~Boazman's Quatro B, HOG HEAVEN !! A ++ !

[takoma]

Recently returned from this weekends hunt. Doug was a fantastic guy accommodating me on my last minute schedule. Well spoken and respectable guy, He was more than willing to share advice, time and tips as this was to be my very fist bow hunt.

Excellent setup and facilities. His guides were helpful and wiling to work with hunters on stand placement and advice.

So many animals out there ! Saw all kinds of amazing exotics, and others like black buck to red stag to audad.

Each night hunters were covered in hogs, everyone took shots.. and all but I actually stuck a pig that first night (several of the hunts shooting multiple pigs. 2nd night I stuck a 140+ hog, however unable to recover.)

I was astounded by the volume of varies pigs that seemed to pour from the bush right at dark. Saw some NICE SIZE large boar as well fighting and wandering down the corn fed roads.

hogs- $75 a day- Unlimited.

Nice camp setup, great facilities, helpful guides, amazing ranch and property, tons of shooting opportunities........ I'll be back in no time !

Check them out :
http://www.boazmanbowhunting.com/


~C

ps.... If you book a hunt in the month of JULY with so much rain, the brush is VERY thick and lush. No worries when it comes to shooting down on the roads, but bring mosquito spray ! Those things are vicious !

[Guajalote]

Glad to hear the good report. We're heading there this Friday for the weekend hunt, I'm excited to see the place. Guy I'm going with killed a 230 #'er there in April... Will be my first true hog hunting experience, looking forward to an exciting time.

[takoma]

Guajalote
You won't be disappointed. I did see some BIG ONES out there. Plenty of stands to choose from- all produced. Seems no matter where you sit, they pass through the area. They come right at dark.

Couple tips :
* Fiber optic sights are a good plus in this situation.
* Luminocks would help as well, to help you see your hits.
( or make your own- see attached video at this link )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMqLT-4ezzk
* Bring plenty of spray - mosquitoes are out of control right now.
* Don't forget a good flashlight for those night time tracks
* Long sleeve camo would help thwart the bugs
* Mid day is worthless, morning is iffy,evening is where it's at
* Hit LOW...Hit LOW...Hit LOW...Hit LOW...Hit LOW...Hit LOW... - Lung shots on these tough pigs means for a track. And a track means in the inky black of night. With the thick brush out there with all the rain makes for difficult retrieval. A good heat combo lung shot will make a world of difference
* no mechanicals broadheads- just fixed blade. My 100 gr. Muzzy 3 blade worked a fantastic blood trail for me
* 2 favorite places would be near the back lake/pond where the stand is that overlooks the intersection of 2 roads. Open shooting created down 3 lanes right there. 2nd- is the stand down the road near the Oak trees (the guide Kevin will know where you speak of )
* If you want to move a stand, feel free. They welcome you to move them where you see fit. These 6 foot stands don't weigh much and are easily manipulated.
* If you need supplies of any sort, be sure to hit up Hondo- they have a Walmart there and all kinds of other stores for last minute necessities and gear.
* If you see a coyote take em out with indiscretion ! You will be doing Doug a favor. They are the prime suspect for disappearance of black buck fawns.

~ As they come just about right at dark- Be ready for them as they come in in droves and clusters. Almost unsettling how much noise they make as they work their way through the dense undercover. They slip almost silently the last bit through the tall grass, listen for the crunching of corn.
*You will only have but 10-15 minutes of visible light for shooting before it's so dark they turn into dark shadows, and good shots are futile.
* They take you out @ 5...but next time I go I will opt for 8-8:30pm in a spot that will not bother other hunters when they drop me off. It's right at 9:15pm that they come in. You will just be bored, sweating, and mosquito bait until then.

Tell Doug and Kevin that Carlos says hello ! Awesome guys out there- your gonna have a blast with your first hog hunt there !

[takoma]

Forget to mention :
* These by no means are "pet pigs". They will scent you and spook into the brush even with little to no windplay. Take note of the moment they "huff" their warning and begin their retreat. Draw a bead and put one in the boilermaker fast !
* They do have a track dog names TACO. In my opinion he's about half effective. Go low right above the pigs "elbow". You zap that heart and lungs, and Taco's services will be negated.
* If it helps you.. bring some florescent tape or some kind of maker to help you keep track of blood trails. When you track, you'll find out they zig and zag all over the place. The markers will also help you get TACO on the blood trail upon introducing him to the blood.

[takoma]

Thought I would add in a little trick that I figured could help out others when it comes to almost dark hunting situations.

*** I used this this weekend at Boazmans lease with those hogs. They paid no mind to the glowing red light.

I simply purchased those THRILL LIGHTS. These are small light/battery combos you can pick up at your local outdoor store or Academy outlet. I prefer the PUSH ON/SNAP BACK OFF type ( they also carry the TWIST ON/OFF type)
They are small inserts used in bobbers for nocturnal fishing. Cost all of 2bucks and some change. 20hours of continuous battery life to one thrill light.

I first removed the small top cap to my sight using the corresponding allen wrench. Taking it to my workbench, I drilled a hole the same diameter of my THRILL LIGHT.



Reattach the top cap to your sight. You now can easily slip the thrill light into the hole and test to ensure at what depth it looks best as it protrudes down into the middle of your fiber optic coils. Once you access this depth, use a small rubber grommet or electrical tape to act as a stop so that it sits are the proper depth and does not fall completely into your sight.



That’s all there is to it !
It defiantly helped me as the light vanishes quickly in evening hunts. Using the red THRILL light it will SUPER glow your RED fiber dot on the sight, turn the GREEN fiber dot yellow, and your yellow fiber dot seems to maintain it’s color with no change.







Good luck on this easy and helpful mod !

[HNTRBWA]

Thanks for all the great information.

[takoma]

Forgot to include this GREAT HOG ANATOMY pictorial and writeup..... gives you a great perspective on just how low that HEART really is !

check it out !
http://www.texasboars.com/anatomy.html

[cantexduck]

dang takoma!! You got all the info, thanks for posting it! If you plan a trip in the near future let me know. I want to check that place out.

[Tommyh]

I like the link you attached. was very detailed and laid out smoothly for me. Cant wait to get the opportunity to get my first hog!

[takoma]

Hey no problem guys ! Happy to help out others ! This site and others have been a fantastic resource to aquire info, advice, facts, and tips. I did as much homework I could before even getting out to Boazmans for my FIRST EVER bowhunting experience. ( I don't think cotton tails count )

****CANTEXDUCK - you betcha I'll let you know ! I'm still amped up over that place... I just might go again as soon as next month ! I'll let you know and vice versa.

****************Also, they have 2 large maybe 100yard by 150yard pens that they have trapped hog from the "bush" and retain them in these largish holding pens.

During the day,.. when nothing moves out in the "bush" it's fun to gather up the other hunters there on your trip and head to these pens for some fast and furious stalk and scatter action. (gives you something to do during the hot day as you wait for your evening hunt)

The left pen has sendaros cut through the bush like a tic-tac-toe board. This allows for easy walk-throughs and wide open shooting lanes.
By using 3-4 hunters you can flush them down and out of the segments between the sendaros. As you push them into them down to the last segment.. BE READY ! They will charge fast and hard, sometimes in all directions. SHOTS GALORE !

The pen on the right side is typical, thick and gnarly brush !
That one is more challenging as you have mow down through the brush. There are ample clearings though, sometimes affording shots on bedded down hogs that stir up upon your advance.
I believe Doug created this one at one time to hold smallish hogs for DOG AND KNIFE HUNTING. However, the guide said most of the smallish hogs have grown so big- the danger level has dramatically increased !

[Dave W]

Did you guys see any axis out there?

[takoma]

Yes sir.... the 2 others that were there with me that weekend reported seeing several out there. I saw: audad/ red stag/zebra/cantalina goats I believe/white tail does and bucks/hogs/black buck and a donkey in need of a serious attitude adjustment ?!?!!?

[Guajalote]

Thanks for all the great info and tips.. This is truly an awesome website for discussion/info/etc... I'll post up a report on Sunday when we get back, hopefully w/ some good pics to boot...

[jake-1024]

Dang takoma, this is probably one of the best reports i've seen on here. I've heard a lot of great things about this ranch. I'm gonna have to give it a try when i get a chance.

[takoma]

GUAJALOTE- Definitely let all of us know how YOUR trip goes ! Think about that THERMACELL !

Everything I've stated in my thread is right on the money with my experience- no embellishing or exaggeration. You'll trip out when you hear and see those clusters of hogs moving through. One hunter said they were coming from all directions, even from the back side, several of the piglets literally touching the legs on his stand.

Most hogs you'll see are in the range of 70-140ish I suppose. Larger pigs are peppered in and were seen across the layout of stands.

I'm already practicing for my second trip !
( ignore the vetical bee line hits- modded my 3 pin site to just the single red and had to resight it in..... I uhhhh can't explain that BOTCHED neck shot though !!!?! whoopss.... haha )