Re: Boar Hunting
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?
Last edited by tibilicus; 05-12-2009 at 23:49.
"A lamb goes to the slaughter but a man, he knows when to walk away."
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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.Originally Posted by tibilicus
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I thought they were endangered though?
"A lamb goes to the slaughter but a man, he knows when to walk away."
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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!
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Backroom topic, and I don't have much interest in having the thread moved there. Thanks.
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Fair enough.Backroom topic, and I don't have much interest in having the thread moved there. Thanks.
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Make no mistake, boars will kill you if you're not careful
There, but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford
My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation.
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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.
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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?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.
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.
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http://www.texasboars.com/phpBB2/
These guys know much more.
There, but for the grace of God, goes John Bradford
My aim, then, was to whip the rebels, to humble their pride, to follow them to their inmost recesses, and make them fear and dread us. Fear is the beginning of wisdom.
I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither fired a shot nor heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded who cry aloud for blood, for vengeance, for desolation.
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Well, as far as I know hunting boar with a spear is legal in some of the US states that they are commonly found in - at least during primative season. These would include Alabama, Florida, and Texas, and probably more. (I know there are practically no rules for hunting boar in Texas.)
I do not know of any outfitters that specialize in spear hunting, but I don't think you'd have a problem finding a normal boar hunting operation that would let you use a spear.
How were you wanting to hunt them? With dogs? A tree stand?
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That is good to hear, considering I was planning a trip to Texas sometime in my life.
Would they have safety precautions for the hunt?I do not know of any outfitters that specialize in spear hunting, but I don't think you'd have a problem finding a normal boar hunting operation that would let you use a spear.
To be honest, it doesn't matter much to me.How were you wanting to hunt them? With dogs? A tree stand?
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