EQUIPMENT
AR-10 - semi-automatic rifle
Each hunter will be issued a AR-10 semi-automatic rifle in .308 caliber topped with a military grade thermal scope similar to ones used in combat. The long range thermal spotting scopes can locate our big nocturnal quarry up to 1 mile away. We can even use these devices to detect wild boars at night solely from their body temperature.
HUNT
Highlights
- January through May, September and October.
- There is no limit on the number of hogs harvested per night!.
- All rifles, thermals. and ammunition are provided.
- Transportation is provided from the lodge to the hunts.
- Eight hour hunts begin at dusk.
- Two-person minimum - three person maximum per guide.
The Hunt
Stalking
Guides use a long range thermal monocular to detect targets and lead shooters single file at sling arms for safety. The guide watches the body language of feral pigs to determine how close to stalk. Wind direction is the most important factor for scent control. It is also important for the shooters to move only when the guide moves making one silhouette on the horizon.
Engaging Targets
The strategy is to stalk within 50 yards to kill the entire sounder. After the guide takes a knee, shooters move up on his left and right for the shot. Shooters operate on 3 2 1 countdown method for simultaneous first shots. Feral pigs will then be running for follow up shots. It is important to have pre-determined sectors of fire for safety and efficiency. .
Target Adult Sows First
The initial volley should target adult sows. This tactical strategy (1) prevents escapes, (2) eliminates adult leadership, (3) ends future reproduction and (4) creates chaos with a communication void in the sounder. Confused juveniles offer easier follow up shots without adult direction. Shoot remaining moving targets with proper lead for follow up shots.
To book your hunt use this "BOOK HUNT" link, the "Book Hunt" link in the menu OR call Southern Hog Control at 706-570-5753 / 706-304-5756
Lodging
Mossey Creek Outdoors
2788 Americus Hwy. - Dawson, GA 39842
Mossey Creek was originally established in the mid 1980s by the Redmond Family and has been in the same location for over 25 years.
Reservations
$85.00 per person per day
Lodging reservations are controlled by the staff and reserved automatically when your hunt is booked online. Please do NOT contact Mossey Creek about lodging questions. They will refer you back to us. Dial 706-570-5753 for answers to specific questions.
Meat Processing
Mossey Creek Outdoors
Hunters should bring portable coolers large enough to transport their wild pork (with ice) home. Hunters are not obligated to keep all meat as we have a donation program to local families and churches within the area.
Processing Prices
Prices:
*Sausage is an additional charge - see prices below*
Standard Hog Processing:
(by weight)Pattie Sausage:
** 10lb min. order **
Link Sausage:
** 10lb min. order **
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tell me about your hunt?
- We offer a two-night hog hunt. We supply all the rifles, thermals, ammo, and unlimited hogs and have no trophy fees.
- Transportation is provided from the lodge to the areas that we will be hunting.
- We can do single night hunts, Monday- Thursday night. Friday and Saturday are reserved for two-night hunts.
- All of our hunts are spot and stalk. We normally take our first shots at 50m. This will allow us to have second and third shots on a group of hogs.
- We have a two-person minimum-three person max per guide. We can handle up to 9 people at any given time. Provided all three guides are available on those nights.
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When is the best time to hunt?
We hunt January-May, September and October. All of our hunts are planned around the farmers crop cycle. January and February, we will be hunting over last year's peanut fields. In March we will be hunting over fresh planted corn. In May we will be hunting over fresh planted peanuts. We do not hunt June, July and August as the corn is 8' tall and you cannot see the pigs. Once they cut the corn in late August, we will hunt over fresh cut corn and mature peanuts. We will stop hunting mid-October when deer season starts. We try to stay about two days away from the full moon to allow us to sneak in close to the hogs.
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Is there any lodging near by the hunting area?
Yes, our lodging is with Mossey Creek Outdoors. The price for lodging is $85 per person per night. We can accommodate up to ten people at any given time. The lodge has three rooms and two bathrooms with a kitchen.
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Tell me about a typical scenario for your hunt.
On the day of your hunt you will arrive between 4-5 o'clock p.m. Once at the lodge, we will get you settled in. We then will conduct our rifle class, scope class, and go to the range to verify our zero. Once completed, we will leave the lodge and head to dinner, we normally eat at one of the local restaurants. After dinner is over, we try to get to our first field at dark. We will hunt for a minimum of 8 hours. During September and October, it is only dark for 8 hours, so that's all I can give you. When we are done, we will police up all the hogs, take a picture and turn in any hogs that you want to keep to the processor. We will then bed down for some much-needed rest. The guides will get up in a few hours and go scout new fields to see what we missed last night. We will link up for the second night hunt at about 5 o'clock and head out to dinner. Hunting will begin at dark and finish up around about 3-5 in the morning depending on what the hogs are doing. We will recover all the hogs and turn it into the processor and bed down for a short nap. Your hogs will be ready prior to your departure, check out at the lodge is at noon.
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What is the cost of a hunt?
- $600 per person per night for a two night hunt.
- $600 per person per night for a single night hunt.
- A 50% non-refundable deposit will secure your hog hunting dates, with the balance to be paid upon arrival by cash, check or credit card.
- $600 per person per night for a two night hunt.
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What is included in the price of your hunt?
We include the rifles, thermals, ammo, and unlimited hogs. Transportation from the lodging to the fields we are going to hunt.
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What is NOT included in the cost of the hunt?
Lodging, meat processing, meals, and a guide gratuity is not included in the cost of the hunt
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Is there a place for me to eat breakfast or lunch?
Yes. The town of Dawson is about 10 minutes away.
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What do you do with all the meat?
Our hunters normally take the meat with them. Any meat not taken we try to donate to the local population.
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Is there a meat processor available?
Yes, Mossey Creek doubles as our lodge and processor and will normally charge $65 to skin and quarter any hogs that you want to keep. They can also make sausage which is charged for by the pound (link, or pattie).
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What type of rifles do you shoot?
We shoot the Daniel Defense DD5 V4 .308 AR10 platform.
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What type of ammo do you use?
180 grain Hornady.
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Do you hunt out of a blind/deer stand?
No.
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What is the success rate of your hunts?
We have over a 95% success rate for our two night hog hunts.
