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Wild pigs a big problem across country - Knoxville News Sentinel

Established wild hog populations: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico ... state hunting laws. Texas, an epicenter of feral swine, has been mulling a law change to ...

Wild Hogs Run Rampant in Texas - MSNBC

A special hunting season will open soon to help combat feral hogs at Lavon Lake Park. Wildlife experts estimate there are around 1.5 million wild hogs roaming Texas. They weigh up to 400 pounds, breed like rabbits and have no natural predators. These ...

Aided by hunters, destructive wild pigs spreading - Wichita Falls Times Record News

driver died when her sports utility vehicle flipped after colliding ... Rather, the rules for killing wild pigs are governed by state hunting laws. Texas, an epicenter of feral swine, has been mulling a law change to allow the public to hunt pigs ...

Hog hunting on Lake Lavon - Star Community Newspapers

Eleven hunters made it through the application process that saw more than a thousand apply for unlimited hog hunting at Lake Lavon between February and the end of April. LAKE LAVON HUNTING POLICY AREAS. Approximately 6,500 acres in Collin County are ...

Local Outdoors: Hunting season winding down - San Marcos Daily Record

San Marcos — Late January is always a little sad for me. Perhaps sad is not the word. Call it a transition time. Most of the major hunting seasons are closed or near to finishing. Good late-winter and spring fishing is now near. Winter dove season ...

No headline - OutdoorCalendar - Corpus Christi Caller

Box 1167, Mathis, TX 78368. Call ... HUNTER SAFETY INSTRUCTORS NEEDED Texas Parks & Wildlife has scheduled a hunter safety instructor course from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Corpus Christi Pistol and Rifle Club off Old Brownsville Road.

Not just a pet project - Standard-Times

Julie Vrana, animal services director for the city of San Angelo, helps Sheri Rychlik, who was looking to adopt a cat at the shelter. Vrana, who has held the position since September, said the shelter accepts any and all animals. Cynthia Esparza ...

Batesville shop offers natural pearls - Arkansas Online

Pearl buyer J.R. Sink went up and down the White and Black rivers in the 1920s and ’30s, swapping cash for fresh-water pearls. Those who visit Pearls Unique in Newport can buy some of those very pearls today. Few of the pearls for sale at the store ...

Voting Question: Where to get hunting land in Texas. Hill country. Help!?

Hello, I am looking for a 300-500 acre hunting ranch with 20-100 acres cultivation. Within a 4-5 hr drive from Houston. Good duck, quail, deer, turkey, hope for hogs. What county should I be looking in? How much is good for 4-5 people to hunt on? Any webssites other than texashuntingland.com? Thanks, AlexI do NOT want to lease, I want to own land. more

Resolved Question: What deer/hog rifle should i get?

I hunt in west texas a little east of abilene. I hunt whitetail deer, hogs and varmints. the biggset pig ive seen there is about 350 pounds, and the deer are medium sized ( 14 pt buck is the biggest i've seen). i need a new rifle and i dont know what i should get. i want something big enought to take down pigs but not not damage deer meat. i would like something accurate and i wont be shooting anything more than 200- 250 yards out. more

Resolved Question: Need help on where to live in DFW area texas based on my needs...?

If I would be working in arlington and would not want to drive more than 30 minutes to work. I would like to live in a smaller suburb that is nice, but gives me easy access to get out of town to go hunt. I don't know the area so I don't know which direction from the dfw area, north, south, west, or east is best for hunting? Preferably white tail, hog, varmint, then upland game hunting. So what cities offer me the best for what I am looking for? Thanks for any insight. more

Resolved Question: Laws on pistols in a vehicle?

Me and my bud both 15 and 20 years of age plan to travel to east Texas from Louisiana to go hog hunting. I would like to bring a pistol along with my other rifles... Now I know it is ok to have rifles in a car but would it be ok if both of us had a pistol in the vehicle too for hunting purposes.. One more question also. Is a 15 year old allowed to carry a pistol hunting for safey?People like you stephen are why we are loosing more and more of our freedoms every day... You put all 15 year olds in a majority that is labled as being uncapable of safely having and handling weapons. You do not know me personaly so you shouldn't asses me in a very insulting manner..People like you stephen are why we are loosing more and more of our freedoms every day... You put all 15 year olds in a majority that is labled as being uncapable of safely having and handling weapons. You do not know me personaly so you shouldn't asses me in a very insulting manner.. more

Resolved Question: can you hunt wild hogs in texas at night with a spotlight?

Voting Question: Best Hunting Gun For Me?

I'm for Texas and live in the city and always have. ive only been dove hunting twice and im wanting to get a little more in touch with my Texan side. i really wanna start going hunting and hog hunting sounds especially fun. i was wondering what kind of rifle is cheap but good for this job? i think i would want a scope so what are good brands of those? is there a rifle that can be used for hogs and deer? just help me out please haha, and what are some good hog hunting spots in Texas? thanks. more

Resolved Question: 204 ruger who likes it?

is there anyone else out there that likes the 204? I live in texas and i use it for everything its the only gun i will ever need here i have taken everything from squirels to free range elk that have escaped the high fence. I am very fortunate to be able to have more land than i can even hunt we do it all from calling coyotes, fox, bobcat, hog huntin with dogs, deer huntin of course thats wat i got everybody rilled up about lol axis on free range in sonora which its a lot of fun we shoot at least a hundred for meat for the needy then who knows how many white tail does for the local high fences around where i live to meet the biologists standards so you could probaly say i shoot a little more than the average person but wat im gettin at is the 204 is a 223 necked down to a 20 cal bullet why do people think they have to have at least 27 cal to take most of the animals i just mentioned? (i am not tryin to get the hunters rilled up by no means) the 204 is one of the flattest shootin rounds why would hunters not want that? and who else agrees with me?I have a few 204s but my favorite has a shilins barrel, howa action, alluminum bedded free float hogue stock with timney trigger. dead on @ 200 drops 3" at 300 I know where it shoots and im very comfortable with it its my main pick-up gun and go to gun really works well for me thats actually the gun in my profile picture more

Voting Question: Free hog hunting in Texas?

I entered for a free hog hunt on this website http://www.huntinghoghunting.com/index.html I got an email from them today saying I won the hunt. Does anyone know if this is a scam or not? Hello, You entered our free hog hunt giveaway on our website at: www.huntinghoghunting.com and your e-mail has been drawn as our monthly winner for our free hog hunt giveaway! Congratulations! Here are the details of the free hog hunt you have won: This hunt is a 3 day, 2 night hunt, with check-in dates of either a Monday or Wednesday; no weekends. Your hunt is to be used any available time from July 1, 2010 until July 1, 2011, except blackout months of October-February. You must call no later than December 5, 2009 at 6 pm Central time, or the free hunt will be given to the runner-up in the drawing. We will be hunting day and night, so bring your predator calls, and spot lights. The hunting never ends! Included in the free hunt: ($499 value): * Hog & varmint hunting * Day & night hunt sessions * All meals & drinks * Lodging * Guide Not Included: * $48 non-resident license * hog processing * gratuity for your staff * $75 booking fee (No booking fee for addit'l. hunters.)Heck wish I knew some farmers! more

Resolved Question: I need a website to find types of..?

I live in Texas and was out hunting this afternoon and I encountered a hog. I have seen feral hogs out there before and was not surprised to see one. But this one actually charged at me. It was not like a regular wild hog I have ever seen. It actually looked like t had the snout of a wart hog. Does anyone know of a god website with pictures so I can look and see if I can determine what kind of hog this was?I thought Javellina, but aren't they mostly in South Texas? I live sort of Central Eastern Texas. (Half way between Dallas and Houston on I-45.) more

Resolved Question: Wheres the best place to do a Texas hog hunt near Houston.?

I'm going to go with my bow and my cousin will go with his gun, and we wanna know where to go but we only want to do a day hunt, thats fairly cheap. I want a hog that I could mount with big tusks so hook us up more

Resolved Question: Where can I go hunting wild hogs in south Texas legally in open land (not private land)?

Is it legal to just go to an open field (not private land) and hunt wild hogs, or just shoot your guns for fun??? If it is, what does the law say about it, how far from populated areas do you have to be not to get in trouble? And where in south Texas (close to Houston) is it a good place to go hunting hogs, boars or javalina? more

Resolved Question: I Want to sell wild hogs/boars in texas?

Where can I Find Buyers that would be interested such as for hunting or game fenceing areas. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Is it hog hunting season in Texas?

If not when is it?thanks .700 nitro, thats really neat but I coouldnt find anythings about hog season. more

Resolved Question: can you help me find a cheap hog hunting place near waco texas?

Resolved Question: Hog hunting question?

I finally have my rifle. Ar-15 in 6.8 piston operated with a ncstar 3x-9x scope. Its amazing how well it performs, just under 1 moa with silver state armory ammunition. I know its powerful enough to go hog hunting with but its hog huntings not legal in my state (kansas) I'm wanting to go to texas so I can get some experience since i have not been hunting before. What are the requirements to and what permits do i need?...wtf haley more

Resolved Question: whats rifle should i take hog hunting?

heading to south texas for a hog hunt. i have the following...35 marlin, model 94 thurdy thurdy, rem 700 7mm mag and an ar .223. hogs average 150-200 but bigger hogs are out there. avg shot is 150-200yds. id like to take the 30-30 but its not scoped, the .35 has a sidemount 3x9 but i dont like it and the 7mm mag is probably a bit too much gun and scope. help me out!my 7 mag has a leupold vx3 6.5-20x50mm =) more

Resolved Question: Have you ever been feral hog hunting?

My buddy lives in Texas and clains to hunt them with a .22 air rifle, like they do on some videos made by Gamo. I don't believe he actually has been hunting for feral hogs before. I have a 38 special by Comanche (cheap Argentine revolver with 3" barrel) for concealed carry in PA. How can I get this to Texas? Will Texas recognize my permit, as a visitor? If not, should I pick up some cheap rifle in order to finish off the hog when it attacks us? I'm thinking a 22 WMR might be enough and possible to find a used one for about $150. Since the hog is a varmint, and on private property, I assume I don't need a license. All you Texas hog hunters, please advise. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: is there a place to hunt wild hogs for free in texas?

i was wondering if there is a place to hunt wild hogs for free in texas preferably near lubbock but i could drive a couple of hours. i just want to kill them as they are pests more

Resolved Question: Do Blue Lacys make good pets?

Most of the time, no. Lacys are working dogs. They were created to work aggressive feral hogs in the Texas Hill Country. Though they are now used for hog hunting, herding cattle, trailing wounded game and running trap lines, properly bred Blue Lacys (and Red Lacys and Tri Lacys, the blues are just more popular) are very driven dogs with a high energy level and tenacious personality. But there is so much misinformation about Lacy Dogs on the Internet. When they became the State Dog of Texas, a lot of people rushed to cash in on their good looks and unique status. These breeders will sell them as pets to unsuspecting new owners because they make good money doing it. Some are greedy, other are ignorant and have been duped into believing these dogs will do OK in suburbia. But I've heard many horror stories, including my own, about people wanting a pet but getting a working dog that didn't fit their lifestyle. What do you think? Do you have a pet Lacy? What has been your experience? If not, what have you heard about the breed? more

Resolved Question: hunting leases? can you help me?

i live in south texas and am looking at doign a hunting lease. I want there to be deer, turkey, dove, duck maybe some hogs. I dont want it to be expensive. And i really only want it to be me and my dad out there with no other guys hunting it.. Where can i find what i am looking for? more

Voting Question: Hunting whitetail deer with an AK-47?

My new Bulgarian AK-47 did better than I thought and it exceeded my expectations in accuracy. The AK-47 shoots the 7.62 x 39mm round and there is hunting soft point ammo available for hunting purposes. It will kill deer and hogs efficiently. Hunters have successfully harvested deer with scoped SKS rifles. I purchased a scope mount with picatinny rails for my AK-47, I can't wait to go to the range and mount my scope on it and sighting it in at 100 yards. I am purchasing a box of Federal Premium's Vital Shok 7.62 x 39mm 123 grain Nosler partition round for hunting. I can't wait to go deer hunting with it this coming deer season! By the way, I live in Texas and we Texans can hunt deer with AK-47's. What do you think? Would you hunt deer with an AK-47 too? more

Resolved Question: Hunting near colorado springs?

I will be moving to colorado springs next year and I am curious about hunting there. I have hunted white tail deer and hogs in texas, but that's all I know because I have never hunted outside of texas or any other kind of deer. So my questions are as follows: 1) How is the white tail deer population in colorado? 2) Is Elk hunting popular in colorado?( I would be interested in it) 3) Is hunting in private or public lands? Thanks more

Resolved Question: where can i find places to hog hunt?

i am looking for a place to hog hunt in central texas alot of places i found you are restricted to shotgun or bow but i would like to be able to use a rifle does anyone know where i can find a place and also i dont want to pay an arm and a leg just to be able to hunt them on someone land more

Resolved Question: Which would be an all around better hunting rifle, a .308, or a 45-70?

I am looking to buy just one rifle, to do just about everything. I have family that hunt Elk, Deer, and Mt. Sheep in Colorado. I live in Texas, so Deer and Ferel Hogs are on the list. Lastly, at some point in my life i'd like to take a Moose, Bear, Caribou, and some African game (give i have the money to ever go). My delima lies in the fact i don't want to buy 15 different rifles, and i find it hard to believe i'm the only person with this problem. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have spent countless hours reaserching a soulution. Thanks... more

Resolved Question: how to start a hunting ranch?

when i am older i would love to have my own ranch down in texas, where people would pay me to hunt deer turkey and posible hogs.how would i start it and how would i produce monster trophy animals.also how would i get people to hear about my ranch.and i dont want to hear this crap about how hard it would be to do this is my dream and thats what i want to do. THANKS more

Resolved Question: Hunting in Texas Public Land, has anyone had success hunting in these properties?

I wanted to know if anyone had hunted deer or hog on the Texas public land properties and in the particular property. more

Resolved Question: Question for hunters.........?

My 16 year old son made his first kill hunting. He shot a feral hog and was thrilled. The shot obviously didn't flatten him - the pig ran about 30 yards before it died. He also shot an armadillo and has been feeling extreme remorse because he thinks both suffered before they died. This trip was emotional because he's never killed anything before. We cooked some of the pig on the BBQ pit and he ate it which made him feel better and but he's been very upset about the armadillo - he said he won't ever shoot anything again just to kill it which is good but he can't seem to get the image of the armadillo struggling before it died out of his mind. Any of you hunters out there got advice I can give him to make him feel a bit better? I told him a coyote or bobcat would come eat it (we live in Texas) so it wouldn't go to waste. Thanks! more

Voting Question: whats the best way to find a good deer hunting lease? in south central texas. I'm having a hard time ?

I need a lease for 8 guns with guest at about 250 to 450 per gun. we want to white tails and hogs and dont want to get ripped off more

Resolved Question: where to hunt in texas? need variety ?

im looking to get a deer lease in tx for 2009 but not sure where i should get one. deer is a must. i also want other game such as hogs, exotics, sheep, ...anything else really. i dont care much for small game or birds. it doesnt need all of those but the more the better. deer is a must and other stuff is a plus. any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: whats the best rifle for my needs?

I'm looking to buy a all around rifle. I live in Houston,Tx so It will be used mostly for target practice and a little hunting in east Texas. I was looking at the Remington 700 30-06 or Remington 700 308 light tactical rifle. I want something that's comfortable at the range but also able to drop a deer,wild hog,coyotes,etc. I don't plan on hunting anything larger than a deer, but if I get in a situation were a bear confronts me I want a gun and caliber that I can trust to get me home safe . more

Resolved Question: are these good guns ?

I want to get a Remington 870 express 20 ga. shotgun. I want to know if I should get the 26" or 28" barrel for get basic skeet shooting and maybe a little water fowl hunting. Also what kind of loads should i get. I know Remington is trustworthy brand so i feel like it would be a good gun, if you have one please give me your feedback. Also i want to get a Mossberg 100 ATR scope combo rifle in .243, because it is fairly lite and the ammo isn't that expensive. would this be a good gun to hunt whitetails, bobcats, and hogs in south east texas. If you have either of these guns or have shot one please feel free to leave input or any ammo recomendations.i have also considered a .270 but i am 14 so recoil is an issue that is why i want the 20 guage more

Resolved Question: Which grain is the best to use?

I own a Mossber 4x4 7mm rem. mag. I am hunting everything in Texas from white tail to mule deer to hogs. Most of my shots will be in the range of 200-300 yards. I have heard that the heavier grain will be a little overkill on a 100-200 yard shot. I am just wondering what grain will drop the animal the best but not destroy more meat than needed. more

Resolved Question: Few Questions about Hog Hunting.?

I plan to go Hog Hunting this Thanksgiving and would like to know some information about such. 1. What's the most effective firearm against Hogs? Shotguns are Rifles? 2. If shotguns, would a 12-gauge buckshot work? 2a. If rifles, would a .223 be fine? 3. What's the most effective way to hunt Hog?(Tree-stand, etc) 4. Is there a bag-limit on hogs if they are considered a nuisance?(Texas and Louis.) 5. Are hogs dangerous even if dealt with properly and maturely? Thanks in Advance. more

Resolved Question: Looking for Hog Doggers in Southeast Texas/Houston area?

Hey fellas, I'm new to the sport of hog dogging but already hardcore addicted. Anybody in the SE Texas area want a tag along on their next hog hunt? Thanks, more

Resolved Question: looking for a good deer hunting pistol,anyone out there know where i could buy one. maybe a 6.5 cal.?

i am wanting a good pistol for deer ,hogs etc. I have never owned one or know much about them. I am wanting a single shot. I am from south texas but at this moment i am working in clinton,Iowa. Gonna be here another 4 weeks more

Resolved Question: How does the .45 acp perform against wild hogs?

I am planning to go hunting into the national forest here in Texas, it is close to where I live. My primary hunting gun is my 7.62 x 54mm Mosin Nagant rifle and my second gun will be a Colt 1911 .45 acp with the 5 inch barrel. I know that the Russian 7.62 x 54mm rifle will definitely beat the snot out of the hogs, but I would like to know how does the .45 acp perform against wild hogs. My 1911 is my back up firearm. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: Is my Uncle right or wrong? I am confused.?

I am 9years old. I will be spending the holidays on my uncles ranch in texas. We live in the city, outskirts area in a sub division. My uncle has promised to take me hunting for deer, coyotes and wild hogs. He sent me a bb gun in the mail and 5000 bbs. He told me I should shoot at birds to hone my skils at shooting at moving objects. He said this will get me use to a real gun and i will know what it is like to take one animal down. Do you think this will really help me with my shootin and hunting skils. I am real excited. more

Resolved Question: I am looking for a good tracking dog.

I take many novices as well as youth out hunting (for free) a lot throughout the year. I do spend time with them teaching them shot placement and marksmanship prior to the hunt but unfortunately not all shots are well placed resulting in wounding an animal. I HATE wounding animals. That is where the tracking dog would come in. I am good at tracking myself but I am limited to sight tracking. I also have two children that would spend time with the dog. I live in East Texas and would mainly be tracking wounded hogs and deer as well as some small game. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: Starting a game ranch?

I know some of you guys on here are guides or owners of hunting/wildlife businesses. In the next few years, I would like to start a small-scale exotic game ranch here in Texas. 100 acres or so of high-fenced land, and I'd want to have hogs and a couple of species of deer (fallow and axis, most likely). I'd probably put up a few trailers or build some bungalows, too. Any pointers with regard to financing this? Any pointers in general? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What are the requirements for hunting in Sam Houston National Forest, Texas....?

What are the requirements for hunting in Sam Houston National Forest? I know that you have to have an anual hunting permit, which I belive can be covered by buying an anual public hunting land permit (please correct me if I'm wrong). I know that you have to have a licence for whatever it is that you are hunting (if required). One of the things that confuses me is the requirement for wearing hunters orange...I've read that you are required to wear hunters orange no matter what you are hunting. I've also read that you are only required to wear hunters orange if you are deer hunting (you have to wear "x" amount of square inches of hunters orange), so I am confused. Does anyone know the true regualations. I don't deer hunt in these parts....I duck hunt on lake conroe (which backs up to the national forest) and am interested in doing some squirrel hunting in the national forrest (hog too if I come across one). I don't want any trouble with game wardens, so please help me clarify the rules. more

Resolved Question: .30-.30 hog hunting?

I`ve gone to every website I could find and could never find out if a Marlin model 336W with 170 grain would be ok for hogs at the most 100 yards in texas more

Resolved Question: racers that hunt?

i manage a ram ang hog hunting ranch in texas, how do you go about inviting a nascar driver to come out and do a hunt more

Resolved Question: Caliber 270 or 308?

I live in South Texas and I want to hunt both hog and deer, I am not going to bring gun brand into this question, but should I buy a caliber 270 or 308. And what are the main differences between the two, if there are any? more

Resolved Question: Is it wrong to cross breed dogs for a specific purpose when all the puppies are already spoken for?

Me and my buddies hunt nuisance hogs here in Texas and cross breed hounds and bulldogs for hunting the hogs and someone said it was wrong. But every puppy we get from it are always spoken for and end up in good homes where they are treated well. Whats so wrong with that?We arent using random dogs, we use male pit's with a female catahoula and a female black mouth cur. And im not a big fan of the blue lacy. The ones I have come across have been nervous. Every dog we have gotten from this is a better hunter than its pure bred parents. more

Resolved Question: what is the best rifle for hog hunting?

hunting hog in texas need to choose a fifle to use whats the best caliber more

Resolved Question: Bow Hunting: If you take the animal with your backup firearm in defense are you allowed to keep the carcass?

With hogs in Texas you are, but I was just curious about other animals in other places. (Dangerous game of course, no blasting turkey's in self defense) more

Resolved Question: What is the best coon hound for thick brus wit relativly dangerous animals.?

Hello i hunt in the thick trinity river bottoms(in texas) were we have seen everything from an alligator to a baby black bear and were stalked by a panther.Hogs are evrywhere i know i will need probablly need at least 3 dogs but what kind i need excellent swimmers and smart big dogs. more

Resolved Question: What is the best time of year to hunt wild hogs in Southern Texas?

Resolved Question: Does anyone know where I can hunt hogs for free in North Texas(DFW area)?

Specifically, I'm looking for land owned by ranchers or farmers with hog problems. I don't want to charge for killing the hogs, so long as I am not charged to hunt.I don't have any dogs, and wouldn't be hunting with any right now, although it would be nice to know where I could hunt with dogs in the future. Since I wouldn't have any dogs with me, I would be using a rifle. more

Resolved Question: Feral Hog Hunting in SE Texas / Bullet weight for hog hunting?

1) Does anyone know of any reasonably priced day hunts for hogs in southeast TX (I live in Houston)? Or, does anyone have some property where 1-2 hunters could take a few hogs off your hands? 2) Would 150gr rounds (.30-06) be sufficient to put down a hog cleanly, or would 180gr be better? more