We just bought a ranch in central Texas and I'm getting excited about the prospect of finally shootin a hog! I've had dreams lately of gunning one down with every conceivable wepon in my arsenal. ( using cb's only of course) But, the other day while I was supervising our fencing operations, a rancher pulled over to introduce himself and the subject quickly turned hunting. When I told him that I had an excellent breakfast sausage recipe; I wanted to shoot a feral hog to make a huge batch with it, he remarked " You don't want to eat those critters". He went on to say that they carried all sorts of diseases and that they wouldn't taste good even if you COULD eat them!! WTH?? I've read where many ppl have dined on the swine! He's been ranching there for 50+ years so I didn't want to risk being disrespectful ( and still don't) but what's the deal? Is he right or wrong?
The guide gun, sks paratrooper, 45colt blackhawk, .338 weather warrior, 110gv in .223, and 7mm 700bdl, lee enfield jungle carbine (real), and even the Glock23 are all on stand-by just in case one crosses my path!!!