Public land hog hunt
Does anyone know of any public land in or by Southeast Virginia/North Carolina that has hogs? I know there's Big Woods WMA in VA, but I don't think they have hogs. I am willing to go into NC to hunt them. I'll be using my Savage axis .243 winchester( Hornady American Whitetail 100 grain, and Sierra Gamechanger 90 grain TGK) I also have a 870 12 gauge with remington sluggers(2.75 1oz, and federal power shok 2.75 1oz sabot slugs with rifled choke) I also have red dot to mount on it. Which would be better? Thanks in advance.
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Can't help you on VA hunting since I'm in FL but either of the guns you mention will get the job done very well. Which is better? Depends on the terrain you are hunting. Thick stuff is more conducive to using the 870 (may want a slug backed up with 00 buck rounds). More open area use the 243. Just my opinion. Hope someone pipes up and helps you out with specific areas up there. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by David2018
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Can't help you on VA hunting since I'm in FL but either of the guns you mention will get the job done very well. Which is better? Depends on the terrain you are hunting. Thick stuff is more conducive to using the 870 (may want a slug backed up with 00 buck rounds). More open area use the 243. Just my opinion. Hope someone pipes up and helps you out with specific areas up there. Good luck!
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DWR won't disclose where they're at? WTH!!! Are they a bunch of anti-hunters??
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Originally Posted by elkman30
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DWR won't disclose where they're at? WTH!!! Are they a bunch of anti-hunters??
Look on Va DWR website and look up feral hogs. Click on the first link. |
Not real knowledgeable on the 243, I have a 270. Prefer to shoot them right behind the ear; nothing can take a brain shot and walk away. As for vitals, hog vitals are further down than most people realize; not up high like a deer. Check out YouTube for some vids on vitals and actual hunts. Hope this helps.
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I agree, I have shot about 20 hogs and only one I took a behind the shoulder because it was getting dark and the hog was quartering away from me. I normally shoot behind the ear of the neck. The vitals of a hog are further front behind the shoulder than a deer or elk and if you are not careful you will just wound them. In addition boars have a shield over the front shoulder and on a big boar hog I would not even consider a shoulder shot especially with a .243. I understand that Dismal Swamp in VA has hogs.
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Originally Posted by Oldtimr
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I agree, I have shot about 20 hogs and only one I took a behind the shoulder because it was getting dark and the hog was quartering away from me. I normally shoot behind the ear of the neck. The vitals of a hog are further front behind the shoulder than a deer or elk and if you are not careful you will just wound them. In addition board have a shield over the front shoulder and on a big boar hog I would not even consider a shoulder shot especially with a .243. I understand that Dismal Swamp in VA has hogs.
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.308, 30-06, most of the 30 caliber rounds. I use a 45-70. Do not be afraid to knock on doors and ask permission. If a land owner has hogs , they have a problem, many are glad to have someone remove the problem. A question unasked is an answer unknown. All they can do is say no! they won't eat you and you might make a friend or two that will allow you to hunt other species. Just show up looking presentable, clean clothes, shaved, hair combed etc. Do not knock on the door wearing hunting clothes. Also a good idea is to have your name address and phone number written on a piece of paper to give to each land owner you contact.
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