Boar Hunting

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 05-12-2009, 21:24

Originally Posted by Sarmatian

I don't know where it's legal to hunt a boar with a spear but I can tell you it isn't smart anywhere. Boars are very dangerous and can seriously hurt the hunter, even fatally.

Yes, I'm aware.

I'm fairly sure that boar hunting (or at least those feral pigs that they have in the States) are legal to hunt with spears and knives from a quick Google (OK, it was a bunch of pictures of men with the spears and dead boars with an explanation of the hunt, so I'll just presume it was legal).

**PanzerJaeger** · 05-12-2009, 22:53

Boar hunting is one of my favorite types. I've hunted bear and mountain lion in the West and other dangerous animals in Africa but I've never experienced anything like a boar.

My first time actually turned into a rather tricky situation. Usually they either send you out with dogs or put you in a stand, but being 17 I went on foot with a bow - as I had something to prove. (

) It didn't take me long to find one as they rule the forest and don't even bother trying to be elusive. I popped him right behind the front leg in the kill box and, stupidly, immediately revealed myself as I didn't want to lose him. To my surprise, he didn't run off to die like most animals but charged me! Luckily I was able to empty a clip into him with my pistol before he got to me, but it was scary nonetheless. Sucker had some big tusks.

That was the only time I've ever had an animal try and fight back. I have a real respect for boar, and am much more cautious now when I get the chance to hunt them. While not as dangerous as some of the bigger animals I've hunted, they have an almost vengeful nature about them.

Not sure why you want to hunt one with a spear EMFM, but there are plenty of places in the Southeastern US that will let you do pretty much any kind of hunting you like, so long as you sign a substantial waver.

**tibilicus** · 05-12-2009, 23:49

PanzerJaeger;2235536Boar hunting is one of my favorite types. I've hunted bear and mountain lion in the West and other dangerous animals in Africa but I've never experienced anything like a boar.

If by dangerous you mean lions and the like isn't that illegal in Africa?

**PanzerJaeger** · 05-13-2009, 00:11

Originally Posted by tibilicus

If by dangerous you mean lions and the like isn't that illegal in Africa?

Not at all. I've hunted the big five in both South Africa and Botswana, and it is legal in many other countries as well.

**tibilicus** · 05-13-2009, 00:46

Originally Posted by PanzerJaeger

Not at all. I've hunted the big five in both South Africa and Botswana, and it is legal in many other countries as well.

I thought they were endangered though?

**Fixiwee** · 05-13-2009, 01:32

Killing animals for no purpose is a idiotic idea. I can agree with hunting if you put the animals to some use, but lions? Come on!

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 05-13-2009, 01:38

Originally Posted by Fixiwee

Killing animals for no purpose is a idiotic idea. I can agree with hunting if you put the animals to some use, but lions? Come on!

Backroom topic, and I don't have much interest in having the thread moved there. Thanks.

**PanzerJaeger** · 05-13-2009, 01:55

Originally Posted by tibilicus

I thought they were endangered though?

Not yet, but they're getting close. In Africa conservation almost always loses out to development.

Safari hunting actually subsidizes conservation efforts by making it economically viable to maintain these animal's habitats and encourage reproduction. It is very expensive and thus attractive to land owners who would otherwise destroy the range. (My father's last trip which resulted in an elephant and two buffalo cost about $32,000 all told.) The camp he usually uses is looking to buy surrounding farmlands to revert back to the natural range and increase their animal populations. I believe South Africa finally banned canned hunting, which will do even more good in that regard.

**Evil_Maniac From Mars** · 05-13-2009, 02:11

Originally Posted by PanzerJaeger

Not sure why you want to hunt one with a spear EMFM, but there are plenty of places in the Southeastern US that will let you do pretty much any kind of hunting you like, so long as you sign a substantial waver.

Well, I could find a place to hunt a boar with a firearm fairly easily, but the spear sounds more alluring, in a way. I know boar are dangerous (I've lived most of my life in the country and know what animals can do to a person), and as such I'd like to ask if you know of any good organizations (for lack of a better word) who specialize in this?

Originally Posted by Strike For The South

Make no mistake, boars will kill you if you're not careful

I'm completely aware of this and have been near boars before - I was asking specifically about spear hunting boar, if there are any places (firstly) where it is legal, and (secondly) if there are any places that offer a guided hunt with an experienced person (or people). I ask, of course, because I think that is a once in a lifetime experience I would like to have.