What/where to hunt in February?
Contributors to this thread:Wisconsin
From: northbound
18-Dec-17
Any suggestions on a hunting destination and animal in mid to late February? Im hoping to get away for a week or so. Not necessary to hunt the entire time. If it's a warmish state the gf would likely participate or at least tag along. My sister and bil will be stationed in NC as of next month, was hoping that was a hog rich state but it seems that hogs are more of a SC thing.
From: Tweed
19-Dec-17
There's a pheasant hunt in Newburg in February.
Was in the 50s there last year.
From: Crusader dad
19-Dec-17
Forget hunting in feb and march. Play poker and Go somewhere tropical.
From: Rutten Buck
19-Dec-17
Anyplace deer winter or feed. Great Shed Hunting and rewarding!
From: Zebrakiller
19-Dec-17
Nilgai south texas its right by south padre Island, or go to Recordbuck ranch and spend a few days in San Antonio on river walk
From: Trapper
19-Dec-17
Sturgeon spearing in a 95 degree shanty. Safety Harness required!!
From: Tweed
19-Dec-17
Trapper - do you have to use a spear or can you use a bow if you'd like?
From: CaptMike
19-Dec-17
Hog hunt in Tx or Fl, alligator in Fl, any number of exotics in Tx.
From: northbound
19-Dec-17
I used to do some bird hunts in Feb (released birds, not poaching). Lost my best hunting buddy after15 years of flushing birds recently so bird hunting is kinda out. No way I could stare at a hole in the ice that long Trapper. Totally respect you guys that can have that kind of focus but it ain't me. I can hardly sit in a stand more than a couple hours without trying to stalk something. Gonna look into the gator idea, never thought of that. Figured hogs were the ideal game but so many listing for hogs that it's overwhelming
From: Trapper
19-Dec-17
Spear only Tweed. But you can use a 1 tiner if you are so inclined. Northbound, The more fish you spear, the easier it gets to sit. I've speared right around a dozen I guess. Haven't thrown in a couple of years now though, its just a matter of time.
From: Trapper
19-Dec-17
Northbound, I was down in New Orleans last year and tried to go bow fishing which would’ve been awesome but they had a minimum of 4 shooters which I understand, or you buy all 4 spots at $250 each. That wasn’t gonna happen. Hog hunts were reasonable but gators in my opinion were high.
From: Hh76
19-Dec-17
Spearing for me too. The first time you see one float through, you're addicted.
From: CaptMike
19-Dec-17
Can also consider alligator gar in TX.
From: Tweed
19-Dec-17
RC wants to know who's up for a Bowsite Hawaiian cattle and pig hunt this February.
From: northbound
19-Dec-17
I'm sure it's a blast seeing fish. Those are some amazing size fish. Just think how big they'd be if you could hold them in strait out arms for hero shots :) ....I am one of those that gets very frustrated without seeing my game, don't need to harvest but I gotta see something. Plus I occasionally drop my phone from stand, feel that's a bigger liability while sitting over a hole? After going through the ice on a stalk Saturday I really don't wanna jump in for a phone. Had a heck of a time finding my bow in chest deep swamp
From: Trapper
19-Dec-17
Trapper's Link
From: South Farm
19-Dec-17
I'll take ya on a trophy squirrel hunt!
From: Tweed
19-Dec-17
Tweed's Link
Save them squirrel tails!
https://www.mepps.com/squirrel-tail/
From: bfisherman11
19-Dec-17
I like hogs in FL. I use Irv's Hog Camp out of Fort Pierce. Great guy and a bowsiter too. I checked his website recently and it did not work. If someone is interested PM me and I can send you his phone number.
Bill
From: South Farm
20-Dec-17
Tweed, funny you mention that because years ago my buddy's and I would pool our tails and sell 'em to Mepps. These days I'd probably only make about $1.60-$3.20/year so not really worth it. Maybe when I retire I can shoot more and supplement the fixed income:)
From: lame crowndip
20-Dec-17
Not really bowhunting but I plan on chasing big fish in the gulf of Mexico. Already caught a southern ray....fought like a 20 pound sunfish. Had to be over 4 feet long from the tail to the front. We're planning on chasing some amberjacks in some of the wrecks---big fish fought with a snug drag and heavy line and rod. Have to be like that to keep em from getting into the wrecks. 30 to 50 pound fish will tire you out. Gotta release em but the fight is fun. Also locating a place in Georgia to bowhunt for wild hogs. Busy schedule with golf every day....
From: Swampy
23-Dec-17
I have a couple young guys I help with archery want to take treat me on a pig hunt this winter . I don't know though because I really don't like traveling much anymore . Other wise I chase bunnies around with the bow . Sometimes I try hunting coyote's with the bow and calling . But I suck at it .
From: Grape
24-Dec-17
Ice fishing Northern Saskatchewan for Pike in March..
Ice fishing Northern Saskatchewan for Pike in March..
