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Title: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: JL on February 05, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
I have been getting the itch to get after a pig. I live in Maryland and don't know of any wild pigs to hunt around here. Anyone got a pig hunting spot anywhere close by? Listing any fees to hunt them will be handy in the planing of a trip also.

JL
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Apex Predator on February 05, 2008, 04:21:00 PM
There is an island off the coast of VA/NC border that has hogs.
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Charlie Cole on February 06, 2008, 03:00:00 PM
Which island? I live in northeast NC (Hertford and Gates counties), and I drive to Va. Beach every day. I know NC has an open season on hogs, and would love a chance to poke at one this close to home. Not sure about VA's rules, though.

There are no hogs, as far as I know, in my corner of the Dismal Swamp (somebody correct me, please!).
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Apex Predator on February 06, 2008, 04:45:00 PM
My memory is failing, but I think it has Black in the name.  I believe it's a quota hunt though.  Check the state regs and you should find something.  It may be in NC regs.
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Primative Artisan on February 06, 2008, 04:57:00 PM
NC regulates wild hog hunting but only in a handful of counties (mountains IIRC), the rest are considered ferel and are not regulated.  Make sure you check before heading out to your destination.
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Talondale on February 06, 2008, 05:33:00 PM
The VA hunt is Backbay Wildlife Refuge and shotgun only.
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Charlie Cole on February 06, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Well, shoot. Was hoping for some spring and summer action here at home.
Title: Re: Mid Alantic Hog hunting
Post by: Woodduck on February 07, 2008, 01:38:00 AM
I saw an area that was torn up by hogs north of Currituck light a couple of weeks ago.
Doesn't Tyrell Co. have them, too? Alligator Wildlife Refuge or Pocosin?(sp?)