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Old 09-25-2008, 04:19 PM
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Default Wild boar hunting near Barrhead????

Has anyone heard of this? How does a guy get in on this?
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Old 09-25-2008, 07:24 PM
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hog wild in near mayerthorpe?
if so pm me for details
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Old 09-26-2008, 10:03 AM
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Next year the farmers from Keg River Area will be offering 50$ for a set of wild bore ears.

I was there 2 weeks ago and a friend of mine killed 8 bores this summer and I guess they are breading like rabbits...
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Old 09-26-2008, 10:07 AM
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Next year the farmers from Keg River Area will be offering 50$ for a set of wild bore ears.

I was there 2 weeks ago and a friend of mine killed 8 bores this summer and I guess they are breading like rabbits...
For an 18 hour round trip I would want at least 8
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Old 09-26-2008, 12:10 PM
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20 years ago when these putz's started bringing in Wild boars, I said we would end up with the same problem as B.C., Texas and California. They are tough as nails and get out. The guy by Mayerthorpe had a load of them get loose a few years ago. It was even on tv that if you wanted to hunt them, just get a letter from the farmer and have at it.

Not so easy. They stay in the toughest bush and thickets they can find. They are very destructive and will kill upland , deer fawns and anything else they can sink their teeth into.

IMHO, the guys that let them get away should have to round em up and deal with them, but we know that won't happen.

Best bet ...shoot on sight, with landowners permission, which I'm sure most would be happy to provide. Problem there, is by the time you find the landowner and get permission, the beasties are back in the bush again.
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Old 09-26-2008, 12:15 PM
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What I found strange is that there is ZERO tracking of these animals. As a farmer you do not need to register or even keep count of how many you have!
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Old 07-10-2009, 12:27 AM
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20 years ago when these putz's started bringing in Wild boars, I said we would end up with the same problem as B.C., Texas and California.
There are no wild hogs in BC and never have been any.

But you're right about hogs being a problem. Wherever they have these critters they can't shoot, trap and poison them as fast as they multiply. I use to do a lot of hog hunting with bow, muzzleloader, slug gun and rifle when I lived south of the border and would love to hunt more hogs. But as I said we do not have any here in BC.

What is required of a non-resident to hunt these pesky critters in Alberta? Any information and invitations are welcome.
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Old 09-13-2009, 02:39 PM
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We offer boar hunting with dogs and a knife or spear in east central alberta. Can use a rifle. We have a local abbatoir available. Guide provided that can dress the animal if required. Meals provided. If you are into having a hair straight back good time, this is what you want! Message me if you are interested
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Old 01-15-2010, 04:54 PM
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Default Boar hunting with Dogos

Does anyone (or know of anyone) wild boar hunt with dogs in Alberta? I just bought a Argentine Dogo and I'm very interested in teaching it how to boar hunt, however we don't have wild boar in the Yukon
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What kind of caliber is recommend for a boar?
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Old 10-27-2011, 04:21 PM
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what kind of caliber is recommend for a boar?
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Old 10-27-2011, 06:11 PM
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.50 BMG at least, why chance it with anything else
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Old 04-27-2012, 09:20 AM
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Default Wild boars in AB....

Hi guys,
I"m really interested in hunting those boars. Since I'm living in the southern part of AB (region of Calgary), I'd like to ask, if anybody has connections to farmers or how to get addresses of farmers who want to get "the job done".
My freezer is getting empty again.
I really would appreciate a private message, if somebody has a connection.
Thanks a lot!!!
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Old 07-22-2012, 02:56 AM
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Default Wild boar in sundre

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Hi guys,
I"m really interested in hunting those boars. Since I'm living in the southern part of AB (region of Calgary), I'd like to ask, if anybody has connections to farmers or how to get addresses of farmers who want to get "the job done".
My freezer is getting empty again.
I really would appreciate a private message, if somebody has a connection.
Thanks a lot!!!

Same here! I keep hearing about sundre but no one can seem to verify it. I'm guessing populations are decreasing a lot or they are disappearing into the deep back woods I assume. Why isn't fish and wildlife on this?
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Old 07-22-2012, 11:14 AM
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Fish and Wildlife has been on it but it's not really their department. It's also not nearly the issue it is in the States. I would also hazard a guess that there is predation on them, by bears, cougars, etc.
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Old 07-26-2012, 09:18 PM
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Ditto! I've heard hunting boars is a blast! Any leads, please message me as well!
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