First wild pig hunt

[srupp]

Hmmmm been studying maps and listening to reports of wild pigs out West..so went for a look see.
Know of 4 hsrvested by one guy .they were 80 pounds each another guy got a 400 pounder several weeks ago.talked with a local who sees them all the time he travels there...seen 4 small pink ones? Pigglets? And the adults had long hair..
We found tracks, wallow? But did not see any, narrowed the area down to several kms.
Heard also some cowboys had found a large torn up field full of wild pigs..
Know where, and why they are there..the Who done it and why..and where 8 to 12 have been harvested...short leisurly morning that was most informnative and narrowed down the next outing measurably.From what I learned today it should be a doable event....the numbers are more than I expected..and they range from this years pigglets..to 400 pound hogzillas.....they are 12 kms area and the prime location is 4 km x2.5 km? So still breeding and expanding...the gent we chatted with also harvested one...so some map work...and another outing?
Was a satisfying outing , lots of intel a tremendous learning experience..and first outing for wild pigs.

Cheers
Steven

[tuffteddyb]

Sounds like a whole lot of fun!

[allan]

Pm sent your way

[Wentrot]

I am open to invitations!

[BuckNaked]

Have quad, will travel for pork!

[boxhitch]

In B.C. ?

Not sure what the term is for a person that allows or promotes pest species or invasive species to propagate and thrive.

[Papa Sasquatch]

I just learned that the word "eradicate" is a 9 letter word! I did not know that!

[REMINGTON JIM]

Guns are ready :wink: - Lets do it Steven ! :-D RJ

[riflebuilder]

Meanie......Sounds fun hope you get them all. Tasty little buggers but they are so damaging they need to go

[ducktoller]

Jeloussssss

[CaribooBC]

Mmmmmm, Bacon. Also very jealous. Go get the vermin, hope you are successful.

[300H&H]

Good luck Steven, looking forward to the story.

[Barracuda]

Hogs and dogs is the way to do it :mrgreen:

[srupp]

Hmm, wonder if Chilcotin Hillbillies dogs would even know what a pig is ? On that note I DID get a e-mail from one of the wounded warriors thanking me for my contribution to the event.
Maps are being examined for insight into topography , trails cam locations....
It truly was fun...
Steven

[doubled]

Awesome to hear Steven. Will be cool to see them hanging when the time comes.

[srupp]

hmmmm 3 hours of mapping done today...house guests for a few days..Barkerville road trip..lol and then fly fishing and then a few days camping where the pigs are,.... putting up cameras and more in depth scouting..and some early am and late evening low light looking..watching videos on how to..feral pig hunting techniques and such..being a butcher the process to make edible products...may even replace spring bear hunts??lol

cheers

Steven

[phase1]

sounds like a good day - good luck Steven!

I've heard rumors of different pockets of them around BC.. would be an interesting hunt for sure