I have only hunted the new place once. I cannot comment on the Javies as I did not pursue them at all. I like big trophy hogs and this place has it's fair share of them. As always big trophy hogs are smart and have to be hunted like any trophy whitetail. I'll be back after them again in Feb or March.

Curtis,

Thanks for the email.. I will call you this afternoon.. I have at least one other trad Javelina chaser already committed on coming with me.. We may get more..!

JDSIII

Hey John3,
Are you getting a group together?  When yall going?  PM me if you would as I may be interested.

Ben

David, Them some nice Hogs and That jackalope looks like a nice size scooby snack.

Great to see you back on here curtis, hopin' to make it down for a hunt next year.

Dan

Sounds good, email you soon

Hey Curtis,  I'll be moving to Fredericksburg in aug.  I'll give you a call......

Mark

Thanks for the response-John III also sent me a pm with a little info.  Don't think I'll be able to do a hunt in the next year, but will certainly keep you in mind for the future.  Never been to TX and I think that'd sure make for a fun road trip   .


Jeremy

Being a semi-retired storyteller, I couldn't resist making a big production out of my trip with Curtis last year.  For a multi-page description of the whole adventure, from signup, building of a bow suitable for me to hunt with, travel and a day by day report:

http://oldpharttsarchery.com/shooting-adventures/bigbadwolf/bigbadwolf.html

The adventure of my young life and I'll be heading back as soon as Curtis tells me when to be where

Thanks for bringing a smile to my face fella's! It's so good to see so many old friends remind me through pictures of the great times we've shared! I really look forward to seeing all you again this year.

Dick, I'm still real proud of you in your accomplishment-the javelina.

Dan, I'd be disappointed to thing we wouldn't be riding around again this year chasing hogs and sharing some great conversation.

John, I'll stay close to a phone.

Stinson, Thanks for the photo's. You've become quite the hog hunter after all these years. Even if you do break all the hog hunting rules.         It's always a pleasure to share camp with you!

Mark, Call me. I didn't get PM's for over a month. I returned yours yesterday! Can't wait to chat with you! CK

Looking forward to getting back wth you Curtis ol' buddy!

QuoteOriginally posted by hunt it:
I have only hunted the new place once. I cannot comment on the Javies as I did not pursue them at all.  

I only hunted the ranch once and I was up to my eyeballs in javelinas. One big boar kept trying to get into the blind with me. All weekend, packs of javis kept showing up like stray cats looking for food.

The only problem was that they weren't in season when I was there...stupid calendar!

Rob, I'm glad I'll be seeing you again soon. I've somehow developed a longing for the glittery flash of facial piercings contrasted against several square feet of inky skin art.      

CK, what would be the best time to come and hunt Hogs & Javies? I have never taken a Javie and would like to.

I like to hunt hogs at night during the full moons of the summer months myself. Hogs are mostly nocturnal by nature and hunting them at night is hunting them when they want to be out and feeding. It also adds an element of adventure and adrenaline to be crawling, inching along the groung, closing the gap on a feeding boar in the light of moon. I guarantee you'll know where your heart is no matter how many hogs you've already killed.

Generally January and February anre my most sought after months. I do about 90% of my annual business then. Javelina season is open in the western end of the state so if you are wanting both species you may book then. Javelina season opens in October but I'm am now scheduled to be wrangling and guiding in Colorado at that time. Call me for any details. I'm always to answer questions about hunts. Thanks again for all the interest

Looking forward to the 2011 Sweat CK. Put me back in the Bull Pen for another try.

Curtis, my friend you started something when you put me on my first hog with an arrow. I'd shot many all over with guns but nothing beats the thrill of arrowing a big hog from 8ft out. As for rules    I never did follow them much as a kid. My theory is outsmart em and be quiet and it's worked so far. That first hog was many many hogs ago and I'm sure glad to have attended that first (for me) Texas Sweat way back. Each year I look forward to the annual pilgrimage south to Texas. Many great friendships have formed over the years and it is wonderful to share camp with likeminded great folks.

What do You have booked so far in Jan/Feb. Might even do 2 hunts, One in Dec then again in Jan or Feb.

I second what Curtis said about night hunting for hogs , nothing more exciting in the hunting world, just sitting in the dark and listening to all the movement as the moon rises over the tops of the trees , the sound of hogs fighting amoungst themselves as they move closer to where you are sitting on the ground , a coyote howls in the distance, an armadillo moves past your leg and a possum scampers by in his quest for who knows what.
Then the next morning you find Mt. lion tracks on the dirt road behind where you were hunting , you were not alone hunting for meat this night.
Curtis is the best at walking Javelina in all of west Texas(long story , another time).
Jesse and I look forward to sharing more hunts with you Curtis.

Thanx Ted, Your really push me here Bro... When You coming to Tejas Ted? Might have to book that same week(end).