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Post by Jbhbass on Oct 4, 2008 16:12:42 GMT -6
 I don't know squat about pig hunting and would love to go. Where, here in Middle TN would be the best area to approach landowners about their allowing one to pursue the little critters? Would a Marlin 30/30 be ample power to bring down the porker or is something larger best suited for the task? I know this is a dumb question but are they edible? Please don't hold my ignorance against inviting me pig hunting, unlike our VP I haven't shot anyone yet. 
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Post by bigblue on Oct 4, 2008 17:56:17 GMT -6
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Post by DocHolladay on Oct 4, 2008 20:53:39 GMT -6
Yep. One is a recent thread. You can come if you wish.
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Post by madoktor1 on Oct 4, 2008 22:04:22 GMT -6
Yeah, the more the merrier. We had a blast last year. The ones that were shot were the victims of a .243, and I took a 30-06. So, yeah, I think a 30-30 would be just fine.
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Post by Jbhbass on Oct 5, 2008 16:47:43 GMT -6
???Read story, my question is should I carry an extra pair of pants? I would like to go, it sounds like fun and if Doc goes it will be funny. What do think it will cost and exactly where are you going and will my heart condition cause a problem?
I have been told there are pigs in around the Holt's Corner area, Marshall Co., has anyone heard about Middle Tn pigs.
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Post by madoktor1 on Oct 5, 2008 20:55:18 GMT -6
The permit is $5 and we usually all chip in on food. We also try to carpool if possible. Doc and I rode together last year and there will probably be some sort of riding arrangements made this next trip too once it gets close enough to know who all are going for sure. The cost really depends on you yourself. Whether you carpool or drive yourself. What you want to bring to eat and drink. etc. Here is a link for directions: www.nps.gov/biso/planyourvisit/directions.htmIt is in Scott Co. We will be staying at the Bandy Creek Campgrounds and I think it was like $7 a night for a camping spot and each spot can hold 3-4 tents and we just split that too. We may do like some of us did on our draw hunt and bring big tents to hold at least two people each and their gear. |
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Post by DocHolladay on Oct 5, 2008 21:28:16 GMT -6
If you can handle some hills with just your weight and a rifle, then your heart should be ok. We can handle a drag if need be. I didnt get winded walking until there were pigs attached to the end of a rope. It is a fun time, whether you kill a hog or not.
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Post by Jbhbass on Oct 6, 2008 6:24:31 GMT -6
I've heard of tents, but where is the Hilton and Starsbucks?
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Post by Jbhbass on Oct 6, 2008 6:50:19 GMT -6
I looked at the web site and printed a map, which campground do you use?
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Post by DocHolladay on Oct 6, 2008 7:46:17 GMT -6
We use the Bandy Creek Campground. It has several spots and we just pick one that is open, which is usually the whole thing.
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Post by bigblue on Oct 6, 2008 16:24:16 GMT -6
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Post by madoktor1 on Oct 6, 2008 17:05:39 GMT -6
I've heard of tents, but where is the Hilton and Starsbucks? We have tent city and Julian's Camp Coffee.  ;D |
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Post by tmrltree on Oct 6, 2008 17:39:07 GMT -6
The Camp coffee is sure to taste better then Starbucks, and probally a whole lot cheaper.
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Post by Jbhbass on Oct 7, 2008 19:50:39 GMT -6
Sounds good to me, does Julian make a good latte?
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Post by juliang on Oct 7, 2008 20:30:37 GMT -6
Hell I make coffee! Latte's are for city folk, $5 and I can call it a latte? A frozen burger, fried bread and luke warm coffee are luxuries where I am from.
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I don't know squat about pig hunting and would love to go. Where, here in Middle TN would be the best area to approach landowners about their allowing one to pursue the little critters? Would a Marlin 30/30 be ample power to bring down the porker or is something larger best suited for the task? I know this is a dumb question but are they edible? Please don't hold my ignorance against inviting me pig hunting, unlike our VP I haven't shot anyone yet. 
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