Now that deer season is almost over looking for a place to hog hunt. Has anyone hunted lavon for hogs?

I've hunted private land that backs up to the corp. We had feeders and the hogs would come in at night. Most areas are grown up and it will be tough to hunt. I think you need a permit from the corp to hunt? Better look into it.

yes... you can get them for free from the corps hq...

We were dove hunting the north end of the lake earlier this year and saw lots of droppings and some nice prints, just watch out for the mountain lions .

well i am going to do some scouting early Sat. morning... but here is my question. It says i have to use no larger than a number 2 shot in a shotgun... at a 3" mag for a 12ga will that take a hog down???

Hog hunting at Lavon is Archery only!

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/Lavon%20Feral%20Hog%20Policy.htm

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/hunting.htm

AUTHORIZED WEAPONS. Hunting the legal game noted below is permitted in designated hunting areas (see Hunting Map) with archery equipment (including crossbows) and shotguns. Anyone hunting with a shotgun may not use, or possess any shot larger than #2. The use of non-toxic USFW approved shot is required for waterfowl hunting. All weapons must be unloaded when transported to, from, or between hunting sites. Rifles, handguns, slugs, and muzzle loaders are prohibited.



On this page it says you can use shotguns on legal game... I think i better call before i go out there...

bows are cool

I'll clarify it.

Shotguns are legal. You have to have the lavon hunting permit , its free though. Good luck, from my experience there its tough hunting there. the brush is thick,and you can only hunt the hogs during day light. I also have questions about whether #2 shot is adequate for hogs.

Once again...... hog hunting at Lavon is Archery Only.

http://www.swf-wc.usace.army.mil/lavon/hunting.htm

4. AUTHORIZED WEAPONS. Hunting the legal game noted below is permitted in designated hunting areas (see Hunting Map) with archery equipment (including crossbows) and shotguns. Archery only for hogs. Anyone hunting with a shotgun may not use, or possess any shot larger than #2. The use of non-toxic USFW approved shot is required for waterfowl hunting. All weapons must be unloaded when transported to, from, or between hunting sites. Rifles, handguns, slugs, and muzzle loaders are prohibited.

well i went and got my permit and went out there... found some good looking places and it is really thick in places... I did find some tracks but didnt see anything...

i've done a lot of hiking around there on the west side about a mile north of highland park, there is a lot of pig sign out there but i have not actually seen anything. from what i understand from the corp office is that its archery only for hogs and they have a special permit drawing for shotgun slug and feeders after deer season closes. you can bait anytime. i may just hide out in a popup blind all day and see what walks by.

saw a few tonight. i need to practice with my peepsight in low light. some soured corn seemed to bring them around.

epj you have a p.m.

God Bless Our Troops

Shotguns are no longer legal, yall are right. Last season shotguns were legal, Im glad we clarified that before I got in trouble.