,between 4 of us hunters , each sitting on stand for 4 nights and 3 mornings, we shot 1 hog. That hog was shot only because I happened to bring a rifle with night vision. Hunting is hunting, I know, but last year the group got skunked, and two years ago we got 2. We used to bring back easily 6+ hogs and full freezers, but the last few years the hunting has been abysmal despite trying several different ranches.
Anyway, we are looking to see if anyone has any recommendations. Fun and Meat are our primary wants.

 

[Red Leg]

Maybe we are finally getting control of the damn things?

But, I suspect one of our sponsors ( like @gizmo ) will be in contact with you shortly (and with plenty of pigs).

 

[wesheltonj]

Maybe we are finally getting control of the damn things?

But, I suspect one of our sponsors ( like @gizmo ) will be in contact with you shortly (and with plenty of pigs).

I just checked my camera cards yesterday. Still plenty. And of course now that deer season is over, they are showing up in daylight.

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

Noon time a few days ago, inside the city limits of Shreveport. Small and smaller bunch.

 

[BWH]

There are still plenty to be had.....especially in East Texas. Not sure how far y’all want to travel & what part of Texas you would prefer to hunt.... sometimes the journey is half the fun. However, I can be a resource for you.

 

[Buffalo1]

Diamond C Bowhunting Ranch- Caddo, TX (about 100 mi west of Fort Worth) This is a bowhunting only operation.

Shiloh Ranch- Stonewall, OK Very quality operation.

Check out their websites. Both locations have good hog population and are family friendly. Both have reputable owners who will work hard to meet your expectations.

VERIFIED CUSTOMER- have bowhunted with both.

 

[CBH Australia]

Maybe we are finally getting control of the damn things?

But, I suspect one of our sponsors ( like @gizmo ) will be in contact with you shortly (and with plenty of pigs).

Getting on top of them? I keep reading they are getting a hold in some areas
I'm not familiar with American country but they can go off in places in Australia then turn up again.
I've worked in pest management and I hunt so I watch the cycles and results.

I'm sounds like hunting in the states is not as easy as we think. Australian politicians said they did not want Australia to go down the American line with a gun culture.

When you can get onto private land with pigs in Australia you look after it. There is some hit and miss but if you work for them you should find them if they are There.

Going with an outfitter should get some sightings at least.

It makes sense why so many head to Africa to Hunt. Where I hunted there was plenty of game. Including Pumba. I liked the warthogs.

Hi all. My family and I just came back from our annual Texas hog hunt. We had a great time relaxing and catching up with our outfitter, who after hunting with him every year for over 10 years, has become a friend. The issue has become ,between 4 of us hunters , each sitting on stand for 4 nights and 3 mornings, we shot 1 hog. That hog was shot only because I happened to bring a rifle with night vision. Hunting is hunting, I know, but last year the group got skunked, and two years ago we got 2. We used to bring back easily 6+ hogs and full freezers, but the last few years the hunting has been abysmal despite trying several different ranches.
Anyway, we are looking to see if anyone has any recommendations. Fun and Meat are our primary wants.

I hope you get onto some hogs next time. When I worked in the bush I would drive around or walk the creek for an hour. It was a bad week if you worked for it and did not get a pig.

All the best and happy hunting.
.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Heading to Gizmo’s in two weeks for hogs. Will do a report on our results.

Both locations have good hog population

Buffalo1, this sounds funny to me if a farmer or rancher is trying to survive the damage these critters do to their land, ie “good hog”!

 

[jacques smith]

Hi Phil
Best of luck at Gizmos place. R U taking the little lady?

 

[Ridgewalker]

Hi Phil
Best of luck at Gizmos place. R U taking the little lady?

Sadly not this trip. She has school. We plan to take her when school is out.

 

[buck wild]

We have a helicopter fly our place every 3-4 months and they kill 100-150 per trip. I killed over 40+ from Oct through Jan this year with just driving around with a bolt action rifle. All we are doing is keeping them at bay. No signs of actually getting the population down.

 

[wesheltonj]

I really don't know which is worse all the Turkeys eating the feed or the Hogs. It's of course the hogs.

In case you want to know about the feeders. Those are 3000lbs capacity Outback Corn Feeders, customized with the timer box welded onto the side to help prevent the timer and battery from being stolen.

 

[Ridgewalker]

Yikes! I’d hate to have to fill that with 50 lb bags!

 

[wesheltonj]

I have two of them. It takes around $930 in corn to fill both and 6 trips with a 1/2 ton pickup.

 

[gizmo]

Hello, we would love the oppurtunity to help ya'll. We have strong hog numbers and this early we can start looking at some prime dates for ya'll for next year!

 

[Ridgewalker]

Gizmo, just save me one nice trophy hog for you to mount for me! LOL!