tp793 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 As I posted in the lounge, I'm heading to Texas January 15th for a hog bow hunt. I'm really pumped about it, but then I got to thinking, I have no idea how to hunt hogs, especially with a bow. Anybody have any tips, tricks, or pointers? Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 Where are you going to? If you are going on a guided hunt or a ranch you will probably have a couple of ways to do it. Either hunting over a feeder or spot & stalk. Either one can be done pretty successfully. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrow32 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 I know nothing about hunting hogs but best of luck. That will be a blast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deerkiller11 Posted November 18, 2009 Report Share Posted November 18, 2009 the vitals are a little higher in a hog then in an deer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawg Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 My favorite way is the spot and stalk method. A hog has poor eye sight so if you are really stealthy you can get in pretty close. Don't let that mislead you though. They still have good hearing and a good sense of smell so you still need to take your time if you are going to do a spot and stalk. Hunting over a feeder is a good way and will be a bit easier. Remember that a hog has, what I call, a sheild covering most of its vitals. It's basically a thick layer of fat and tissue but you can still put the smack down on one with a bow. Just as with any animal, pick your shot carefully. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Bucknasty Posted November 19, 2009 Report Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'd rather play the waiting game, I've done it both ways. The country I was in last time down there was thick and the hogs wouldn't come out during the daytime. I had to crawl right in there with them in the bedding areas. I got charged more than once. They traveled through 2x2ft. tunnels in the thorns and thickets. When they'd charge I couldn't raise up and I had nowhere to go. I did finally get a couple though after several hours of this. If I ever do that again, I'll be sure to wear a diaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tp793 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2009 I'm not positive about where we are going just yet. Dad just kind of told me we were going and didn't really fill me in on the details. We are headed out January 12th now instead of the 15th, for six days. Lots of hunting and fishing to be done by then. Dad has been looking into outfitters down there, but hasn't booked anything yet. We are planning on taking our rifles too and doing some predator hunting. Anybody from Texas or has been there know anything about the predators down there? How to hunt them, when, etc.. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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