Hog hunting in or around sarasota florida?

team fudd · February 03, 2012, 05:31:00 PM

Originally I thought we were headed on vacation to the keys. I didnt find out our final destination till last night. Apparently my brother in law thought siesta key was part of the florida keys so it turns out I will be spending the week in and around sarasota. If anyone knows of any good bowfishing or hog hunting opportunities please speak up. Thanks very much, I will be there the first week of june. I appreciate any and all suggestions.

MBW · February 03, 2012, 07:59:00 PM

Tough time of the year to hunt in Florida. I would suggest Tarpon fishing instead. Siesta key and Anna Maria island are prime Tarpon destinations and you will be there right in the middle of the migration. Rent a kayak paddle 300 yds out from siesta key at sunrise and you'll see 80lb to 160lb tarpon. Should hook up, just be prepared for a paddle back. I live north of Sarasota about 45mins.

Wapiti Chaser · February 03, 2012, 10:01:00 PM

Call the guys at Center Shot archery they may be able to hook you up.

Birdbow · February 04, 2012, 03:32:00 PM

Try Nickie Roth, Archery Outfitters (a Sponsor) He offers hunts in June & July in Arcadia, Fl, not too far from Sarasota. I'm hunting with him 1st week of March.

team fudd · February 04, 2012, 04:52:00 PM

I looked into Nikki already, he has dates in june but I guess they only hunt once a month? and the dates I am going to be there dont jive with his schedule, Bummer! I am going to give center shot a call first of the week. Thanks for all your suggestions, keep em coming, Anything is better than the beach!

team fudd · February 07, 2012, 09:02:00 AM

ttt

gringol · February 07, 2012, 12:21:00 PM

There are LOTS of sting rays in Tampa Bay (about 1 hour north of Sarasota). I'm sure you can find them right around sarasota too. They are made for bowfishing, because they hang out in clear, shallow water. I don't know of any outfitters, but you could probably just rent a boat and do it yourself. Just be sure to read the FL regs very carefully, as they can be excesively complicated and confusing. Also, there are a few species of rays and not all are legal. Good luck.

Ottawa Archer · February 08, 2012, 08:58:00 PM

If you are willing to travel a little bit there are a lot of hogs and turkeys around the Okeechobee area. Not sure what the seasons/laws are down in Florida but I did some work in that area 2 yrs ago and we ran into hogs on a daily basis.