any other wild boar hunters out there??

Question

while i have been an avid deer hunter for years, i recently started hunting wild boar. i find them more challenging and i like the dangerous aspect of the hunt. unlike deer a wounded wild boar with 3 or 4 inch tusks can kill you, so you need to be proficient in your shooting skills or it might cost you. tell me your thoughts on the subject and some personal experiences. and how do you cook the meat for the best taste ect!!!

Answer 1

THE FIRST ANSWER WAS JUST GREAT FROM DORK-NASTY
WHY IF YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT HUNTING WOULD YOU GET ON HERE AND SPEW THAT WORTHLESS CRAP OUT OF YOUR MOUTH ?
SHE IS PROBABLY AT MCDONALD'S RIGHT NOW SLAMMING SOME DEAD COW

WILD BOAR IS ONE OF THE BEST MEATS I HAVE EVER TASTED
HERE IN NEW MEXICO WE HUNT THEM ALONG THE RIVER BANKS IN THE S.E. PART OF THE STATE
WE DO WHAT IS CALLED A MATANZA WHICH IS A BIG PIT DUG IN THE GROUND USED AS A SLOW BBQ
THE ANIMAL IS COVERED AND SLOW COOKS FOR MANY HOURS
BOAR CAN BE TAKEN IN MANY WAYS
I USE A 41 MAG HANDGUN
SOME USE RIFLES, SOME BOWS
THEY ARE NOT ALL THAT HARD TO KILL PROVIDED YOU PLACE THE SHOT PROPERLY
LOOK UP MATANZA FOR THE PROCEDURE
U WILL LOVE IT

Answer 2

I hunt boar in CA and used to hunt deer when I lived in PA. I believe the "danger" from boar is over rated, even in states like CA where Russian Boar is in the bloodline.

I recommend learning about your prey if you hope to have success. The Robb book is good especially if you hunt hog out west and some of the southern based hog books I've read are good if you hunt in GA or TX.

Hogs are nothing like deer. For example, their eyesight is not comparable to a deer but their sense of smell is superior. Their anatomy is different and this affects shot placement and weapons selection. Different hunting techniques exist and success in these often varies with terrain and other factors including luck.

Scent control is very important even if hunt with the wind.

As far as recipes goes, all the hog books have good recipes. If you try to find a hog on public land you'll likely have plenty of unsuccessful hunts (but that's part of the fun) so focus more on learning about your prey and exploring areas where you can hunt rather than how to prepare your catch...

Or...you could go a game ranch and shoot a hog the new fang-led way (canned hunt)...I don't find that sufficiently sporting or challenging. I'd rather put my money in gear and work for my hog.

Good hunting!

Answer 3

I have also been a deer and boar hunter almost all of my adult life and since you are a new boar hunter you need a lot more information than I can give you in this format. Below I am giving you a link to a free website that can give you all of the information you need. All the way from weapons and kill zone to recipes.
I can tell you that most of the attacks and danger you hear about are people fabricating things based on movies made in Hollywood. There is some danger but nothing like the erroneous reputation wild hogs have.
First of all wild boar are decedents of domesticated pigs that got loose from their owners years ago. All pigs grow tusks but the domesticated pigs have them removed for the safety reasons.
The exception is Javelina. They are related to pigs, but they have not been domesticated because they typically weigh less than 100 lbs.

Answer 4

Wld Boar is the only thing I've hunted so far. It was my first hunt 2 months ago.
I used a Winchester 94 in .30-30. I dropped him with a shot to the right shoulder. It was about 20 yards. My buddies said I needed something more powerful (they had 7mm mags). But we spent a combined 4 hours following their pigs blood trails while I finished mine off in about 20 seconds.
Just tonight I cooked a wild boar roast in the crock pot, it was very good. I grill the pork chops on the bbq.

Answer 5

I"ve taken a number of boars in the Big Cypress area. While I used a .308, I saw others sucessfully take 'em with a .243, a .30-30, a .35 Rem. and a .44 mag. If it is a meat hog a head shot is fine. For a trophy aim for the lower portion of the shoulder. Have your butcher grind your hog into spicey Italian or breakfast sausage. And do cook it well. Undercooked pork will land you in the ER.

Answer 6

My uncle was wood-cutting about 30 years ago. A crazy boar came looking for trouble and he took it down with a small-caliber rifle (as the story goes, a full magazine of .22 LR).

He shot the animal b/c it was close to his home. He made the decision to kill it based on the potential of an on-going threat to the household.

I am sure he would have chosen a much more powerful weapon if he had anticipated the conflict.

If you are serious about this, you might consider a high-caliber ultra-reliable backup, like a long-barreled .44 magnum revolver. You don't want to get caught with a jammed or empty rifle and no cover!
Be sure and check hunting and handgun-carry regulations where you intend to hunt regarding the legality of the backup weapon.

Answer 7

I hunt wild boar / feral hogs. The meat is lean and tasty, better than store bought pork. I have heard the old stories of how dangerous they can be but as of yet have yet to be charged or talked to anyone one who has been charged by a wild pig. As to how to cook the meat, use any favorite pork recipes and make sure the meat is well done.

Answer 8

I decided to hunt wild boar this year. Purchased a .350 Remington Mag. guide rifle and a .458 Winchester Magnum as my primary hog guns.

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Answer 9

I did not hunt it my self, but I had central European boar goulash and it was Delicious.
Yes it is very dangerous. You can't make mistakes, the boar will come after you even if it was badly wounded. You have to be precise.

Answer 10

I don't know why you like to hunt wild boars knowing that it is too dangerous. But if it was your hobby, continue doing it and take care of yourself.