hog hunting

[jtoddj]

Anyone know of anyone around Lavon?wylie out that area that has hogs they need cleared. Its getting to be a fun time of year to get out and about. thanks
Todd

 

[kingofwylietx]

I live in Wylie. You can call the parks department here. They allow hog hunting around the lake. You'll have to use a shotgun.

I don't know of anyone with private property looking to get rid of hogs......because I'd volunteer myself!!!

 

[jtoddj]

I guess I will give them a call, I dont mind tracking around the lake with my shotty. What type of ammo do I need, can I use slugs? U up for a late night adventure?

 

[Briley9]

Greetings,

What's your choice of firearm (besides a shotty) and caliber for hogs? and at what distance do you usually take the shot?

Thx,
B9

 

[kingofwylietx]

I guess I will give them a call, I dont mind tracking around the lake with my shotty. What type of ammo do I need, can I use slugs? U up for a late night adventure?

In the past, you had to use shot (I forget what number). It was insane and I called and talked to them about it. I am not taking credit for the change, but this year they changed it so you can use slugs in a smooth-bore shotgun. It is in the 'special methods hog season' that you can use a shotgun. No rifles or handguns. They begin taking applications on Dec 17, the actual hunting season is Jan 25 -April 30. They have some very promising areas open this year. PM me and I'll send you a link.

So, you need some slugs and a shotgun. I'm always up for hunting hogs. If you shoot me the PM, we can head up there on Dec 17th, get our permits and pick some good spots for the season.

 

[kingofwylietx]

Greetings,

What's your choice of firearm (besides a shotty) and caliber for hogs? and at what distance do you usually take the shot?

Thx,
B9

My primary weapon has been a Ruger Super Redhawk in .454 Cassull. My wife uses her 25.06. Last week I bought a couple of AR's, one in .308 and one in the vanilla 5.56/.223.

The way I do it, I'm normally within 50 yards of the hogs. My wife will go any normal rifle distance with her 25.06.

 

[Texan2]

I went out tonight for hogs....I'm lucky as I have a friend that just wants them cleared off his property. I let my 12 year old son pull the trigger on my brand new Saiga 7.62 and he dropped a 200 lb sow. I like the 7.62x39 for pigs. cheap to buy ammo for and gets the job done.

 

[choctaw]

I like the 7.62x39 for pigs. cheap to buy ammo for and gets the job done.

+1 on the 7.62x39 and the Saiga for hogs. Good stuff.

 

[Texas Dave]

Greetings,

What's your choice of firearm (besides a shotty) and caliber for hogs? and at what distance do you usually take the shot?

Thx,
B9

It's all about where you put the bullet.

I use a .270 and prefer the ear shot. When we hunt government my muzzleloader with a 300 grain shockwave and 120 grains of 777 puts a hurt on them too.

 

[kendal1]

You guys ever try a cross bow with hogs? It is a lot of fun!