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« on: March 08, 2011, 05:30:51 pm » |
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I was just wondering what makes a person a true hog hunter? Always like hearing others opinions on things(especially the smartass ones) and everyone on here has one that is usually very interesting.
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« Reply #1 on: March 08, 2011, 05:46:03 pm » |
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A man that doesn't worry about catching pigs just enjoys watching his dogs work
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Reuben
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« Reply #2 on: March 08, 2011, 06:15:45 pm » |
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A man that doesn't worry about catching pigs just enjoys watching his dogs work
x2, I like to catch pigs, but the dog work and trying to read what the dogs are doing makes the hunt. Setting the dogs up for success and helping them to be the best that they can be is the best part. |
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Training dogs is not about quantity, it's more about timing, the right situations, and proper guidance...After that it's up to the dog...
A hunting dog is born not made...
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« Reply #4 on: March 08, 2011, 06:48:43 pm » |
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A man that doesn't worry about catching pigs just enjoys watching his dogs work
x2 and enjoy beening with good friends and the woods what the good lord give us. his own dogs he raises |
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« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2011, 06:55:59 pm » |
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I'm just throwing two cents in here who am I? No one really at least not as far as hog hunting goes but I came from generations of coon hunters and it's what's in my heart. I love the thrill of hog hunting but it doesn't course through my veins. in two weeks of hunting I can knoW something about him not the average person can see I start to know what he does before he does it because history repeats itself, good dogs make good dogs and hunters have sons and daughters that are hunters just the same it's in there heart, heritage, blood and spirit. Plenty of ppl will prolly say this or that about what I say but it doesn't matter much I know who I am.
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"The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly, who errs and comes up short."--Theodore Roosevelt
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« Reply #6 on: March 08, 2011, 07:03:46 pm » |
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I'm just throwing two cents in here who am I? No one really at least not as far as hog hunting goes but I came from generations of coon hunters and it's what's in my heart. I love the thrill of hog hunting but it doesn't course through my veins. in two weeks of hunting I can knoW something about him not the average person can see I start to know what he does before he does it because history repeats itself, good dogs make good dogs and hunters have sons and daughters that are hunters just the same it's in there heart, heritage, blood and spirit. Plenty of ppl will prolly say this or that about what I say but it doesn't matter much I know who I am.
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Training dogs is not about quantity, it's more about timing, the right situations, and proper guidance...After that it's up to the dog...
A hunting dog is born not made...
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« Reply #7 on: March 08, 2011, 07:17:27 pm » |
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A true hog hunter is one who cares more about making bars than just killing boars
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Catch and release
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« Reply #8 on: March 08, 2011, 07:27:35 pm » |
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Glad you left this thread open to us smartarses!  You could ask the same question about any outdoor persuit or way of life and get about the same answer. I will spare y'all the long version. One word..........Devoted It doesn't matter how many or what kind. If you are devoted to your dogs and hunting hogs with them, you are a true hog hunter in my opinion. |
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"No man should be allowed to be President who does not understand hogs." - President Harry Truman
“I like hogs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Hogs treat us as equals” - Sir Winston Churchill
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« Reply #9 on: March 08, 2011, 07:31:05 pm » |
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couldnt have said it better myself BoarNinja
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« Reply #10 on: March 08, 2011, 07:32:19 pm » |
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LMAO I've got dogs that been hunting longer than most hog hunters.  If that says anything. Waylon |
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shankem
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« Reply #11 on: March 08, 2011, 07:34:10 pm » |
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thanx for the replies. lovin em
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DangerZone
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« Reply #12 on: March 08, 2011, 07:40:25 pm » |
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One who hunts hogs!!!
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« Reply #13 on: March 08, 2011, 07:44:57 pm » |
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I will have to agree with the above, but the one thing that comes to my mind, that i happen to be seeing alot of lately is hunters that only been huntin 4-5 yrs and KNOW IT ALL, go buy a few dogs and then catch a few pigs and all of a sudden, they are profesional hog hunters, Then proceed to to tell everyone els that they are doin it all wrong.
A true hog hunter to me is someone that never stops learning, and not affraid to admit they dont know it all, and willing to teach the one that will listen.
and one that would sell me a good BMC pup from guarded lines LOL!!!!!!
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« Reply #14 on: March 08, 2011, 07:55:53 pm » |
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I'll play.... "A True Hog Hunter"..... Well, first off, I don't consider myself one yet... seen enough real ones to know I got a long way to go... Everyone's definition of this will be different based on infinite variables... terrain, amount of hogs on said terrain, climate, etc... Now for "my" opinion of what a true hog hunter is... based on personal observations I've made over time... First thing that comes to mind is a true hog hunter must love his dogs like family... but be stone cold when need be... He must also by virtue be an excellent animal trainer... Trainers as a whole are generally an aloof bunch.. Most good trainers I've met, I've initially taken them as being a bit arrogant... Only after spending enough time to get to know one do you realize that arrogance is nothing more than that individuals lack of focus on YOU and complete focus on what it is they are there for... TRAINING THEIR ANIMAL... A true hog hunter understands animal psychology, both from a dog's perspective, and sometimes more importantly, a hogs... A true hog hunter cares about catching hogs... I enjoy hunting as much as anyone... but every true hog hunter I've met is pretty miserable to be around if they start to gettin' burned too much... A true hog hunter wants to know their dogs can shut the trophy/runnin' hogs down... but once the dog has proven it can, would rather catch less damaging hogs "most" of the time A true hog hunter figures out how to make things as easy as possible for his dogs to be succesful... You could take a true hog hunter, strip him of his dogs... take him to any random city pound, tell him to pick out 5 dogs and in less than 5 yrs he would still be able to catch more hogs than you.... Wrap your mind around THAT And as tnhillbilly said.... A TRUE HOG HUNTER NEVER STOPS LEARNING. |
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« Reply #15 on: March 08, 2011, 08:08:21 pm » |
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I'll play.... "A True Hog Hunter"..... Well, first off, I don't consider myself one yet... seen enough real ones to know I got a long way to go... Everyone's definition of this will be different based on infinite variables... terrain, amount of hogs on said terrain, climate, etc... Now for "my" opinion of what a true hog hunter is... based on personal observations I've made over time... First thing that comes to mind is a true hog hunter must love his dogs like family... but be stone cold when need be... He must also by virtue be an excellent animal trainer... Trainers as a whole are generally an aloof bunch.. Most good trainers I've met, I've initially taken them as being a bit arrogant... Only after spending enough time to get to know one do you realize that arrogance is nothing more than that individuals lack of focus on YOU and complete focus on what it is they are there for... TRAINING THEIR ANIMAL... A true hog hunter understands animal psychology, both from a dog's perspective, and sometimes more importantly, a hogs... A true hog hunter cares about catching hogs... I enjoy hunting as much as anyone... but every true hog hunter I've met is pretty miserable to be around if they start to gettin' burned too much... A true hog hunter wants to know their dogs can shut the trophy/runnin' hogs down... but once the dog has proven it can, would rather catch less damaging hogs "most" of the time A true hog hunter figures out how to make things as easy as possible for his dogs to be succesful... You could take a true hog hunter, strip him of his dogs... take him to any random city pound, tell him to pick out 5 dogs and in less than 5 yrs he would still be able to catch more hogs than you.... Wrap your mind around THAT And as tnhillbilly said.... A TRUE HOG HUNTER NEVER STOPS LEARNING. Noah, You about said it all right there...  I will add that it is one great game. especially when you are having to go back to the drawing board on trying to catch that elusive trophy boar that keeps getting away and then the plan works out after the third or forth try. It is like being a general leading the troops around trying to set them up for the win... war games with the dogs. It just don't get any better. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 08, 2011, 08:11:09 pm » |
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Amen brother |
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« Reply #17 on: March 08, 2011, 08:13:52 pm » |
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This is great. I learn alot from you guys. Hope yall keep em coming.
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« Reply #18 on: March 08, 2011, 08:17:58 pm » |
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Noah that's good enough to be posted everywhere. well put.
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« Reply #19 on: March 08, 2011, 08:37:35 pm » |
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Holy cow I tried to be a little smart assie and then ,, Noah goes all serious and almost poetic,, I almost feel I should remove my post. Well said Noah!!
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