This little piggy... got dead

[mtdawg169]

Have you cooked it yet?

We generally don't eat the boars. This one had yellowed fat and would have been unsuitable for table fare. We used the carcass as a means to set traps for scavenging yotes.

[Grizzly16]

I wouldn't calling running 20 yards before dying inhumane. Inhumane would be intentionally wounding it or wounding accidentally and not trying to put it down immediately.



They are a real nuisance to people, and are non native. They should be shot on sight. Thats why states are taking measures to allow people to kill them in just about any manner possible.

I agree. I'm a huge fan of shooting hogs. They ruin all sorts of crops, hurt deer populations etc.

In this case 20 yards ain't bad. I've shot deer with a 30-06 that have run further. But in general a 9mm vs Hog is a setup for wounding shots/lots of suffering for the hog.

[mtdawg169]

If he had opportunity to turn and charge that simply isn't the case. Any animal that is charging with a broken leg isn't having fun. He is fighting for his life.

And if you didn't bring the right tool for the job, don't do it. There is nothing wrong with removing problem animals, it should simply be done more responsibly.

Steyr, you simply don't know what you're talking about. The distance he ran as well as the length of time between first shot & expiration was extremely short. These animals are an extreme nuisance and invasive species. I wouldn't hesitate to take one anytime an opportunity presents itself. While I would prefer a rifle in a larger caliber, at that distance, I was confident that I could make the shot and that the animal would suffer a fatal wound. Based on the results, it seems that I did in fact "bring a good enough tool for the job". The fact that he continued on after the first shot means nothing. He was hit broadside, through both lungs and the leg on the opposite side of his body was broken when the bullet exited. He would have died even if I hadn't followed up. As a responsible hunter, I fired again until he was anchored in order to PREVENT any prolonged suffering.

I should add that I have shot all sorts of game, including hogs with large caliber rifles that have run much further when hit with a fatal shot.

[mtdawg169]

I agree. I'm a huge fan of shooting hogs. They ruin all sorts of crops, hurt deer populations etc.

In this case 20 yards ain't bad. I've shot deer with a 30-06 that have run further. But in general a 9mm vs Hog is a setup for wounding shots/lots of suffering for the hog.

I generally agree that 9mm is far from ideal. Under these particular circumstances and the very short range involved, I was comfortable taking a shot. If he had been much further away, I would have let him walk.

[Coyote XI]

If i were under the same circumstances I would have done the same, especially considering the impact these feral hogs have on the native game and such. Sucks that you can't eat em all Found out a while ago that their are charities willing to take the pork off your hands too.

[mtdawg169]

If i were under the same circumstances I would have done the same, especially considering the impact these feral hogs have on the native game and such. Sucks that you can't eat em all Found out a while ago that their are charities willing to take the pork off your hands too.

Some of them aren't fit to eat and in GA, processors must be licensed to handle wild hogs due to concerns over brucellosis, which is common. We eat the small ones and use the others for coyote bait. Occasionally, we'll feed one to the "pet" gator in one of our beaver ponds.

[SteyrAUG]

They allow aerial gunning here now for hogs. I doubt they would be any more humane since it would be quite hard for accurate shot placement shooting from a moving aircraft at a running target.


At any rate the thing only ran 20 yards or so. Lots of them run much further than that hit by much more 'suitable' calibers.

People are allowed to do all kinds of things.

But just as there are gun owners and responsible gun owners, there are hunters and ethical hunters. I think all kills should be quick and clean and avoid unnecessary suffering.

Obviously not everyone agrees upon what constitutes "quick and clean" or "ethical" just as there is no strong consensus about what constitutes "responsible" gun ownership.

[mtdawg169]

People are allowed to do all kinds of things.

But just as there are gun owners and responsible gun owners, there are hunters and ethical hunters. I think all kills should be quick and clean and avoid unnecessary suffering.

Obviously not everyone agrees upon what constitutes "quick and clean" or "ethical" just as there is no strong consensus about what constitutes "responsible" gun ownership.

Do you hunt?

[SteyrAUG]

Steyr, you simply don't know what you're talking about.

Having grown up in the midwest hunting most things and coming from a family that lives to hunt, I disagree with your assessment of me.

I won't say you are wrong, but we clearly have very different criteria. For me a "clean and quick" kill is one where the animal doesn't even run. I have seen far too many examples of very large animals dropped where they stood to accept the suggestion that it isn't possible.

This of course requires a suitable round capable of a one shot kill and proper placement of that shot. Most of the hunters I grew up with would consider having to shoot an animal twice, let alone three times, sloppy hunting. And when I was younger and not terribly proficient I received such criticisms on more than one occasion.

[SteyrAUG]

Do you hunt?

Not anymore, there is no hunting of value in south Florida.

Additionally, hunting has now become more expensive than the grocery store which kind of defeats it's purpose for me. I have a close friend with property and a feral hog problem and have been invited to come out. The only thing stopping me is that it is a bit of a drive.

But when I finally drag my butt out there, I will take something a bit more reliable than a 9mm handgun. If I am going to shoot something, it is my desire to inflict as little suffering as possible. That's just me and the way I was raised.