Dan30257
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Anyone been to Ossabaw on recent hunts that can give condition reports from storm damage? Going on the hog hunt next month. Thanks in advance for any intel.
We went on the PW hunt and the island is fine and back to normal. They had a few sections closed but they should be open now. As far as hogs, not many left from what we saw and the reports that people have given on the form.
I just got back from the Feb Hog hunt. Not many killed, I am unsure of the count but it had to be under 30 or so. Lots of cover out there now and it appears that there are less hogs. I've been going for 26 years and I've never seen less sign. Of course at least half of the hunters there had AR's (makes me laugh) and when you hear 20 shots in less than ten seconds, and then 15 not a minute after that from the same direction, you know that one well placed bullet from a single shot from someone who is proficient with said firearm, will win every time. But the hunt itself was fun and looking at the 'New" island and all the cover and downed trees we are constantly walking around, over, down, and under has made me realize that it will be this way for a very very long time. I enjoyed every minute of it.
I'm one of those carrying the AR you seem to enjoy poking fun at. I'll take your challenge. Name a range. We'll start at 600yds, and we'll see how well you do. Then, we'll do some close in work and see how well you do with quick target acquisition, while moving.
I carry an AR because I carried one professionally for so long. I grew up shooting bolt action Weatherby Magnums. I'm a 7 time Marine Corps Expert Rifleman, and former member of the Marine Corps Rifle/Pistol team. I shoot 3 gun competitively. Know your audience before making smart comments.
As far as the hunt goes, all of the hogs with the exception of one or two came from 46/47/48. trhankinson has the pics.
While the hog numbers were down, there were also a lot of "100 yd hunters." I put over 20 miles on my GPS and saw hog sign everywhere. Only shot 2. Busted 2 more up out of the palmettos, but too fast to get a shot on them.
I'm going to apologize now, I should have said I'm sure there are a few that can shoot the lights out of anything with an AR and I am not doubting what you say is true. But for most, the AR is the wrong weapon to hunt with, simply because the person shooting cannot hit multiple (or even one) pigs. I heard multiple stories (and shots). I did managed to take one...at 20 feet. I have hunted 47 and it is one of my favorite spots, I noticed it was taken every time I looked. Again, I do apologize.
Overall it was tough hunting. My buddy and I also each walked around 10-12 miles, it was really hot after 9 or so. The camping was the best part this time for us! Pig hunting is something I am not real good at, but I love to have the chance to explore more of the island.
Our Group was not on 46 47 or 48, we got 6 between four hunters. Saw a good bit of sign on our areas, tons of cover though. Really tough hunting now with the thick cover they have, still really enjoyed the hunt and camping out there.
Accepted bro... I may have got a little hot headed when I read your post initially and I apologize for that.
I was on 46 and my buddy was on 47. There were 4 dudes on 48 that had well over half of the pigs killed. They only brought the heads back on majority of them because they stayed out all day.