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What would be some good tips for hog or boar hunting?

October 8, 2011 at 9:01 pm
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In the next month or so, I will be hog-hunting and I want to know what some good hog hunting tips would be.

If you’re looking for meat, don’t be tempted to "shoot the big one". It will mean nothing but tough meat that will only be good for sausage. I find that often times I come up on hogs in a group, and will be able to choose between them. picking a pig out that’s "mid-size" will save a lot of heartache when the butcher is asking how you’d like the meat prepared (assuming you’re taking it to a butcher after cleaning it).

Also remember that they are nearly blind but have excellent smell. Keeping tabs on the wind would be a good choice.

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1. chris w

   on October 9, 2011 at 2:40 am

   The Ca. dfg puts out a good info article
   http://www.californiagameandfish.com/hunting/ca_aa010804a/
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2. Derrick S

   on October 9, 2011 at 3:30 am

   A REALLY good scope!!! Usually you won’t get closer than 200 yds on a true wild boar/hog.
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   Boar hunter in HI & NC

3. Dances With Mops 2 - Mop Bucket Boogaloo

   on October 9, 2011 at 4:02 am

   You can’t use pipe bombs.
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4. Den Dresdner

   on October 9, 2011 at 4:29 am

   Protect yourself. Use a tree stand or something. Boars are extremely aggressive.
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5. Paul

   on October 9, 2011 at 5:04 am

   If you’re looking for meat, don’t be tempted to "shoot the big one". It will mean nothing but tough meat that will only be good for sausage. I find that often times I come up on hogs in a group, and will be able to choose between them. picking a pig out that’s "mid-size" will save a lot of heartache when the butcher is asking how you’d like the meat prepared (assuming you’re taking it to a butcher after cleaning it).

   Also remember that they are nearly blind but have excellent smell. Keeping tabs on the wind would be a good choice.
   References :