Hog hunting in Oklahoma, let's talk (Addictive Hunting)

[Otakar]

Hello Guys, I have a hunting trip scheduled for early February of 2016 for hog in Western Oklahoma. Specifically at the Addictive Hunting Ranch. I have been going through the WWW and trying to find something on a "neutral site" I found a couple blogs on some archery sites which seam to have some animosity toward Addictive Hunting Ranch, but nothing worth discussion or response. Just for starters, there are three of us going. A good friend and former boss, my son and me. My son and I have both shot pigs in the past but that was in Tennessee and I would consider it a caned hunt because of all the fences. My boss has never shot a pig before. my son is going to be using a Vz-24 long rifle (8mm Mauser), I am going to be using my .375 Am.T.R http://forum.nosler.com/viewtopic.php?f=57&t=31153 and my boss (former boss) will be using a 98 Mauser in 243Win. All will be loaded to max velocities and AccuBond bullets. The 8x57 will use the 200gr. the 243Win wil use the 90gr and my 375Am.T.R will be loaded with 260gr. I am well aware that the 8x57 and the 375 will be kills which will not require any tracking no matter what. The 243 however will require shot placement behind the ear. This should be no issue with the 9x scope with which the rifle is equipped. The 8x57 is mounted with a 2-7x scope and my 375 is iron sight equiped (please see link) I would like any and all comments but please realize that the weapon choices are final. I would most like to know if anyone has hunted that ranch and their honest opinion.

 

[DrMike]

Never hunted the ranch, but I'm sure envious of your opportunity. I do wish you three every success. The area is close to where I grew up. 'Course, there weren't many hogs in those days. This does look interesting.

 

[Otakar]

Here is the link to them http://addictivehunting.com/lodge I am looking on the satellite map attempting to find it. They have not yet provided the actual address of the lodge to me. The hunt is $450/P so should be worth it no matter what. I remember as a little child in what was than Czechoslovakia (southern near Budejovice or what you would cal Budvise) Going out with my uncle for REAL wild pig. I did not start hunting pig here in the continental US until 93. It is the only hunting I seam to enjoy. I got hooked on it when I was stationed in Hawaii and the regulations stated "one hog and one goat per day, closed during dear season" I have been treed by a hog a couple of times in Hawaii.

 

[DrMike]

I did look up the web site and I also checked Google Earth. The map for that area is recent (July, 2015), but I couldn't identify the ranch. The fact that it has considerable river bottom gave a clue, but it is difficult to determine precisely what is in view. Should be a fascinating hunt. They do have a fairly steady harvest of hogs, which indicates a large population.

 

[FOTIS]

10 hours drive away from Cheyenne! HMMMMMMM

 

[Ridgerunner665]

I hog hunted in Oklahoma a few years ago.... Private land, near Guthrie.... I didn't get a hog but I very much enjoyed the hunt.

I was hosted by VTDW (Dave) for those of you familiar with Marlin Owners forum... Darn fine fellow, he is.

 

[Otakar]

I figure that the drive from Chicago should be about 12 hours if I go non stop. I know that Chicago to Quantico VA takes me about 13.5 non stop. That is also when I catch DC traffic. Now I am also contemplating if I should bring my little 7.62x45 Czech carbine which I built on a Mini Mk.X. I shot my first pig in the CONUS with the 7.62x45 but using a military Vz-52 back in 93. I would load with 125gr, either BallisticTip or AccuBond. Anyone know what the difference between the two would be? Even through the profile cutaway they look the same to me and they have the same BC. I could back up the shot with standard Mil round which is Tungsten Carbide core. Definite penetration there. But also no expansion. That rifle is also with the Williams GWRS sites.

 

[ccoker]

I hunt hogs a lot, it's a rare trip out to where we hunt that we don't have an opportunity to shoot pigs.

I know a LOT of guys that run the 6.8 SPC (myself and son included), you don't need a big gun really.

Behind the ear drops them in their tracks.
Just avoid going for a "heart shot" like a deer because their heart is actually between the front legs, not right behind them. With a decent bullet and low center it works fine.


They are fidgety and almost always moving and rarely freeze like a deer.

Lots of fun!

good luck

 

[Otakar]

I know I never followed up with another reply over here but I do want to let you guys know that this trip really SUCKED. The outfitter is one of the if not THE worst I have ever been with. I would never go here again. The only nice part about this trip was that I got to spend time with my son.