draggingnuts Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Me and a friend just booked a trophy hog hunt and i was just wondering if anyone has done this what is the best weapon to use? i want to use my bow but was worried cause i didnt know how thick their skin is. if anyone has any sugestions i would appriciate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Welcome to the site. I'm sure there are some hog hunters that can answer your questions. Just wanted to welcome you and enjoy cwt.com TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
draggingnuts Report post Posted February 5, 2010 thanks, i like this site cause everyone has such good advice. but glad to be part of it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted February 5, 2010 hello - the only advise i can give on the subject of hog hunting - - unless you are limited to 1-2-3 pigs - most hunts include all the varmits you see.--Take every weapon you own rifle - pistol - all types of bows - ML's - see how many you can kill with a different weapon each pig!- don't limit yourself!- have fun - Tons of pigs have been killed using bow-arrows - check out all of this link -- ought to answer your question --- http://forums.coueswhitetail.com/forums/in...showtopic=16944 Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Traveler Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I like to hunt them with a bow. However on some ranches the morning hunt is like fifteen minutes long and the hogs are moving into cover fast so a gun is a good option for the morning hunt. Use heavy arrows with cut on contact broadheads. If you are going beyond the middle of march, night hunting may be the best option once it warms up. You will need some sort of sight light with a dimmer. They are one of my favorite animals to hunt. If you are not going to mount a boar I would just shoot sows and littles ones because they taste so good. Boars tend to be a little gamey once they get over a 100lbs. So they are all sausage. Have fun and let us know how you do Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues Sniper Report post Posted February 5, 2010 Hogs are NO PROBLEM with a bow. Bring the sticks, you'll have a ball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gotcoues Report post Posted February 5, 2010 I'm sure you"ll have a blast! Their vitals are pretty small, forward and low. I prefer to aim right below shouder and that will put them down fast w an arrow. If you shoot them like your trying to "double lung" a deer, you might not recover him. Good Luck, shoot straight! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.Shoemaker Report post Posted February 6, 2010 I've hunted hogs on a ranch South of Amarillo 4 different times. Intend to return again in April. We only archery hunt, sitting on feeders or spot and stalk. It's an absolute blast. They seem to have a heavy cartilage plate behind the shoulder that protects the vitals. Because of this, the property owner insists on fixed broadheads, no mechanicals. I have had only one pass through. Ive seen discussion on this site regarding the quality of the meat. In my opinion, it's excellent. Have Fun! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
draggingnuts Report post Posted February 7, 2010 cool thanks for the pictures. seeing that gets me even more excited!!! we will be going in september and the guide did say that night hunting is the best for the big hogs. what are the best spot lights to use? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C.Shoemaker Report post Posted February 8, 2010 We didn't hunt at night. The hogs in the picture were killed late afternoon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
