Well gang,just got back from a great pig hunt. Thought I would share some photos with the TRADGANGERS.
This is why the hogs are in these hills,(BARLEY). When the barley gets ripe it gets a head on it,it looks like wheat. Come evening the hogs are swimming in these fields. You can see the hills in the background,thats where the hogs bed in the daytime. Its so thick,you can be five yards from a pig and never get a shot.
Finding water sources and pig-rubs is a perfect tree stand opportunity, it's a great starting spot, recognizing the consistant mud rubs on trees, shows potential shot possibilities.
My hunting buddy (Bob) and I had setup treestands for our evening hunts, while, for our morning hunts, we would spot and stalk. Our first evening hunt produced lot of pigs, but we chose not to shoot due to poor lighting. Next morning we went our seperate ways, where I got into some bedded hogs and had a 35-yard shot opportunity, and nailed it, double-lung. The Hog went 60-yards before dropping. My partner Bob found similar luck, with a 100-yard stalk and a 5-foot shot.
My pig, field dressed, weighed about 180 pounds. While, Bobs' weighed about 250. (Don't be fooled by the picture, Bobs' kill was much bigger than mine)
I had a great time and I am looking forward to next year.
Topic: Great Habitat for California Hogs! (Read 746 times)
