Hey Everyone,

Looks like I have a hog hunt planned in florida for this december. It's private land and it sounds like a pretty good chance of seeing hogs. So, on to my questions.

I've been hunting deer for ten years now. And I've always butchered my own, my dads, my grandpas, my sisters. Pretty much everyones. I enjoy it, and I've done over a hundred deer. Can I butcher my own hog and get decent cuts? Is it way different than a deer? Or should I just get it processed to get good stuff made?

Also....If I should get it processed....It's a 16 hour drive from where Im hunting to where I live. COuld I skin it, pack it in ice and make the drive? And about how much does it cost to get a hog cut up and made into bacon or whatever it is they do to them.

I'm totally clueless on this subject, so ALL opinions and advice will be appreciated!
thanks!
-Jake