What to bring on your Hog Hunt
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Independence Ranch
HUNTING TEXAS HOGS SINCE 2002
We are over-run with hogs, h e l p !!
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Texas Hog Hunts
9537 State Highway 97
Gonzales, Texas 78629
409-370-3137
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About Hunting Texas Hogs
Hunting Texas Hogs has been in operation for over 14 years, offering world-class hog hunting adventures in South and Central Texas. Also offered are whitetail hunting and all exotics. Our regular hunting season starts Mid September and goes through Mid June of each year. We use the summer months for hog control and offer unlimited hog hunting during these months.
First settled in 1830, The Main Lodge Ranch has been in continuous operation by the same family since 2002. It is our goal to provide all of our customers with an experience that will provide a life-long memory, while providing a comfortable and safe environment. For more information, please visit our Ranch page.
Our Ranch Animals
Our ranch is home to many different animals, including Hogs, Elk, Whitetail Deer, Ram, Axis Deer, Red Stag, Black Buck, Ibex, Sika Deer, Fallow Buck, and many more. Not all of the animals at the ranch are available for hunting, so please visit our Ranch Animals page for more information.
Preparing for the Hunt
Before coming down to the ranch, be sure you have packed the right gear and equipment by visiting our Preparing for a Successful Hunt blog post.
The Hunt
Our Texas hog hunts begin at different times, based on the seasons. Verify the exact starting time of your hunt. All hunts are subject to availability. Most hog hunts take place at the Main Lodge Ranch of 265 game fenced acres.
Our hog hunts are not fully guided, but rather semi-guided. This means your guides will drop you off and pick you up from the blinds, pick up your game, and advise you on the best hiding places to find hogs on your spot and stalk. Some hunters prefer to drive their own vehicle to the blind, and this is allowed. We do offer fully guided hunts for exotics, unless other arrangements are made.
The Game
HOGS: The hogs range in type from Wild Russian Boar mix (98% of what we shoot), feral, domestic or any combination of the three. The ferociousness of these animals varies throughout any given year or season. Sizes of hogs also vary, ranging from newborn to mature boar. The main lodge ranch record hog for this year was over 500 lbs! The hog densities are sufficient for the number of hunters present to take their bag limit, however not all hunters harvest hogs. There is no guarantee of harvest or the size of hogs you will shoot. In the course of the year, 95% of hunters see hogs, but there are days when no one sees hogs. This is a high % kill rate, but we do have hunters that go home without their kill of hogs.
VARMINTS: Hunting predators and varmints is an extra activity that is not priced into any package and is provided at no charge. Varmints include, but are not limited to Mountain Lion, Bobcat, Coyote, Fox, Possum, Armadillo, Racoon, Rabbit, Ringtail Cat. There are no guarantees of harvest success with any native predator or varmint. Success is based on conditions such as weather, time of year, breeding cycles, hunter skill (or lack thereof), and of course, luck
Weapons allowed on the ranch include minimum caliber of .270 rifles, black-powder, shotgun with slugs, or archery. Varmints and predators are best taken with small caliber rifles if you plan on mounting them.
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Good attitude... right on. I was hunting with a friend of my uncle's last week. Had some heavy rain and we ended up hunting and walking through mud puddles mid calf deep. I just said, "hey, we've only got one night left to hunt. Just pretend you're a kid playing in the mud." It's all about keeping a positive outlook and remembering that it's an adventure.
Great video you have answered all my questions. See you soon guys!
Just payed for my hunt yesterday while I was in the duck blind! I’m so freaking excited
You got any competitors around your area that does hog eradication ( not hunting) and allows. 223/5.56×45?
I'd be the 1st one. lol lol. Im all sandals & a 45/70 Contender pistol. Great job explaining the no no's . 👍
Thanks for the tips. Thinking of taking up boar hunting.
🤙🏼💯, good information great video would love to hunt there
Killed plenty of hogs with 223. Biggest one was 300lbs. Was a head shot .
@RanchBoss
10 жыл бұрын
when you are a good shot, yes a .223 will kill a hog, but for the most part, a lot hunters are not that good of a shot and wound a lot of hogs. This is something we are trying to minimize.
@longcarbine51
10 жыл бұрын
I agree. One day I would like....love to come to Texas and get a pile of them critters for myself. Yall take care.
@bigrobntexas1720
5 жыл бұрын
longcarbine51 _> i guess my helicopter & saw would be good?...
@jacob-tl3is
2 жыл бұрын
@@bigrobntexas1720 perfect!
@danielrios6396
Жыл бұрын
That's great man keep killing them with that 223. On your ranch lol this is his land his rules 😅
If people knew how to shoot accurately u could allow a 223 because a 223 is fully effective, if u know what your doing, and these people that have never shot game before usually wound them
nice vid Boss but would i use 50Cal
Is a 44mag or a 338 Federal/Lupua good for hunting?
I have to agree about the .223! My caliber of choice is the 30-30! Been shooting mine since 1961, and have complete confidence in it and my ability with it! But you won't approve of this! I am located in East TX and the past year or so have had hog problems! Haven't had much success when looking for them with the rifle, but occasionally stumble across one when horseback or on the tractor! Carrying a rifle isn't all that convenient for quick access, especial on the tractor. So I carry a .45 Colt SAA horseback and a .357 Blackhawk on the tractor. Back in Apr I got a big sow my dog flushed out. She turned to confront the dog about 15 yards away, got a good neck shot on her. She stayed down. A couple of weeks ago while pasture mowing encountered a sow with 5-6 piglets! Was able to get her and three piglets. Distance almost 30 yards and I hit her on the move, but too far back dang it, and she escaped into the brush! From the amount of blood at the spot she took the hit I knew it was a good one, but I didn't think it a good idea to follow on foot a wounded potentially dangerous animal with a hand gun! Not as quick on my feet as I once was! Piglets were closer and went down and stayed with one shot as I was able to get much closer to them. Two days later I found her remains in an area I mowed after shooting her. Apparently our resident coyotes dragged her out of the brush where she died. A handgun would not be my choice if I knew I had a good chance of encountering hogs, the 30-30 would be, but better than nothing when coming across one unexpectedly!
Am thinking about bring my Remington .270 and my crossbow. But I do have a old military Styrn .308 mauser if I have to.
22 mag right below the ear. Drops em everytime
Is 300 blackout effective enough?
great video boss! one question do you have a web page with more information and price list for hog hunting or varmint hunts thanks.
@RanchBoss
10 жыл бұрын
See us @ www.hoghuntinghogs.com Thx
@butchparsons2749
7 жыл бұрын
Independence Ranch what is your prices
@RanchBoss
7 жыл бұрын
Butch Parsons see website www.independenceranch.com
What bullet for a 30/06 How much ammo to bring
So you would let someone shoot a .243 with a 55 grain bullet with 1540 ft. lbs of energy but you wouldn't let someone shoot a 22-250 with a 80 grain bullet with 1653 ft. lbs. of energy? Really makes a lot of sense to me. NOT! In the final analysis it is bullet placement then bullet energy.
@ididthisforthecomments.5893
5 жыл бұрын
The point is people aren’t perfect snipers, we miss, and when we miss the displaced energy of a larger volume bullet creates more shock, increasing the chances of the wound still being fatal while not perfectly placed.
@dhamilton201
2 жыл бұрын
@William Laird 243 55grain and 22-250 80g apples and oranges. If you know as much as you act like you know, you would be firing an 90 to 105g out of a 243 for hogs. 22-250 can't touch the 243 ...people hunt elk, caribou and black bear with 243's!! 🤫 🙄
@georgecook1374
2 жыл бұрын
@@ididthisforthecomments.5893 right on plus we get that adrenialian rush and excitement. and or nerves.
Would a 7.62x54r mosin nagant be good?
@P90XGetRipped
6 жыл бұрын
Blake Beasley yes, that has good stopping power
Can we hunt with 224 valkyrie
Don’t forget the dip some say doing dip brings better luck for any hunt
I killed a 322 lbs. Fl swamp hog with a 223 colt ar last sat. I shot to the head. 223 55 gr fed. Jsp worked just fine.
On this video you say no .223/5.56 but on your website FAQ page it says it's OK as long as you have a 62 grain hollow point or soft point bullet. Did the policy change? I am actually coming soon and bought 77 grain 5.56.
@RanchBoss
3 жыл бұрын
Yes you can bring a .223 with a minimum 62 grain
How about .300 blackout, suppressed?
Even 22-250 if good caliber for big boar 🐗 I use it in east texas alway kill hog no problems
Would an SKS make an acceptable hog gun?
@RanchBoss
7 жыл бұрын
yes, with at least 60 grain hollow point Thx
Say boss! You kinda look like Don Johnson 👍
Hey bud I hate to break it to you but umm a 22 rifle will get the job done just as much as any other caliber there is! How I know is because me and my body just got 4 lastnight I grew up my whole life hunting and I have a lot of experience but a 22 rifle is just as good as any other rifle soooo sorry had to correct you on that unless you haven’t tried it and from your personal opinion which I respect but don’t say it “won’t get the job done” especially if you haven’t tried it before thanks
@RanchBoss
Жыл бұрын
I am responding to the masses that hardly have any shooting experience. I have always said that if you are skilled enough, all you need is a spit wad and a straw. :)
I've killed plenty of hogs with a 22. and 223.
What about 300 blackout?
I want to take a trip down and I only have a 556 would I be able to hunt and how much would it cost to hunt for a week
@RanchBoss
7 жыл бұрын
with at least a 65 grain bullet, your gun will be OK. See Independenceranch.com for pricing options. Thanks
@Bakara_e46
7 жыл бұрын
Independence Ranch thanks for the fast reply
what is your average distance for these hogs I'm thinking of using my winchester 94 30-30 would it put a smack down
@RanchBoss
7 жыл бұрын
frogman jack typically under 50 yards.
@frogmanjack8790
7 жыл бұрын
Independence Ranch great thank you
You stated that if you have only a 30.06 bring it? a 30.06 has more punch then a 308 and the 30.06 has a larger grain then the 308.
44 magnum lever gun?
22lr 150pound boar two shots
What about 300 blackout
@RanchBoss
6 жыл бұрын
Donavia Etheridge good gun for Hog hunting
Would 7.62x39 round out of a sks be acceptable?
@RanchBoss
Жыл бұрын
Yes that works!
@cejb8438
Жыл бұрын
@@RanchBoss would you guys allow it for your hunts?
Can I bring my tank?
What about a 458 socom
@P90XGetRipped
6 жыл бұрын
joseph hughes yes, it’s a great round for hog hunting
Cash, lots of cash
greetings would 7.62x39 qualify?
@RanchBoss
10 жыл бұрын
Yes, but head shots only. Thx
I need information please or a website
@RanchBoss
6 жыл бұрын
www.independenceranch.com
45 70 a mid size bullet?
@jacob-tl3is
2 жыл бұрын
Lol
There's new 223 loads for hogs that'll destroy a hog even if your a bad shot
@LetTheWritersWrite
6 жыл бұрын
dafrankfuter what brand
@zacharyrutledge9751
6 жыл бұрын
Rip is the brand
@Garrick1983
6 жыл бұрын
Right,it's like an ego trip with these caliber snobs.Hipsters of the shooting world.
Im scared of snakes so only hunts in winter.
Can i use a bow
@RanchBoss
7 жыл бұрын
Blue Summers absolutely!
@kobimess845
7 жыл бұрын
Independence Ranch can i use a .410 and am i guaranteed a hog? on the 3 day
Hell,the hogs eat all the snakes!
Could you shoot a hog and give the meat to you because I just like the hunt
@RanchBoss
10 жыл бұрын
Yes, you can leave the meat but you are responsible to pay for the butchering of anything you shoot, so we can give the meat away. Thx
@ralphofirecompany1195
10 жыл бұрын
ok thanks I will talk it over with my dad to see if I can enter
And a lawyer to go over the hunting contract and make sure to get every thing in righting. And the phone # to states aturney inn your cell phone.
Ur crazy I kill hogs all the time with a 223 head shot and there done
Are you taking Credit/Debt cards Yet??
@RanchBoss
3 жыл бұрын
G Bel yes
Take partner I saw your video some of the videos are okay none of them are good for me too many rules and I will say this I have a property in Brackettville Texas and I've killed pigs hogs Farrell hogs and deers with my AR-15 so don't tell me that an AR-15 would damage an animal cuz it's not
Way out of my price range.
@jamespugh
8 жыл бұрын
not bad price if u win a free hunt . like I just did thanks agin +ranch boss
If it’s legal it should be allowed an an outfitter will not tell me what to use. This customer is gone
@travisshaner9439
4 жыл бұрын
His place his rules