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On 8/17/2019 at 8:09 PM, 10-Ring said:
A couple of buddy's and myself were able to get on a land owner exemption list and are doing some pig hunting. I took the first one the other night. We are hunting over a feeder that is on a timer and the pigs seem to be all trained up. I spent a bunch of years hunting pigs unsuccessfully but I believe I've finally figured out enough to have some success within the past couple of years.
I certainly don't mind to discuss strategy and tactics, but I will not discuss where I am hunting.
This one was a smaller 40ish pounder that came in with 6 others. My buddy and I agreed to shoot on 3, he counted and forgot to shoot, and I took home the bacon. He was still nice enough to help me dress it and it was on ice in less than an hour after shooting.
One thing for sure is that the rest of them don't stick around. I swear they were fine before the bullet hit this one.
http://imgur.com/gallery/uDv3d45
For some reason I am unable to embed the picture.
It's nice to have a set-up such as a timed feeder but, for those who don't, won't or can't hunt over a bait station, 3 or 4 one quart zip-lock bags filled with corn mash and set out in a 180 degree arc (downwind) works better than anything I've ever used. Placing the bait piles 75-100 yards out will help to keep the shots on incoming pork well within the range of most any rifle, slug or, smokepole. Disclaimer: this is a PATIENT man's game
Rabbit Hunting Near Chattanooga?
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With no snow on the ground, finding rabbit sign is tough but not impossible. Look for overgrown fence rows, blackberry brambles, brushy creek banks, brush piles, etc. Most anything that provides overhead cover should be suspect. Another good place to look is along railroad beds. Early mornings are best as the rabbits will be trying to sun themselves after a cold night. Keep the sun at your back and move slow and quiet with pauses every few yards. If you're constantly on the move, the rabbit may try to 'wait you out' and let you walk right on by. Pausing makes them nervous and they may break cover giving you a shot. Good luck and safe hunting.