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Title: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: razorsharptokill on December 16, 2010, 02:20:00 PM
Got a hog hunt coming up and thought about using my pop up blind. It will only be a two day hunt so I was wondering if hogs freak at the sight of a new blind like some deer do?
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: oxnam on December 16, 2010, 02:29:00 PM
Funny, I just posted a reply to a post that must have been deleted because my reply showed up here.  Sorry I can't delete this    :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 16, 2010, 02:55:00 PM
I've had them freak out and I've had them pay no attention. I feel like I'm better off leaned up against a tree in a leafy suit.
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: razorsharptokill on December 16, 2010, 03:03:00 PM
Yeah that would be less noticeable. Thanks.
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: Robert Marvin on December 16, 2010, 04:02:00 PM
if its a fenced/payhunt it wont matter most likely,wild hogs in their wild habitat hate blinds as much or worse than deer.
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: Mint on December 16, 2010, 04:09:00 PM
Depends on the hunting pressure but I would brush that baby in no matter what. Good luck!
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Post by: highpoint forge on December 16, 2010, 09:32:00 PM
I'd say yes.....plus it will stink.
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Post by: RC on December 16, 2010, 09:45:00 PM
I agree with Biggie again. Can`t believe I said that. I would like the leafy suit in case the porkers came by to far I could try and put the sneak on them.RC
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: highpoint forge on December 16, 2010, 10:05:00 PM
Skip the blind, unless you can set it up in advance and let it air out, plus the shaggy suit will be fuuuuuun.
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: sunny hill archer on December 16, 2010, 10:39:00 PM
no. Not yet....
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: tarponnut on December 17, 2010, 10:00:00 AM
If it's a short hunt I wouldn't use it, it may spook them. I rarely get picked off by hogs while hunting on the ground.Plus, if you see them out of bow range you can stalk them(like RC said).
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: Bjorn on December 17, 2010, 03:54:00 PM
I'd like to see Biggie wearing a leafy suit inconspicuously leaning against a tree!   :scared:    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on December 17, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
Hey...........watch it!

 :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: maxplan on December 31, 2010, 08:46:00 AM
Hogs have amazing nozes and are extremelyt aware of their surroundings
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: HATCHCHASER on December 31, 2010, 10:33:00 AM
Take a look at Buff's videos.  He has one where a pig almost comes in the blind with him.  Shot him point blank as he passed by the blind.  Imho you need to stay mobile to hunt hogs because you wont have em standing still for very long. They are as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof.  Leafy suit and a tree.   :thumbsup:   Best of luck.
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: RC on December 31, 2010, 10:52:00 AM
Probably the times they freaked out with Biggie they were either hearing snoring or crunching....RC
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Post by: Pepper on December 31, 2010, 12:32:00 PM
I used a pop up in south Texas, and had hogs and javies all around.
Some close enough to touch with my bow.
Hogs are weird creatures, and who knows what will spook them.
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: wingnut on December 31, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
I've found that with a little effort brushing in a popup is great for hogs.  I get a good crossing area or feeding area and set it up like I would for deer.  Taken a lot of hogs that way.

Mike
Title: Re: Hogs notice pop up blinds?
Post by: Bjorn on December 31, 2010, 02:40:00 PM
Hogs will tolerate most anything as long as there is zero human scent and little visible movement.
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Post by: RPolk on December 31, 2010, 04:33:00 PM
I've not had much luck with blinds and pigs. Not so much that they sppok, but I always seem to be about 5 yards out of range. The majority of my success has come still hunting with my Ghillie suit.