Need info on hog hunting

[W-tate]

NO offense man but if you still got all these questions I would say your not ready to own a set of dogs. I ain't tryin to be a dickey.    Just my opinion which don't mean chit. To alot of peole but I have been where u are

[craig]

first thing i would do is find out as much about the guy trying to sell you the dog as possible ( references) .

dogs like that arent sold very often, so you will have to wait on the right dog to come along..

[BAYRAT.BROS]

it better be a hell of a dog for $2000 dont let anydody rip ya off becouse you dont know what ya getting get the old man ya hunt with or some body that knows what a hog dog is and whats not lots of people sale dogs  for way more then its worth ive had some real good dogs and only one id say was worth $2000 so dont get in a rush and get took

[rtrahan]

Your probably correct about me not be ready to own dogs.
But the way I look at is I can afford it and im going to jump in with both feet if I make a few mistakes along the way O well I've spent alot more money on alot of things that I did'nt have as much fun doing.

[rtrahan]

This is all really good adise and I really appreciate it.
Keep it coming Im getting smarter by the min.

[W-tate]

Sayin stuff like that every. Dog jockey.  On here gonna sale u the best dog theygot that they don't wanna sale but will to. U.       Long story short  junky dogs headed ur. It takes along time to put together a  a good set of dogs I ain't talkin months talkin years no one will ever sale there best dogs    I have had most my luck rasein them from.  Pups

[craig]

first off let me back up and say welcome to ETHD , this is the best place to gain knowledge about hogdogging anywhere !!

 i can see you have already been bitten by the hog dogging bug  
 trust me there is no cure, i hope you have an understanding wife or family.

i have been hog dogging for 15 yrs, there are alot of guys on here been hunting alot longer than me and alot of guys with better advice.

but ill be glad to help when i can.

[BAYRAT.BROS]

you need to get some one to help ya get a pack together or you gonna have a yard full of dogs that couldnt catch  nothing

[southtexasdogger]

There will be alot more guys selling pot lickers than guys having good dogs for sale.
If you can try the dogs in the area you will be hunting and then if you like the way the dog hunts ask for a trial 2 or 3 week trial.
If they won't give you the time to atleast hunt the dog a couple of times then Its your decision on taking their word for it. Most folks word is not worth anything anymore.
If the seller is rushing you,offering more than they should,promissing alot,won't give trial, they are hiding something beware
If it sounds to good to be true most of the time it is.

If you ever get up in the Wharton area give me a call My dogs are not for sale but we hunt like your friend does  but our dogs hunt deeper and I have several diff breeds you can watch hunt.
Free hunt just bring your rubber boots.

[W-tate]

I ain't tryin to be rude. Or discurage anyone  or prented I know every thing

[craig]

hey southtexas,,,,,,        i got rubber boots  ,  what about me

[makenbeans]

First mistake is tellin someone that your willing to pay that kind of money for somethin you dont seem to understand.
I would research different breeds and their styles of huntin.
Bark on trail, long range, short range or med range, their are differnet characteristics you should look for depending on the property your runnin. 300 acres tract are small, sayin that you really dont want a long range dog. Just somethin like what that gentlemen runs seems right.
Plotts,cat,bmc,cur cross/pit, the list goes on their are plenty of dogs with diff. styles available.
Just my opinion.

[BAYRAT.BROS]

most every body has bought a potlicker or two it dont make it right to take advantage of a new comer but they will  if ya let them your best bet is to buy some dogs from your friends ya hunt with to start with  or get a young  dog and train it up with your buddys the dog fever will get costly on the pocket book no matter how much ya got to spend

[southtexasdogger]

Come on I'll trade out with ya Craig

[southtexasdogger]

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[BAYRAT.BROS]

well im sure if ya just want to buy some dog some body is going to sale ya some your chances are 50/50 at best

[rtrahan]

I would like to buy a good strike dog now.

[BAYRAT.BROS]

must not be any good ones nobody trying to sale him any

[southtexasdogger]

Hey Craig they have hogs in OK?  LOL

[craig]

its a nation wide epidemic havent you heard