Finishing hog w/out gun?

A large knife, or better yet a spear. A wounded animal is very dangerous, I wouldn't want to get too close.
 
Dispatching an injured wild animal is defined as hunting in every state. I've never seen a written exception published with game laws. That entails a license and a season even if its 365 days long. Some states even have closed days and times of day during open season. Lawful means and methods are also defined. To do otherwise (even for good reason) may lead to accusations of poaching, especially if the remains are taken. I know the possibilities are remote, but it should be kept in mind and some people will report such incidents just to collect a reward. I only mention it because a lot of hikers don't hunt so the the thought may not occur to them. :) Regards, ss.
 
Next time you find an injured hog show the poor beast a picture of what is running for president. That's sure to give it a heart attack and kill it quickly! :D
 
Use a CS boar speer. CS makes a few other for this purpose. A machete blow to the neck or an axe to the head might also prove effective.
 
this is your excuse to buy a new knife. It should have a large pointy blade, and a fiendish apearance. You will know that it is the right one, when your hand likes it, and you are appalled by its ferocious aspect.

No, I'm not kidding. Any reason is a good reason to buy a knife. Go walk into the first knife store you can find, and look around. Try several.:thumbup:
 
RT, I dont know where you live, but in most states that I know of you can have A long gun at 18 & hunt by yourself! you cant have a handgun until age 21.
 
The states that hunt in, feral hogs are considered varmint. Also, can't you have a long gun? Heck, even a H&R 410 would do the trick.
 
sort of anyway.

At first I thought I could buy a rifle at 18 and handgun at 21, then I did research and signs pointed to all guns at 21, now I see that I can in fact buy a rifle at 18 and handgun at 21.

So I need to go to my favorite gun shop and talk to some people. Thanks for all the other suggestions, a new knife may also be in order.
 
For the knife...keep a lookout for a straight, pointy blade 6-8 inches long with a swedge (ideally, a sharpened top edge) and some kind of guard.

That said, there are folks who have used bayonets...:eek:


A lot of hunters seem to like the Cold Steel Trail Master.

And there are, of course...a number of custom knifemakers that make hog-hunting knives.


Best of luck in your search! :thumbup:
 
straitshot said:
Dispatching an injured wild animal is defined as hunting in every state. I've never seen a written exception published with game laws. That entails a license and a season even if its 365 days long.
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Yes and no. For example, Idaho lists several species as "unprotected", which means you can shoot them whenever you wish, as much as you wish. If such is the case with feral pigs where the OP lives (true in many states), then no such caveat applies. If that isn't the case, your warning is appropriate.

And there are, of course...a number of custom knifemakers that make hog-hunting knives.
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But most of them are losers you wouldn't dare to admit knowing....

Rick (for the humor impaired, I'm just giving the Koster-meister some grief)
 
Just for clarification, Idaho states it's unlawful "to hunt or take any wildlife without a valid hunting license on your person", but I couldn't find a reference that stated a license isn't required for hunting unprotected species.
 
straitshot said:
Just for clarification, Idaho states it's unlawful "to hunt or take any wildlife without a valid hunting license on your person", but I couldn't find a reference that stated a license isn't required for hunting unprotected species.
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You are correct and my response was misleading. You need to have a general hunting license in Idaho (vice a species specific tag). From the small game regs:

Some animals are classified as “predators” or as “unprotected”
and can be hunted and taken all year. Animals classified
as predators in Idaho include coyotes, jackrabbits, skunks,
weasels, and starling. The most frequently hunted unprotected
animals include marmots, fox squirrels, porcupines and
Columbian ground squirrels, English sparrows and feral
pigeons. These species may be taken in any amounts and
at any time by holders of the appropriate valid Idaho hunting,
trapping or combination hunting license, provided such taking
is not in violation of state, county, or city laws, ordinances or
regulations.
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Rick
 
Surely nobody with any compassion would try to prosecute somebody for humanely killing an animal that had severe injuries.

I guess the trouble could start if you took some of the animal home after killing it. That kinda fits in with 'hunting'. If you did take some meat home, there is a possibility it might not be the nicest stuff you've ever eaten....there is a theory that stressed-out animals may have tough or tainted flesh.

Carrying a recognized weapon when seen with a freshly killed animal might not be clever if there really is a chance you could be booked for illegal hunting. So maybe do the job with a sturdy lock-blade that can tuck away in your pocket, or some improvised weapon.

If somebody saw me killing an injured animal, I would try not to act in a suspicious manner. I would endeavour to be calm, matter-of-fact, and not try to hide any of the distress I might feel about the poor animal. I would then explain my action to the witnesses and express my concern for the safety of animals in the future in regard to the dangerous, steep terrain. I definitely wouldn't cut off the back legs and shove them in my backpack.

In the wilderness it is ridiculous to leave an injured animal...or even to wait until the game warden or vet arrives if it is clearly beyond practical help. Still....if there really is a good chance you will be in deep crap with the law, then I guess the animal is best left alone. Hopefully some predator will come along and do the job.
 
Thanks for the quick research. I was curious because I hunt several western states (not Idaho yet:( ) and the regs take hours to wade through. One missed paragraph and a warden will explain it for you. I may have to check out hogs because, in most states, nonresidents pay through the nose for deer and elk tags that are hard to get. I see Idaho just went to 'primitive' muzzle loaders only. Technology has it's opponents.:) Regards, ss.
 
I use to hunt hog as a teenager all the time. We had permission from a land owner. The Hogs can really tear up land. When we hunted them we only used dogs and a knife, back then I used my BuckMaster 184, oh the 80's :D
 
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