fishfish 17 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 a big wild boar was spotted not far from my place crossing the road that goes through some woods,apparently it was a big one! now what signes should a tracker watch for? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
clinton 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 check where he would go for water,pigs are like cattle and often use the same track each day so be on the lookout for tracks etc leading away from water,once you find where he is walling and drinking just wait there at different times throughout the day,in the middle of the heat is good as they are never to far away from water when hot Quote Link to post Share on other sites
andyfoster10 0 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 i use to go with my grandad to norfolk only went a couple of time but he would look for tracks or poo or any other signs that a boar has been there water is the best bet if you carnt find any signs good luck anyway mate Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,099 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 check where he would go for water,pigs are like cattle and often use the same track each day so be on the lookout for tracks etc leading away from water,once you find where he is walling and drinking just wait there at different times throughout the day,in the middle of the heat is good as they are never to far away from water when hot Feck you'll have to wait a long time, have you ever been to Blitey in February Clinton Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FJager 0 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Good stuff Fish, the most tell tale sign of pigs is rooting up of the ground, they will do this as they travel along. Look for mud against foliage or tree trunks and boar shite. Try locating the spoor beside the road where the pig crossed as a starting point. The first thing you usually find is shite and rooted up ground. Sounds interesting mate, keep us up to date please. By the way big droppings mean big pig. Good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
African 0 Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I have found that areas where there is a concentration of shit indicates a bedding area nearby.If you find shit of different ages then find the most travelled path and wait there before dawn.Go in at midnight and sit silently.Plan your route in during daylight and mark it with toilet paper at eye level.Have several sitting options depending on wind direction and stay silent.Guess you can't dig a pit? Central to all the sitting positions you must place some bait (dead chicken etc) to force the pig to stop for a short while. Or just get a good couple of dogs! What time of day was he spotted? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FJager 0 Posted February 9, 2008 Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 Fish, this is a pic of a big boar print, note the dew claw marks designated by the black lines. This was a monster pig, very deep prints and the dew claws are a shore sign of this. Also the height at which you find mud on foliage or trunks obviously will give an indication on size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fishfish 17 Posted February 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2008 the boar was about agood 30 inches at the shoulder and very long.ive been to the place it was first seen,that end the track goes to a small pond.the other way i havent checked yet. it was seen early in the morning .i maywell use a dead pheasant as bait too. i am also considering using a tree stand as i dont want some pissed off boar taking a chunk out of me! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
African 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 the boar was about agood 30 inches at the shoulder and very long.ive been to the place it was first seen,that end the track goes to a small pond.the other way i havent checked yet. it was seen early in the morning .i maywell use a dead pheasant as bait too. i am also considering using a tree stand as i dont want some pissed off boar taking a chunk out of me! Tree stands a good idea for the scent factor - just limiting for your shooting options if he doesn't come axactly where you want. I guess the area has some human traffic so you can probably rule out the pig will visit the water during full daylight - which means the water is his last buisness before hiding. You write it was very long - makes me think a mixed bred pig - some domestic/wild boar cross. Visit the water every early morning for a week and learn the pigs schedule. Follow all tracks away from the water as far as possible. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
THE STIFFMEISTER 14,553 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 and when it comes cattapult it too death lol you have made my day with that..superb...fish just dont tell the hunt about it lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
African 0 Posted February 10, 2008 Report Share Posted February 10, 2008 some inspiration Quote Link to post Share on other sites
foxdropper 17,092 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 About time you swept the yard mate .lol.They must be content to stay in that flimsey fence! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,203 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) A hound had been lost all night, the next morning we were blowing for him, thats when I found these tracks. Not a big pig, but good clear tracks, ive got some photos of pig trees but theyre on my old pc. The tusk marks are a bit concerning! Id say keep youre eye on muddy wallows or where water runs overground down to a stream or river, not only do they love it, but the ground is soft enough to see the tracks. Im working at a house next week where he is having trouble with boar on his lawn, ill try and remember the camera, it looks like a jcb has been wheelspining on it. if I was him id be having an eye out all night. Strictly for scientific purposes Edited February 16, 2008 by GD Waz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,203 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 (edited) Heres one pig tree, no tusk marks on this one though. They are a good guage of height of the pig. & heres the wallow next to it. Edited February 16, 2008 by GD Waz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
comeonsteveuk 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Heres one pig tree, no tusk marks on this one though. They are a good guage of height of the pig. & heres the wallow next to it. good pics gdwaz keep them coming ive got a pig here but she dont leave tracks becase shes wears slippers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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