Author Topic: Public land SC Lowcountry Hog Hunt IS ON! (Read 4809 times)

strick9 · « **on:** January 19, 2023, 02:21:38 PM »

I live right beside and have hunted the Francis Marion National Forest located near Charleston SC for going on 35 years. I am interested in maybe helping sponsor a traditional Hog hunt.

We are absolutely over run with them which bothers me immensely as they create a huge nutritional sink and behavior disruption to our Turkey and Deer. At least they are delicious this time of year!

There are a couple of campgrounds nearby as well and I can point the attendees into the hot zones. There is an open weapon season that runs March 6-11th. A SC hunting license and WMA permit would be required. No I am not asking for a payment of any kind. Just thought it would be good fellowship for a good cause and some good eats.

I will gauge the interest but if you are dead serious and want to come out shoot me a pm and I will provide directions to campground etc.

David

Kelly · « **Reply #1 on:** January 19, 2023, 02:30:04 PM »

Yes, what are your seasons?

strick9 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 19, 2023, 03:54:38 PM »

March 6-11th

PhilFloyd · « **Reply #3 on:** January 19, 2023, 03:57:36 PM »

MCNSC · « **Reply #4 on:** January 19, 2023, 07:13:17 PM »

I would definitely be interested. Keep us posted on how this shapes up..

JohnV · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2023, 07:22:15 PM »

I am interested. Please send info.

strick9 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2023, 09:00:00 PM »

Location : Francis Marion National Forest, just north of Charleston SC.
Campground: primitive but others around like Buck Hall and KOA. Primitive would be Honey Hill Campground.
Hotels : plenty nearby but will be 100 plus a night.
Dates: March 6-11. It is an open weapon season but I will be hunting trad.
Style: either stand or spot and stalk.
Gear needed: well it is swampy here and we have lots of ankle biters.
License pricing : Non res hunting license 3 day is $40 and and a wma permit $76. No big game permit needed for hogs but please do your own research!!

Feel free to pm me. I won't gar hole anyone, should be fun weather depending.

rustyspike · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2023, 06:37:54 AM »

That should be a pretty nice hunt. Wish I could join you.

I lived on Hilton Head Island / Bluffton SC for 23 years. Hunted pigs in Estill SC not far from the Savannah river. One day I saw a heard cross a dirt road. I was on my stomach lol. About 100 yards.

Bring rain gear and snake boots.

Good Luck,

Rich K.

Squeeze · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2023, 08:44:00 AM »

I would definitely be interested. Keep us posted for any changes.

Michael Guran · « **Reply #9 on:** January 20, 2023, 09:57:26 AM »

Definitely interested. Thanks for getting this organized!

5deer · « **Reply #10 on:** January 21, 2023, 07:07:34 AM »

FLS · « **Reply #11 on:** January 22, 2023, 08:43:15 PM »

Following

Bullchaser1 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 29, 2023, 11:55:06 AM »

I’m interested in coming down. Any recommendations on what type of “snake boots” or footwear. Thanks

strick9 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 29, 2023, 04:56:42 PM »

I wear Muck Full wetland pro snake boots. It really all depends on the weather but our hogs are primarily in the swampy areas so a good waterproof boot is pretty essential. I look forward to meeting you all!

MCNSC · « **Reply #14 on:** January 29, 2023, 07:49:55 PM »

I’d be interested in knowing what folks thoughts are on where to stay. Be nice if some of us could stay in the same area , especially if camping. Plus may need to make reservations. I’m flexible , but Buck Hall looks pretty nice as far as camping goes.

Michael Guran · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2023, 07:17:04 AM »

That’s a good point Mike, especially for those of us coming from out of state…

strick9 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2023, 10:23:19 AM »

Time is moving fast. So far we have four heading this way. Room for a couple more I reckon.

My father and I walked up on a Tatonka just the other day and found a sounder with 50 plus.

strick9 · « **Reply #17 on:** March 03, 2023, 09:13:47 AM »

Almost here. Don't forget an orange hat, waterproof boots ,a thermacell, bug spray, SC hunting license and wma permit, light, sharp knife, backpack, parachord, zip lock bags, GPS or phone and compass, bow, arrows broadheads.

Kodiak Fan · « **Reply #18 on:** March 03, 2023, 10:08:44 AM »

Can't wait. The weather looks good for next week. I hope to see my first hog. JV

rastaman · « **Reply #19 on:** March 03, 2023, 10:36:28 AM »

Good luck to you guys! Can't wait to see some pics and read some stories!


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