My two day guided hunt lasted 15 minutes

[orkan]

That hog has a lot of Russian boar still in his genes. Don't see that very much these days. Most (in Texas at least) have so interbred with domestic feral pigs that you don't see much Russian in them anymore.

If every pig looked like the OP's... I think a lot more people would be out after them. That's one crazy looking pig. Very cool.


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[KSB209]

I have had similar experiences. Hunted years in public land for hogs in CA and zero success. Went on a guided hunt and was done in less then an hour. Been on guided waterfowl hunts multiple time and a few had limits for 3 guys in less then 30 mins. It's fun but I do enjoy the "hunting" aspect and always a little bummed when it's over so soon.

Went salmon fishing last year in the ocean and left the docks at 6am'ish took an hour to get to the fishing grounds and had 6 limits and back at the dock by 9:30am for breakfast.

 

[HunterMann]

Really good pig that your guide put you onto; that IS why you hire them.
With the extra time you can always go do something else like go fishing, or
try hunting up a pig on your own. There should be some open land somewhere.
Make the most of it !

 

[Ohfishal]

A little back story here, I have always been a DIY kind of guy when it comes to hunting which has definitely yielded mixed results. I starting hunting in high school with my buddy, and we would run around the public lands of central/coastal California with archery equipment and no idea what we were doing. We would see pigs but never got close to shoot anything but piglets which I chose to pass on. Years went on and I would occasionally try for pigs but stopped a few years back, though continued to buy tags each year just in case. Well this year I turned 30 and decide to go on my first guided hunt ever and figured I would opt for a pig to try and complete that long term goal. So I reach out to the guide, scheduled a two day hunt, and prepped and provisioned accordingly. Night before I drive three hours to car camp, and get up at 0400 to meet the guide, we drive about fifteen minutes to some private land and gear up. Guide says we should check out a pond really quick that was right near the farm house where we had parked. So we hoofed it for about five minutes and I shot this pig at the pond. I can't argue with my success but I was kind of looking forward to the full two day experience. Oh well. Just wanted to share my story, figured you guys might appreciate it.

Rifle is a Bighorn Origin that I built with a Proof barrel in a Manners EH1 and topped with a Meopta Optika6 3-18x56. Ammo was the factory Barnes Vor-TX 6.5CM load shooting 120gr TTSX. Pig was a little over 200lbs.

Congratulations! Private property in CA makes all the difference. I've hunted public land all over the central coast for pigs and turkey, like you, we would see a few on rare occasions usually out of range. In contrast I have a friend who's family owns 3000+ acres that is surrounded by another 20k+ acres of private and on occasions we have seen 300 or more pigs in a single day just driving and glassing.

 

[Philward]

You didn't "have" to shoot the first one you saw right?

 

[brcfo_outdoors]

You didn't "have" to shoot the first one you saw right?

Haha, this is true, but I could hardly resist.

 

[stovepipe]

Excellent...I think that is the longest snout I've ever seen on a hog...good job

 

[JohnnieB]

Congrats! and nice pig!

I've been chasing pigs here in CA for about 30 years and believe me the pigs know the difference between public and private land. Private land and a guide will always get my nod for a successful hunt. As for your early success, take it! I've been on so many hunts where its days before I get a shot if at all. Sometimes the pigs just don't want to cooperate!

Congrats again!

 

[dciron]

A little back story here, I have always been a DIY kind of guy when it comes to hunting which has definitely yielded mixed results. I starting hunting in high school with my buddy, and we would run around the public lands of central/coastal California with archery equipment and no idea what we were doing. We would see pigs but never got close to shoot anything but piglets which I chose to pass on. Years went on and I would occasionally try for pigs but stopped a few years back, though continued to buy tags each year just in case. Well this year I turned 30 and decide to go on my first guided hunt ever and figured I would opt for a pig to try and complete that long term goal. So I reach out to the guide, scheduled a two day hunt, and prepped and provisioned accordingly. Night before I drive three hours to car camp, and get up at 0400 to meet the guide, we drive about fifteen minutes to some private land and gear up. Guide says we should check out a pond really quick that was right near the farm house where we had parked. So we hoofed it for about five minutes and I shot this pig at the pond. I can't argue with my success but I was kind of looking forward to the full two day experience. Oh well. Just wanted to share my story, figured you guys might appreciate it.

Rifle is a Bighorn Origin that I built with a Proof barrel in a Manners EH1 and topped with a Meopta Optika6 3-18x56. Ammo was the factory Barnes Vor-TX 6.5CM load shooting 120gr TTSX. Pig was a little over 200lbs.

Nice pig and a great story, congratulations.

 

[dciron]

Thanks guys!

The hunt was near Paso Robles, CA

Love that area. I hunted Turkeys there once, and a bunch of pigs showed up. The guides "helper" fires off like 3 shots with his BAR, pigs down, and Turkeys split. Now we are working all day to get on Turkeys and never even get another set up. Not cool since we were the paying customers.

 

[Deviant]

A little back story here, I have always been a DIY kind of guy when it comes to hunting which has definitely yielded mixed results. I starting hunting in high school with my buddy, and we would run around the public lands of central/coastal California with archery equipment and no idea what we were doing. We would see pigs but never got close to shoot anything but piglets which I chose to pass on. Years went on and I would occasionally try for pigs but stopped a few years back, though continued to buy tags each year just in case. Well this year I turned 30 and decide to go on my first guided hunt ever and figured I would opt for a pig to try and complete that long term goal. So I reach out to the guide, scheduled a two day hunt, and prepped and provisioned accordingly. Night before I drive three hours to car camp, and get up at 0400 to meet the guide, we drive about fifteen minutes to some private land and gear up. Guide says we should check out a pond really quick that was right near the farm house where we had parked. So we hoofed it for about five minutes and I shot this pig at the pond. I can't argue with my success but I was kind of looking forward to the full two day experience. Oh well. Just wanted to share my story, figured you guys might appreciate it.

Rifle is a Bighorn Origin that I built with a Proof barrel in a Manners EH1 and topped with a Meopta Optika6 3-18x56. Ammo was the factory Barnes Vor-TX 6.5CM load shooting 120gr TTSX. Pig was a little over 200lbs.

Congrats thats a beast for sure.

 

[rewinder]

PIGS are a invasive species. These private land hunts are not helping the problem with the Pigs on PUBLIC LANDS. The owners of the land are making money. The Wildlife on Public lands are losing vegetation. Now if the Private landowners can fence in their property. Ya, sure. You need to dig a couple feet down and maintain the fence line DAILY. Sort of like keeping Grizzys inside the Yellowstone Park boarders. Yes, nice pig, need to shoot more.

 

[Buck1970]

Great cutters which make him a remarkable trophy IMO!
No matter how long you hunted him or where it was killed.
I'd say you will more than likely hunt along time before you get another like it.
Congratulations!

 

[BrentM]

Dudes pay us 7500 to hunt 7 days in the back country and kill elk at first light first day. At that point they can camera hunt or hang with buddies. Many choose to go home. I'd hang out and shoot rocks and camera hunt. Make my guide earn that pay check. Ha ha