Author Topic: * March 11-13, 2022 *Oklahoma Public Land Hog Group Hunt March 2022?? (Read 3706 times)

JamesD · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2021, 02:21:11 PM »

Dustin, you’re welcome. I’m following the thread. If I can make the hunt I will let you know. I already have a January Javi hunt and a May bear hunt on the books, so I’m uncertain for March. Where in Oklahoma is the WMA near that you are looking to hunt. Not looking for the name of the WMA, just trying to get a bearing on where the hunt will be in relation to where I live. You can PM me if you want.

Wudstix · « **Reply #21 on:** November 30, 2021, 07:59:39 PM »

Will have to be extra special good boy. Have the Laredo Tusker Hunt in Feb, Granger Ranger Xtreme hunt weekend after valentine's day. Then a trip to OK. That's pushing it. Between Momma and my park time job.

DNewer · « **Reply #22 on:** December 06, 2021, 10:38:35 AM »

Dates have been determined. Friday March 11-Sunday March 13, 2022.

If you have sent me a PM I will send you a map of the WMA and where the central camp will be very soon.

Thank you!

Dave Lay · « **Reply #23 on:** December 14, 2021, 08:33:49 AM »

Dustin, everything I read looks like there has to be a open season for other big game in order to pig hunt the WMA,s . It’s the same way here in Ark, frustrating to say the least . I found this , is there something specifically addressing this WMA saying it’s open in March to pig hunt ? I don’t mean to doubt it, just want to be sure.
Thanks man
https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/hunting/feral-hogs/faq

JamesD · « **Reply #24 on:** December 14, 2021, 02:58:37 PM »

Dave,

As I read the link that you attached, I read that hog hunting is permitted on WMA's (except for those where it is stated that it is not), as long as you have a hunting license, and the appropriate big game tags if you are hunting them during an open big game season.

JamesD · « **Reply #25 on:** December 14, 2021, 02:59:44 PM »

What kind of licenses do I need on public land?
A hunting license is required for hunting hogs on public land, unless exempt.

Additionally, if you are hunting during one of the following seasons with a shotgun and rifled slug, or any rifle or handgun larger than .22 caliber rimfire, you must possess a filled or unfilled license appropriate for the current season, unless otherwise exempt.

youth deer gun
bear muzzleloader (in open counties),
deer muzzleloader,
deer gun,
Holiday Antlerless Deer Gun (in open zones),
elk gun (in open counties)
antelope gun (in open areas)

DNewer · « **Reply #26 on:** December 14, 2021, 03:13:02 PM »

Thanks Dave. I 100% guarantee you can hunt hogs the dates we have on the WMA of the hunt. As James pointed out, you may do so with an Oklahoma hunting license.

IF we were hunting hogs during a concurrent open season that requires a tag (deer, turkey) you would have to possess a valid tag for that season.

The dates listed do not run concurrent with any open seasons requiring an additional tag.

I am putting together an information packet to send to everyone who has provided me an email that is interested In attending this group hunt. It will have all the details, links, information and even folks you can contact in an official capacity to ask questions.

I appreciate the concern Dave. But I assure you we are good to go.

Thanks
Dustin

Brokearcher · « **Reply #27 on:** December 14, 2021, 06:34:31 PM »

This is a response I got from LT Col Farrar with the OK Dept of Fish and Wildlife on hog hunting in this WMA.

“You can kill hogs year round on most WMAs, including (redacted because of searchable format) WMA. Only restriction when you’re not there during a big game season (I.e. deer and Turkey) is that you would have to use a weapon that is legal to take wildlife. No bazookas, missiles, etc.“

I doubt anyone is going to be taking a bazooka along with them so we should be all good. Hopefully this clears things up on the regulations since the way it’s worded in the OK regulations is confusing to say the least.

Dave Lay · « **Reply #28 on:** December 14, 2021, 07:37:44 PM »

Excellent, thank you. The reason I was cautious is that here in Ark the Regs read similar but we can not hunt pigs on public land without a big game season being open at the time, due to their attempt at trapping
Glad to know that’s not the case over there , I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for putting this together Dustin

DNewer · « **Reply #29 on:** December 14, 2021, 09:06:28 PM »

Thanks Brokeaecher. As far as Game Wardens go Lt. Farar is a good dude. I have had contact with him in the field way before he was a LT.

No Problem Dave! Being well informed and knowing the law keeps us out of trouble.

I’m looking forward to the hunt. Should be a great time!

DNewer · « **Reply #30 on:** December 20, 2021, 11:43:51 AM »

***UPDATE***
Info email/pm sent. If I didn’t have your email I send a copy to your Pm box. You may have to cut and paste it to your computer to access the hyperlinks.

I will send gps coordinates to the camp site probably the first week of March.

If you did not get an email or a PM on here and have interest in joining this hunt please send me a PM.

Merry Christmas

Mike Bolin · « **Reply #31 on:** December 20, 2021, 01:27:21 PM »

I was really hoping to make this hunt, but the dates coincide with my grandson's birthday in Tennessee. He has some health issues, so we missed last year due to being cautious with COVID. Look forward to seeing some photos!

Ken Sorg · « **Reply #32 on:** December 20, 2021, 10:33:21 PM »

Email received Dustin and it should be a good time!

DNewer · « **Reply #33 on:** February 05, 2022, 11:29:43 AM »

Email sent to everyone who has committed to this point to the hunt.
If anyone is interested in this hunt please shoot me a PM with your email address and I'll get you caught up.

Looking forward to meeting everyone and getting after some wild hogs.

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