Javelina Hunts
This is a relaxing, fun trip, and a great option for bow hunters. In fact, there are so many javelina in Texas, that if someone want so shoot rifle, they will probably be done in just one day. You WILL get some shooting in. This is a high success hunt, that anyone can do.
Also, if you see feral hogs, they’re fair game, and the wild hogs can get up to 100 pounds or more. Another fun thing to do on this hunt is to drive the roads at night, hunting rattlesnakes and calling predators. The rattlers in Texas are BIG, and mean…and there are a lot of them!
How to Hunt Javelina
Typically, Texas javelina hunting is done much the same way as whitetail deer, which is out of a blind overlooking several senderos (cleared roadways) in the brush. However, if you want to really have some fun (especially with a bow), your outfitter will “corn the road,” and drive around until a herd of pigs come out to feed, and then spot and stalk them. You’ll sneak in the cover along the side of the road to get into bow range. This style of hunting is a lot more challenging, but also a lot more fun.
Texas Javelina Hunting Season
There isn’t a set season for javelina, but the best time to go is mid-January through April. This is after the outfitter has been feeding the deer for several months, and it’s not yet too hot to hunt comfortably. This is a great hunt for a group of friends looking to extend their hunting season.
- Semi-guided: Guides will put you out at corn fed locations and you will be picked up later.
- 3 1/2 days of hunting with 2 travel days
- Two javelina limit.
- Unlimited wild hogs. *must take the meat
- Unlimited rattlesnakes. Texas has gigantic Western Diamondback rattlesnakes!
- Unlimited coyotes and foxes.
- Bobcats – Added Trophy Fee
- This hunt takes place in April. Be sure to check the five-day forecast before coming to see what you need to bring with you, springtime weather in South Texas can swing wildly.
- When hunting javelina in Texas, you’ll probably hunt safari style, out of a vehicle, safari style until they’re located for a stalk.
- Stay in a ranch house or cabins depending on the ranch you will be hunting.