I bet we can. I will check into it and see what I can setup.

Awesome.  Thanks man.

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OK, I am going to try to setup the hog hunt for Feb. 10,11,12 2006. This will be a optimum weekend because of the full moon. I'm going to contact Marvin and see if I can get it setup. Also, last year there were a few geese that were coming into the fields that he said we were welcome to hunt. I will let you guys know the details asap.

One other thing, there will only be space for about 8 to 10 guys.

I will be there.

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How much will it cost, Garrett? I may be interested as well. Jim

The hunt has been $50 per hunter for the weekend the last few years so I'm sure that will be the price again this year. I have not heard back from Marvin yet but I'm sure he will call after Christmas. I will post as soon as I hear back.

If things fall into place for me I'd be interested in participating so that I can me everyone face to face and say "howdy".

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Same as Ron, if things fall into place I would like to be there also.

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Where will the hunt be at? I might be interested in this as well.

The hunt is just east of Pearsall, Tx. on a 2000 acre fruit and Vegetable farm.

Do you stay at the farm or in town?  Don't know if I could make it, but it sound like a good time.

gman,

If there's room, I sure need some pork.

Good Luck & Good Hunting.

Paul

I still have not heard back from Marvin but I will give him a call tomorrow morning. Pearsall is about 15 miles from the ranch so if you want you can stay in town at a hotel. We usually camp at the ranch so we can hunt as late as we want and not have to travel when we get tired. There is plenty of camping space and a pretty nice camping area. Bring your atv or buggy because your truck will get pretty scratched up in alot of the areas. If it is wet we will need the atv's to get around because the place gets really muddy. I will let you guys know what is up tomorrow.

I spoke with Marvin today and it looks like the hunt will be on for Feb. I have not gotten a spacific date yet but I'm still trying for Feb. 10th - 12th. I will post more information as I get it.

Awesome.  Thanks gman!

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I'm interested, though I have never actually been hog hunting. You guys mind a newbie tagging along? Also have a question. I've got a choice of two weapons. I've got a .300 win mag which I am guessing is way too much for a hog. My other option is a 12 gauge slug gun, but is that over-gunning it too? Thanks, Chris

Go with the .300 mag...we have seen some hogs between 300-500lbs so you may need the firepower.

Allen, We can get the first weekend in Feb which is the 3rd 4th and 5th. or the last weekend in Feb. the 24, 25, 26. I say we take the 1st weekend and get the first crack at the hogs. Let me know asap so i can get it scheduled as Marvin has some other hunters that want to setup a hunt in Feb.

Allen, We can get the first weekend in Feb which is the 3rd 4th and 5th. or the last weekend in Feb. the 24, 25, 26. I say we take the 1st weekend and get the first crack at the hogs. Let me know asap so i can get it scheduled as Marvin has some other hunters that want to setup a hunt in Feb.

Garrett,

I'm definitely in if you've got room. Just let me know when and where and if I need to send you any money. My email is on my profile.

Paul

I think 6 to 8 guys will be the max. The ranch is 2000ac but alot of it is open farm fields but there are plenty of hogs. Im starting a list below so if you want to go post your name and I will keep track. You will need to bring everything you need as it is primitive camping. Tent, drinking water, water to clean hogs, chairs, tables, stoves, bbq pit, ATV, etc... anything you think you will need.

1. Garrett

2. Paul Saunders

Here is my cell if you need to contact me directly.

512-826-2261

Ok guys the hunt is scheduled for Feb 3rd, 4th and 5th. Post up if you want to go.

Im supprised there are no responses for this hunt. If anyone wants to go on the hunt please post a reply before the end of the week, otherwise I will need to fill the spots from outside the forum.

I was really looking forward to going but I just can't do it that weekend.  We are moving to a new office so I get to spend Friday, Saturday, and Sunday moving office equipment.  Maybe next time.

How far of a drive do you think that would be from Houston? I might have two people, myself included, interested in going. Was a price for the hunt settled upon? Neither of us have any ATV's or much experience hunting hogs, we're from Michigan and don't have any up there, would anyone be interested in showing us how it's done? It sounds like a lot of fun. I'm definetely interested. -Chris

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It looks like to much dismay I'm not going to be able to make it.  The one weekend I had something planned.  Dangit.

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It will probably take 3 to 4 hours from Houston. The price is $50 for the weekend and you can take as many hogs as you can shoot. It's much the same as deer hunting during the morning and afternoon but you can hunt all night also using spotlights. We will bait out some spots and wait them out.

gman - my comittment is saturday night.  You think I could come friday then leave saturday afternoon?  Would it be worth it for that short of a time?

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gman, if you don't mind two more people coming along, I'd love to go and as well as another guy I work with. I'm assuming normal deer rifles would be sufficient? Camo or orange? Should we bring our own bait...and what works well? Like I said, I'm not new to hunting, but definetely new to hunting hogs. We're both available that weekend. Email me if you have any questions, crous1ca@rice.edu If you don't want any newbee's taggin' along we'd understand, but we're really looking forward to learning. Thanks.

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Allen, I think you may be able to connect on a pig in 2 hunts and we would love to have you join us.  If you are listed as pending please post and let me know if you are still interested. Here is the tentative list of guys for the hunt. If you are going and want to bait for hogs, corn and hogwild powder seems to work pretty well in the area. There are some stands on the property and you can bring some if you like. This is also a very good place to call for coyotes and other vermin...we usually get a couple of varmints on each hunt. I haven't heard if there are any geese hanging around but you may want to bring some steel shot just in case. we can also put together some drives to try to push some pigs to standers. If everyone listed below is going the hunt will be full.

Chris Crouse

Jonathan Brege

Allen Shannon (pending)

Paul Saunders

Paul Dugan(pending)

Ron Deshesky (pending)

Jason Parish (pending)

Garrett

Garret, Do we need to pay in advance for this hunt or do we just bring the money along? Also will you have some directions or at least an address available? If you can think of anything else I might need to know please do so. Thanks, we're looking forward to the hunt. -Chris

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Chris, just bring the money with you. $50 each. I'm going to take Friday off and  head down Friday Morning. I should be there between 12pm and 1pm.  

Directions From Houston -

I-10 west to San Antonio 

I-35 South to Pearsall

Exit on to Ranch Road 140 and take a left, you will be heading east.  

About 15 miles out of town on RR 140 there is a small brick building on the left at the turn off  on 3615. Take a Right on 3615 (also called Mann Rd.)

Follow 3615 until you come to a T and take a Right on E. Goldfench Rd.

There will be a field on you right and then it will turn into thick brush. The first gate you come to on your right is the entrance to the Camp\ranch road. You will follow the road about 1/4 mile until you come to the camp which will be on you right. If you need more information give me a call. 512-826-2261. Do you know when you will be leaving Houston?

couple of maps to help.

last one

Garrett, We will try to be on the road by 10:30-11:00 on Friday so we should get there with plenty of daylight left, we're hoping around or before 4:00. That's about the best we can do. We'll make sure to bring the $50, is there anything else that we might be overlooking? We've got a couple of coolers and camping supplies, food, etc. Oh yeah...what's the alcohol policy? I'll probably give you a call in a couple of days just to make sure we've got all the details straightened out. -Chris

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Gman, I won't make this hunt, have other committments that came up. Wish it could have worked out so that I could have met all you guys...maybe next time.

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Garrett,

I've been on the road all week w/no access. It looks like things have picked up. I'm hoping to take off Friday as well but I'm not sure if I can yet. It might be a good idea if everyone posts their cell phone numbers - mine's 512-496-6556.

I'll be bringing gear, food and coolers, is there anything else we might need? My cousin shot some hogs last weekend near Laredo and said they were absolutely crawling with fleas (maybe because of the drought?) so it's probably a good idea to bring some latex gloves and flea shampoo. Do you know if sulfur dust repels fleas or what does?

I'm assuming everyone knows they need a hunting license to hunt hogs.

I'm looking forward to it.

Paul

Paul,

We take alot of hogs with clients all thru the year and in all areas from central Texas to south. I'm sure alot of folks would rather use gloves just because of the potential of disease with hogs. If  you are careful and clean your hands, Ive never had a problem, not saying I  never will but I think most things are just precautionary.

Some hogs are going to have more ticks and lice but just clean them, skin,quarter and put the meat on ice and you should not have a problem.

garrett - if you end up having a spot open I'll take it for friday night.  I'll have to leave saturday so i don't want to take a whole spot if someone else can go the whole weekend.  Let me know please how it turns out.

Thanks for doing all of this.  I know it's not easy coordinating.

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I'm looking forward to the hunt this weekend. My cell is 989-306-0004. Let me know if there is anything I need to bring other than the usual gear. Jonathan

I too am looking forward to the hunt this weekend. I don't have a cell but you can contact me at home 713-795-0624 in the evenings or at work 713-348-3456, just ask for me specifically since there are three Chris's that work here. We'll see you all on Friday! -Chris

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Garrett, looks like Jonathan and I will be getting a little later start then we thought. We should be out of Houston by 12:00 or so hopefully putting us there around 4:30-5:00. Looking forward to meeting everyone. -Chris

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Looks like we are going to have a good group. I invited a buddy and his boys when I didn't have much response so the head count looks like this. Should be fun.

Chris Crouse, Jonathan Brege, Paul Saunders, Allen Shannon(friday night and sat morning), Me, My buddy Donny and his 3 boys. I think that is it...let me know if I left someone off the list. Bring everything you need for a primative hunt. See you there.

I just got over a bad virus and haven't been able to do anything since last Thursday.  I'm not going to be able to make it because of work.  Do you know anyone else that would like to go.  This just kills me.

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No biggie Allen, sorry you have been sick, wish you could be there. We will get together soon, maybe for some whitebass fishing this spring.

I would love that.  Sorry again.

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Garrett, Paul, and Jonathan, Thanks for a good hunt this weekend. No hogs in the freezer but a lot of fun hunting with you guys. We'll have to do it again sometime. -Chris

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris

Chris, I had a great time hunting  with and getting to know you guys also. Maybe I can put a hunt together at my friends place in Gonzales so you can put some pork in the freezer. Also, get that bow down here and we will do some deer hunting in the fall.

Garrett, Paul, and Chris: Good hunting with you this weekend. I can't wait to get back out there! Jonathan

Everyone,

I had a great time and hope we can do another one soon.

Paul

Garrett, Sounds good. Looking forward to it. -Chris

Tight lines and true shots. -Chris