Generally speaking, no. However, due to the fact that firearms are involved, and wild animals are at best unpredictable, things can happen. There is a fair amount of risk involved and the boar hunts can get very dangerous but all measures are taken for yours and our safety. We are also home to all four types of venomous snakes found in North America and many other stinging and biting creatures. We, however, find that this keeps one on their toes and keeps one alert rather than hindering a good hunt.
This is dependent on the game in question. We are usually asked this by deer and boar hunters. For deer, we recommend you use at least a .30 caliber rifle. We know many people have had success with lesser calibers but in our experiences a .308 or a 30-06 or even a 300 Win/Weatherby, will often correct a shot that is slightly off with its "Higher Muzzle Energy" than a .243 or other small calibers simply do not have.
For Boar we strongly recommend you use an open sighted rifle or hand gun as opposed to a scoped one. This is because that we use dogs and a scope can limit your field of view. As calibers go, we recommend a 30-30 caliber rifle or a close equivalent. In hand guns the .357 and the .44 magnums are popular and effective as well as the .45acp. We do not recommend a 9mm.
This is dependent on many variables. No two hunts are ever the same so it is tough to say. Regarding hunts with hounds, some are over in a matter of a couple of hours and some will go all day or even two days. Game animal hunts are dependent on the game laws.
We have several good quality taxidermists that are local and available year round. We can also help you with your meat that you may wish to have processed.
We do not "kill and leave" any animal, regardless of its size. By law, you are responsible for any game animal that you shoot.
This is dependent on you. You are under no obligation to do so what so ever and you will not be asked to tip. However, if you feel you have been taken adequate care of and had a good time, gratuities are accepted.
For information on any of these hunts or to book a hunt, please contact:
Ryan Campbell, (979) 777-1725
info@hossfly.com