JonathonJEB
Senior Member
It is usually frigged on Ossabaw in January. I've talked to people from upper Michigan out there and they said it was the coldest they had ever felt . With the wind and humidity it is brutal.
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Ossabaw Island Quota Hunt!
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eavega
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I posted this on another thread, but in case folks are looking for information for the January hunt, I called Kilkenny marina today to get information. Here's what I was told; DNR did not get them the list of hunters (at least for the January hunt) so they won't be sending out any information, but here are the details:
As an aside, the long-term weather forecasts are starting to cover the dates of the hunt, while its not showing bone-chilling temps (Highs in the upper 50s, lows in the mid 40s), they are already showing rain on Wednesday and Thursday (up to 50% rain on Thursday). Pack accordingly, friends.
-E
- Cost is $85 for the round trip. That is payable cash, or credit card (credit cards subject to a fee)
- They will run folks out as early as Tuesday midday (earliest they will allow hunters on the island), but note that as was mentioned elsewhere above, the generators and water don't get turned on until Wednesday morning.
- The marina will run boats as soon as the morning marina work is done, so roughly no boats will go out on any day before 8 AM (that is not set in stone, though, if they finish early or later with the regular marina work)
- For pick-up from the island you just have to call, but their rule is not to call for pick up until all your gear is at the dock ready to be loaded onto the boat. They do not want to go all the way out to the island only to sit and wait while you haul your gear from camp to the dock.
- Note that they will only run boats during daylight hours.
- Everyone needs to be off the island by Noon on Sunday, so plan accordingly.
As an aside, the long-term weather forecasts are starting to cover the dates of the hunt, while its not showing bone-chilling temps (Highs in the upper 50s, lows in the mid 40s), they are already showing rain on Wednesday and Thursday (up to 50% rain on Thursday). Pack accordingly, friends.
-E
Redman54
Senior Member
We have hunted the island 3 times in the recent past. It is a magical place with spectacular scenery. It is also some of the roughest terrain, depending on your area, that I have hunted. With that being said, I would go every year if I could.
My tip for anyone on the hog hunt - Take a large backpack with contractor trash bags, sharp knives(we use havalons) and rubber gloves. When you kill a hog, clean him on the spot, pack the meat in a trash bag, then continue on hunting. You don't want to drag a hog through that terrain.
My tip for anyone on the hog hunt - Take a large backpack with contractor trash bags, sharp knives(we use havalons) and rubber gloves. When you kill a hog, clean him on the spot, pack the meat in a trash bag, then continue on hunting. You don't want to drag a hog through that terrain.
Redman54
Senior Member
Here are a few pics from years past.
JonathonJEB
Senior Member
Great pictures. What caliber rifles are those?
Philbow
Senior Member
A sled makes dragging hogs so much easier.
Redman54
Senior Member
.223 and 300BO. I also take one chambered in 7.62X39. Never had any issues with any of them putting one down. All three trips combined, we've killed around 30 hogs. Knock on wood....haven't shot any that we couldn't find. My buddy that always goes with us, brings his 30-30 and an AR chambered in 300BO. Bring what you can accurately shoot repeatedly with follow up shots if needed.
simpleman30
Senior Member
Hey Dan. My cousin, who also happens to be one of my best friends, is a Marine vet / transferred and retired Army blackhawk pilot. I loaned him my muzzleloader to hunt the first Ossabaw hunt this past season. He shot out of powder and bullets on a doe he didn't recover and a few hogs he did recover. Hoping to join him next year if I can get drawn.
eavega
Senior Member
The January hunt is in the books! There were only 7 hunters on the island for this hunt. Weather mostly cooperated except for the second day of the hunt where it rained all day. I believe the totals were 13 hogs taken, so almost a 200% success rate. The DNR Guys were great! They definitely made the trip much more enjoyable and successful. Already looking forward to doing this again. Here are some of my pictures...
Danny Leigh
GONetwork Member
Nice boar and pictures eavega! Wow! Only 7 out of 33. Ya'll had the island to yourselves!
Nothing like flying down those sandy roads with a couple of dead animals at your feet.
Nothing like flying down those sandy roads with a couple of dead animals at your feet.
Danny Leigh
GONetwork Member
Take that strap and wrap it around the hog's snout to help keep it from digging into the ground, vines, logs, etc. A sled also helps to slide over the ground.
eavega
Senior Member
Actually, I had a cart back on the road, that strap was just to dig it out of the thick stuff so I could find it easily again when I came back with the cart. What you say makes sense, though!
bfriendly
Bigfoot friendly
It’s a long way from home........but I think I may start looking into this. It looks like Florida(where I grew up) and the Carolina coast. Thanks for sharing all those awesome pictures too y’all! Can I take my bass boat and use that?
bfriendly
Bigfoot friendly
Eating fresh fish/game etc in camp is one of my favorite thing’s to do!
Danny Leigh
GONetwork Member
While not ideal for rough water, I've seen bass boats and even jon boats on the island. It's a 7 mile run from Kilkenny and the Bear River open up a fair amount which is where you might run into rough water. When the wind and tide are competing, those waves can get you wet.
Redman54
Senior Member
Man that boar hog has some fine cutters!! That'll make a great skull mount.
Blackston
Senior Member
Me and daddy would drag the bait net at “ 109” marker ... It can get bad right ther quick just like the gate on the North end
Rich Kaminski
Senior Member
John, this is Rich from the Ossabaw Island hunt. You mentioned that you might be interested in the guided hog hunt in Eastman, GA. The phone number for the hunt is 478-231-3329 (Cody) and 478-952-8496 (Lane). My number is 404-406-9982.
GMARK
Senior Member
Great pics! My son and I enjoyed connecting with you and the others on the island. It was an unforgettable hunt. Hope to see you out there again!
