Question for Florida Hoggers....

Steelhead31 · 03-24-2007, 07:41 PM

I am moving to Delray Beach, FL, near West Palm and Ft. Lauderdale(before you laugh, I am blue-collar and from the midwest) for work and was wondering how far the closest public bowhunting area is. I want to go after tusks, so even input on a good place to go public, private, orwhatever would be appreciated.

Sewer Rat · 03-24-2007, 08:45 PM

My youngest's Godfather is a Delray cop.. some nice areas there... some not so nice too.

There are a couple of WMAs in the area, and little more to the west is the Big O' and there are some free range and high fence operations there... I got a list of places, on the work 'puter.. if you can wait until Mon I can PM ya the list...

Ol Rebel Hog and some of the others can tell you of areas as well..

Rebel Hog · 03-25-2007, 06:31 AM

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ORIGINAL: Steelhead31

I am moving to Delray Beach, FL, near West Palm and Ft. Lauderdale(before you laugh, I am blue-collar and from the Midwest) for work and was wondering how far the closest public bowhunting area is. I want to go after tusks, so even input on a good place to go public, private, orwhatever would be appreciated.

Since Delray is in south Palm Beach county, there are a few!

When the link downloads you will seenumbers of the South Region around Palm Beach County. Lookto the Left and choose South Region and Click onthe number you want to see.
http://myfwc.com/hunting/2006HuntMap_small8x11Clickable.pdf

If you want a Guide Service, here's a good onein Okeechobee.
Hunting for Wild Boar, Whitetail Deer, Osceola Turkey with

West of the town Lakeport on #78 and behind the Ranger boat dealership and Indian bank. Chappy's Outfitters..

jaw3 · 03-25-2007, 08:21 AM

Wanting to hunt hog with ML this winter, and seeing WMA have seasons and lots of regs. Looked at FL outfitters, seems most are ala-carte this $ for this and that $ for that. Saw Chappy's mentioned here checked website. Drove down for hunt, planning to stay at their motel for next day hunt. While admiring 5 hogs taken by 2 guys over his dogs with hand guns. Brett asked if I wanted to hunt that afternoon. Here's the smiling results "bar" boar. Want to do combo fishing/hunt next time.

Rebel Hog · 03-25-2007, 08:28 AM

Way to go j3! Nice one...

Steelhead31 · 03-25-2007, 11:37 AM

Thanks guys! Looks like leaving my bow behind would be a horrible idea! Chappy's looks like a good outfitter too. Rebel, what ballpark would I be in if I wanted to stand hunt there? And how much are their trophy fees, if any?

jaw3 · 03-25-2007, 01:45 PM

I hunted Mar. 13 his banner on his site:

http://www.okeechobee-hunting-fishing.com/index.html

still says $75 a day Plus $100 per hog.For $25 more they skin/cape, quarter and put your kill on their shaved ice in your ice chest. As quick and neatly as they did all that for $25 I'd highly recommend it. That was my cost for the hunt. I stayed at their motel 1 night with tax was about
$73. You can pm me if you want more pic or details.
Regards,

Rebel Hog · 03-25-2007, 06:56 PM

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ORIGINAL: Steelhead31

Thanks guys! Looks like leaving my bow behind would be a horrible idea! Chappy's looks like a good outfitter too. Rebel, what ballpark would I be in if I wanted to stand hunt there? And how much are their trophy fees, if any?

#1 Lake Okeechobee Florida Fishing and Hunting Guide Services

Steelhead31 · 03-28-2007, 06:22 PM

Great information guys! I am new to bowhunting, so my next question is what would be the best place to hunt for the first time?

Rebel Hog · 03-28-2007, 07:03 PM

You will have to apply for a quota permit on June 1st to guarantee the first 10 days. After that it's on a first come basis.

Since Delray is in south Palm Beach county, there are a few!

When the link downloads you will seenumbers of the South Region around Palm Beach County. Lookto the Left and choose South Region and Click onthe number you want to see.
http://myfwc.com/hunting/2006HuntMap_small8x11Clickable.pdf