charging hogs
08-17-2006, 03:22 PM
#2
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
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08-17-2006, 08:43 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Northeast
Posts: 146
RE: charging hogs
Have taken my son hog hunting several times, since he's12,we've been in some tight spots, hogs breaking all around us-- but they clearly do everything they can to run the other way, and avoid humans. These were free ranging hogs, no fences, large cattle ranch. I guess it depends on where you're hunting-- and if the hogs have been mistreated, or tormented by dogs, etc.Not familiar with that scene. Have never felt threatened by a hog, even several large boars (250-300) who were headed right for us, before they realized we were there-- I really thinkthe charging thing is an old wives tale---
08-18-2006, 03:29 PM
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Aug 2004
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RE: charging hogs
I've found that hogs bayed by dogs are more likely to charge you than ones just out in the field. I have been charged several times, my dad and brother have both been cut or bitten, I've been lucky.
When they charge you have two choices: Kill him or get out of his way.
When they charge you have two choices: Kill him or get out of his way.
08-19-2006, 11:35 AM
#9
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Harrison, Arkansas
Posts: 31
RE: charging hogs
Many Times, in fact just 4 days ago down in the bottoms where we keep track of their movements, I had a boar chase me up atree then beganchewing at the upper base of it, I guess in hopes of dislodging me.
I waited for about 15 min. in hopes that it would leave, no such luck, so we resorted to the44 mag. He was a nice one with 3 1/2" Tusks and about 300 to 340 Lbs. We have some nice hogs here in Arkansas, and most hunts are great.
I waited for about 15 min. in hopes that it would leave, no such luck, so we resorted to the44 mag. He was a nice one with 3 1/2" Tusks and about 300 to 340 Lbs. We have some nice hogs here in Arkansas, and most hunts are great.
08-19-2006, 12:40 PM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
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RE: charging hogs
ORIGINAL: wolfhound1
Many Times, in fact just 4 days ago down in the bottoms where we keep track of their movements, I had a boar chase me up atree then beganchewing at the upper base of it, I guess in hopes of dislodging me.
I waited for about 15 min. in hopes that it would leave, no such luck, so we resorted to the44 mag. He was a nice one with 3 1/2" Tusks and about 300 to 340 Lbs. We have some nice hogs here in Arkansas, and most hunts are great.
Many Times, in fact just 4 days ago down in the bottoms where we keep track of their movements, I had a boar chase me up atree then beganchewing at the upper base of it, I guess in hopes of dislodging me.
I waited for about 15 min. in hopes that it would leave, no such luck, so we resorted to the44 mag. He was a nice one with 3 1/2" Tusks and about 300 to 340 Lbs. We have some nice hogs here in Arkansas, and most hunts are great.
