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Rebel Hog 11-05-2007 06:02 PM
ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
I heard on another Forum that many WMA's in FL will allow Hog hunting in the Small Game Season, so I checked Green Swamp......
I just checked Green Swamp and you must enter thru SR471 gate only.....Compresso Unit Only........No Centerfire Rifles Permitted.
Jan 12-Feb 10 Sat & Sun ONLY
Permit, Stamp and License Required

Legal to take--Wild Hog, Gray Squirrel, Quail, Rabbit, Raccoon, Opossum, Armadillo, Beaver, Coyote, Skunk, Nutria, Bobcat, Otter, and Migratory Birds In Season.....

Chuck7 11-05-2007 06:26 PM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
Thanks Reb,,

Rebel Hog 11-06-2007 06:12 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: Chuck7

Thanks Reb,,
This will be the General Regulations on all WMA's that will Allow Hog hunting in Small Game Season......Not All will Allow it!

No Centerfire Rifles Permitted.
Jan 12-Feb 10 Sat & Sun ONLY
Permit, Stamp and License Required

Chuck7 11-06-2007 08:54 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
Many of us ues this time for scouting ..turkey and deer..The added hogs could be extra meat in the freezer. I love it..;)I appreciate the heads up.

Passafist 11-06-2007 09:10 PM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
Thanks for the info. I've never tried to kill a hawg with a .22 rimfire before. This should be interesting.

n.florida hunter 11-07-2007 12:33 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
The reason that most of the wma land is going to this is beacause of the state and swfwmd wanting to go to a "near zero" hog population. Due to the mass destruction the hogs are causing to the habitat. I think it could be good for a while but I am kindof iffy about the long term affects for those who truly love to hunt hogs and can only rely on public land to support there passions for it.

Rebel Hog 11-07-2007 08:47 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: Passafist

Thanks for the info. I've never tried to kill a hawg with a .22 rimfire before. This should be interesting.
You don't use .22's on Hogs, you can use Shotgun with Slugs, Sabots or Double 00....Plus, many hunters use Shotguns on Squirrels.....

Rebel Hog 11-07-2007 08:56 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: n.florida hunter

The reason that most of the wma land is going to this is beacause of the state and swfwmd wanting to go to a "near zero" hog population. Due to the mass destruction the hogs are causing to the habitat.
A few years ago SWFWMD was allowing a special Hog hunton Green Swamp in May. I went a couple of times and could not take the Humidity & Heat...

I think it could be good for a while but I am kindof iffy about the long term affects for those who truly love to hunt hogs and can only rely on public land to support there passions for it.
This I don't understand?:)

guntercb 11-07-2007 09:09 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog

ORIGINAL: Passafist

Thanks for the info. I've never tried to kill a hawg with a .22 rimfire before. This should be interesting.
You don't use .22's on Hogs, you can use Shotgun with Slugs, Sabots or Double 00....Plus, many hunters use Shotguns on Squirrels.....
I am thinking of using a .22 for hogs. I believe if you head shoot them it shoud be fine. In college we use to do a pig roast every year. We would get a live pig and when it came off the trailer we would shoot it with a .22. If looking at the hog straight on you draw a line ear to eye ear to eye. Where it cross shot there. I mean the pigs would drop. If the pigs are turned side ways you should shoot them in the ear.

I know some people that use .22s with sucess. While not ideal it is allowed and I will try it. But I would only head shoot in my opinion anything else is not ethical.

I wish I had a muzzleloader for I would use it for hogs since center fire is not allowed.

Cheers,
Chris

n.florida hunter 11-07-2007 10:45 PM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
If you get the woods and water magazine it has and article in the November issue about this same thing. Also, A plug for my friend on the cover if you've seen that six point it ishuge

CamoCop 11-08-2007 01:11 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: guntercb

ORIGINAL: Rebel Hog

ORIGINAL: Passafist

Thanks for the info. I've never tried to kill a hawg with a .22 rimfire before. This should be interesting.
You don't use .22's on Hogs, you can use Shotgun with Slugs, Sabots or Double 00....Plus, many hunters use Shotguns on Squirrels.....
I am thinking of using a .22 for hogs. I believe if you head shoot them it shoud be fine. In college we use to do a pig roast every year. We would get a live pig and when it came off the trailer we would shoot it with a .22. If looking at the hog straight on you draw a line ear to eye ear to eye. Where it cross shot there. I mean the pigs would drop. If the pigs are turned side ways you should shoot them in the ear.

I know some people that use .22s with sucess. While not ideal it is allowed and I will try it. But I would only head shoot in my opinion anything else is not ethical.

I wish I had a muzzleloader for I would use it for hogs since center fire is not allowed.

Cheers,
Chris
are muzzle loader rifleslegal to carry during small game?

guntercb 11-08-2007 06:35 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
CamoCop,

I don't know for sure, but the rules just say that possion of centerfire rifes is illegal. I believe I have heard other guys use ML during small game to hunt hogs. The way I read the rules they are allowed.

Maybe someone else can chime in.

Cheers,
Chris

Rebel Hog 11-08-2007 06:37 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: Camochop

are muzzle loader rifleslegal to carry during small game?
Muzzle loader shotguns are legal. The brochure states "Center-fire Rifles Prohibited".

guntercb 11-09-2007 06:38 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
Rebel,

I am not sure that muzzleloaders are not allowed. The following link says that a muzzleloader is not a centerfire. See this link:

http://askit.myfwc.com/cgi-bin/myfwc.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_sid=ork3yiQi&p_lva=2466&p_ li=&p_faqid=2466&p_created=1170451623& p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX 3Jvd19jbnQ9MTImcF9wcm9kcz01MzgmcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0 yLjUzODsyLnUwJnBfY3Y9JnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3Rle HQ9TXV6emxlbG9hZGVyIENlbnRlciBmaXJl

I have also send a question into MyFWC to try to get a better explaination.

Rebel Hog 11-09-2007 07:04 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
ORIGINAL: guntercb

Rebel,

I am not sure that muzzleloaders are not allowed. The following link says that a muzzleloader is not a centerfire. See this link:

http://askit.myfwc.com/cgi-bin/myfwc.cfg/php/enduser/popup_adp.php?p_sid=ork3yiQi&p_lva=2466&p_ li=&p_faqid=2466&p_created=1170451623& p_sp=cF9zcmNoPTEmcF9zb3J0X2J5PSZwX2dyaWRzb3J0PSZwX 3Jvd19jbnQ9MTImcF9wcm9kcz01MzgmcF9jYXRzPTAmcF9wdj0 yLjUzODsyLnUwJnBfY3Y9JnBfcGFnZT0xJnBfc2VhcmNoX3Rle HQ9TXV6emxlbG9hZGVyIENlbnRlciBmaXJl

I have also send a question into MyFWC to try to get a better explaination.




Question


What firearms are allowed when hunting wild hogs or other animals designated as a small game animal on Florida's WMA?




Answer



Each Wildlife Management Area (WMA) has a different set of rules that apply only on that WMA. The possession of centerfire rifles is prohibited on all WMAs during small game season. Other legal methods of taking game are different on each WMA.Use of amuzzleloader, handgun or shotgun may or may not be allowed depending on the rules for the WMA. In general, if a weapon is not prohibited by the general hunting regulations and the regulation brochure for the WMA where you plan to hunt, it is allowed.

guntercb 11-09-2007 08:25 AM
RE: ATTENTION FL HUNTERS
 
Rebel,

Yep that is the statement. They say muzzleloaders may be allowed. Now do they mean muzzleloader shotguns or is it okay to use a muzzleloader rifle? I take it to mean a muzzleloader rifle is ok, but I sure don't want to do something illegal.

I really hope ML are allowed. I would rather use a ML rifle and not a skatter gun. I use to hunt small squirrels with a shotgun, but after using a .22 I cannot imagine going back to a shotgun. Just not as much fun IMO.

Cheers,
CB


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