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Bankhead #1121197
10/22/14 06:33 AM
10/22/14 06:33 AM
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Madison,Al
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Totally new to Hog hunting. Going to Bankhead this weekend. Any advice is appreciated and would pay for some actual field guidance. I have been an avid deer hunter for years specifically bow hunting and have always heard about hog hunting. I know Bankhead is huge and turkey hunted over there about 15 years ago so I know a little about the area.

I will be coming through Hartselle on 36 and entering forest from the north end.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121213
10/22/14 06:45 AM
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Don't get discouraged. The Internet will have you believe there is a hog behind every tree there. Not true.

I feel like I got lucky more than anything when I've come upon hogs there.

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121218
10/22/14 06:47 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Also does anyone know if Weavers in Hartselle will process a hog if I get one??? That is where I take all my deer for processing.

Thanks in advance!

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121237
10/22/14 07:00 AM
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Keep your ears open you'll hear them before you lay eyes on them. You'll see sign of them about everywhere but if its not extremely fresh keep trucking they dont hangout

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121273
10/22/14 07:40 AM
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I talked to a lady at the ranger station and she pointed me towards the north part of the forest and stated on the regular forest land (not the wma) that I could carry my AR-15 right now and hunt them. I am looking forward to this!

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121289
10/22/14 07:59 AM
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Gut them as soon as they hit the ground.keep moving and normally you'll hear or smell them before you see them


We will burn that bridge when we get there
Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121347
10/22/14 08:59 AM
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Hartselle, AL
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Best advice I can give is go anywhere but Weavers.


"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer

"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1121918
10/22/14 03:45 PM
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I've only been once, so I probably shouldn't be giving advice, but in Sipsey part of Bankhead, I was right up on pigs before I saw them. I kept looking way out and assuming I'd hear them. These suckers were silent, even when rooting. So all I'm saying is to take your first trip slow and visually scan near and far.

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1122791
10/23/14 11:51 AM
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thanks to everyone!

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1131340
10/31/14 03:33 AM
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Hartselle
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Weavers will not process pigs during deer season. I would take one there even if they did. Take to Winters or Luallens.


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Some men are born brothers, Others earn it... JD
Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1131913
10/31/14 02:50 PM
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not to hijack, but know some guys in Hsv area that are happy with Weavers. Why not recommended here, and if not there, where in the Black Warrior/Winston Cnty area? And I would specifically like a place that does a good deer baloney

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1131931
10/31/14 03:15 PM
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Hartselle, AL
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I know for a fact Weavers does not keep your meat separate from everybody else's. LouAllens is top notch.


"In time of war, send me all the Alabamians you can get, but in time of peace, for Lord's sake, send them to somebody else." General Edward H. Plummer

"Blessed are those who, in the face of death, think only about the front sight." Jeff Cooper
Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1133354
11/02/14 07:46 AM
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Jerry Smith just south of Falkville at Lacon Trade Day


I had much rather be tried by twelve than carried to my grave by six!!!!

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1133938
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Didnt get or see any hogs at bankhead but got a big doe

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1143509
11/11/14 07:07 AM
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I almost took a deer to weavers but nobody was there to take it so I took it to winters!

Re: Bankhead [Re: NewHogHunter] #1154916
11/19/14 01:40 PM
11/19/14 01:40 PM
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Hartselle
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Winters is top notch... very reasonable prices and good quality. Has always been honest with me. I have sent a few people to him and all have been happy.
And he did a great job on my deer mount also.

Only complaint is he is a Texas A&M fan....


I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
Some men are born brothers, Others earn it... JD

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