hunting south Texas

toklat · December 18, 2019, 06:36:50 PM

Where can a guy go to hunt javalina or pigs near San Antonio? Will be there for work the month of February with every weekend off. Would like to hunt public land, but I hear that is tough in Texas.

Terry Green · December 18, 2019, 07:56:29 PM

What does 'near' mean?

I know of a guy that runs a great operation but hes 2 hours away from San Antonio.

toklat · December 19, 2019, 09:19:53 AM

2 hours is well within the range I was thinking. Any info would be appreciated.

Tim Finley · December 19, 2019, 10:27:42 AM

Try the Lincoln Ranch 2 to 2 half hours west of S.A. don't go to the ones close like in Sabinal they are over hunted your chances of shooting something there are slim . I know 2 groups of friends that go to the Lincoln ranch every year and seem to always shoot some hogs and javies . They bait good and have lights up .

toklat · December 19, 2019, 11:40:54 AM

Thanks for the info on the Lincoln Ranch, Tim. I appreciate your response. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I would be a good fit for that style hunting. Was really hoping to find a place to spot & stalk or still hunt.

Mikewarren33 · December 19, 2019, 04:35:21 PM

Toklat, sent you a PM.

Terry Green · December 19, 2019, 04:44:47 PM

Call Jerry at Padernal Bowhunts.

He ran numerous Texas sweats and the moderator melt and I highly recommend him Highly !!! Animals amuck. $150 a day...stalking is all we did except a few hunters.

Huntschool · December 19, 2019, 04:47:03 PM

Quote from: toklat on December 19, 2019, 11:40:54 AM
Thanks for the info on the Lincoln Ranch, Tim. I appreciate your response. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I would be a good fit for that style hunting. Was really hoping to find a place to spot & stalk or still hunt.
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If you are not familiar with S Tejas brush country you may be surprised at how thick it is. It's so thick.... that is why they "chum" the roads To get the animals out in the open.

Just a comment.

toklat · December 19, 2019, 08:02:38 PM

Thanks Terry. Padernal Bowhunts sounds like a good option to look into. Just started using this forum so thanks for the help.

Wudstix · December 19, 2019, 09:21:54 PM

PHL at Granger lake area, Northeast of Austin. Approximately 2 1/2 North of SA. Hunting license and Public Hunting Permit needed, and orange vest. Archery only. Spot and Stalk is all you get. PhD level hog hunting. PM for more specifics.