Requirements For Hog Hunting In Texas

By Patricia Murray


Our ancestors used to hunt animals for food. Nowadays, we have domestication of animals and we can use those for food. However, hunting is still an ongoing activity. It is however only allowed for specific species of animals. Therefore, people who still enjoy it can take part. Discussed below are some of the things you need for hog hunting in Texas.

It does not matter what kind of animal you will be chasing, you need a hunting license. Not every place requires you to produce them but to be on the safe side, it is better if the license is with you at all times. You may run into officers of the law on your expeditions and they will need you to prove that your practice is allowed and accepted.

We all prefer different tools to get different jobs done. The same case applies to hunt. Every hunter prefers a certain weapon to put down their targets. With bow hunting, the arrowhead should be broad and sharp. It should also be heavy enough to put a pig down depending on the size. The other options are guns which gives you a bit of distance from your prey.

Make sure you own a good chasing knife. This may come in hand when you want to finish off a pig that you have already injured. Make sure that the knife is well-sharpened and does not slip out of your grip. It should also belong. A flip knife may not do much in the face of chasing. The metal should also be at least quarter an inch thick.

As you prepare to go chasing, make sure that you are dressed correctly. Going in a short dress and high heels may not be the smartest idea on a chasing trip. Your clothes need to be dull and in line with your surroundings. Otherwise, the pigs will spot you and warn all the other pigs. If you are chasing in groups, however, you will need some sort of bright clothing for identification.

First aid is one of those things that people tend to take rather lightly. The one thing that should always be in mind is to carry a first aid kit in case we run into any misfortunes. On the hunt, you may get injured and not necessarily by the wild pigs. You may slide, fall and injure yourself. Without the first aid kit, it will be much harder to help you.

When it comes to moving the pig, it should not be too hectic. You cannot carry it on your back or with your hands. You need rubber gloves to handle the carcass, a big piece of cloth to lay the pig on and some nylon rope this will allow you to efficiently and easily pull the carcass to the point you need to get it.

Depending on the type of animal you are chasing, you have to pick a time within the schedule of the animal. For wild pigs, they graze in the evening and early mornings. Therefore, you will fail epically chasing them in the daytime.




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