Scbasshunter Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 The farm that I hunt on is having a hog problem this year. My question is: Are hogs something that I should look at as a threat to my safety going to my stand in the morning when it's dark or leaving my stand at night? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 No...we have Russian's around here and they are more aggressive than feral hogs, which is probably what you have. Even these Russian boars will run if they see or smell you, although their eyesight is poor compared to deer. Why mention that? I can walk toward one on the downwind side before it figures out what I am and takes off. The only time these Russians can potentially be dangerous is when you're trying to recover a wounded one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 the Hogs are the one in danger, if they are legal to hunt, you could sneak hunt your way ion and out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 They aren't a threat to safety as long as you don't: Corner them...they will turn and charge if they feel threatened Try to recover a wounded one as Rhino stated Walking up on one before sunrise/after sunset and have it grunt/growl will make you think that you're about to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 If legal where you are, would kill every one of them you get the opportunity on. They are a huge problem in many places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 (edited) The best way to put it is that they are unpredictable. Most of the time they will just run off. But sometimes if you surprise one they will stand their ground and possibly charge. They don't like flashlights at all. They will try to get out of the light quickly. Carry a good bright light going in and out of the woods in darkness. I use a light with at least two modes, a low mode for general walking around and a high mode if I need it. Edited July 19, 2013 by Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I've never had a problem with them as far as being threatened. I think the worst thing you ever need to worry about is a protective mother if you're threatening her little ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhunter97 Posted July 19, 2013 Report Share Posted July 19, 2013 I agree with dawg. Pretty much if they are legal to shoot and you see one in the stand bring one home lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scbasshunter Posted July 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hogs a danger? How fast can they run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WNY_Whitetailer Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Faster than we can... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoosierhunter Posted July 21, 2013 Report Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hogs a danger? Kill them all. Nothing good comes from Feral hogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted July 22, 2013 Report Share Posted July 22, 2013 Kill them all. Nothing good comes from Feral hogs. Sausage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah I'm with you Dawg, nothing like a little loin cut up on the grill off a 40 pounder! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sausage. X2 Dig out a little native pecan and fresh hog on the smoker.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 23, 2013 Report Share Posted July 23, 2013 Yeah I'm with you Dawg, nothing like a little loin cut up on the grill off a 40 pounder! I hear ya! JMO...but the disadvantages outweigh the advantages...isn't because of danger either! That is unless you're including what running a tractor through their rooted up areas does to your back...especially when they're hidden in high grass till you hit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlriggins Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 sounds like a hog roast waiting to happen if you ask me I will give up a deer for a hog or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 No doubt I'd rather not have them than have them Al, but wouldn't it be ten times worse if you couldn't even eat them? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted July 24, 2013 Report Share Posted July 24, 2013 Ya mean like yotes? Oops we have them too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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