Is this possible?

[FL Trainer]

Has anyone viewed the hog hunting video taken at BearBridgeRanch.com?

I’ve never hunted hogs before and I don’t want to draw any conclusions (pro or con) before posing the question too you guys. The guy hunting with the bow is out in the open and what looks to be approx. 25 to 30 feet from the (six or seven) animals…. is this possible? If the hogs were truly wild wouldn’t they run for the hills; are they that oblivious or have no fear of humans? They scattered when the sow was hit but came right back and started feeding again. Is there something wrong here?

I want to hog hunt….. any recommendations here in Florida? Would you hunt at BearBridge?

Enlighten me guys……Carl

I’m going to post this on other forums so I can get as much feedback and fully understand the nature of the beast.

 

[firesky101]

Have not seen the video, but the hogs on this side of the country are skittish creatures. I spotted a sounder about 700yds away while driving. The second my car stopped they were headed for the dense brush and did not come back.

 

[threefortyduster]

I want to hog hunt….. any recommendations here in Florida? Would you hunt at BearBridge?

Lots of places to hunt hog in Florida. Just about every management area allows it, and if you're on private property with landowner permission, there is no license required and year round open season (you don't even need a general hunting license).

We have plenty of hog to go around here, please go shoot a couple.

 

[MachIVshooter]

They tend to scatter quickly and stay gone for awhile with gunshots, but bows are virtually silent. And, as with any animal, more familiarity with humans generally translates to less fear of them. If these hogs are regularly encountering humans with no danger most of the time, they'll become complacent. You see it with deer; In my neighborhood, you can dang near pet the stupid things.

 

[jmr40]

In every place I know of hogs aren't considered game animals. They are vermin to be exterminated just like roaches. They cause that much damage. I wouldn't worry too much about it being a fair chase hunt if that is what you are concerned about. If they are in an area where they are accustomed to human activity they may well not run. At least not until the first shot is fired.

 

[41 Mag]

In our area it can all depend on the individual group. Some of them will blow out and not come back, some will bolt a few yards and come right back in. It really doesn't seem to matter as much on the hunting pressure as the individual group. They are usually shot at by everyone year round.

Using a bow I have had multiple shot opportunities from one bunch and one shot and they all left the county from the next. Again it all depends.

Best advice I can give is to put down as many as you can, there will be more unfortunately.

 

[FL Trainer]

Guys, you're giving me an education on the ways of the hog, I appreciate all your input.

Thanks and stay safe.....Carl

 

[adelbridge]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FauC-WhUK8g&feature=youtu.be