Going on a Hog Hunt...with a knife

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First time I've tried this...kinda crazy if you think about it.

But with the dogs on the hogs...it supposedly makes it easier to "get in and get out" quickly. :what:


I'll be going with a group of knifemakers down to South Texas...guide, lodge, meals, everything taken care of in one package deal.

Looks to be a very exciting trip!


Best part, is being able to truly test my knife. Oh, and here's a pic of it:

PigSticker002.jpg


And more info on the hunt:

www.hogsnknives.com


Anybody got any tips?
 
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Bring a gun, man.
Those pigs will TEAR YOU UP!!!!
These pigs aren't like Arnold from Green Acres. I've seen 2 hunting dogs with leather protective collars on after a hog was done with them. They're playing fetch in heaven now.

It took a lot of bullets to put that pig down. I'm not sure you can get in close enough with a knife to do the job while keeping clear of those tusks. They can keep going for a while after a fatal wound.

You have bigger balls than I do. If you make it back, I want all the gory details!

Good luck,
stdlrf11
 
I was looking to go on one of these things as well. Something very primal and such about engaging the hog with a blade. I was looking at www.lonesomepineknives.com you get a Larry Harley custom battle bowie to slay the hog and it's yours afterwards. Seemed pretty neat, just need to find the time off to pursue it more. I have a friend who went on one and was very pleased with the outcome. The hogs are fierce and it would be a test of one's warrior spirit to say the least.
 
Big cojones or small brain?

Your nuts, good luck, stay safe, get some video so you can explain it to your insurance agent properly when recovering medical costs.;)

Bring a gun for backup. I would not let a hog with tusks get 10 feet from me, less if he looked irritated. But, since they probably taste good, I would probably pop him long before that if I had all the needed permits/tags.


jeepmor
 
Neat

It is a good idea, really it is not that dangerous. Dogs will do their job.
You need to do yours. :uhoh:

No shirking, get it done and quick. Save the dogs. It is pretty bloody if some of the dogs get hurt, or so I have been told.

http://www.hogsnknives.com/


HQ:(
 
You are certainly have some big brass ones.

I have been tempted to use a spear for hog hunting. At least then I have at least a little room between me and a pissed off porky.

But then I realized that I could just shoot the piggy.:neener:
 
Sounds fun to me, I've been looking at doing one of the Lonesome hunts but haven't got the money yet.
 
When I lived in Hawaii, I knew a some Samoans who hunted pigs with knives. Hell, get a few beers in those boys and they'd forgo the knives!
Good luck.

Bikeer
 
Tred Barta did it on his show last week. The way it worked was the dogs would grab the pig by the head then he grabbed one of it's back legs and stabbed it in the heart. It didn't really look like he did all that much work or was in much danger. But, then again, neither of the two hogs he got was close to getting loose.
 
If dogs trained right usually hold by snout and or hind quarters, hogs not going nowhere, however do not dilly dally or someone or the dogs will get hurt. American Bulldogs were and are still used down south for Hog dogs, grabem by snout biggest hog is stopped. Good luck and Quick kill!!
 
Daniel, I got my ticket from Tom yesterday along with a Dogfish! Your knife is sweet!

My tip? Let the others lead the way! :p
 
To paraphrase a former coworker of mine...

You gonna die, honky.

But hopefully you'll have someone else filming so the video can be posted afterwards.
 
I've heard of speer-hunting, but knife?

Yeah! Okay! I'm glad it's you and not me. I strongly suggest you have someone as back-up with a 12 guage with some nice 1 & 1/4 ounce slugs. You need to wear some Carhardts for over clothes or some chaps. These hogs can also rear-up and take out your throat. I've hunted A LOT of hogs. They can be trully deadly. I'll pray for you (no joke).

God bless,

Doc2005
 
The only pig I wanna stick a knife in is a nice pork roast fresh from my crock pot. 'Sides, I got a thing for Hogs.
Just don't seem right...
Biker;)
 
Biker's "hog"

I don't think that even a crockpot could tenderize Biker's "hog".

:D

Doc2005
 
I wouldn't want to use a knife with a finger ring for fear of having my index finger broken should the porker twist and turn.

The guys that I know who’ve done this recommend the following. Don’t hesitate. While the dogs tie the porker up, use the off hand to grab an ear and lock the arm out so that if the critter turns its head to tusk you you're at the end of a rigid pole attached to the head. Plunge the knife in just behind the shoulder and drive it down between the ribs to create a large thoracic wound.
 
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I am with you on the idea about the design of the knife. Would not be my choice that is for sure.

Good ideas, nice to see others are slightly nuts also.:what:

HQ:)
 
dragongoddess Quote; [All depends on the dog. Right dog breed then all you need is the knife.]

Being a rather cautious soul when parts of my body might get chawed on, think I'll stick to firearms. 'Tis much safer. Some of them big old hogs aint too cooperative regardlees of the dog.:D
 
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