I want to do a boar hunt, englighten me!

cote_b said:
So it sounds like it may be worth the trip to Texas for the hunt eh? What about gear? Am I going to need something a little more potent than a 223 w/ 75 grain bullets? Do I need anything else really? Or would we just get set up at a feeder and that’s about all we would need for a good hunt? Thank guys!
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For the most entertaining hog hunts in Texas, I've seen, you'll need a "chopper", and a skilled pilot. An AR .223 with a 30 shot clip seems to be the go-to gun there.;)
 
Wild boar adventures in sk is a good option. I've never been but plan on it this year. Yes it technically is a "canned" hunt but for some reason that's ok by me as long as it's pigs. I'm planning on using my recurve. I think you only pay if you kill something and you pay approx $3.50/lb live weight.
 
Going on a dog/knife hunt in Hawaii next month. Bringing the wife and kids. It's a win-win.

PLUS get to do some fishing while we're there.
 
savagelh said:
Wild boar adventures in sk is a good option. I've never been but plan on it this year. Yes it technically is a "canned" hunt but for some reason that's ok by me as long as it's pigs. I'm planning on using my recurve. I think you only pay if you kill something and you pay approx $3.50/lb live weight.
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110 acres sounds pretty small to me. what size are these fenced hunts normally?
 
Ya that does sound small but I guess if there's only 3 or so guys at a time it's not bad. I've been trying to decide between doing this or a diy pig hunt in the northeast of the province and I'm sure after gas and all other expenses the canned hunt will be much more cost effective for me. I'm planning on using traditional archery equipment.
 
savagelh said:
Ya that does sound small but I guess if there's only 3 or so guys at a time it's not bad. I've been trying to decide between doing this or a diy pig hunt in the northeast of the province and I'm sure after gas and all other expenses the canned hunt will be much more cost effective for me. I'm planning on using traditional archery equipment.
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yeah im thinking it could be a chore to find some pigs in the wild unless you know people with a problem. i put on 80 plus miles looking for elk in moose mountain park this january and never saw any sign of pigs during that time.
 
I thought I heard there was a big problem around moose mountain park for pigs. Thought there would be lots. I have some contacts around st brieux that might be some good leads. Just don't have a lot of time to get out there.
 
cote_b said:
So my mom and I are looking to do a wild boar hunt this year. We have been talking about it for years, but I think we have decided this is going to be the year.

I don’t know much about it yet, so I’m looking for you folks to school me on it. We prefer to stay in Ontario, or even Canada if possible so the transport of firearms and the meat will be easier and cheaper, but we aren’t opposed to going to the states either. I don’t have any calls or decoys at the moment, but would look into these things and also bait options if it will make the hunt more successful. I have a truck so hauling the carcasses is no issue. We are both already licensed for hunting and firearms ofcourse. As for firearms, the only two things in my cabinet which I would rely on shooting 100 yards plus with would be my scoped .223 and scoped .308. Would both of these firearms be adequate for this purpose? I have rounds of a variety of weight for both firearms so that shouldn’t be an issue ( 55, 60 and 75 grain for the .223 and 150,165 and 180 for the 308).It wouldn’t break my heart to have an excuse to buy another rifle though, if the .223 isn’t adequate for the tough pigs. Something like a .243, 6.5 CM or 7.62x39.

What kind of areas should I target? Farmer fields? (with permission). Wooded areas? Swamp land? Do I need to put prep time in first before the hunt? Baiting, cams, blinds etc? Or can I show up and hunt a piece of land and expect to shoot some hogs? What time of day? Time of year? Is best.

Anyone who has had a successful hunt, in Ontario or elsewhere, please enlighten me!

Thanks
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I am now in the process of setting up a roe/boar hunt in Germany. What is needed is a Foreigner's permit (Ausländerjagdschein): can be purchased as a daily or yearly license ( I will be there for 3 weeks so it is 25 euros ) A letter from the landowner inviting me to hunt and general liability hunting insurance. a 223 is fine for the roe deer but for the pigs the 7.62 ( 7mm is what I will use ) is needed. IF I want to bring my own firearms they are treated like sports equipment so not a big problem to bring them with you. BUT you also need to apply for a German gun license ( think of it as ownership papers for your car, it will detail the make and model of your rifle as well as the serial # ) I contacted a local shooting club, expressed an interest and they made me the offer to come and hunt Roe, then another member stated if I wanted we could go to Bavaria and go for some wild boar. As long as you are invited AND have the requisite licenses, insurance and permissions you are golden. Baiting is strictly forbidden in the EU as it is considered unsportsmanlike. I will know more when I get there and post my findings and results
 
bearkilr said:
Not true. Many wild boar are shot at night over bait in Germany and other EU countries, they're just not allowed to use artificial lights. The classic night scope for boar hunting is an 8x56. The other method is drive hunts with dogs.
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I know the areas I will be hunting it is forbidden. From what I have been told by several other hunters in different parts of Germany it is across the board . Many have said there was no need to bait them because of the numbers. I have mentioned this baiting that is done for bear here and I was asked if we also fish with dynamite as well LOL
There is also talks of making the boar hunt year round because of the vast numbers out there. All very good news.
 
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