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« on: October 05, 2010, 08:52:21 am » |
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If your new to the sport of hog hunting with dogs (only gone a handfull of times), how do you Further your education? A lot of the people that I talk to who hunt are very secretive about where they hunt, how they hunt, and what types of dogs they hunt. For a newbie it can be difficult to wrangle an invite. Any tips on finding a mentor to show you the ropes?
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TxHogDoggin
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« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2010, 09:06:32 am » |
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I'm betting there are plenty of people on here around your area willing to let you tag along. This is a great site to learn anything you want to know about the sport. Welcome to hog doggin. Be carefull it is kind of addicting.
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BigDaddy2508
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« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2010, 09:17:23 am » |
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I will say this I think that the most important thing that a person new to the sport can do is be respectful and honest. These things will take you a long way in any aspect of life for that matter. If you do get an invite be on time come prepared and be ready to do the dirty work until you have paid your dues. Always listen and watch what the veterans are doing and remember that learning what not to do is sometimes even more important that learning what to do. Keep coments about others and the way they do things to yourself unless they are good. You just never know who is friends with who. if you follow these things you will almost always get reinvites to hunt again. Good luck and welcome to the sport.
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rdjustham
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« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2010, 10:10:32 am » |
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If you do get an invite be on time come prepared and be ready to do the dirty work until you have paid your dues. Always listen and watch what the veterans are doing and remember that learning what not to do is sometimes even more important that learning what to do.
COuldnt agree more. When i got started the guys i hunted with like a 12 pack after we got done so i always brought it. Was always the first one wading into the water to leg the hog and was always the dirtiest. Pay your dues dont handle someones dogs unless they ask/tell you to, and the most important thing is to get the rules of th hunt and what you need to bring or what they would like you to bring before you get there. |
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Big T
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« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2010, 10:51:06 am » |
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Thanks for the advise! I'm in the Tyler TX, Longview area if anyone is interested in having an extra set of hands with them.
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rdjustham
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« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2010, 12:24:38 pm » |
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One other thing, ask before you bring dogs. I always asked do you want me to bring any if so what? Hate if invite someone and they bring a truck load of dogs without askin.. JMO
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BIG BEN
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2010, 12:57:14 pm » |
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Be honest, on time, and always willing to go the extra mile all the time. Theres alot of good folks on here that will be more than willing to help and could always use a good hand in the woods.
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hunt em hard, give em no excuses, and cull harder!!!!!
"Rather have a sister in a whore house than spots on a dog"
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2010, 02:59:16 pm » |
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Attitude is everything and there is some good advice here. Just one other thing. Dont show up with a bitch in heat!  |
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2010, 04:27:40 pm » |
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*Don't show up with extra friends either, invite for you is an invite for you ONLY, unless it is discussed prior to hunt.
*Do not think because you had permission to hunt on the land with the person who invited you, that you may return to that land without THAT person who invited you, Reguardless.
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2010, 04:33:40 pm » |
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Good of you to ask about what to do Tyler,....you have a wealth of info here on this forum right at your fingertips. Always do more than your part, but don't over do it.....ask what's expected of you and listen more than you talk. Don't act a fool (which you must not be to have asked your peers about this) and you will gain the respect of the older hunters, which is your goal. Good luck and be safe......if I lived closer, I'd take you myself.......you seem like a good guy to me.
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It's easy to judge the character of a man,....by how he treats those that can do nothing for him.
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Big T
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2010, 05:55:09 pm » |
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Thanks to all of you for the advice and encouragement! I also appreciate the advice on how to CYA when I do get the invite.
Thanks again,
Tyler
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Tusk Hog
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2010, 10:13:05 pm » |
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Like mentioned earlier be respectful and honest, but most of all listen and learn. Take what advice you can use from each and everyone who will take you. Then you will eventually develope your own style which will work for you. Most of all remember this is a very expensive habit, a sack of dog food, tank of fuel, 12 pack, a meal or anything else needed will go a long way to secure your place with a good bunch of hunters. Good Luck and enjoy the sport, which I'm positive you will.
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