Here is the information for our Hog Hunt for 2013.
WHEN: Arrive on the afternoon of Wednesday, 13 March, and leave on the morning of Sunday, 17 March.
WHERE; Same as last year, the Wilderness Hunting Lodge in Tennessee.
COST: $650 for hunters(last year it was $675) and $ 250 for non-hunters.
NEW HUNTING AREA: Wilderness has added an additional area for hunting that is about 6 miles from the lodge. The total hunting area will now be about 2600 acres.
MAXIMUM NUMBER AT WILDERNESS: The max that they can handle without putting anyone on an upper bunk is 40. The upper bunks can be used to store gear. If we reach 40 participants, we'll have to put any more on stand by.
DEPOSITS: Deposits of $250 are required. Those who were previously at Wilderness and/or Caryonah, and their relatives, will be given first chance for 2013. The reason for this is to encourage Fire members to build on the tradition of our Boar Hunt. Deposits for this group must be received at Wilderness by 12 January.
Deposits for new hunters must be received after 12 January and before 20 January.
And when you mail in your deposit check, please put your Campfire handle on the check along with 24HCF. And also send Pugs a PM with your given name so we can track who is going on the hunt.It can be somewhat confusing when everyone has two names.He'll post the Campfire names of those who have sent in their deposits.
If you have sent in a deposit and your plans change and you can't go on the hunt, there are three options: 1) Find another hunter who will take your place, or, 2) Have the deposit carried over to the following year,or, 3) Forfeit your deposit
GAME PROCESSING: Wilderness has excellent game processing. The cost for a hog, with sausage, is $125.
SHOOT A RAM: If after you shoot a hog, you can then shoot a ram for $525. The regular price is $725.
NEW FACILITIES:
A concrete base with a roof over it will be added, along with a fireplace and a smoker. Don't know if this will keep Pat from drinking all my brandy and then trying to push me in the fire, but I'm hoping. In any event, the roof should keep us pretty dry and comfortable when it rains.
And many, many thanks to Rick for the 24HCF, and for the sticky.
Please post any pictures that you took last year so that new hunters can get an idea of what the hunt is like. Also, please check the Wilderness Hunting Lodge for additional info.
