EPIC HOG KILLING!! HELI-HOGGIN! NOT for the timid or weak!

It is said that out of an average litter of 4-6 that 12 will survive. ;)

Here is some facts for you pig-lovers:

1. At 7 months of age a Sow becomes fertile.

2. An average litter ranges from 4-6 piglets.

3. A feral pig can produce 2 litters per year.

4. A feral pig can live up to 8 years of age.



Now, folks... I am no mathematician. But that means that one pig can produce close to one hundred pigs in it's lifetime.

Now for the bonus question... if one pig can produce 100 offspring in 8 years... how many does that produce when the babies have babies (at 7 months of age) and then their babies have babies... and their babies have babies... etc...

Hogs cause billions in damage on a yearly basis and need to be eradicated. Even with helicopter hunting, the job is almost impossible given their rate of reproduction.

Oh... and one other thing. They are NOT a native species.


AND... THEY ARE UGGGGGGGGLY!!!

frmtania023.jpg



.



.
 
Last edited:
I need to take a trip back down to Texas, man fresh bacon!!! Guess I need to call the family.
 
I don't have a problem with pest control, but I worry that some of them feral pigs suffer needlessly with heli-hunting.

From the video it didn't appear that all of the shots fired were kill shots. Responsible hunting involves taking the suffering of the animal ones about to hunt into consideration (pigs are about as intelligent as dogs and have a similar nervous system).

I'd feel better about it if I knew all those pigs died a quick death.

Oh well, it could be worse. He could be using a flame thrower.
 
They're very intelligent, they're still pests. If I could push a button and kill them all I would.
 
I was waiting for f light of the valkries and a napalm drop!:D

Cooked bacon for everyone!
 
The guy doing the shooting has me puzzling how he is taking aim but he is making some very good shots.

As the film begins there is a shot of the rifles which are leaning against a sofa and his rifle comes up just at the end before it pans away to a shot from the helicopter. I freeze framed the rifle and he has fitted a case deflector behind the ejector port ... seemingly so the cases don't get ejected into the face of the pilot ... and then he has a camera mounted on top of an Eo-tech sight ... and then what looks like either a second camera mounted on a side picatinny rail ... or it is an infa red torch designed to work with night vision gear and assist in painting a target when night time "starlight" is low such as on a cloudy night ... but then during the shooting he put's this thing on ?? So I guess it must be a camera ... but from the position of his left arm which comes into "view" frequently ... I cannot see how he is able to sight down the Eo-tech ... he appears to be shooting from his lap and looking over the top of the sights ???

Basically if he is shooting "instinctively" with the rifle rested on his thigh ... this is some of the best shooting I have seen ... but I suspect he must be using the Eo-tech some how ... however I cannot see how he is getting low enough to get his eye into position when I see his left arm and shoulder come into view .... anyway ... from the number of "hits" he is getting he must be using the sights some how ... but it is puzzling me as to how this is being done ...
 
If you look at that map, you can see where it crosses over into La and we have the same problem. They are very hard to get under control as you must kill 75% of them a year to keep them under control and that is just not happening. The biggest problem is Private property, and the main reason they have gotton out of control along with hunting club's, the use of box stand's and corn feeder's. If they are hunted on one property and not the other, you end up with a pig producing machine on the property that is not being hunted. The hog's are extremely intelligent and will become nocturnal when pressure is applied. They become trap smart very quickly. Their only natural predator's are Bobcat's and Coyotes here, man has to take the rest. While they are a problem, they are worth hunting, as their meat can be very good. Hog hunting and control is becoming a business that many are taking advantage of.
 
kdstrick said:
It is said that out of an average litter of 4-6 that 12 will survive. ;)

Here is some facts for you pig-lovers:

1. At 7 months of age a Sow becomes fertile.

2. An average litter ranges from 4-6 piglets.

3. A feral pig can produce 2 litters per year.

4. A feral pig can live up to 8 years of age.



Now, folks... I am no mathematician. But that means that one pig can produce close to one hundred pigs in it's lifetime.

Now for the bonus question... if one pig can produce 100 offspring in 8 years... how many does that produce when the babies have babies (at 7 months of age) and then their babies have babies... and their babies have babies... etc...

Hogs cause billions in damage on a yearly basis and need to be eradicated. Even with helicopter hunting, the job is almost impossible given their rate of reproduction.

Oh... and one other thing. They are NOT a native species.


AND... THEY ARE UGGGGGGGGLY!!!
Click to expand...

Sounds like I need to start my own Hog Hunting Business and get in on some of that cash......Oh, and have a bunch of fun doing so!!
 
I just happen to be a pest controll agent.;) Fly me out there for a few weeks and I will do my best to get rid of those little boogers. I will even provide my own guns and ammo. :D
 
Hindsight said:
I just happen to be a pest controll agent.;) Fly me out there for a few weeks and I will do my best to get rid of those little boogers. I will even provide my own guns and ammo. :D
Click to expand...

If only you had a good knife... ;) :)

One thing for sure... they are tough critters. Very thick hide and hair covered in dried mud. Processing one is like cutting through leather coated with sandpaper... It can be hell on the edge of a knife and serves as a pretty good test of the quality of your blade.


.
 
CR33 said:
Don't see any sport in that. Good meat going to waste too.
Click to expand...

I have a friend from Texas; apparently, with pork you have to have it inspected both before and after the slaughter if you want to donate the meat. That is a shame that the meat has to go to waste.
 
Is the meat safe to eat? No cysticircosis or anything? That meat is probably a lot leaner than the pork we are used to. Probably make some wonderful pork jerky. Dang it, I'm hungry now.
 
kdstrick said:
If only you had a good knife... ;) :)

One thing for sure... they are tough critters. Very thick hide and hair covered in dried mud. Processing one is like cutting through leather coated with sandpaper... It can be hell on the edge of a knife and serves as a pretty good test of the quality of your blade.


.
Click to expand...

I have got the where I hose them down very good before I put a blade to them for that very reason. After making the initial cut up the back leg's to the vent, I will take a gut hook and make several cut's down to the neck. This makes cleaning them so much faster as your dealing with small strip's of hide that is easier to peel. It comers in handy when you have multiples to clean at once.
 
Wow. I'd be in for that. Of course, with such an odd perspective (fish-eye and all), it's hard to get a sense of how reckless the driving is. Seems like he was controlled-crashing a few times. LOL
 
it looks like he flying and shooting at the same time. if so that is mad crazy skills. it looks like he is but that could just be the camera angle and set up. I only like young wild pigs. if you shoot a big fence buster they are horrible tasting. young ones are delicious though. I would love to go up in a helo and do that. freaking awesome.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top