The Firearm thread: Engineering artistry of wood, polymer and steel.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by kenmoik

New shooter here. Just bought a Ruger rifle.

Congrats! You'll find yourself wanting another rifle....and then another....and then a pistol....and then you'll need a shotgun....



Enjoy!

[Platapus]

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

My next firearm will be a lever action. I have an old Winchester left to me by my grandfather, but I want to preserve it. I'm going for something like this, just tell me this ain't the most beautiful rifle



.

There is something classic about how some of those lever actions look. If I were into rifles, I would be looking at some of these lever actions too.

[Onkel Neal]

Went pig hunting this afternoon. After several hours of looking, found a medium sounder,
messing around a waterhole. I spotted some about 140 yds off.


I made my way in her direction, keeping those trees between us. But, after making up half the distance,
I walked up on two young boars about 35 feet away. One was merrily chowing down on some acorns,
the other was standing there looking at me, trying to decide whether to charge or run.

Then the Windsucker spoke.


This little fellow will make fine pork chops!

[August]

Congratulations!

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Onkel Neal

This little fellow will make fine pork chops!

Let us know how the meat tastes. I've been thinking of going out to get one myself. Southern Missouri has them moving in to the point where we can shoot them. Dept. of Conservation wants them out too so it's open season (last I checked at least).

[Gerald]

open season

How long is it allowed to shoot on this species?

[Sailor Steve]

Neal, it's so terrible of you to murder helpless animals! You should buy your meat at the store, where no animals are harmed!

But seriously (or not), I read on FaceBook that some idiot actually posted something like that.

Extra seriously, I hope the chops are good.

[Aktungbby]

Originally Posted by Vendor

How long is it allowed to shoot on this species?

Actually feral pig hunting at least in CA is akin to pest control as depredating feral hogs can cause a lot of damage to croplands and domestic stock.

Texas is home to the largest feral hog population in the United States, with an estimated 2.6 million hogs statewide. Hunting Licenses:

• Resident: A general hunting license is needed to hunt on public land, and can be purchased for $25. No license is needed for depredating feral hogs, if a landowner (resident or non-resident) or landowner’s agent or lessee is taking feral hogs causing depredation on the landowner’s land. Otherwise, a hunting license and the landowner’s permission is required on private land.
• Non Resident: A general hunting license is needed to hunt on public land, and can be purchased for $315. No license is needed for depredating feral hogs, if a landowner (resident or non-resident) or landowner’s agent or lessee is taking feral hogs causing depredation on the landowner’s land. Otherwise, a hunting license and the landowner’s permission is required on private land.

Hog Hunting Season: There are no seasons; feral hogs may be taken year-round.
Night Hunting: Night hunting with a spotlight is allowed on private land, but the local game warden must be notified beforehand. There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.
Baiting: Yes
Limit:No bag limit

CA's is a little more stringent accounting-wise; but again there is no bag limit:

Hunting Licenses:

• Resident: Residents must have a valid hunting license, which can be purchased annually for $47.01, as well as a wild pig license tag, which can be purchased for $22.42.
• Non Resident: Non-residents must have a valid hunting license, which can be purchased for $163.65 annually, for $47.01 for 2-day license, or for $22.42 for a 1-day license, as well as a non-resident wild pig license tag, which can be purchased for $77.34

Hog Hunting Season: All residents and non-residents hunting feral hogs must have a wild pig license tag. Upon the killing of any pig, the tag holder shall immediately fill out all portions of the tag including the report card completely, legibly, and permanently, and cut out or punch out and completely remove notches or punch holes for the month and date of the kill. The pig license tag shall be attached to the carcass of the wild pig. The report card portion shall be immediately returned to the department.
Night Hunting: General Season
Baiting: Feral hog hunting must take place one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset.
Limit: No

[Jimbuna]

I'm looking at your gun and thinking to myself "Wyatt Earp, he's still alive"!

[em2nought]

Look what came to Thanksgiving and decided to stay.

[Red October1984]

Originally Posted by Vendor

How long is it allowed to shoot on this species?

As Aktung said, it's essentially pest control.

Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Actually feral pig hunting at least in CA is akin to pest control as depredating feral hogs can cause a lot of damage to croplands and domestic stock.

Wild Hogs will ruin land and kill livestock and when they come to areas and start multiplying, they need to be contained or they'll tear up everything.

Missouri Dept. of Conservation states that a group of 10 wild hogs can ruin between 20 and 30 acres of land in a night. They also spread diseases.

They're not at the hunting level state-wide (contrary to what I originally thought), but I believe certain areas down here will allow some hog hunting.


The other pest that needs controlling is Coyotes. If you don't keep your smaller livestock or pets safe at night, you may be missing a few here and there after a while.

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah, wild pigs are the only thing I'll shoot (other than deer in season). They are ubiquitous.

[August]

$312 for a non resident hunting license to hunt on private land? Well I know what I won't be doing when I go down there.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by August

$312 for a non resident hunting license to hunt on private land? Well I know what I won't be doing when I go down there.

Cheaper going to the local meat store

[Onkel Neal]

Originally Posted by August

$312 for a non resident hunting license to hunt on private land? Well I know what I won't be doing when I go down there.

No license is needed for depredating feral hogs, if a landowner (resident or non-resident) or landowner’s agent or lessee is taking feral hogs causing depredation on the landowner’s land.

Just gotta know the right people.