2013 Hill Gang Hog Hunt

WESTBROOK · February 09, 2012, 08:47:00 PM

Looper, that sounds great but I cant quit laughin!! The Blazing Saddle thing

I can see it now.....

Eric

stik&string · February 09, 2012, 09:15:00 PM

If there are any other hog hunting newbies (like me) be sure to check out Terry's "hog shield..." post on the front page of PowWow. Vitals are farther forward than I would have thought.

EastTexasRedneck · February 09, 2012, 09:23:00 PM

For you guys that have not had the chance to hunt hogs yet, I'll tell you it can be very exciting if you can get on them. Their nose is better than a deer, their hearing is good but their eyesight is not so good. They can pick up movement but if you stay still when they look your way you can usually get by if they don't wind you. You will be surprised at how fast they can move. This hunt will be a blast. I am gonna have to make this one. Philip

Rossco7002 · February 09, 2012, 09:50:00 PM

I'm a hog-virgin, they're not an available game species up here.

I've always wanted to travelling to hunt, looks like this'll be a ton cheaper than that 'hypothetical' elk hunt I've always dreamed about....

Kituwa · February 09, 2012, 10:09:00 PM

Looper,,if you cook up 20 gallons of beans,,it aint the cornbread that will be the killer,lol, and i wont be sharing a tent with anyone either.

Fletcher · February 09, 2012, 11:19:00 PM

I have Dave Johnson, Chuck Jones, Strunk, Meigs and Schulz "Hill" style bows, plus a Big Five that is too heavy for me anymore. May have to get with Brad Gentry and see if I can make this trip with him. Timing is off, but it's only a job.

Looper · February 10, 2012, 12:39:00 AM

I think it'd be nice to show those Northern boys some good southern cookin.

For breakfasts, we could do wild hog bacon and sausage, fresh eggs, and some of my fixed up grits.

For lunches, we could just do something quick, like pulled pork (wild, of course) sandwiches.

For supper, we could do a low-country boil one night, a Brunswick stew the next, and maybe have a variety of wild game the last night. I've got access to a bbq trailer.

Rossco7002 · February 10, 2012, 07:16:00 AM

Looper's makin' my mouth water...

tenbrook · February 10, 2012, 08:53:00 AM

I was out hunting hogs the other day with my 70" Big 5 and took a few pictures you guys might enjoy.

rushlush · February 10, 2012, 10:42:00 AM

Cool pics tenbrook!

JohnHV · February 10, 2012, 11:25:00 AM

Looper,

I am happy to help out with the cooking. I have some dutch ovens and some little experience cooking outdoors. If you want to take the lead on it, I am at your service.

WESTBROOK · February 10, 2012, 12:14:00 PM

QuoteFor breakfasts, we could do wild hog bacon and sausage, fresh eggs, and some of my fixed up grits.

For lunches, we could just do something quick, like pulled pork (wild, of course) sandwiches.

For supper, we could do a low-country boil one night, a Brunswick stew the next, and maybe have a variety of wild game the last night. I've got access to a bbq trailer.

Looper, I think I'm gonna camp right next to you Buddy! :D

And I be happy to help with anything I could.

Eric

longbowray · February 10, 2012, 02:07:00 PM

Well it a 26 hour drive , and that ways I can bring my stuff ! And I have a small wall tent I will bring to sleep in and bring my big wall tent it 16x 20 with a stove . And I bring my big 3 Bruner stove !

tradlongbow · February 10, 2012, 02:36:00 PM

I have a question for you guys, Are you thinking about driving or flying in on Thursday or Friday morning?

I'm going to try to be there on Thursday, this would give me 3 full days of hunting.

It's good to hear that there's a local grocer store in town. That will make things easier.

Darren

WESTBROOK · February 10, 2012, 02:44:00 PM

Darren, I plan on getting there thursday and take of business so I can start right in friday hunting. If things look promising maybe stay a couple xtra days.

Eric

Brad_Gentry · February 10, 2012, 02:49:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by tradlongbow:
... Are you thinking about driving or flying in on Thursday or Friday morning?
Darren

I plan on taking that whole week off, so I'll probably be there the 17th.
Brad

tradlongbow · February 10, 2012, 03:50:00 PM

Brad-

I'm thinking the samething, that might be one of my weeks vacation.

Darren

Brad_Gentry · February 10, 2012, 03:57:00 PM

Outstanding. I was thinking more folks might do that.

Bud B. · February 10, 2012, 04:05:00 PM

Just got a call from Dave Johnson today....he's starting my bow!

tradlongbow · February 10, 2012, 04:06:00 PM

QuoteOriginally posted by EastTexasRedneck:
For you guys that have not had the chance to hunt hogs yet, I'll tell you it can be very exciting if you can get on them. Their nose is better than a deer, their hearing is good but their eyesight is not so good. They can pick up movement but if you stay still when they look your way you can usually get by if they don't wind you. You will be surprised at how fast they can move. This hunt will be a blast. I am gonna have to make this one. Philip

Phillip- those are some very good points.

Wade-thanks for pointing out that hog vitals diagram, those hogs have a thick shield. My opionion is, you need to get a pass-thru, this brings them down fast.

Darren