Boar Hunting

[Vuk]

We already had this discussion and I'm not going to revive it. By law, I'm not even allowed to hold a gun for the next 10 years, because I refused millitary service and did civil service instead.
Anyway, I read a statistic 2 weeks ago, that an american trained policeman has a chance of hitting a moving target at 3 feet at about 21%-25%. That decreases to under 10% up over 10 feet.
What I am saying, shooting a gun at a fast moving small animal that's in rage and wounded is nigh impossible.

It becomes much easier to hit when it is moving toward you. And you would have a better chance of hitting it with a gun than a bow or spear. Ever try hitting a charging animal with a spear? I once found myself the victim of a dog attack, and I tried to use the shovel I had to hit it with. Thing went under and to the side faster than I could comprehend and latched unto the sensitive (and blood vessel filled) flesh of my inner thigh. It missed my happy sack by a hair (note to those arguing on undies thread, if I was wearing boxers and had them hanging, I might be missing an egg and possibly the tip of the bacon now. Wearing briefs may have saved my future kid's life.) Darned little thing went right through my tough work jeans and ended up making huge gashes in my leg until it was called off. You would not believe how much area ONE bite from a stinking dog can damage. I lost a ton of blood, and still have scars to this day. I think that if I had a pistol, that filthy little thing would have had no head.

PS: I would like to see those statistics.
PPS: You now all know why I hate small dogs so much. :P The darned things are vicious.

[Fixiwee]

PS: I would like to see those statistics.

Sure.


Hit Potential In Gun Fights

The police officer's potential for hitting his adversary during armed
confrontation has increased over the years and stands at slightly over 25% of
the rounds fired. An assailant's skill was 11% in 1979.

In 1990 the overall police hit potential was 19%. Where distances could be
determined, the hit percentages at distances under 15 yards were:

Less than 3 yards ..... 38%
3 yards to 7 yards .. 11.5%
7 yards to 15 yards .. 9.4%

In 1992 the overall police hit potential was 17%. Where distances could be
determined, the hit percentages at distances under 15 yards were:

Less than 3 yards ..... 28%
3 yards to 7 yards .... 11%
7 yards to 15 yards . 4.2%
http://www.virginiacops.org/Articles...ing/Combat.htm

Those are statistics for specially trained people who eat too many donuts. But anyway, it shows how difficult it is to shoot moving stuff, and our view on gun fights have been tainted by hollywood.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I know it can be dangerous, and I know what boars are capable of.
I know that boars can be killed with spear, and I know that this is still done in the USA (and that foreign hunters apparently come to do it).
I do not want to throw a spear (which seems kind of silly anyway).
I am smart enough to hunt in a group and with backup (which seems to be how it is generally done in the Southern USA when spears are used).
I do not have anything to prove - I want to know more about what it is like.
There isn't much chance of me doing this for at least another two years.
Panzer has helped me quite a bit in this thread, and I thank him for that.

More questions?

[Hosakawa Tito]

I know not to shoot at something without knowing what's behind it.

CR

That'll work for me.

Well, EMFM, seems you got some work to do to get ready. Better get in Neanderthal shape, work on those wrists and forearms. Be able to chase after the pack of hounds on foot, and have enough left when you get there to thrust that spear hard enough to get the job done. All the while avoiding stabbing any dogs *guides would really not appreciate that*, and side-stepping snapping dog jaws and boar tusks.....Hmmm...sounds like a young man's game to me. praise the Lord & pass me the shotgun.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I'm trying to find some organizations or groups who do this on a regular basis. There appear to be at least a few of these based in the Southern United States (mostly Texas it seems), so I'll try to get some telephone numbers to see exactly what is involved.*


*Something which is proving to be slightly challenging.

[Hosakawa Tito]

If and when you do try it I wanna see the pics.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Speaking of which, does anyone have any good boar recipies?

[Samurai Waki]

Well, if you're going to Texas I know they have some recipes that will make you want to kill a few more.

[Sarmatian]

I know it can be dangerous, and I know what boars are capable of.
I know that boars can be killed with spear, and I know that this is still done in the USA (and that foreign hunters apparently come to do it).
I do not want to throw a spear (which seems kind of silly anyway).
I am smart enough to hunt in a group and with backup (which seems to be how it is generally done in the Southern USA when spears are used).
I do not have anything to prove - I want to know more about what it is like.
There isn't much chance of me doing this for at least another two years.
Panzer has helped me quite a bit in this thread, and I thank him for that.

More questions?

Yes, you do understand that your penis won't be bigger after that?

Besides that, just good luck...

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

So you want to prove you can do it but still have a guy with a gun ready to save your neck when it inevitably all goes wrong?

I don't want to prove it to anyone, I want to do it. There is a rather large difference there. What do you think, that I'll use it as an opening line for women in bars? I don't think so.

I also think you're being a bit harsh with "inevitably", considering it is done in that region of the United States with success. That being said, I would like to ask for expert opinion. Panzer seems to be the closest to that on these forums, and when/if I decide to do it, I will give a call to someone experienced in these matters to see if I even have a chance (working with a guided group of course).

Yes, you do understand that your penis won't be bigger after that?

Don't worry, it doesn't need to be.

[Hosakawa Tito]

There's no need for the disparging comments made toward EMFM. Your approval isn't required so let's keep this banter friendly or unfriendly things might happen.

Speaking of which, does anyone have any good boar recipies?

I've eaten feral hog/wild boar meat in the past, barbequed on a big rotissere and also smoked like farm raised ham & sausage, and it was delicious. Harvesting one's own should make it taste even better. However, unlike their pampered farm cousins, wild pigs have to actually run for their supper so I imagine they are a bit leaner and certain parts may be tougher.

Seems like quite a challenge to take one with a spear, and without the link provided by PJ I didn't think there were outfits/organizations that hosted such hunts. Sounds like something Tred Barta would do. Good luck!

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

I don't know, I can always compromise.

[Oaty]

Oh come on John Locke hunts them with just a knife

[Samurai Waki]

Just make sure your outfitter isn't a Rancher in disguise, there's a place about sixty miles south of where I am that offers you the chance to hunt a Buffalo... in fact they're just farm raised Bison, and you go out to their pasture pick the one you want and kill it.

I don't get why anybody on earth would fall for it, but... some do.

[Vuk]

Just make sure your outfitter isn't a Rancher in disguise, there's a place about sixty miles south of where I am that offers you the chance to hunt a Buffalo... in fact they're just farm raised Bison, and you go out to their pasture pick the one you want and kill it.

I don't get why anybody on earth would fall for it, but... some do.

Ok, that sounds really sick to me. Hunting is a lot of fun, but not for killing the animal, but for the 'hunt' itself. How could anyone enjoy just butchering an animal?

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

Just make sure your outfitter isn't a Rancher in disguise, there's a place about sixty miles south of where I am that offers you the chance to hunt a Buffalo... in fact they're just farm raised Bison, and you go out to their pasture pick the one you want and kill it.

I don't get why anybody on earth would fall for it, but... some do.

I find that rather disturbing and odd...I'll be sure to make sure, thank you.

[Yoyoma1910]

I've always trapped them myself. It's far more prudent: as unlike, say, duck, the boar sometimes have a tendency to try and fight back. And, they can rip the meat from your leg like a piece of well fried chicken. So, unless you're just trying to overcome some sort of inadequacy, I'd go that route. It's just as thrilling, well for me at least, when you find them in your trap, and then you could always break out you pointy stick, er... spear or whatever, to finish the job.


When I was in Northern France I learned how to make traditional boar's head cheese. Fantastic stuff!!

[Vuk]

You can get a good head for it here. (and you are supporting a good cause)
Beware though, it will ship from Hong Kong. Don't worry about it though, in my experience, the shipping has been fast, cheap, and reliable.