Recent content by captain_nemo

That's quite the collection!

It's all in the title, really: what knives are y'all field dressing your hogs with?

This whole thread 😂

Personally, I'm a big fan of Merrell and Rocky. It really all comes down to fit, though, and that's going to be different for everybody. I'd recommend heading to a store to try some different boots on and just see what feels good on your feet without worrying too much about the brand. I never...

Seems like there are a lot of stories behind these... 🤔

The original Magnificent 7 has always been my favorite. The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence and Quigley Down Under are both great too.

Yep. You need an annual public hunting permit in addition to your hunting license if I recall correctly.

My question was simply for general advice, sir, not a recipe. :) I'm glad you've found a system that works for you!

Thanks! This is exactly the kind of stuff I'm after.

It's the Sam Houston National Forest WMA. I don't have any saved aerial photos right now, but they're easily found on Google maps and such.

Where do I start looking for hogs (terrain, geographical features, etc)? Other than rooting, what tell-tale signs of hog presence should I look for? When stalking, how easily spooked are they? In your experience, what details do beginners often overlook?

Wildlife management area And *know* I haven't had enough this morning lol

Day, WMA, spot & stalk.

I'm planning my first ever hog hunt sometime here in the next couple of months. I've already got a place to go in east Texas. My question is this: what did you wish you knew before you went hog hunting the first time? Any advice for a newbie?

Welcome!