My first Javilina hunt And Texas shootout...

[crossstickspro]

I am a first timer at hunting this type of hunt (the Texas shootout) And for Javies. I really want to put my best foot forward for success. If any one can help It would be much appreciated...
Thankyou
Larrymc

[Chester Thompson]

I wanted to go, but could not afford it this year, let us know how the hunt goes please.

[crossstickspro]

On another forum we do whats called "live" hunts where we post while we hunt. think im gonna give it a try if i can figure out how to post pictures with my phone....

[chris K.]

I went a couple times when it was on the Callahan. IT was a blast. I don't like that you can't shoot a bobcat on the shootout location. We always seen a couple and one guy shot one my first year. The Shoot out isn't just about hunting, it is one heck of a get together. Especially if you can find Bob Sarrells!
Chris Kiefner

[straitera]

Be confident in your setup because you will get shots. Neither javes or hogs are hard to kill as long as you hit them right. Neither have the greatest eyesight nor hearing & I've been within touching distance of javes many times. Both have great noses. If they smell you they're gone. If you see them react to you just be still for a few seconds. I can't kill them anymore because they really stink & I won't eat them. Javes are a delicacy to my Cuban friends.

[chris K.]

we had javi kabobs with pineapple, for the most part they were not to bad. One year out of a group of 6 we killed 8 and everyone atleast shot at 2. Some of the guys shot at 3 or 4. Once they get back into the brush it can be hard and dangerous to find them so make sure you put a good hit on them and GIVE THEM TIME TO DIE! Once you hear there jaws pop a couple times you will find a whole new respect for them!
Chris Kiefner

[Cherokee Scout]

I have gone for several years, as a vendor and hunter. It is the most fun hunting I have ever done.
Javelinas can not see well and are not very cautious. I have had shots from as close as 12'.
I learned that they often travel in groups, and if you shoot, they scatter like a covy of quail. If you have a distress call, such as a rabbit or javellina call, and blow it very hard, loud, and fast as they scatter, many will charge back in your direction and you can sometimes get a second or third shot! When they charge back in they will be clicking their teeth as if to eat you, scary but cool.
Most guys scatter corn on the roads and just sit and wait. If you do scare off a javellina, just sit and wait, they can sometimes come back in only a few minutes.
At the Shootout you can not bring your own corn, you must get it from the folks running the event.
There are rabbits everywhere, take some judos or blunts.
There will be a few vendors there. Bob Sarrels, BlackCreek Bows, Big Jims, and I will be a vendor for hot showers. Please stop by and say hello.
I have been preparing, packing etc for a few weeks, I can not wait to get there. It is a blast.

[Cherokee Scout]

Here is one I killed that came charging back in when I missed!
 

[crossstickspro]

Thanks for the response fellas. C-scout trust me you will see me if your the guy with the hot showers.
To everyone... thanks again and keep the conversation comeing

[Cherokee Scout]

You might want to go to the website....texasshoot-out.com. They have some pictures there as well as a guest book.

[crossstickspro]

Oh...I almost forgot im rigging up some arrows and had some questions..(GT trad. 5575).. Is weight more important than foc? is a 140 grains up front good enough?...arrow weight will end up somewhere around 600 grains comeing out of one of two bows with 62-68lb pull. or i can rig em for 45-50 or so lbs with about 225 up front...arrow weight being around 700 gr

John thats got to be the coolest Javi. mount ive ever seen.

[Dick in Seattle]

I went on my first hunt, javies in Texas, last Oct. I posted a whole bunch of pages about it:

 http://oldpharttsarchery.com/shooting-adventures/bigbadwolf/bigbadwolf.html

Some of the material is about building the bow for they hunt and practicing, but if you scroll down there are direct links to the hunt, day by day.

As was said, as long as they can't smell you, it seems good.  Twice I had them in groups in front of me for extended time periods.  When I shot mine, the group cleared out for about a half hour, then came back.   Watch your wind and shoot from something that breaks up your image, doesn't have to be an enclosed blind... brush, tree, stump, whatever.  Let 'em get close, they will.  Wait for a shot at 10 to twelve yards.  The kill zone is really small!

Curtis Keller posted a really good info sheet on javies awhile back.   Email me direct and I'll post you a copy:  [email protected]

If Curtis gives you any advice at the Shootout, listen!

[Cherokee Scout]

I wold not worry about weight of bow or arrows for javelinas. I hunt with bows in low 40s and have had no problem killing them if I hit them. If you have never hunted in this area of Texas, you won't believe the thorns! Be prepared, thick boots!
There are hogs there also. The weight of the arrow and bow is more important if you hunt the hogs than the javelina.

[Junglecat]

Be aware of the fleas and ticks you can get off of javelina.Sometimes you dont realize they are on you till you lie down at night.
 Also the javelina have sharp teeth.A friend of mine shot one and had it make a 90 degree turn and come right at him after he shot it.He fell down when the javelina lunged at him and it ended up right between his legs popping those teeth.Anyway he shouted and kicked at it and the javie ran back into the mesquite.My friend had  tooth holes in one of his pants legs and also in one of his socks.Luckily the javie did not connect his leg.I saw this whole episode from about 30 yards away and they are fast little buggers.Still kicking myself for not carrying a video camera but 10 years ago no one really carried them.Once we realized my friend wasnt hurt we about ending up on the ground laughing as it was one of the funniest things I had every seen. Javies are great little critters to bowhunt.

[crossstickspro]

Great story Junglecat...I saw a vid on you tube where an archer made his shot and connected only to have the Javi. turn toward him and at the last second turned and ran past him....i dont know how to post links but if you search
Hog Hunting - South Texas Part 2 08
then you should find it, this one kinda got me thinking...
 Cherokee Scout, I did plan on hunting pigs and basically anything else i can, thats really why im worried about arrow weight i will prolly take two Trad setups and i cant help but take the compound for a last day last chance kind of thing
Thanks to all
Larry

[Junglecat]

crossstickspro,
I found the video.Pretty funny and like I said they are fast little buggers.That video proves it.That javie looked like it passed within 2 or 3 feet of the guy that shot it and he definitley had the hammer down when he went by.

Cherokee Scout - that is one of the coolest Javi mounts I have ever seen.

crossstickpro - just find a spot on a straight raod where you can see a ways. An intersection is good also. Corn out the road, sit back in a chair, and wait. If they are in the area they will find the corn. You can stalk on them, usually to within bow range, if you have the wind in your favor.

Bisch

[getstonedprimitivebowhunt]

I'd love to try this !!!

[Cherokee Scout]

There are several primitive users at the Shoot-out. I think they still have some openings for Feb. event.

[crossstickspro]

Nice Bisch thanks, that was in my plans (the crossroads thing) really want to get me a Javi. hopfully I can close the deal
Thanks for all the sugestions guys keepem comeing