Javelina

[nfh]

I will be coming to Arizona in Feb.2014 to hunt Javelina with 3 other hunters.

I am Hoping to tag one with a bow, if that doesn't work I will be using my 22-250{if its a legal caliber in Arizonia}



I no nothing about these animals and would like to hear any info you guys got to offer. Thanks

 

[AZMZHunter]

I have killed Javelina with 22-250, 220 swift and .243 in Arizona. All work very good for Javelina. I would also like to kill one with my bow. If you are able to get close enough, using a call will get them to come running towards you.

 

[AZBull]

Sent you a PM. 22-250 is legal.

 

[nfh]

Pm sent back. I will try my hardest with a bow first. then my last 2 days I will attempt with the 22-250.

 

[azhuntin]

LAST EDITED ON Jul-03-13 AT 02:33PM (MST)[p]You should have no problem killing one with your bow. The harder part is locating them, once you have, there shouldn't be a problem. They do not have the best sight or hearing, just keep down wind.

 

[ElmerFudd]

Glass a lot early and late, hike around a lot to find sign midday. Finding them is the toughest part. They can be tough to see. You can sometimes hear or smell them before you see them.

They have poor eyesight, but have lots of eyes. They are small so they are hidden in even the desert cover well. You can be right on them and not see them. A buddy guiding you in with hand signals will help. If you are close in and think you blew the stalk cause the herd runs, don't assume all have. You still might find a straggler.

And always watch where you sit! Everything has spines.

 

[nfh]

Thanks for the info guys. Now we just got to decide if we want to drive 20-22 hours or fly. Im from Wyoming and that's prime winter time so the roads could hold us back a few hours.

our group has decided we wont leave till we all tag out. Going to be pretty serious with my bow for 2 days then switch to the 22-250

 

[no_draws]

Our group of 7 each took one with a bow in January. Like others said, finding them is difficult. We glassed the side of hills at first light and most of the time they were feeding right out of the shadows and into the sunlight to warm up. They blend in well so glass under trees and between cactus patches and look for slow movement. To me they look like grey-ish rocks that move a little.

One thing I can share is they don't seem to spook when you get busted trying to draw back on them. In fact they tend to freeze in their tracks giving you time to get set. If you get busted, don't be afraid to woof at them a little bit. Its kind of fun when they go back and forth with you. Keep the wind in your favor and you can walk right up on them.

Good Luck

JG >>-------->

 

[nfh]

thanks no_draws. 7out 7 is a good figure

 

[ruthunter]

I agree finding them can be the hard part. Glass the southeast and east sides of mountains in the morning as javelina love to sun themselves in the morning. I've killed 15 with a bow now and I've never shot one with a gun. Play the wind right and you will be golden. If you draw a tag in the draw you can also shoot a 2nd pig with an over the counter tag for archery.