Hog hunting

[Lee Lobbestael]

Hi, I hope this is the right forum for this question. I am from michigan and am big into deer and turkey hunting, but I am interested In trying some hog hunting down south somewhere next year. I cannot afford to go on a ranch so I was hoping to do public land or something like that. Can anyone give me some advice on where to go? I'm not even sure what state would be best for a beginer so any advice on the topic is welcome!

[JAG]

Lowndes County State Management Area, outside of Montgomery, Al.  has a "REAL" good population of hogs.  Requiers a state liscense, and a management area permit.  You can check it out at the DCNR web site,  www.outdooralabama.com
Also several other Management areas worth looking into.
I hunt at the Chocktaw National Wildlife Refuge, and the Mobile/Tensaw State Management Area.  Both are in So. Alabama and have lots of hogs.
Johnny/JAG

[Lee Lobbestael]

Thank Jag, how do you hunt them? Spot and stalk or what?

[Lefty]

Lee,
  If you do decide to look into a ranch, I am headed to Texas toward the end of January, to hunt with Curtis at 7th Age for hogs and javelina.  There are a couple threads about the hunts and rates.  I will be driving down from Iowa by myself and you are welcome to ride along.  I have never hunted hogs before, but it sure sounds like Curtis runs a great operation.  His rates are very reasonable and we will be sharing came with other tradgang archers.  You can PM me if interested.
Chris

[JAG]

Spot and stalk.  Sometimes we ride in a boat untilo we find sign, then get out and head after 'em.  Can hunt out of a stand, if they're working an area real heavy.
On Lowndes, just look and you'll find them.  The game wardens and area managers are a big help when it comes to removing hogs from the area.  They want them gone.

[Lee Lobbestael]

Thanks Lefty! That would be awesome but i'm not sure if I can go that soon. When is hog season in Alabama? Or is there one?

[ThomastaylorIII]

Nope, no hog season, just use legal hunting equipment at the time...

[Bill Skinner]

Don't forget Corps of Engineers land around the various dams and powerhouses.  Some of those are during hunting season only, check first.  Bill

[Lee Lobbestael]

In areas like Lowndes WMA, is it worth the drive from Michigan? I mean is there a really good chance I will see hogs If I hunt for four or five days?