#Helicopter Hog Hunting

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[aethersquid]

Trying to locate a particularly baffling tag

[despazito]

watching hog hunting videos and idk it seems more barbaric but if i were a hog i think i'd prefer to be mowed down fairly quickly from a helicopter than spend hours freaking out in a corral trap before getting picked off one by one like fish in a barrel

[kremlin]

helicopter hog hunting right next to that guy (in the town i live in lol) is also really expensive but I wanna do it once i get my degree. they let you full auto belts through an m240 from the skies

man i can almost guarantee you the cost is from the helicopter and the machine gun. anything to do with a helicopter is involved as hell and frankly i'm keen to leave them the fuck alone, i would literally fly a small cessna solo with zero instruction solely relying on my Nerd Ass Flight Simulator skills but never a helicopter. they work in direct defiance of gods will

not having to load a whole mag for 4 seconds of fun doesn't rly offset the whole "$60 of ammo gone in a flash" thing for me. esp. these days

right after i got out of school i worked this really shit remediation job and one of the guys in my crew was this Giant Cornfed Redneck motherfucker who had a bunch of land in central texas with a hog problem, he wanted to start a business doing hog hunting trips & i made him a website or some shit and he took me out. i think the conversation actually started with a dick measuring contest about the guns we owned, he was trying to tell me hogs mean business and 9mm won't cut it. "sure ill bring my AK", he told me itd better be an AKM since 5x45 won't cut it. thought he was bullshitting but nooooope

kinda sucked in the end. me and him did not have much in common (natch) and i do not like to traverse terrain by foot because of wet + hot + gross + computer programmer. there could be a disclaimer here for the tumblr crowd saying "ohhh hogz are so bad, they are invasive, they are extremely destructive, they are nasty creatures" which is all true but i was there from blood lust from computer games

the pack we found, we didn't scout, we heard them fucking barreling towards us, which is when it kinda sunk in, in my mind, "oh wow, this is extremely dangerous, this is frightening, those are huge animals, they are very fast, they are certainly trying to kill me, this is actually gay, wtf". i took an embarrassing amount of shots for hits i landed due to Shaky Hands which never heard the end of for the weekend (city slicker).

they are no fucking joke though, i swear, bullets would either bounce off them or they'd shrug them off, they would never ever seem to stop charging unless you shot limbs off or they lost a puzzling amount of blood. my pal wanted to cook them but he cut one open and it was literally pure blue on the inside which is the effect of some kind of poison the state uses to thin their populations safely while conveying message of "DO NOT EAT" to corpse-finders

to be honest i prefer the computer room. it was scary enough but the worst was laying down to go to bed like "i killed a bunch of mammals today", "those things had brains, thoughts" which ive never shaken off.

[steampunkforever]

What I wouldn't give to go on a night hog hunt with NODs from a helicopter, comms in one ear and King Harvest's "Dancing in the Moonlight" playing in the other.

[wherewhereare]

I don’t believe Clint’s in Oklahoma either because if it was his plane flying to Ardmore, it would’ve just stayed there and the plane that flew into Ardmore left. However, I 100% think that Blake brought someone back from Nashville with him that he dropped off the lodge because the helicopter landed there on the radar I use. And also the helicopter picked up one someone from Dallas so that’s at least 2 unaccounted for guests. But Blake never mind mixing friends and family for the same weekend. Especially if the family’s enjoying the lake house while he’s got a couple friends hunting hogs at the ranch.

I don't believe any hunting is going on. Just a lot of assumptions going on due to a stop at Dallas and a very quick stop at the Lodge.

[ourpickwickclub]

the helicopter did t stop at the lodge after the Dallas trip. It went to the main house. I’m not sure it stopped at the lodge one the way with Blake from Ardmore either. It went below the radar ceiling, but given how short the time was, I’m not sure it was actually a stop vs a low level fly over.

Hog hunting can be any time, but it’s generally better to hunt when it’s cooler. In the past hog hunting was later in September

[metallens]

Texas Helicopter Hog Hunt Price in 2023 and Hog Hunting Bounty

Take to the skies for an unforgettable helicopter hog hunting experience in Texas! With prices ranging from $1,100 to $8,000, you can join the fight against the ballooning hog population causing over $1B in annual damages. Some counties even offer a $5 bounty per hog tail. It's an all-year-round activity, perfect for thrill-seekers. Book your adventure now!

Source: https://metallens.com/texas-helicopter-hog-hunt-price/

[plethoraworldatlas]

It's still astonishing to me that around the time the "I need a full auto assault rifle to protect my kids from wild hogs" meme happened, scientists published papers about how hilariously ineffective existing wild hog control measures are and how the millions spent on hiring rich dudes to hunt them from helicopters or setting big pit traps would be better spent on getting farmers and ranchers to update their fences, put up small flags that frightened them and other proven methods of stopping wild hogs raiding fields which would be a first step to actually reducing the population and keeping it down... and people just ignored that

the feral hogs are developing minibosses

[affordableoutfitter]

Different Hunting Methods for Hog Hunts in Texas: From Ground to Helicopter

For hunters looking for an unforgettable experience and the opportunity to test their skills, Texas is the ultimate destination for hog hunting adventures. Whether you’re flying high in a helicopter or stalking through the brush on foot, the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of helping to manage an invasive species make Texas hog hunts a must for any serious outdoorsman.

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[antonjesus]

HELICOPTER HOG HUNTING in Texas

[aethersquid]

Putting a bunch of my most confusing tags on this post so I can go back and see what the fuck I put them on originally. Followers are welcome to join me on this quest.

[texas-hog-hunting]

Introduction

We get phone calls from people who are looking to book their first hog hunt, and it’s one of our favorite parts of the job. Hog hunting is different from other types of hunts, and the hog hunting business is a bit different. As time goes on, we collect all the questions that we get and add them up in this article. Our goal is to summarily answer any question that a first time hog hunter may have.

What are the Main Types of Hog Hunts in Texas?

Feeder-blind hunts and spot and stalk hunts are the most common. There are also spear hunts, dog hunts and helicopter hunts among others. With a feeder-blind hunt, you essentially rent out a blind that is positioned near a feeder and wait for the hogs to come in. You may see us affectionately refer to these as a rent-a-blind hunt. Some may consider sitting in a blind a downside because you don’t jump straight into the action. However, sitting and relaxing in a blind has its own merits. Without a doubt you can learn the most about hogs from this type of hunt. You’ll observe which non-target animals come up to the feeder and which go away. You’ll notice how some of those animals react to hogs. You’ll see the hogs coming in and observe their behavior. You’ll also get a brief glimpse into the social structure of the hogs.

Spot and Stalk Hunt

A spot and stalk hunt, or simply a stalk hunt, is one in which there are multiple areas where the hogs may be. You travel to those areas throughout the night to hunt hogs that show up. Those areas may have feeders, or they may simply just have crops that the hogs like. Stalk hunts tend to be a little bit more expensive due to the cost of having to burn gas traveling around, but you significantly increase your chances of seeing hogs.

Helicopter Hog Hunts

This is exactly what it sounds like. You go in a helicopter and shoot at large groups of hogs. This is by far the highest-yield form of hunting. It is also by far the most expensive. Not necessarily because it’s a bucket list item – like skydiving – but because it is just plain expensive to operate a helicopter. One thing to keep in mind is that helicopters move in multiple directions in the air. If you get motion sickness, you may find that a challenge.

Hog Hunting with Dogs

The dogs will track down the hogs, and bay dogs will corner the hog and bark at them. A catch dog can then grab a hog by the ear and hold it down until the hog can be dispatched – typically with a knife. Why a knife? Because you don’t want to be firing a gun at a hog while dogs are surrounding it. This is an intense form of hunting, and it is not for the faint of heart. It also gets criticized online because it appears brutal in videos on the internet, and because there is inherent danger posed to the dogs. HOWEVER, for holistic population management, you need to use every tool in your toolkit. This is an important tool because it may be the only way to get a very smart hog – especially a lone boar – in some landscapes.

Spear Hunts

This is a rarer type of hunt that’s done from a tree or raised platform. A hunter sits in a tree – or raised platform – and waits for the hogs to come in. Once a hog is below, a spear is dropped, killing the hog. It goes without saying that this carries the additional risk of falling. You might laugh, but falling from a stand or tree is still the most common hunting injury.

What Kind of Hog Hunting Guides Are There?

Guides will fit into two categories; those that hunt on their land, and those that hunt on others’ land. If a guide is offering hunts on his or her property, that’ll usually be a feed-blind hunt. Though, they may still offer a stalk hunt. Stalk hunts are very common with guides that have arrangements with multiple landowners to hunt their properties. Both are good options for hunting opportunities. There are obviously also high-fenced ranches. These are ranches in which the fence is to keep the animals IN rather than keep people OUT. Some folks complain about the sportsmanship of hunting animals in a high-fenced operation. We don’t judge because 95% of the land in Texas is privately owned, so for some people, a high-fenced operation may be the only chance they have at hunting. However, many high-fence operations like to buy caged hogs and release them into their operation, and that is very counterproductive for managing the hog population.

How Many Hogs Am I Going to See on a Hunt?

Will you see 30-50 feral hogs? Maybe, but not always. The internet is full of pictures and videos of people stacking piles of hogs and easily taking 5+ hogs in under a minute. That does happen because hogs do travel in big groups a lot of times. However, you won’t always get the whole group out there. Typically, a few hogs come in, and then some more, and then some more. You have to be patient and you can’t let them scent you. An area can also have multiple sounders of hogs, so you may not see the same group of hogs come in - and some sounders are bigger than others. We hate to say it, but you may also see zero hogs – because it’s a hunt! Hog behavior can change based on variables like the temperature, weather fronts, hunting pressure, and food sources. That being said, coming up on a group of hogs that’s 20+ in headcount is not uncommon at all in Texas – especially in some areas. When it does happen, it truly is a completely different experience. That’s not to belittle the experience when less hogs come in. If you have 30 hogs, you have 30 highly intelligent scent detectors whose life depends on identifying your presence; and they can do that very quickly. Also, the really big mature boar that’s going to make for an amazing wall mount, isn’t as likely to come in with that big group. So set realistic expectations and prepare to enjoy the experience regardless of how many hogs show up.

Can I Bring My Own Gun on a Guided Hog Hunt?

Quite often, you can bring your own gun. If you are flying, you should check with your airline to confirm the process and check the laws in your area, especially for NFA items. However, you should really consider whether you actually want to bring your gun. Is your gun going to be sighted in by the time you get there? Will you have nighttime optics on your gun ready to go? If, a gun is included or costs a little extra, it may be worth it to save you the hassle. Not to mention, it's always nice to try new calibers, cartridges, guns, optics, etc. If you’re offered a thermal scope and you’ve never used one before, that’s something to consider because it’s another bucket-list item. If you ARE going to bring your gun, make sure you discuss that with the guide to confirm that you’ll have time and a place to sight in and get the gun ready if you need to.

Can I Bring Back the Hog Meat?

Usually, you can bring the meat back. If you think that you might want to do that, you should discuss it with the guide. There may be an additional cost for the guide to process the meat, which is certainly understandable. If you’re a seasoned hunter, they may also let you do it yourself. With hogs, a lot of people use the “gutless method” which does not require gutting or skinning the animal. It will give you the hams, shoulders, backstraps, and maybe the tenderloins. It is a quick and efficient method. If you’re traveling home by plane, then you want to check with your airline about their checked luggage policy. Most airlines will be ok with meat in a cooler as checked luggage, but they may have specific requirements about how it's packed and what kind of ice to use.

What Do I Need to Bring?

That's always a good question to ask the guide since we don't know their specific hunt. However, it's always a good idea to bring food, water, appropriate footwear, and whatever layers of clothing will be appropriate for the weather. Remember that it can get pretty cold at night.

Do I Need to Wear Camo?

Even if you're hunting at night, hogs do like to start moving right before the sun goes down, so you may still take some shots in the daytime. However, if you stay away from blue, white, or any other bright colors, you'll probably be fine. Then again, if you're going to bring some clothes that are designated to get bloody, then they may as well be camo - heck, that's a hunting tradition! There's no need to buy $300 scent-blocking shirts, though. Just keep the wind in your face and avoid putting on cologne, perfume, or an excessive amount of old spice.

How Much does a Hog Hunt Cost?

As with everything in the post-COVID era, the price of hog hunts has gone up a little bit. Today, we typically see hog hunts starting at $250 per night per hunter. Stalk hunts will cost a little more. It’s common for gear rental to cost extra, but a lot of times it is included as well. Processing the meat may cost extra as well. You shouldn’t have to pay for trophy fees or pay per pound (except for meat processing). You shouldn’t have to pay per hog you kill unless the base price is under $250. In general, paying more for killing more hogs is not a good practice because it discourages killing more hogs! Most times, deposits are not refundable because a cancellation costs the guide the opportunity to do business with someone else. Also, remember that these are REAL hunts, so there are no guarantees.

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METHODS TO HUNT HOGS - HOG HUNTING IN DALLAS, TEXAS

Hog hunting can be fun and adventurous at the same time and is becoming increasingly popular in Texas. In addition, hog hunting in Dallas, Texas, has been trending in the city. According to some surveys, most people plan to hunt at least once a year, and even a few experience this twice. However, when hunting for the first time, most hunters come into a dilemma about what method they should follow for the hunt as they don’t know which one will help them. And there are several methods that they can use, including spot & stalk hunt, helicopter hunt, and many more that we will discuss ahead. Read More : https://www.texashuntranch.com/blogs/news/methods-to-hunt-hogs-hog-hunting-in-dallas-texas

[wimpydave]

HELICOPTER HOG HUNTING

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