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Dave Davidson1 #425332 09/30/15 01:52 PM
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Looks like the definition of being over run by hogs...!!!

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That was late March. Then I won't see many for a month and then they're BAAACK. Gone a month and then.....


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Originally Posted By: Cisco
That was late March. Then I won't see many for a month and then they're BAAACK. Gone a month and then.....


Brian, I hope you have some hogs needing cleared out when I come down there to clear your pond in a couple weeks....gotta stop and spray an Arkansas pond on the way....



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I don't think I've had or seen that many.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Do they make gill nets for hogs?

Snares are indiscriminate...get things you don't want.

What if you made a trap for the hog to push his snout/neck into and it was sized so a big one couldn't back his head back out? smaller critters (of course smaller hogs too) could back out?

maybe someone can invent a chinese finger trap texan sized for hogs?

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Rex If they're in the area, I'll have plenty. When you coming?


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Rex, bring Barnes bullets or the Nosler Accubonds for your 30-06. Hogs are tougher than deer unless you poke 'em in the ear.


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OR the neck


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
Dave Davidson1 #425396 10/01/15 06:53 AM
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If feral hogs had enough body fat to have 2 pounds of bacon each, they'd be extinct. Bacon makes everything better.


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That's just crazy. I can't imagine dealing with that many unruly and uninvited visitors.


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Originally Posted By: esshup
Rex, bring Barnes bullets or the Nosler Accubonds for your 30-06. Hogs are tougher than deer unless you poke 'em in the ear.

I use Nosler 100 grn Ballistic tip in my 26-06 and head or neck behind the ear and it's all over

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It may depend on how far away they are too. I had a sounder of hogs that wouldn't stop walking at 300 yds. I had my .243 and I was using an 85g Barnes TSX bullet with a MV of 3350 fps.

I picked out the biggest one and let it fly. I heard the bullet hit, but they took off running and continued to run 1/2 mile until they were off of the property.

I'm still kicking myself that I didn't carry my 7mm Allen Magnum with me that morning when I checked the field.


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Dave -

Maybe think about a Pond Boss thinning? Members you've gotten to know here on the forum - as opposed to a hog hunt with hunters you have no knowledge of? They could set up at multiple locations such that there's no crossfire.

We've got nasty hogs here in Georgia and found that Winchester Razorback 308 and 12gauge takes 'em out.

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esshup, I hit one with my daughters 243 last weekend at 120 yds. 95 gr sierra, spun him like a top but never found him. I didn't look very hard.


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Originally Posted By: esshup
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I had a sounder of hogs that wouldn't stop walking....


The things we learn from each other on Pond Boss! grin

I had no idea that a bunch of adult swine was called a "sounder."

Thanks for the enlightenment.


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Use an M-60 and get the whole batch !
















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Tannerite....... smile smile smile

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It is my observation that thinning hogs is about like thinning sparrows.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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You have to kill at least 80% of the population each year to reduce their numbers (70% is the break even point). The problem is, over 98% of the land in Texas is private...and though many farmers and ranchers will complain about the Hog problem, they will not let others hunt their land. Or they will want money to be able to hunt their land...so the Hog problem gets worse and they keep complaining.

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The durn hogs are here today and gone tomorrow. So, trying to target them can be futile. And, until they messed with my dam, I've never had a reason to worry about them.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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Maybe TJ could help Dave D. cry

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Dave Davidson1 #425667 10/04/15 09:33 PM
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Here ya go Dave...coming up soon.



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Looks like a good time Zep...up until the "wild hog ball." Think I will wait for others to comment to that


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Looks like it would be a fun day.


It's not about the fish. It's about the pond. Take care of the pond and the fish will be fine. PB subscriber since before it was in color.

Without a sense of urgency, Nothing ever gets done.

Boy, if I say "sic em", you'd better look for something to bite. Sam Shelley Rancher and Farmer Muleshoe Texas 1892-1985 RIP
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I am sure with a little effort you could build one of these. Not sure about the cell phone trigger, but someone on here probably knows how to do that too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFUNXKATbJg

or you could buy one of these!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsFXhGoDnW0


EIther way, then call the local zoo and tell them you have a bunch of meat to donate all they gotta do is come and get it!


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