Wild Hogs in Idaho

wolftalonID

wolftalonID

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Maybe we can get to start hunting them!!! I have always wanted to bow hunt hogs, but didnt want to go south to do it.
 
MT.MAN

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wolfalonID you can def. go hunt them now. They are not WILD and the IDF&G has said that all you need is a valid hunting license to go shoot them. I have heard they are in the cat-tails along the CJ Strike east end, but have not had a chance to go check it out. Might just take the boat down there soon and cruise the bank shooting Carp and have the regular bow in the boat just in case a hog shows himself.
 
wolftalonID

wolftalonID

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Really? So no tag needed? Well guess thats a stupid question being there isnt a tag listed in the book for them.
So they are like yotes? shoot em at will? As far as wild, I am in reference to them not being owned by a rancher or private party. Wild as in you can shoot them and eat em and not get in trouble for it?

If they are open any time, Im gonna make me a trip down there sometime soon.
 
MT.MAN

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Yes, open season. They are feral, not wild which basically means that someone let them go from their ranch and now they are breeding like crazy. It doesn't take long for them to get a healthy population and IDF&G wants them gone like T43 said. I have been told they are good bacon if you get a couple young sows. They are very destructive critters too. I would like to go chase them too, but I will be sitting in a turkey blind tomorrow and then the Wounded Warrior 3D shoot on Sat. Then here soon I'll be sitting in a treestand on my bear bait. Too many things to do with too little time. Man that powerball needs to call my name soon..;-)
 
ID_MW

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It is true that a valid hunting license is all that is needed to head out on a feral hog hunt; but do a little homework. There aren't many feral hogs near Strike currently, nor anywhere else here in Idaho. That being said, there is no reason NOT to head out and attempt a hog hunt. Be sure to check with the WMA administrative office, as F&G will alter their rules for WMA hunting management from time to time, and it may not hurt to talk with staff, as they may be able to point you in the right direction for a hog outing. The propensity for feral hogs to rapidly reproduce and wreak havoc on agricultural and riparian lands is not to be taken lightly. Good luck to all planning a hog hunt in Idaho. The link to C.J. Strike WMA is http://fishandgame.idaho.gov/cms/wildlife/wma/cj/visit.cfm#huntfish
 
ivorytip

ivorytip

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yeah ive checked that place out thinking it would b a fun thing to do but from the sounds of it its pretty cheesey. bring home the bacon!!!
 
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Yeah that's what I heard too. Neighbor went last year and got one with a bow, said it was fun. I've hunted in Texas a couple of times on open range. They were good times, but the damage these oinkers do ain't worth it to have them running loose in ID.
 
Colorado Cowboy

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MT.MAN said:
Yes, open season. They are feral, not wild which basically means that someone let them go from their ranch and now they are breeding like crazy. It doesn't take long for them to get a healthy population and IDF&G wants them gone like T43 said. I have been told they are good bacon if you get a couple young sows.
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I've shot a lot of them in Texas and they are VERY good eating.
 
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