don't trust hogs-
 

is anyone else like me, i just don't them. i am bowhunting a few places where hogs are getting pretty thick. what i am wondering is is anyone carries a pistol in when they are walking in in the dark and out in the dark. and ya i know you aren't suppose to by law but i know several people who do just in case the slip up on a sow w/ little ones or startle a big bore.

RE: don't trust hogs-
 

I had a similar question; click on the link below tosee the previous posts: http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=1636903&mpage=1&key==

RE: don't trust hogs-
 

thanks, not sure on the regs here in oklahoma but i hunt private land. i have heard some pretty crazy hog stories although i'm sure that isn't the norm it never hurts to be cautious. never thought abou the meth deal it is really bad here as well. what a shame!!! if anyone knows the regs in ok please post!!

RE: don't trust hogs-
 

I carry a pistol every now and then. Not so much for protections, but more so I can take a shot in a situation that would not allow me to draw on a hog.

RE: don't trust hogs-
 

I always carry my 45ACP now. Had a run in 5 years ago with a group in the dark. I was walking out with muzzel loader in hand and walked right into the middle of a group of hogs. Took a knee and tried to become one of them. They started growling and snapping jaws, so I used my grunt call to try to blend in. It worked they calmed down and moved away, I ran home and changed my shorts. Since then I always carry. Oklahoma law allows you to carry in the field if you have a Concealed Carry Permit.

Payed off last weekend. My buddy wounded a hog that curled up under some brush. Waiting for a charge didn't seem too much fun and I wasn't going to leave him there for someone else to walk up on. There I went 45 in hand crawling on my belly. Lets just say at 3 feet away3 230gr slugs beat 2in tusks.

These animalscan bedangerous. Not because they intend to be, but because they are just protecting their own. Treat them like an other dangerous animal.

RE: don't trust hogs-
 

appriciate it guys. that seals it for me i am getting one and hope i don't have to use it but it will make me feel better. safety is very important w/ me though.