Wild things what to expect?

[Kopper1013]

Couple questions for those of you that have been...

So far I KNOW myself,brother and father will have an amazing time and eat well. Here's what I'm not sure of

What is the average shot on hogs?
Should we bring safety harnesses?
What should we bring? (Bedding, towels, etc.)
Is camo important for hogs?
We are hunting end of march what should our clothing consist of? (Temp to expect, bug situation etc.)

Also

 I've studied the hog shot placement and anatomy page but it doesn't really describe what the kill zone size is on an average size hog. I like reference like Deer is a 9" pie plate it helps me when I'm having an off day shooting out back.

Any other useful information would be welcomed.
Thanks

[smokin joe]

I'll chime in. It is a great place and you will have a great time.

The mosquitos can be incredible there, so having a thermacell and plenty of refills is a good idea for stand hunting.

There are lots of stands on the property. I always use a tree stand harness and I have my own attachment system for attaching it to a tree. In addition, you may want to bring your own tree stand (climber or steps and a hang-on) in case you see a hot spot that needs a sit. Stand hunting seems to be at its best in the afternoon and up until dark, but weather frats and such may have an effect. You can see hogs at any time because they are always hungry and looking for food.

I would not hunt without either camo or muted plaid. It just makes you a bit harder to see and tilts the odds you way.

Towels and fresh bedding (sheets, pillowcases, blankets) are provided and the place is very clean and tidy. You have no worries on that front. Bring your own soap and so forth.

It is starting to warm up fairly well at the end of March, so clothing for cool-to-warm temps is best. It won't be really hot (90-plus) or really cold (below freezing). But spring in the south can be pretty variable, so be prepared. I always check the long-term forecast before I leave and pack accordingly.

Average shot distance? I would say between 10 and just under 20 yards.

The size of the vitals on a hog depends on the size of the hog.

The countryside there is beautiful. Don't forget to pack a camera.

[pdk25]

This is a link to the first hunt at Hog Heaven, what is now Wild Things, and by accounts only better.


 http://tradgang.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=1;t=061860;p=2#000019

[Red Beastmaster]

Our group will be the next one there, our tenth hunt at Wild Things.

We hunted mid March for the last three years. Temps have ranged from 40's to high 80's. Watch the forecast and pack accordingly. When it's warm you will have mosquitos and will need a thermacell.

Shot distance is what ever you want it to be. Most stands are at around 15yd from the feeders. Stalking can get you closer sometimes. Last year I stalked to 7yd from five hogs with no shot but killed my hog from a stand at about 13yd.

Harness, yes. Bedding and towels, no. Camo, who knows. Read the info on the site, it's all there.

If you studied the shot placement thread you know behind the shoulder is guts. Size of kill zone is dependent on hog size of course but if you can hit a Nerf football you should fine.

You will have the time of your life! Good luck!

[Terry Green]

Expect to gain weight!!!

[Fletcher]

Terry has some great hog pics in the shot placement thread above.  Pig lungs are small, forward and angle up, think football shape.  Straight up the leg and 1/3 to 1/2 way up.  Don't worry about the shield, just shoot thru it.  It is thinner broadside than when quartering away.  This shield was on a 200 lb hog and it was tough, but a Grizzly Instinct 3 blade made it to the far leg.

 

[hawkeye n pa]

Expect to gain weight  X2.  GREAT FOOD!!!!

[Travisc406]

I am following this thread very closely. I really want to go and hope you don't mind me adding a question to those that have went. If you flew down there how did you get your meat home and how expensive was it?

[Red Beastmaster]

Always drove down.

[Terry Green]

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[BlacktailBowhunter]

Originally posted by Travisc406:
I am following this thread very closely. I really want to go and hope you don't mind me adding a question to those that have went. If you flew down there how did you get your meat home and how expensive was it?

Take a good size cooler as checked baggage. It doubles as a suit case. I always took my 3500 cubic inch pack as a carry on full of clothes.

If you kill a hog, bone in out, freeze it and load up the cooler and take it back as checked baggage.

You are allowed certain maximum Length height width and typically 50 lbs before it is considered over size and over weight.