C.E.O. - Hunting

Description

 

Habitat

 

Sus scrofa can be found nearly around the world. Wild Boar is found in a wide variety of habitats as a result of domestication and introduction to new areas. The typical wild habitat is generally moist forests and shrublands, especially oak forests and areas where reeds are abundant. They are thought to be mainly limited by maximum winter snowfall, as deep snow decreases their ability to travel and find food. They are sensitive to severe temperature changes. Sus scrofa has developed the technique of wallowing in mud or water to maintain a comfortable temperature. Wallowing also protects against sunburn and insect bites.

 

Physical Description

 

Wild boars can reach up to 440 lbs (200 kg) and can be up to 6 feet (1.8 m) long. If surprised or cornered they may become aggressive and can cause injury with their tusks. However, this is quite rare and usually occurs only if a sow feels the need to defend her piglets.

Wild boars are covered in a scant coat of coarse, bristle-like hairs ranging from dark gray to brown. Head and body length ranges from 900 to 1800 mm, tail length is about 300 mm, and shoulder height is 550 to 1100 mm. Weight averages from 50 to 350 kg, though some domestic breeds can attain weights of 450 kg. Males are generally larger than females. Wild boar have four continually growing tusks, one in each quadrant of the jaw. Wild pigs usually live to about 10 years old, although some have been recorded living as long as 27 years. Mortality in the young is high.

 

Behavior

 

Wild Sus scrofa in Europe are sometimes found in large herds ('sounders') of up to 100, though a more typical size is 20 individuals. Sounders are made up of females and their young. When males reach maturity they leave the group and live mainly on their own. Sounders may travel together over a large home range, but do not migrate. Wild pigs are generally active at dusk, dawn, and at night. Female Sus scrofa give birth to their young in a nest constructed of grass. The young remain in the nest for some time after birth. Females are extremely protective of their young. Smell is by far the most advanced of the pig's senses. Sus scrofa is known for its omnivorous and sometimes indiscriminate diet. Their diet includes fungi, tubers and bulbs, vegetation, grains and nuts, fruit, eggs, small vertebrates, invertebrates, carrion, and manure.

 

Tips for Wild Boar hunting

 

When planning a hunt for Wild Boar a hunter should seriously consider the gun, caliber, and load to fit the hunting situation. There are many factors hunters should consider before going on a hunt for big wild boar. It's important that the load matches the hunting style.

Wild Boars are noisy eaters, so you can hear them when they stop and eat. If you can't see them coming, then you need to hear them coming. You will need to find a spot the hogs frequent. They will often stop what they are doing, listening, but won't run off. If a hunter is fortunate to have a feeder and a stand this same tactic will apply. Once you pick one out and have a clear neck, you need to shoot.

Hogs usually travel at a very quick pace at night. They often cover great distances and get where they're going in a hurry. Fast moving hogs on a trail make for a difficult shot. Try to always place your shot in the neck or at least take out a shoulder. Because tracking a wounded hog is very dangerous!

 

World famous tusker from Hungary:

 

Place                           Tusker lenght              IP              World record ranking

Budakeszi (2003)            27,55 cm            162,85 IP                    1.

Budakeszi (2000)            25,50 cm             154,80 IP                    4.

Szin (1995)                       28,15 cm              144,90 IP                  12.

Hőgyész (2004)               25,50 cm             145,80 IP                  33.

Nádasdladány (1999)      24,65 cm             140,30 IP                  36.

Budakeszi (2002)            21,50 cm             139,55 IP                  44.

Budakeszi (2004)            22,75 cm             137,60 IP

Budakeszi (2004)            23,75 cm             137,10 IP 

Hőgyész (2004)               25,55 cm             136,00 IP

Valkó (1970)                   23,50 cm             135,75 IP

Szín (2004)                     26,70 cm             135,50 IP

Ivánc (1983)                    23,00 cm              135,20 IP

 

International credit (IP):

 

110,00  -  114,99    Bronze

115,00  -  119,99    Silver

    from 120,00        Gold

 

 

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