Feral hog night hunt success!

[h20hunter]

So, just found out that while in Texas for a buddies wedding we are killing (pun intended) time on a ranch for a day. Pig hunting and clay shooting is in order. I understand that this ranch is one of those many thousand acre high fence kind of places. Well, like everywhere else they are over run with pigs. We are told to bring some guns, bows, pistols, whatever, and kill 'em all. They provide the meat to local butchers that provide processing basically for free and the meat goes to familys in need. My question is can I bring a big old knarly pig head back to WA to have a taxi make me a Euro mount?

[GoldTip]

No offense but who cares about that danged old head, see if you can bring back some of that meat.  Wild pig is truly awesome meat!  Sounds like you will have a good time.  Oh yeah, you may want to remind your buddy what a MONUMENTAL mistake it is to get married during hunting season.

[pianoman9701]

I couldn't find anything in the regs, but call your local regional office and get the word straight from the horses..... um, mouth!

[pianoman9701]

No offense but who cares about that danged old head, see if you can bring back some of that meat.  Wild pig is truly awesome meat!  Sounds like you will have a good time.  Oh yeah, you may want to remind your buddy what a MONUMENTAL mistake it is to get married during hunting season.

Yeah, no kidding there. Marriages that take place among hunters during the months of Sept - Dec have the highest divorce rate. Also, the highest rate of accidental shootings, guttings, and quarterings.

[h20hunter]

I hear yah fellas! If I can bring back a cooler of meat don't think I'm not gonna. I plan on whacking my share a' plenty. My buddy will not see reason. This is his second time around and all joking aside I hope this one goes better. I think a euro mount with nasty cutters would look good on the wall as I cook up some chops!

[Holg3107]

Just a few pics to get you ready for texas. These are from last february in South Texas. One that I got with my bow and two my dad killed with his .243. While you're there take what you want to the butcher but cut the backstraps off one or two of them and BBQ them on the spot. Wild hog is really good eats. Also I would recomend having someone in Texas do a euro mount for you and have it mailed in. I heard it was illeagal to transport feral hog meat out of the state and into washington so I haven't done it. Im sure there are ways around it but may not be worth the hastle for a hog skull. I have 2 Javelina skulls that I boiled and cleened while there and brought them back in my luggage no questions asked but an uncleaned head would be a different issue. Good luck its a kick in the ass. Feel free to pm me with any questions or pointers that you may have, I head down there at least once a year to hunt with my dad.

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[h20hunter]

Excellent point about having the euro done locally and shipped. That sounds like the way to go for many reasons. Good advice. Alsok, thanks for the picks. I've hunted my ass off this year and been close. This will get some of the blood lust out of my veins!

Think my .270 will be enough? 

[Holg3107]

.270 will do just fine. I have killed numerous hogs the past few years, a few with my bow, with a .223, a few with the .243, as well as some with a t/c contender 30-30 pistol. That being said all of them aside from my bow kills and one with the 30-30 were head shots. One other tip, be ready after your first shot they will come right back if you stay quiet and dont move a ton. The two my dad shot were shot within 30 seconds of each other. Doesnt happen often just be ready.

[WAcoyotehunter]

will you be using dogs?  I went last january and am headed back over Christmas to hunt over a buddies Curs...I love it!!  You're going to have a blast!!

[h20hunter]

You know what.....I don't know. If we do get to run dogs I will ask to be able to go primal and use a knife. I may poo myself, whimper like a girl, but *censored* if I can push myself, not get slashed, and kill a hog with a knife I'm gonna try.

[WAcoyotehunter]

sweet- we didn't use catch dogs, the curs were baying dogs...it would have been pretty tough to get there with a knife!

[h20hunter]

Talked with my buddy and he is getting me some contact info. Sounds like because hogs are such a problem we will have to pay...........$1 per hog kill fee. I can handle that. I'm going to call and chat about what types of hunting they do, stands over feeder, spot and stalk open fields, or mabye dogs. If they have somebody that has baying/holding I'll give it a go. Gimme a big knife and a waiver to sign and I'm in.

[h20hunter]

Got a reply from the WDFW. No restrictions on bringing home meat from feral hogs. No license either in Texas for hog hunting. Javelina, deer, etc yes. Hogs.....shoot em all they say.

[Holg3107]

Good to know about the meat transfer. May be worth buying the 5-day nonresident hunting license so you can shoot a Javelina if you get into them. I think they make the coolest euro mounts out there. Also opens up some other hunting opportunities while there like a good quail hunt. Here's the info from the TDFW

Non-resident 5-Day Special Hunting (Type 157): $48
Legal for any period of 5 consecutive days (valid hunting dates will be printed on the license when issued). Valid to hunt: exotic animals, all legal game birds (except turkeys), all nongame animals, squirrel, javelina and alligator (not valid for other game animals, NOT VALID FOR DEER). Stamp endorsement requirements apply.

[jamesjett]

Could someone please send me some contact info for hunting hogs/W.T.'s down
in Texas. I would like to head down! Looks like a great time!
Thanks!