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by johncanfield
Sat Feb 28, 2015 2:42 pm
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Hog hunts near Austin TX
Replies: 15
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Re: Hog hunts near Austin TX

If you walk in, you'll have to pack it out however if we're walking our ride isn't too far away. There are carry backpacks and carry carts that would work well if you are walking a long way. You aren't going to drag even a 100 pound hog very far.
by johncanfield
Sat Feb 28, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: General Gun, Shooting & Equipment Discussion
Topic: Hog hunts near Austin TX
Replies: 15
Views: 4361

Re: Hog hunts near Austin TX

OnceFired wrote:..How many hogs can be harvested on a given hunt by one hunter? I know it depends on how many seem to be of proper age etc but if they're such a nuisance, I imagine there is a higher limit than for other species?OF
There is no limit as to numbers, age, etc. HOWEVER... once your gun fires, the hogs scatter so your real-world bag limit is one assuming you hit it :mrgreen: . If you use a semi-auto, you might manage to get one or two more. Hogs are fast and smart.

If the ranch is large enough, you can move to another area and try your luck again - that's what we do when I hunt on my BIL's ranch or a friend's ranch. Once the hogs get pressured, they will only come out in the middle of the night or they will move to another ranch.

As far as eating the wild porkers, we don't - we pull them out of the way with the truck or Mule and leave them for the carrion eaters. I've heard reports that wild hogs taste a) horrible or b) good - pick one.

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