Posted: 1/31/2014 5:01:44 AM EDT
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I have been invited to hunt on a friends cattle ranch, shes been having a bit of a hog problem. Simple questions is, what is required of me for licensing as a non-resident? Most States its simply the Gereral hunting license, theres no tags or endorsements required. As a non-resident, do I need anythign more than my local hunting license when I go to buy the TX hunting licese (if needed), such as hunter safety cert, etc.?
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You don't need a hunting licence in the State of Texas to go feral hog hunting. This is totally wrong information.... You do need a license unless you are the landowner or an agent of the landowner killing the hogs that are damaging the property. And even then a hunting license is cheap why risk dealing with a new or over eager Game Warden. This is straight off the Texas Parks and Wildlife web page. "How do I hunt feral hogs? Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field. There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait. Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs." |
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You don't need a hunting licence in the State of Texas to go feral hog hunting. Yes you do. Non resident licenses are not super expensive. Iirc it's like $50 for 7 days or so. But make sure you check the TPWD website because I might be off on my figures. A regular hunting license will do though. |
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This is totally wrong information.... You do need a license unless you are the landowner or an agent of the landowner killing the hogs that are damaging the property. And even then a hunting license is cheap why risk dealing with a new or over eager Game Warden. This is straight off the Texas Parks and Wildlife web page. "How do I hunt feral hogs? Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field. There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait. Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs." Quoted:
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You don't need a hunting licence in the State of Texas to go feral hog hunting. This is totally wrong information.... You do need a license unless you are the landowner or an agent of the landowner killing the hogs that are damaging the property. And even then a hunting license is cheap why risk dealing with a new or over eager Game Warden. This is straight off the Texas Parks and Wildlife web page. "How do I hunt feral hogs? Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field. There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait. Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs." I cannot stress enough how correct texaslawman is. Get the license. It is not expensive and then you are not at the mercy of the game wardens judgement. I can guarantee that a game warden can unleash a world of hurt on you that you never realized. And they are some sneaky dudes. You won't even know they are around until they pop out of the brush. Don't ever underestimate game wardens and do not ever break game laws because you would be shocked how many times they are watching you. |
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This is totally wrong information.... You do need a license unless you are the landowner or an agent of the landowner killing the hogs that are damaging the property. And even then a hunting license is cheap why risk dealing with a new or over eager Game Warden. This is straight off the Texas Parks and Wildlife web page. "How do I hunt feral hogs? Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field. There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait. Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs." Quoted:
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You don't need a hunting licence in the State of Texas to go feral hog hunting. This is totally wrong information.... You do need a license unless you are the landowner or an agent of the landowner killing the hogs that are damaging the property. And even then a hunting license is cheap why risk dealing with a new or over eager Game Warden. This is straight off the Texas Parks and Wildlife web page. "How do I hunt feral hogs? Although feral hogs are not classified as game animals, a hunting license is required to hunt them. Feral hogs are very intelligent and considered to be challenging quarry. Many hunters consider the long tusks and mean appearance a genuine trophy, in addition to the quality of meat. They also provide a great off-season challenge and opportunities to hone hunting skills and spend time in the field. There are many hunting techniques used, including stand hunting over a baited area, quite often incidental to white-tailed deer hunting. Stalking or still hunting over baited areas and areas indicating recent hog activity, such as wallows, are commonly used techniques. Corn or milo, often soaked in water and allowed to sour and then buried underground is good bait. Night hunting with a spotlight is often used; however, the local game warden must be notified beforehand. (There are certain laws which prohibit using artificial light where deer are known to range.) Hunting with well-trained dogs is another hunting method utilized and can be very exciting. Because the feral hog has such a tough hide the best rifle calibers to use should be a .243 or greater to prevent wounding and loss of the animal. Bowhunting, muzzleloading, and handguns are also popular among sportsmen to hunt feral hogs." According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual: "Non-protected nongame animals and fur-bearing animals may be hunted at night with the aid of an artificial light on private property. If hunting at night, please make a courtesy telephone call to your local game warden." Notification is not required (unless the law has changed since printing of this years hunting regulations). I think my game warden would get tired of talking to me 5 nights a week.... |
| Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 |
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Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 It's around $45 for a temp lic. 55 Gr. FMJ is all I use. |
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Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 It's around $45 for a temp lic. 55 Gr. FMJ is all I use. Okay thank you. If you are using FMJ rounds, I am assuming there aren't any ammo restrictions? And are 30 round mags good to go or must they be blocked? |
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Okay thank you. If you are using FMJ rounds, I am assuming there aren't any ammo restrictions? And are 30 round mags good to go or must they be blocked? Quoted:
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Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 It's around $45 for a temp lic. 55 Gr. FMJ is all I use. Okay thank you. If you are using FMJ rounds, I am assuming there aren't any ammo restrictions? And are 30 round mags good to go or must they be blocked? You can use whatever you legally own. Flame thrower (unless burn ban  ), belt fed, RPG, knife, truck, ect.... No mag restrictions.
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You can use whatever you legally own. Flame thrower (unless burn ban ), belt fed, RPG, knife, truck, ect.... No mag restrictions.
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Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 It's around $45 for a temp lic. 55 Gr. FMJ is all I use. Okay thank you. If you are using FMJ rounds, I am assuming there aren't any ammo restrictions? And are 30 round mags good to go or must they be blocked? You can use whatever you legally own. Flame thrower (unless burn ban ), belt fed, RPG, knife, truck, ect.... No mag restrictions.
No explosives. 
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You can use whatever you legally own. Flame thrower (unless burn ban ), belt fed, RPG, knife, truck, ect.... No mag restrictions.
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Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 It's around $45 for a temp lic. 55 Gr. FMJ is all I use. Okay thank you. If you are using FMJ rounds, I am assuming there aren't any ammo restrictions? And are 30 round mags good to go or must they be blocked? You can use whatever you legally own. Flame thrower (unless burn ban ), belt fed, RPG, knife, truck, ect.... No mag restrictions.
Burn bans do not apply to agriculture use so you could burn them out if you were doing "a controlled burn." |
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Not trying to jack the thread, I just don't want to get flamed for starting a new thread when I can branch some of my questions off the OP. What is the price for a hunting permit and is there an extra charge for out of state citizens? And if I were to use an AR, what grain round would you all suggest? My twist rate is 1x9 It's around $45 for a temp lic. 55 Gr. FMJ is all I use. Okay thank you. If you are using FMJ rounds, I am assuming there aren't any ammo restrictions? And are 30 round mags good to go or must they be blocked? You can use whatever you legally own. Flame thrower (unless burn ban ), belt fed, RPG, knife, truck, ect.... No mag restrictions.
No explosives. No explosives? there goes my tannerite bomb by the feeder idea. |