DoubleFive
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Just back from our pig hunt on Ossabaw Island. I killed two and shot at a whole bunch more. That was by far the most exciting and fulfilling hunt any of us had ever done. There is a density of hogs on that island that I have never seen anywhere else! Thanks to all the folks who patiently endured my questions and passed on information. You would think that the DNR would send you an informational letter about what to expect and bring etc…so I will attempt it here:
1. Killkenny Marina in Richmond Hill will send you a letter offering their services. They will get you to and from the island for about $85 per person.
2. If you use your own boat, you can put in at Sunbury boat ramp and approach from the south, but if you have a smaller boat, use the Ft. McAllister ramp and come from the north. You can tie up in the stream.
3. They have wagons there to help you get your gear from the dock to your site. Share and be patient.
4. Sites are all over the place and nice. Each has a fire ring.
5. They have a building with four toilets and showers (hot water!). Bring your own toilet paper!!!
6. Separate shelter with two sinks for dishwashing. Water spigots in this area.
7. They have two large power strips to charge your phone (or plug in your InstaPot as one person did).
8. Game cleaning station with 4 hoists etc. Clean the animal and toss guts into the front end loader for them to dispose of.
9. Each person can hang two animals in the cooler and if space permits, you can put your own cooler in after that until departure. No ice unless you bring it.
10. They take you out on wagons for your hunt area that you sign up for. Talk to the wardens and they can give you general information about each area to help you choose. You can change around to different areas after each hunt. They take you out at 0600 and pick you up at 1100, then back out at 1400 and back at 1830. They will pick up your kills at the same time.
11. Get there the day before or whenever they open the island for arrival. You can fish and scout around.
12. Bring your own fire wood. (Of course I suggest not to transport from one end of the state to the other due to the possibility of moving in bad bugs etc.). Other than that, you can pick up fallen wood around the camp.
13. Pack out ALL your garbage. They do not have a dumpster.
That is about all I can think of for right now. I will try to post some pictures when possible. If you have any questions, please P.M. me or replay back here.
Cheers!
Jeff
One more thing, the woods are fairly open there, not completely clogged with thick underbrush. So you can use a normal scoped rifle with success if you want. Also no need for waders. Normal waterproof hunter boots work fine.
1. Killkenny Marina in Richmond Hill will send you a letter offering their services. They will get you to and from the island for about $85 per person.
2. If you use your own boat, you can put in at Sunbury boat ramp and approach from the south, but if you have a smaller boat, use the Ft. McAllister ramp and come from the north. You can tie up in the stream.
3. They have wagons there to help you get your gear from the dock to your site. Share and be patient.
4. Sites are all over the place and nice. Each has a fire ring.
5. They have a building with four toilets and showers (hot water!). Bring your own toilet paper!!!
6. Separate shelter with two sinks for dishwashing. Water spigots in this area.
7. They have two large power strips to charge your phone (or plug in your InstaPot as one person did).
8. Game cleaning station with 4 hoists etc. Clean the animal and toss guts into the front end loader for them to dispose of.
9. Each person can hang two animals in the cooler and if space permits, you can put your own cooler in after that until departure. No ice unless you bring it.
10. They take you out on wagons for your hunt area that you sign up for. Talk to the wardens and they can give you general information about each area to help you choose. You can change around to different areas after each hunt. They take you out at 0600 and pick you up at 1100, then back out at 1400 and back at 1830. They will pick up your kills at the same time.
11. Get there the day before or whenever they open the island for arrival. You can fish and scout around.
12. Bring your own fire wood. (Of course I suggest not to transport from one end of the state to the other due to the possibility of moving in bad bugs etc.). Other than that, you can pick up fallen wood around the camp.
13. Pack out ALL your garbage. They do not have a dumpster.
That is about all I can think of for right now. I will try to post some pictures when possible. If you have any questions, please P.M. me or replay back here.
Cheers!
Jeff
One more thing, the woods are fairly open there, not completely clogged with thick underbrush. So you can use a normal scoped rifle with success if you want. Also no need for waders. Normal waterproof hunter boots work fine.
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