what do u think about hog hunting ?

Subject: what do u think about hog hunting ? Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:04 pm

Is it for nothing or just another way to test the worth of your dog?

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:24 am

Hmmm.. I'm not sure about that. I have heard people say it is another way to test the dog. I'm not sure it's something I could do though. I would be too worried about my dogs being harmed by the hogs.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:48 am

i know some folks down south that say they do MILLIONS of dollars of damage annually

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:58 am

woody d wrote:: i know some folks down south that say they do MILLIONS of dollars of damage annually

I've actually heard that too, from someone on this site that has done research on the subject.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:08 am

I would never do it to test my dog...but just like the people that have coon hounds and such...some do it for actual hunting purposes. I personally find nothing wrong with that. Expecially if you are in an area with an over population.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:07 am

It's a great service to the community, plus you get great meat from it.

It doesn't test gameness, but it does work a dog, which is always a plus, in my opinion.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Wed Mar 11, 2009 4:28 am

Cool Hand Jean- Hog hunting is a very big game test ina sense that you are hunting wild game

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:38 pm

anybody own the kevlar vests?

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Wed Mar 11, 2009 11:51 pm

Just one but it's leather,just got it sunday

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:13 am

Pocket...could you post a pic of it, I have never seen one....

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Thu Mar 12, 2009 4:57 am

i got one sujjestion if your not willing to lose your dog to it dont try it. The dogs take alot of risk for the hunt but it is a fun sport.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Thu Mar 12, 2009 3:41 pm

id sooner my dog tangle w/ another dog than try to deal w/ those tusks! a break stick would do no good. affraid

Number of posts : 215 Age : 43 Registration date : 2007-11-05

I don't personally hunt hogs NOT YET, but there are plenty hog hunters and dogs here in the state of Arkansas. The hunt does pose some danger, but honestly it's come so far the Kevlar vest really make it a lot safer than it originally was when you assumed you would lose a dog at anytime you went for a hunt back in the old days.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:44 pm

I can to certain extent understand your worries but with a properly suited dog(a dog nicely bred) you shouldn't . I know a gentleman by the name of Randy that has been hunting hogs for over 15yrs and never once lost dog to the sport.Why be scared your bulldog's not!

Number of posts : 88 Age : 66 Registration date : 2008-06-26

Ive got a kevlar set, and I wouldnt use anything else. It is the safest way to protect the hounds when they hunt. You're right pocket, dogs are rarely killed but often injured. That's why you have to take meds, and staple kits with you.

Subject: Re: what do u think about hog hunting ? Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:13 pm

It was be a test of "game" as far as hunting goes.

But there is only one way to test true "gameness" in an APBT, and that is illegal. Hog hunting is a challenge, but it doesn't determine true gameness.