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HillCountryBowHunter · 02-26-2009, 12:45 AM

Well, I haven't seen any blood spilled on this thread for the last couple weeks, so..... Looks like it's about time for me to head back out to Granger to stick a couple pigs to show yall how it's done!

paintman · 02-26-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by HillCountryBowHunter

Well, I haven't seen any blood spilled on this thread for the last couple weeks, so..... Looks like it's about time for me to head back out to Granger to stick a couple pigs to show yall how it's done!

just wait till next weekend at the xtreme hunt,that way we wont starve

DONT FORGET ROLL CALL POSTED IN AROUND THE CAMPFIRE

RiverRat1 · 02-26-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HillCountryBowHunter

Well, I haven't seen any blood spilled on this thread for the last couple weeks, so..... Looks like it's about time for me to head back out to Granger to stick a couple pigs to show yall how it's done!

Check your PM box. I spilled some blood last night.

02-26-2009, 08:36 PM

Does any one ever have problems with running into people or people running into you while hunting out there.

paintman · 02-26-2009, 09:19 PM

yea all the time

Wudstix · 02-26-2009, 11:25 PM

Just walk on past. I was down there 15-16 Feb all by myself. Alot of fishermen but no hog huntings. My longbow remainded silent. Hope to make another trip before in greens up too much. Good luck at GRXH fellas. PC has been getting alot of pressuererI'd go across the creek or up creek and that might work out better. Stay in the open woods and out of the bloodweed.

02-27-2009, 09:24 AM

been wanting to go hunting out there but have never been able to get anyone to go with me and check it out. guess i might just have to go by myself.

HillCountryBowHunter · 02-27-2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by DLHOLDER

been wanting to go hunting out there but have never been able to get anyone to go with me and check it out. guess i might just have to go by myself.

It's more effective and quieter when you are by yourself.... Until the entire pack of hogs gets after you in the dark!

RiverRat1 · 02-27-2009, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by DLHOLDER

Does any one ever have problems with running into people or people running into you while hunting out there.

Just a couple yahoos chasing pigs out of MY area !!!

J/King... LOL. No one that was not nice yet. But lots of people out there.

boss bowman · 02-27-2009, 07:49 PM

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.... Until the entire pack of hogs gets after you in the dark!

I've figured out how to solve that problem,

lets just say there are a few less dogs chasing hogs and deer around out there.

Wudstix · 02-27-2009, 11:30 PM

Hogs in the dark, thats what tomahawks are made for.

Archer23 · 03-01-2009, 09:44 PM

I was ou this afternoon. Very dry as stated in the ranger hunt thread. Saw several, closest I got was 53 yards, just to dry.

03-02-2009, 10:00 AM

hi guys im stationed at fort hood. i have never been hog hunting. now i know where granger lake is does this public land surround granger lake. and dont worry im deployed till next year sometime so you wont have to worry about a dumb rookie messing up your spot just been reading and im curious

paintman · 03-02-2009, 02:49 PM

yes the wlma is all around the lake and river all the way to hyway 95

03-02-2009, 05:02 PM

I wish I still lived in TX! I've heard there are hogs in NC where I live now. After reading these threads, I've got the itch!

txbowhunter31 · 03-02-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by disturbingiraq

hi guys im stationed at fort hood. i have never been hog hunting. now i know where granger lake is does this public land surround granger lake. and dont worry im deployed till next year sometime so you wont have to worry about a dumb rookie messing up your spot just been reading and im curious

When you get back from deployment let us know I would be happy to show you around out there!!

Wudstix · 03-03-2009, 12:12 AM

A little rain would really help the stalking at Granger.

NightStalker · 03-03-2009, 07:57 PM

I hunted Pecan Grove from 4:30 PM until 6:59 on Monday. Wind at the parking area was out of the east, but switched to out of the south over the next hour. Stalked and glassed (mostly silently) along the power line easement 50 yards west of checkpoint VI until sundown, then set up overwatching a game trail along the engineered channel, northeast of checkpoint VI. The trail came out of a thicket and headed north, down to the water. Stayed there until the end of legal hours.

Nothing seen or heard.

Wudstix · 03-03-2009, 10:31 PM

Paintman; to get to #6 do you drive farther down the raod instead of turning into #7?

Pecan Grove looks good.

paintman · 03-04-2009, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Wudstix

Paintman; to get to #6 do you drive farther down the raod instead of turning into #7?

Pecan Grove looks good.

ya sort of,you really need your book with the map cuz theres alot of turns from 7 till 4 and alot of hunting in between

Wudstix · 03-04-2009, 07:45 PM

Can't make it easy can they. I'll probably float/paddle down to #6 next trip and hunt the flats.

03-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Ok I need some help. I ahve been out there a couple times now with out any luck. The closest I ahve come to anything is finding a decent wallow a couple weeks ago and all the dead hogs in the pecan grove. I was out this morning in the area of gate 6, checkpoint IV and V. tried sitting, tried stalking. Snuck up on some cows, suprised a orange cat and got close enough to soem squirrels to hit em with a rock. but no hogs. I would love to be able to go out there with someone who knows the area. Leave me a message if you can assist.

Wudstix · 03-07-2009, 08:23 PM

You guys that live near Granger just don't realize how good you have it. It's 2+ hours drive to #7 from my house.

txbowhunter31 · 03-08-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Mels Soldier

Ok I need some help. I ahve been out there a couple times now with out any luck. The closest I ahve come to anything is finding a decent wallow a couple weeks ago and all the dead hogs in the pecan grove. I was out this morning in the area of gate 6, checkpoint IV and V. tried sitting, tried stalking. Snuck up on some cows, suprised a orange cat and got close enough to soem squirrels to hit em with a rock. but no hogs. I would love to be able to go out there with someone who knows the area. Leave me a message if you can assist.

I just got back from the Granger Ranger Extreme Hunt and I will be traveling for the next couple of weeks but as soon as I get back I would be happy to show you around out there!!
in the meantime you can hook up with Paintman,Crod888 or HillCountryBowhunter and I'm sure they will help they are all good guys and know alot about granger!
good luck and I will contact you when I get back from traveling..

Gsxrman_22 · 03-08-2009, 08:32 PM

Well, lets hear it.
I had to go out of town this month so I wasn't able to go to the Granger Ranger Hunt. I was checking this tonight to hoping to read some interesting storys about it. Nothing so far.

Wudstix · 03-08-2009, 08:50 PM

Gsxrman; PM Sent.

03-09-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by txbowhunter31

I just got back from the Granger Ranger Extreme Hunt and I will be traveling for the next couple of weeks but as soon as I get back I would be happy to show you around out there!!
in the meantime you can hook up with Paintman,Crod888 or HillCountryBowhunter and I'm sure they will help they are all good guys and know alot about granger!
good luck and I will contact you when I get back from traveling..

absolutely. I go out of town frequently for my job, but when here can always find time to be shown around granger.

RiverRat1 · 03-09-2009, 11:13 AM

No kidding.. Where are the pics of all the dead hogs from this weekend?

I was out of town also.

paintman · 03-09-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RiverRat1

No kidding.. Where are the pics of all the dead hogs from this weekend?

I was out of town also.

we didnt kill any hogs

NateYJ · 03-09-2009, 06:58 PM

I really thought that you guys would have wacked a bunch of Porkers for sure!!!!!

paintman · 03-09-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by NateYJ

I really thought that you guys would have wacked a bunch of Porkers for sure!!!!!

thats alot harder than you think,theres been huge presure at the primitive not to mention the heli shoot 2 weeks ago,now there white bass fisherman all over too,ya ought to try gettin at them in the blood weeds,its great na really we had a couple of shots but like i said mostly either running or in the blood weeds,but well get one next year............i hope

Archer23 · 03-09-2009, 08:46 PM

I aint goin in them bloodweeds anymore. I've found four ticks on me after the hunt and even one in our bed after I showered and checked myself. I never evern brought anything in the house from the hunt. Anyone els find any? Or is just my fair skin nature to attract them.

paintman · 03-09-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by crod888

I aint goin in them bloodweeds anymore. I've found four ticks on me after the hunt and even one in our bed after I showered and checked myself. I never evern brought anything in the house from the hunt. Anyone els find any? Or is just my fair skin nature to attract them.

i didnt have any,nor my son,not sure about your skin but i havnt had any this year and i been spendin lotsa time in the blood weeds

how did sunday go C ROD 888

Archer23 · 03-09-2009, 11:09 PM

Sunday suuuuuuuuuccccccckkkkkked LOL Didn't want to get outa bed because i was so tired from the day before, but we forced ourselves up. Crossed over to 7, walked to six, then back to 7 and didn't see a thing. Then I had the worst ride back to the car with all my gear. It took me nearly and hour. All in all, had a great time with great company, just next year if i don't have aboat i may neadd to hitch a ride from you LOL.

Oh, and Ill hunt below the dam at least once

kestimator · 03-10-2009, 09:10 AM

This is fishing related. Where is "Dickerson's"? Is it on the San Gabriel?

Thanks!

03-10-2009, 08:54 PM

Hello all,

This is my first post, and I am a longtime whitetail/gun hunter who is ready to try something new.
I have never hunted public land before, but I have a permit and Granger is closest to home (Copperas Cove, about 1 1/2 hrs) so I'm thinking about going out there Friday night and camping out, then hunting Saturday.
Just wondering if there's a decent spot out there where a rookie can see a little action without getting in the way of the seasoned hog hunters.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

03-10-2009, 08:58 PM

Ok, went out this evening to san gabriel gate 6. Walked around until about 7. Saw lots of cows, came across a couple huge areas that had been torn to heck. pretty cool stuff. decided to drive by the dam for the heck of it. Parked at the over look and walked down below the ****. Came across a small boar piglet rooting around by himself. MY FIRST PIG sighted at granger! He was in the middle of the meadow. High scooted to about 35 yards before he noticed me. Took the shot and missed low. Boy he ran fast. I parralled him for about 100 yds then decided he had put forth a lot of effort. good run. next time I will go to the pecan grove first.

SMOOTHboar · 03-11-2009, 10:25 PM

I am heading out with some pals next weekend. Man am I excited. Will be my first time out with a bow.

NightStalker · 03-11-2009, 11:05 PM

Yeah mels soldier. I always stop and have a look through binoculars from the overlook whenever I have to drive over the dam. Have seen hogs twice from that location, and once glassing from the area above the spillway at the Pecan Grove parking area. I have seen them NE of checkpoint II, and vic of checkpoint X on the Pecan Grove map. Chances of seeing a hog moving in daylight are much better on overcast days like yesterday. Today would have been great if you had the gear to stay warm and dry.

And yes, them hogs at Granger put on their Nikes once they spot you!

03-12-2009, 10:38 AM

i've got the gear and was planning on heading out this afternoon, but kids school stuff prevents me from going. I am off tomorrow so I may go out before I have to catch my flight.Probably hit pecan grove for a couple hours after sunrise if you are interested. I have a flight out of Killeen at 4, so it will have to be a short day. But it only takes one shot.......

SMOOTHboar · 03-12-2009, 01:21 PM

I going out this afternoon. Should be a good time to scare something up.

Wudstix · 03-12-2009, 08:27 PM

Run piggie run. Hope to get up there solo once or twice to see if I can catch a couple stopped to catch their breath.

03-12-2009, 08:31 PM

good luck I dont think they stop to catch their breath......

Wudstix · 03-12-2009, 08:54 PM

Maybe I can trip one......

bluenavigator · 03-12-2009, 09:53 PM

I went to Granger WMA three times past week. Today, I saw 4 deers and couple crane birds. Look like that hogs aren't there for a while. Last Tuesday, I didnt see anything at all. Last Friday, saw 2 hogs and lost them!

Wudstix · 03-12-2009, 09:59 PM

There are no hogs at Granger.

bluenavigator · 03-12-2009, 10:38 PM

Wudstix.... are you sure? I had seen couple hogs at Granger last Friday. I am not blind. I am not telling which entrance.

SMOOTHboar · 03-13-2009, 09:33 AM

Went last night and scared up a bunch of hog. Mostly little ones. I shoot at two of them and missed. Both were running flat out and I really had no chance of getting them, but I let er fly anyways. I found three arrows and a skunk. Dang thing would not get out of the alley I was walking down. So I had to get into the brush and walk through, then about 5 or so hogs jumped up and ran. They were about 30 yards in font of where I wanted to go. Cursed little skunk. Man Stalking is tough. Those hogs know when you are coming. We tried pushing them to each other. But they were speedy to say the least. It was neat. The Sumac was so high. I couldn't even tell where they were bedded down half the time. i can't wait untill next weekend.

Archer23 · 03-13-2009, 06:29 PM

I maybe out in the mourning, if the weather is nasty I'll be out there for sure.

Tx_bowhunter · 03-13-2009, 07:17 PM

headed out in the morning..... hope to stick something just went and bought some rage broaheads.. need to try them out..

02-26-2009, 08:36 PM	#154
DLHOLDER Guest	huntin out at granger Does any one ever have problems with running into people or people running into you while hunting out there.

03-10-2009, 08:54 PM	#186
sshipp Guest	Thinking of going this weekend Hello all, This is my first post, and I am a longtime whitetail/gun hunter who is ready to try something new. I have never hunted public land before, but I have a permit and Granger is closest to home (Copperas Cove, about 1 1/2 hrs) so I'm thinking about going out there Friday night and camping out, then hunting Saturday. Just wondering if there's a decent spot out there where a rookie can see a little action without getting in the way of the seasoned hog hunters. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

03-11-2009, 11:05 PM	#189
NightStalker Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bell County	Yeah mels soldier. I always stop and have a look through binoculars from the overlook whenever I have to drive over the dam. Have seen hogs twice from that location, and once glassing from the area above the spillway at the Pecan Grove parking area. I have seen them NE of checkpoint II, and vic of checkpoint X on the Pecan Grove map. Chances of seeing a hog moving in daylight are much better on overcast days like yesterday. Today would have been great if you had the gear to stay warm and dry. And yes, them hogs at Granger put on their Nikes once they spot you! Last edited by NightStalker; 03-11-2009 at 11:09 PM.

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02-26-2009, 12:45 AM	#151
HillCountryBowHunter Six Point Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Houston,Tx	Well, I haven't seen any blood spilled on this thread for the last couple weeks, so..... Looks like it's about time for me to head back out to Granger to stick a couple pigs to show yall how it's done!

02-26-2009, 09:19 PM	#155
paintman Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: holland tx Hunt In: granger mostly	yea all the time

02-26-2009, 11:25 PM	#156
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Just walk on past. I was down there 15-16 Feb all by myself. Alot of fishermen but no hog huntings. My longbow remainded silent. Hope to make another trip before in greens up too much. Good luck at GRXH fellas. PC has been getting alot of pressuererI'd go across the creek or up creek and that might work out better. Stay in the open woods and out of the bloodweed.

02-27-2009, 09:24 AM	#157
DLHOLDER Guest	been wanting to go hunting out there but have never been able to get anyone to go with me and check it out. guess i might just have to go by myself.

02-27-2009, 11:30 PM	#161
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Hogs in the dark, thats what tomahawks are made for.

03-01-2009, 09:44 PM	#162
Archer23 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Hunt In: Anywhere I can, primarily Granger	I was ou this afternoon. Very dry as stated in the ranger hunt thread. Saw several, closest I got was 53 yards, just to dry.

03-02-2009, 10:00 AM	#163
disturbingiraq Guest	hi guys im stationed at fort hood. i have never been hog hunting. now i know where granger lake is does this public land surround granger lake. and dont worry im deployed till next year sometime so you wont have to worry about a dumb rookie messing up your spot just been reading and im curious

03-02-2009, 02:49 PM	#164
paintman Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: holland tx Hunt In: granger mostly	yes the wlma is all around the lake and river all the way to hyway 95

03-02-2009, 05:02 PM	#165
ttemerydvm Guest	I wish I still lived in TX! I've heard there are hogs in NC where I live now. After reading these threads, I've got the itch!

03-03-2009, 12:12 AM	#167
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	A little rain would really help the stalking at Granger.

03-03-2009, 07:57 PM	#168
NightStalker Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bell County	I hunted Pecan Grove from 4:30 PM until 6:59 on Monday. Wind at the parking area was out of the east, but switched to out of the south over the next hour. Stalked and glassed (mostly silently) along the power line easement 50 yards west of checkpoint VI until sundown, then set up overwatching a game trail along the engineered channel, northeast of checkpoint VI. The trail came out of a thicket and headed north, down to the water. Stayed there until the end of legal hours. Nothing seen or heard.

03-03-2009, 10:31 PM	#169
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Paintman; to get to #6 do you drive farther down the raod instead of turning into #7? Pecan Grove looks good.

03-04-2009, 07:45 PM	#171
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Can't make it easy can they. I'll probably float/paddle down to #6 next trip and hunt the flats.

03-07-2009, 04:25 PM	#172
Mels Soldier Guest	Ok I need some help. I ahve been out there a couple times now with out any luck. The closest I ahve come to anything is finding a decent wallow a couple weeks ago and all the dead hogs in the pecan grove. I was out this morning in the area of gate 6, checkpoint IV and V. tried sitting, tried stalking. Snuck up on some cows, suprised a orange cat and got close enough to soem squirrels to hit em with a rock. but no hogs. I would love to be able to go out there with someone who knows the area. Leave me a message if you can assist.

03-07-2009, 08:23 PM	#173
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	You guys that live near Granger just don't realize how good you have it. It's 2+ hours drive to #7 from my house.

03-08-2009, 08:32 PM	#175
Gsxrman_22 Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hutto Hunt In: Granger	Well, lets hear it. I had to go out of town this month so I wasn't able to go to the Granger Ranger Hunt. I was checking this tonight to hoping to read some interesting storys about it. Nothing so far.

03-08-2009, 08:50 PM	#176
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Gsxrman; PM Sent.

03-09-2009, 11:13 AM	#178
RiverRat1 Pope & Young Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Leander Hunt In: San Saba	No kidding.. Where are the pics of all the dead hogs from this weekend? I was out of town also.

03-09-2009, 06:58 PM	#180
NateYJ Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cedar Park,Texas Hunt In: Somewhere soon!!!	I really thought that you guys would have wacked a bunch of Porkers for sure!!!!!

03-09-2009, 08:46 PM	#182
Archer23 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Hunt In: Anywhere I can, primarily Granger	I aint goin in them bloodweeds anymore. I've found four ticks on me after the hunt and even one in our bed after I showered and checked myself. I never evern brought anything in the house from the hunt. Anyone els find any? Or is just my fair skin nature to attract them.

03-09-2009, 11:09 PM	#184
Archer23 Ten Point Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Hunt In: Anywhere I can, primarily Granger	Sunday suuuuuuuuuccccccckkkkkked LOL Didn't want to get outa bed because i was so tired from the day before, but we forced ourselves up. Crossed over to 7, walked to six, then back to 7 and didn't see a thing. Then I had the worst ride back to the car with all my gear. It took me nearly and hour. All in all, had a great time with great company, just next year if i don't have aboat i may neadd to hitch a ride from you LOL. Oh, and Ill hunt below the dam at least once

03-10-2009, 09:10 AM	#185
kestimator Eight Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Austin Hunt In: Where the fun and adventure is :)	This is fishing related. Where is "Dickerson's"? Is it on the San Gabriel? Thanks!

03-10-2009, 08:58 PM	#187
Mels Soldier Guest	Ok, went out this evening to san gabriel gate 6. Walked around until about 7. Saw lots of cows, came across a couple huge areas that had been torn to heck. pretty cool stuff. decided to drive by the dam for the heck of it. Parked at the over look and walked down below the ****. Came across a small boar piglet rooting around by himself. MY FIRST PIG sighted at granger! He was in the middle of the meadow. High scooted to about 35 yards before he noticed me. Took the shot and missed low. Boy he ran fast. I parralled him for about 100 yds then decided he had put forth a lot of effort. good run. next time I will go to the pecan grove first.

03-11-2009, 10:25 PM	#188
SMOOTHboar Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leander TX Hunt In: I get in where I fit in	I am heading out with some pals next weekend. Man am I excited. Will be my first time out with a bow.

03-12-2009, 10:38 AM	#190
Mels Soldier Guest	i've got the gear and was planning on heading out this afternoon, but kids school stuff prevents me from going. I am off tomorrow so I may go out before I have to catch my flight.Probably hit pecan grove for a couple hours after sunrise if you are interested. I have a flight out of Killeen at 4, so it will have to be a short day. But it only takes one shot.......

03-12-2009, 01:21 PM	#191
SMOOTHboar Ten Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Leander TX Hunt In: I get in where I fit in	I going out this afternoon. Should be a good time to scare something up.

03-12-2009, 08:27 PM	#192
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Run piggie run. Hope to get up there solo once or twice to see if I can catch a couple stopped to catch their breath.

03-12-2009, 08:31 PM	#193
Mels Soldier Guest	good luck I dont think they stop to catch their breath......

03-12-2009, 08:54 PM	#194
Wudstix Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Location, Location. Pick a spot. Hunt In: a Tripod usually or Ground Blind.	Maybe I can trip one......

03-12-2009, 09:53 PM	#195
bluenavigator Four Point Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hutto Hunt In: Granger WMA	I went to Granger WMA three times past week. Today, I saw 4 deers and couple crane birds. Look like that hogs aren't there for a while. Last Tuesday, I didnt see anything at all. Last Friday, saw 2 hogs and lost them!