Oct 24, 3, new palestine indiana Name kerry way Boat 18' javalin. From a Jeep. Crazy Bastard and hes got the scars to prove it. I kill coyotes with it all the time at 50 yards and it drops them dead right there.
A 12ga is recommended but 3" 20 ga will work just as well. BuckHunter Member. Nov 16, 0 O. Name BuckHunter. You could kill one with a shot gun. But if you want to hunt them I would use a bow, or pistol if you don't have a bow. Javelina hunting is a lot of fun, but spending all the cash to go on the hunt to drop one at 15 to 20 yards with a shot gun wouldn't be worth it to me.
Getting within bow range is not hard to do if you are down wind of them. Zbearclaw Member. I have only hunted them once but that big sow had zero stank, the skinned carcass weighed 35lbs and the meat was sweet like pork. We saw 4 and got on them and got two shots with bows.
I skewered mine within spitting distance. I don't hunt with anything but a bow, but even if I did javelina is one of those critters that I wouldn't bother hunting with anything but a bow. They are fun to get in on. Inside 30 yards is where the fun is Show hidden low quality content.
You must log in or register to reply here. Similar threads Upvote 0. Arizona winter hunt Their territory is usually less than one square mile, and they stay there all year. These sites will be in heavy cover and might be located near an old mine tunnel or cave, a boulder pile, a cliff, etc. Sites near water are used more frequently. There will usually be large piles of droppings around major bedding sites, too.
Signs of rooting always mean javelina—no other animal does that, and a javelina can smell food up to six inches underground. Javelina also eat prickly pear—cattle do too, so this makes prickly pear a less sure sign, but the javelina will leave the pads shredded, whereas the cattle make a cleaner bite. Once you find good sign, get up high and glass the area. You want power, but you also want a wide, clear range of view.
A big javelina will only be about nineteen inches high, and they can really blend in, especially in rocky country, so glass slowly and thoroughly. Start glassing the southeast sides of hills first—javelina like the warmth, and these areas heat up soonest from the early morning sun. The javelina will usually be on the lower half of the slope. There are 40 or 50 eyes in that herd watching out for you, so you want to be as cautious as possible.
Javelina can seem invisible—people have a tendency to go too fast and walk right past them. Usually, you will hear and smell them before you see them. Stay down wind while you stalk the herd, and be as quiet as possible. As in all hunting, quiet clothes are important—some of the stiffer clothes make a lot of noise scratching on bushes and brush. If you hear a woof from the herd, stop. Some people moo like a cow instead of woofing. Other sounds you might hear from the herd are grunts, barks, and growls.
Barks are a sure sign of a bothered pig—lost ones will run around and bark until they find the herd again. Since they are native to the region they inhabit, their diet is keenly developed to the natural vegetation of those areas. Javelina are omnivorous but feed mostly on plant life. Some of their favorite food sources are agave, mesquite, and prickly pear cactus. Unlike hogs, javelina do not cause noticeable crop damage. Before going javelina hunting it is also important to gain some understanding of their habits and senses.
As mentioned, these animals live in social groups and tend to feed together. If you see one javelina, there are likely to be more around. Because they live in groups these animals have developed a few special adaptations for social behavior.
First off, they have scent glands present on their heads and on their backs. These glands are used to mark territory, allow others to locate them, and release scent when alarmed. Like many game species, javelina have excellent noses and it is their primary defense against predators like mountain lion, coyotes, and humans. Although the javelina sense of smell is excellent, their eyesight is regarded as extremely poor.
As a result they tend to feed during nighttime hours and feed in areas with thick brush. In these areas a good sense of sight is not as vital since the line of sight is not far.
Javelina have also developed a reputation for being aggressive and occasionally charging. Part of their aggressive behavior is to confront threats with posturing, bristling their hair, and snapping their jaws. Javelina do have sharp canines that rub together each time their jaws are opened.
The constant rubbing is a way of sharpening the canines. By popping their jaws they can also create a clacking sound to intimidate predators. Although there are rare documented instances where javelina attack people, most cases involve dogs. Some biologists believe since dogs resemble coyotes, and coyotes are a natural predator of javelina, they have a natural aggression toward them. This video will highlight problems one Arizona community was having with javelina attacks.
If you do go javelina hunting, play it safe and be ready for the aggressive behavior. Although you can hunt javelina in many different ways, the most common seems to be spot and stalking. Before beginning your hunt, you can help yourself by finding good habitat that includes access to water and vegetation they prefer.
Once you have identified a likely area you can start looking for signs of javelina activity. This includes rooting, tracks, and droppings. Javelina have small ranges rarely more than around acres, so if you can locate sign you are likely getting close. Seasoned javelina experts suggest that climbing to a high vantage point and setting up with good optics is the best way to find a group.
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