I know an area where they are from tracks, trails, bedding signs etc. I've just never been able to see them. I've heard them at night but I need to see one during the day, so I can shoot it. Anyone here have any tips for me? I'm thinking of setting up a blind and waiting but if they don't usually come out during the day then how can I wait for them? Will they frequent a salt lick?
Need advice hunting Pigs.
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Look for their beds and wallows. The Beds will be higher ground... sides of hills is common... they like to bed under conifers spruce/cedar and they will break limbs and use the branches as bedding.
The wallows are muddy pits at swamp or stream edges.... you better be careful walking around in the cover. They will just step into the thick stuff and wait for you to pass by... but if you hesitate or if they think you have made them they will explode out and sometimes try and knock you over. They will slash at you with their tusks and they are deadly....
If they are Russians don't underestimate them they are smart and tough and if you wound one you have a serious problem on your hands.
Boars will make an effort to hurt you if they think you are a threat or if you wound them, they will play possum when wounded and wait for you to get close. If they are laying with their feet under them and their eyes closed don't get close shoot them again!
The wallows are muddy pits at swamp or stream edges.... you better be careful walking around in the cover. They will just step into the thick stuff and wait for you to pass by... but if you hesitate or if they think you have made them they will explode out and sometimes try and knock you over. They will slash at you with their tusks and they are deadly....
If they are Russians don't underestimate them they are smart and tough and if you wound one you have a serious problem on your hands.
Boars will make an effort to hurt you if they think you are a threat or if you wound them, they will play possum when wounded and wait for you to get close. If they are laying with their feet under them and their eyes closed don't get close shoot them again!
- Location
- Burke Mountain & Pavilion Lake, B.C.
Ahh, hunting pigs. I would wait until closing time find a drunk one and then take her home.
Cheaper and odds of success are very good.
KTK
Cheaper and odds of success are very good.
KTK
- Location
- Hillbilly shack in the boonies
Approach the barn from up wind , these places stink. Feeding time is best, 22 cal point blank between the eyes, and a little high. 
Adrian J Hare
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- NewLowell On. Can.
Hunting them from a Blind at the last hour of light is the best. Pigs move and feed at night. If you do shoot at one remember that shot placement is not like large game. You need to move your point of impact back about 4 inches on a hog as they have very large skapulas...BT
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One thing I'm finding is that its hard to tell their tracks from the deer. Will deer and pigs coexist in the same immediate area?
I tried pushing bush but its such a thick area I'm sure anything alive heard us coming a mile away.
I'm using either the shotty or my mosin so if I actually do hit one I'm pretty sure he'll feel it. Trying to avoid skull shots as I really want a skull to mount. and a hide for a rug.
I tried pushing bush but its such a thick area I'm sure anything alive heard us coming a mile away.
I'm using either the shotty or my mosin so if I actually do hit one I'm pretty sure he'll feel it. Trying to avoid skull shots as I really want a skull to mount. and a hide for a rug.
Bait for swine
If you think you have an area that they frequent, especially feed, dig holes about 8-12 in deep, put in cracked corn and cover with the dirt. They have to dig it out(root) to eat..un-like cobs...which they will grab and run off with. (This is what we did in France and Germany, and it works, except we shot from hi stands) That should give you enough time to get a shot off. They are very alert, practice track discipline..one way in and out. If they cut your trail, they will spook. I dont reccomend buck shot...the armour in the shoulder area is very thick combined with the hide..slug will do the trick very well though. If you hit one..it will most likely run, give it time to settle down..have that smoke if you have em..then carefully, and cautiously track it. Be warry of females with young..very nasty...and when pumped up, can take a lot of not well placed lead...In europe they are mostly hunted on moonlit nights over feeding stations(as above), when they are most active, or daytime with dogs. In this game the hunter needs every edge. Are you allowed to hunt with hounds..if so, thats what I would do..most effective hunting method during daylight hours...put shooters on known trails, and hang on..fast and furious shooting. Be aware of your partners location at all times...
If you think you have an area that they frequent, especially feed, dig holes about 8-12 in deep, put in cracked corn and cover with the dirt. They have to dig it out(root) to eat..un-like cobs...which they will grab and run off with. (This is what we did in France and Germany, and it works, except we shot from hi stands) That should give you enough time to get a shot off. They are very alert, practice track discipline..one way in and out. If they cut your trail, they will spook. I dont reccomend buck shot...the armour in the shoulder area is very thick combined with the hide..slug will do the trick very well though. If you hit one..it will most likely run, give it time to settle down..have that smoke if you have em..then carefully, and cautiously track it. Be warry of females with young..very nasty...and when pumped up, can take a lot of not well placed lead...In europe they are mostly hunted on moonlit nights over feeding stations(as above), when they are most active, or daytime with dogs. In this game the hunter needs every edge. Are you allowed to hunt with hounds..if so, thats what I would do..most effective hunting method during daylight hours...put shooters on known trails, and hang on..fast and furious shooting. Be aware of your partners location at all times...
Yea, they are really active after dark. Cracked corn is a good idea, I'm gonna try that. In this area they have a ton of places to hide. I guess I'm just gonna have to invest in a tree stand.
I was thinging of just mounting a pallet up in a tree, it that a good idea? There is another area where there is a nice high hill overlooking an open scrubby area. Having 2 target areas and hides might be a good idea.
Do pigs crave salt like deer and cattle?
I was thinging of just mounting a pallet up in a tree, it that a good idea? There is another area where there is a nice high hill overlooking an open scrubby area. Having 2 target areas and hides might be a good idea.
Do pigs crave salt like deer and cattle?
maple_leaf_eh
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
The Europeans shoot from tree stands or tripod mounted blinds. It is considered sporting to shoot them after dark, hence some of the exaggerated objective lens on their best scopes.
I started seeing the high seats from the train enroute from Zagreb to Vienna. None in Croatia or Slovenia, but instantly once we were in Austria. Long shots in open fields seemed likely, with the stand built into a tree line or windrow. Try searching for Boar biology on the net, there may be English language sites from European outfitters too.
I started seeing the high seats from the train enroute from Zagreb to Vienna. None in Croatia or Slovenia, but instantly once we were in Austria. Long shots in open fields seemed likely, with the stand built into a tree line or windrow. Try searching for Boar biology on the net, there may be English language sites from European outfitters too.
I've heard about the presence of boars in Manitoba, and was wondering/hoping/praying that there have been some escaped animals in Southern Ontario. Has anyone heard about them there? It would also offer a nice excuse to carry a firearm for protection on nature hikes
Regards,
Frank
Regards,
Frank
BIGREDD said:
x2...I hunted those Russian boars and they are a mean pig. Nose like a hockey puck and they burrowed in near a round hay bale. Would not come out until I ripped a shot thru the bale then they came right after me....those teeth are like scissors. They can tear right thru your snowsuit. I didn't enjoy the meat. Just wasn't my thing.
Those beasts are so skilled in avoidance, it's unbelievable. I walked the paths in one area where they were abundant for years and never saw one. Saw lots of jackrabbits, deer, game bird, but never a boar. Sometimes tracks of entire family were being filled with water when I riched them and strong smell was in the air, still no view of single beast.
Well we got skunked. . . again. I think we had a really nice blind setup , threw out some bait, started waiting. and some guy pulled up about 400m from our position and kill zone and started fishing. We waited and could hear some larger animal approaching through the bush but he wouldn't come out as I could hear the fishing guy talking and such the whole time. Then we drank too many beers to get up early the next morning.
Once again saw lots of tracks by the water and I know they're there but no pigs. If any of you guys with any experiance are in Manitoba drop me a line cause I could us the help.
Once again saw lots of tracks by the water and I know they're there but no pigs. If any of you guys with any experiance are in Manitoba drop me a line cause I could us the help.
