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Title: Russian pigs
Post by: maxwell on August 26, 2011, 10:57:00 AM
Living in central ny and having some property in an area where these pigs hang out(limited numbers) I have seen sign over the years especially recent years on my property and surrounding areas but have never seen a live one during daylight just on trail cameras until last night. The pig I saw was easy 300+ lbs big black thick just a large classic pig. It was moving east to west at about 50-60 yards in cut hay field moving in and out of rows of corn.  It was very cool to see one especially this large after all these years.  Question I tried to stop it like you might a deer  so I oinked, oink at it never even changed his speed or direction,  how do you get them to hang around for a second or two??
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: BowMIke on August 26, 2011, 11:50:00 AM
A heavy arrow with a sharp broadhead tends to keep them around!
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: Arwin on August 26, 2011, 12:16:00 PM
Check out Outdoor Success's, Call Zall and Sure Scent.

 The Call Zall can be adjusted for different animals including deer and hogs, so you have two in one for that kind of situation.
 
 The Sure Scent is an all game attractant that has worked for me by squeezing a few drops from the treestand if the critters seem to be just out of range or you can put it out before you get into your blind/stand. It has worked for me on hogs, deer, woodchucks and bears.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: maxwell on August 26, 2011, 12:46:00 PM
thanks for the info.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: Rob DiStefano on August 26, 2011, 01:03:00 PM
have never heard of any ferral pig calls.  all the ones i've seen during hunting would run like blazes if they winded, saw or heard ya.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: swamprooter on August 26, 2011, 01:07:00 PM
Predator call that is rough and raspy like a crittr gittr open reed will sometimes bring hogs in. I have had them run the other way and I have had them come in to 0 yds looking for a fight. If you decide to try a predator call for hogs be ready for some fast action. Chris
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: White Falcon on August 26, 2011, 04:04:00 PM
Corn, beans, pop corn, apples sweet potatoes!
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: DHR on August 26, 2011, 04:37:00 PM
Krista Holbrook wrote an article on the subject in TBM, maybe a year or so ago.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: mrjsl on August 26, 2011, 05:22:00 PM
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Originally posted by White Falcon:
Corn, beans, pop corn, apples sweet potatoes!
Also in TX - the M16.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: straitera on August 26, 2011, 07:12:00 PM
2nd the predator call. I've used a lot of hog squeals & calls & nothing.

Best I ever heard tell was to lay down in the trail & make corn noises.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: MikeW on August 26, 2011, 07:15:00 PM
Some of the electronic calls have baby pigs on them like FoxPro...they work
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: larry on August 26, 2011, 08:03:00 PM
now Bill if you ever want some help chasin' them hogs around, be sure to give me a shout

larry
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: 5deer on August 26, 2011, 08:08:00 PM
try a gray fox pup, but be ready for whats next.    :archer:   5
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: fmscan on August 26, 2011, 08:17:00 PM
Bill, thank you for calling me just after seeing that big boy... 300#s plus is exciting. I hope this season you can get a shot at one of those pig, it would be quite a novelty in this area.
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: Rob DiStefano on August 26, 2011, 08:35:00 PM
300# - i'd want a gun backup!  yikes!  go get 'em!!!
Title: Re: Russian pigs
Post by: maxwell on August 26, 2011, 09:32:00 PM
The pig really was huge, I thought 300ish# my wife said it was bigger than me and if you know me - - well-  it was big and looked real mean.  I thought it was interesting in the way it walked like it had a purpose to what it was doing and knew where it was going except it was all corn and hay, soybeans everywhere. I hope I get to see it again. I will unload a big heavy forgewood at it.