Screw Disney! I wanna hunt some hogs!

Folically Challenged · 11-27-2006, 06:47 PM

I'm heading to Orlando in late December to watch my Boilermakers (hopefully) emerge victorious against whomever the ACC decides to send to the Champs Sports Bowl.

Is there somewhere nearby where I could nail a hog during my 4 days down there?

Thanks!

FC

Moose_Maximus · 11-30-2006, 08:26 PM

My brother-in-law did a hunt down that way. He paid his money, the guy took him out in a jeep, they scared up a hog, shot it, had it cleaned & quartered and packed up, and he was outta there.

Time elapsed:About half an hour, according to him.

I have no idea what he paid for this experience, or which outfitter he went to.

Folically Challenged · 11-30-2006, 11:43 PM

I've contacted some different places down near Lake Okeechobee, but that's a bit farther than I want to drive.

My girlfriend loves fishing, but has agreed to hunt a hog, too.I'm now feeling-out some bass fishing guides near Orlando, to see if they know anyone who can hook me up with a hog.I'm trying to set up a "Surf & Turf" day,where we'll spend 1/2 day at eachactivity.

Right now, the plan is for me to take my .30-06. My friend, however, is 4'8", and only a smidge over 80 lbs. She hasn't been able to shoulder any of my rifles, but she's awfully good with my .357 mag. I'm guessing that'll be plenty of medicine for a small hog.

I'll keep you posted!

FC

WabashHunter · 12-01-2006, 09:50 AM

Hey Folically Challenged,
I am a Boilermaker fan as well. I might be at the game. Anyway, If you decide to make a trip to Okeechobee let me know. I just took my Outdoorsmen Club from my college down there on a hog hunt and we hunted with a great guy. I hunted with them one time before and they are awesome. They take you out in a buggy on their preserve and drive around until you jump one up or they will turn their dogs loose and you can watch the dogs work the hogs, it is a lot of fun. I took mine with a knife, it is a major rush and extremely exciting. Anyway, if you decide to make the drive down there, it is about 2 hours from Orlando. I will give you the guys name and number if you want it. The cost is only $200 for a meat hog which is very reasonable. They are there to give you a good time.

FLSawmpHunter · 12-07-2006, 12:52 PM

Check this place out its about an hour from Disney www.bearbridgeranch.com its $200 and day for two meat hogs which is like a 100-120 lb sow. Its a 100 acre fenced hunt so you will see a bunch of hogs.Not the most hardcore hunt but if fun.

gunsnbowses · 12-07-2006, 07:55 PM

We're going to be in Daytona Beach next March/April and I'm looking to book a pig hunt, too. Saw this place on the TV show American Archer. I believe it's located fairly close to Orlando!

http://www.osceolaoutfitters.com/

Folically Challenged · 12-13-2006, 07:44 PM

Wabash, I didn't mean to ignore you. I was checking into 3 or 4 different places. I ended up going with a bass guide named Monte Goodman of Central Florida Bucketmouths. He's got a buddy with a 4,000 acre cattle ranch that's got lots of lakes & lots of hogs.

There were a few other guys who were trying to put together packages for me, but they were in 2 different places. I really like the idea of the 1 stop shopping!

Wish me luck!

FC

WabashHunter · 12-13-2006, 08:40 PM

Good luck! Let me know how it goes. Take lots of pictures.