Hog Trap Needed.

metaphor · 03-04-2011, 17:27

Does anyone have a hog trap in the Tampa area that I can borrow? Found some rooting in yard. When I get one (hog) I can divide the meat with the trap owner.

Dusty · 03-04-2011, 17:30

Can't bowhunt there?

metaphor · 03-04-2011, 17:42

I could, except I don't have a bow, and don't foresee getting one too soon. (Light bulb moment) I reckon this is a good chance to try my bow making skills. Great idea! Thanks.

JJ_BPK · 03-05-2011, 04:59

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Originally Posted by metaphor

I could, except I don't have a bow, and don't foresee getting one too soon. (Light bulb moment) I reckon this is a good chance to try my bow making skills. Great idea! Thanks.

Chief,

Not a good idea. Tampa, like most metropolitan areas have tree huggers that LOVE to drag knuckle dragger's into court for cruelty to animals.

Best you contact the local critter behavioral modification thugs,, The guys with the permit..

I can see it now:

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Squid caught poking porker in the back yard,, Video at 7PM

Guy · 03-05-2011, 07:33

A "field" expedient trap.

Stay safe.

metaphor · 03-05-2011, 08:00

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

Chief,

Not a good idea. Tampa, like most metropolitan areas have tree huggers that LOVE to drag knuckle dragger's into court for cruelty to animals.

Best you contact the local critter behavioral modification thugs,, The guys with the permit..

I can see it now:

Definitely good advice for a city slicker. Fortunately I live in the boonies on four acres. Taking hogs is legal all year round and common practice out here. Having said that, I should probably hit the human terrain see if any of them have a trap.

Dusty · 03-05-2011, 08:21

Can you legally bowhunt there?

Guy · 03-05-2011, 08:34

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Originally Posted by metaphor

Fortunately I live in the boonies on four acres. Taking hogs is legal all year round and common practice out here. Having said that, I should probably hit the human terrain see if any of them have a trap.

If I lived where you do "on 4 acres in the boonies."

I'd be figuring out different "wild pork" recipes.

Stay safe.

ES 96 · 03-08-2011, 19:34

If legal then perhaps as was suggested previously a nice recurve crossbow might be in order?

Excalibur of Canada makes some excellent ones, durable/accurate. Many others out there too, though most other are more complex/compound

http://www.excaliburcrossbow.com/

Habu-MFFI 175 · 03-10-2011, 19:53

Definately a bow or crossbow situation. These can be shot at night and the locals will never know it till the grill heats up..

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JJ_BPK · 03-11-2011, 05:07

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Definately a bow or crossbow situation. These can be shot at night and the locals will never know it till the grill heats up..

Did you ever hear a pig squeal for 10-15 minutes at 2AM?? An arrow/dart produces massive hemorrhaging, it's very effective,, it's not quick..

I would go for the stun-gun, then slit her throat into a bucket,, after you put her in the back of the pick-up, less mess.

You are going to take the carcase out to a rural area to field dress the pig?? A 200 lb pig probably has 80-100 lbs of blood, viscera, head, & hide,, not something you want to leave in a pile in the back yard..

Dusty · 03-11-2011, 06:03

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Originally Posted by JJ_BPK

Did you ever hear a pig squeal for 10-15 minutes at 2AM?? An arrow/dart produces massive hemorrhaging, it's very effective,, it's not quick..

I would go for the stun-gun, then slit her throat into a bucket,, after you put her in the back of the pick-up, less mess.

You are going to take the carcase out to a rural area to field dress the pig?? A 200 lb pig probably has 80-100 lbs of blood, viscera, head, & hide,, not something you want to leave in a pile in the back yard..

Head shot and a couple hefty bags.

JJ_BPK · 03-11-2011, 06:19

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Originally Posted by Dusty

Head shot and a couple hefty bags.

I gotta see a crossbow head shot???