2014 Hill Gang Hog Hunt

ChuckC · January 04, 2014, 09:29:00 PM

Can you buy licenses ( hunting and WMA) down there ? Are they good immediately or do you need to purchase them in advance ?
CHuckC

Bud B. · January 04, 2014, 09:53:00 PM

Purchase either online or at a vendor locally. There may be a fee charged by the local vendor of about $3.

Knawbone · January 04, 2014, 09:55:00 PM

Chuck, you can order them over the phone. You can purchase them down there if you want to. And no you don't need to order in advance, but of course you will need them active the days you hunt. I'm not sure about Georgia, but in SC the 3 day license had to be three consecutive days.

canopyboy · January 07, 2014, 01:22:00 PM

Just looked at mine, the WMA is good until 2/19. Guess I need to go online and snag a three-day hunting still.

ChuckC · January 08, 2014, 12:23:00 PM

Anybody from WI or IL thinking of scooting down there for this ? I have it penciled in and am thinking of leaving earlier, like, the Monday before, so I have a few extra days to explore etc, then stay thru to Saturday or Sunday.

ChuckC

Pete McMiller · January 08, 2014, 01:17:00 PM

Gee Chuck that might have been a possibility but I forgot about this hunt and already committed to going to K-Zoo. I don't live far from you, would have worked out good.

ChuckC · January 08, 2014, 04:21:00 PM

Let's think about next year then Pete.

Later
ChuckC

akbowbender · January 08, 2014, 11:09:00 PM

I had thought I could make it, but I'll have to wait for the next one. Lazed around most of the summer and fall with very little going on at work (I'm retired, sorta, so no matter), but now I'm overloaded with work!

I'm still trying to make a quick run down to Kzoo, and then up to Mt. Pleasant to see my folks, then back here to work.

Good luck, you Hill Gang Hog Hunters!

canopyboy · January 09, 2014, 11:04:00 AM

Two weeks from today I'll be huntin' hogs. Hope to see one closer than 1/2 mile this time...

far rider · January 11, 2014, 02:43:00 PM

Let the countdown begin! Still iffy on my attendance, but I certainly wish you all the best of luck.

Tim

canopyboy · January 13, 2014, 09:46:00 AM

I'm a definite for this year, and I was in the picture last year, can I get added to the list in the first post now Darren?

Killie should be coming again as well as another friend. Looks like we'll arrive on Thursday afternoon now, hopefully early enough to get in a little evening hunt. Might depend on whether Killie got a better alarm clock than last year's....

canopyboy · January 13, 2014, 09:50:00 AM

dbl post

ChuckC · January 13, 2014, 09:52:00 AM

Some questions before the trip. At this time I plan to drive down and participate and get to meet a bunch of TradGangers. Built a HH bow just for the occasion.

The proposed camping situation.. Is it truck camping or do I need to carry my gear in a ways ?

How "safe" is the campground , historically (re leaving gear around) ?

Will I need to use a tiny tent under a tree, or is there room for a slightly larger spread ?

Are we able to hunt right from camp or is driving to another point pretty much required ?

IS potable water available nearby or should i bring my own ?

For the folks that have done this and been successful.. how do you haul out said piggie, and do i need any particular gear to facilitate this feat ?

Starting to get packed already.

ChuckC

far rider · January 13, 2014, 10:05:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by canopyboy:
I'm a definite for this year, and I was in the picture last year, can I get added to the list in the first post now Darren?

Killie should be coming again as well as another friend. Looks like we'll arrive on Thursday afternoon now, hopefully early enough to get in a little evening hunt. Might depend on whether Killie got a better alarm clock than last year's....

RC · January 14, 2014, 12:04:00 AM

Primitive camping. No potable water. Big camp ground and walk or drive to hunt.I skin`m where they fall.RC

canopyboy · January 14, 2014, 07:56:00 AM

If we're at the same place as last year, lots of relatively flat ground for big tents right out the back of your truck. Pick your spot. Was safe enough last year. Generally there were a couple of guys around camp at any given time. I hunted from camp, some people drove, some did both.

canopyboy · January 17, 2014, 07:40:00 AM

Wow, no real action on this post with the hunt days away? Anyone still going? I am assuming we are at the same camp location as last year then? Or should I be finding my way somewhere new?

NOMAD88 · January 17, 2014, 08:00:00 AM

I'm not going to make it this year but I wish everyone the best of luck!

far rider · January 17, 2014, 09:46:00 AM

Folks, I purchased this the other day with the intention of giving it away during the weekend hunt coming up. I've recently found out there is an award in place for the first pig shot, so I need some help coming up with an award for this one. Help from the gallery would be appreciated.

I intend for this to be an annual award starting 2014. If I make it down, I'll present it during the hunt, but if not, I'll ship it to the lucky hunter.

Very nice pewter MADE IN USA pin by NY Artist Rich Dougherty.

Go Gettem'!

Tim

threeunder · January 17, 2014, 08:26:00 PM

I'm trying to decide what to do.

Work has kept me away from my family every weekday and night since Jan. 1. Am scheduled to be gone this coming week until the day I would leave to head to the hunt. Then, after returning, scheduled to be gone the next two weeks.

As much as I want to go, I have my doubts that it is the right thing to do.

Will make a decision by tomorrow night. I am so thankful for a good job, but the travel sucks sometimes.