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EDITOR’S NOTE

G day All, Well as the drought and fires get worse, and the year comes to an end, the unfortunate groundhog rituals are becoming more repetitive by the day. This is when you need to do a few things you love in life to keep your brain fresh, like going and chasing a pig or two. Having one of the roughest years of my life, I can honestly say that I am coming out the other end a better and stronger person now, mentally and physically. A huge thankyou to my close family and friends for the ongoing support, as I wouldn’t have been here this Christmas if it wasn’t for you all. As I type, I am here in the North-Western town of Walgett sipping a cappuccino at the local…

Out in the Heat

It was build-up weather in the Top End, with humid, hot conditions, above average temperatures and with rain a couple of months away, the landscape looked dry and bleak. As a result, the hardiness of the marauding, resilient weather-weary pigs was only matched by the unwavering tenacity of those who walked the semi-dry creek lines to find them. As water was harder to find than an eighteen stone feminist with a sense of humour, my mate Neil, the dogs and I continued to trudge through the hot sand of the semi dry riverbed hoping our luck would change. At a small, narrow tract of brackish water, we pulled up for a short much-needed drink break. If we thought we were doing it tough, the lack of water and oxygen had…

Out in the Heat

Piggin’ Products

GARMIN TRACKER DEAL Brisbane Hunting Supplies has a deal that is great value with all the necessities and a bunch of FREE stuff included. From $1150, the deal includes Garmin Alpha 100 Garmin T5, BHS stainless steel collar protector, Screen Protector, Glow in the dark silicon case, Tuff Skin long range for collar, 16inch flexible long range for handset, BHS XS Gear Bag, Olight HS2 Head Torch, BHS key ring, Engergel 60ml, Western Warriors DVD, Reflective collar strap, BHS stubby cooler, Piggin_is_Livin & BHS Decal! Call Brisbane Hunting Supplies on 07 3467 2904 or see them on Facebook! HOGS, DOGS & QUADS GAME ON TV Bryce and Matty from Hogs, Dogs & Quads have been working on something extremely exciting over the past year and have developed a new site for all of their Hunting…

Piggin’ Products

A Boar Hunters Life

For me, feral pig hunting became a prominent part of my life right from when I was a little girl. I have always been lucky to be presented with plenty of opportunities when it comes to everything outdoors including, horse riding, four wheel driving, motorbikes, shooting and of course hunting pigs. Having great opportunities like I have, along with a great passion for showcasing hunting in a positive way, I have chosen to give an insight into the world of hunting through the social media page ‘Boar Hunters Life’, via Instagram and Facebook. I’ve always been a big believer in getting out there and not letting the thought of being female govern my choices or capabilities. So, I developed ‘Boar Hunters Life’ to allow my audience to gain an insight into…

A Boar Hunters Life

“Bindi shot off after the 60kg bugger and the feral could move”! It had been a long stint with no luck lately. Two dry runs with dogs working hard for no reward, then a third run without even a jump. It was getting to me, but we were off again and the dogs were keen when we arrived at the property. I had a chat to the cocky who filled me in with, “I haven’t seen a pig in two months”, so, I am thinking, here we go again! I cruised out just after dark and drove around for hours with the dogs not even looking like jumping, so I called it a night. I was up just before the sun to do the rounds again and nothing! Time to change it up…

Days of Thunder

It took a bit, but I finally managed to gather all the boys for a long weekend of hunting. The trip started with the usual procrastination and friendly banter about what was expected and who was to show us how it was done! I loaded my trusty dogs Chief, a black Labrador, as well as Duke, a Catahoula/Kelpie X, and ‘Yes’, I have been given heaps over the years for using my Black Labrador as a pig dog, but when you think about it, it has an upside because if you indulge in quite a few cold brews and enter into the stage of becoming blind, he will always be there to guide you home! Lol So after getting the crew past the local watering hole, we made the journey and…

Days of Thunder

Vet Check LEPTOSPIROSIS

Leptospirosis is a well-recognised problem in tropical areas particularly in and around farming areas. Recent cases of Leptospirosis have been diagnosed in Sydney, highlighting the importance of the disease and the potential wider spread of the organism in Australia. Hunters are particularly prone to contracting the illness, both to themselves and hunting animals. WHAT IS LEPTOSPIROSIS? Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease caused by a bacteria known as Leptospira. There are a number of different species of this bacteria with over 300 different types identified worldwide. In Australia, rats and some native marsupials are known to carry Leptospirosis and can spread the bacteria to other animals such as pigs, cattle, horses, canines and humans. Infection occurs when an animal becomes exposed to infected urine and reproductive fluids. Humans are commonly exposed through their…

Vet Check LEPTOSPIROSIS

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

1. What is African Swine Fever? African Swine fever is a viral disease and is of major interest at present due to its worldwide spread and recent diagnosis in Timor. The virus primarily affects pigs and does not affect humans. It results in sudden death and could devastate the Australian pork industry. The virus can be spread by eating contaminated pork products and feeding contaminated pork to pigs, contact with infected pigs and contact with infected equipment. It is very important for hunters to notify a veterinarian if they discover large numbers of dead or dying or sick feral animals. It is illegal in Australia to feed food scraps containing meat to pigs, as this is known as swill feeding and is a major cause of the spread of this virus…

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:

Makin’ Memories

How time flies! From waiting in the Ute to now being the first one to see what the dogs have got hold of. When I first started pig chasing, I was still in nappies. I sort of wish I was my age now, back then. There are so many memories of watching mobs of 50 running across the open drills of cane and catching some monstrous boars that I wish I could have grabbed. We have been through a few dogs since I first started and there are a number of them who’s memories stick with me. Dad’s favourite Rose, a Bully/Boxer was retired at 15. The memories of her swinging on big boars makes me smile. Bunyip, a Bulldog/Bully/Boxer was only a small dog, but had a heart like…

Makin’ Memories

Central West Piggin’!

Born and bred in Shellharbour on the South Coast of NSW, the environment was perfect for the watersports of surfing and fishing, but rugby league, boxing, running dogs and heading bush was always on my agenda. I was fortunate enough to have an uncle that was a very keen and knowledgeable dogman and hunter. On school holidays, my Pop, Uncle Matt and I would regularly venture out to the wheat-belt country in Central NSW to see him. The pig numbers were absolutely insane. He showed me the ropes at a very young age including dogging hogs, dressing them for the chillers and some very handy tips in the scrub. I remember one of the first things he taught me and that was if you ever got lost, your dog will…

Central West Piggin’!

All you have to do is send in a print or photo on disc together with your details to Bacon Busters, Tusk Talk G.P.O Box 606, Sydney, and N.S.W. 2001 or email editor@baconbusters.com.au…

Hair Raising Hogs!

The 3-day drive to The NT with my mate Dave was less than inspiring, as driving that 3000km each year never seemed to get any more exciting. Finally arriving at our mate Gary’s place, also the home of the famed ‘Rocky the Gladiator’ and his wonderful wife Gina, we were glad to be able to relax with a cold beer or three. Gary had organised a hunt for us at a friend’s property and all we had to do was have a relaxing afternoon and then sort out what we had to take in the morning. Leaving early with the buggy on the trailer behind us and the dogs in the dog box, a couple of hours later found us driving up a dusty track in the buggy searching for buffalo.…

Hair Raising Hogs!

Trackin’ the Hounds

I finished work for the long weekend and headed straight off for a few days catching pigs! I arrived at the station and hit the sack, but I was up early for a hunt with the manager, where he’s been seeing a few. I got off to a good start with the dogs nailing seven pigs out of a mob. A bit later that morning had the main dog bail off and get a good boar. The next morning, we went for a look and had the main dog leave the Ute again and catch a good boar. That night we had the dogs leave the Ute for a good boar who ran from the trough. On our last morning, we caught a good hooky boar that walked across in front…

Trackin’ the Hounds

Sweatin’ for Swine

It was an absolute stinker, being forty plus without a breath of wind as Dave and I trudged along a narrow, well-used dusty game-trail that hugged the edges of a tract of semi-dry, isolated waterholes on the properties back fenceline. Although, the bailers, Dash, Ace, Mate and Rocky were still keen, the unforgiving heat was certainly sapping our energy and enthusiasm. Even when the barking started, it took a major effort to get the legs into something (remotely) like a jog. The solid, fired-up black boar had broken the bail on a number of occasions as we ran in, but as we got to within coach-gun range, the dogs finally had its measure. With all hounds in close and giving it an earful, I stepped to the side, shouldered the…

Sweatin’ for Swine

Short Stories FLASHBACKS

High Forty Ferals Compiled by Bob Rogers After a 3-hour drive, we finally made it to our destination, a friend’s property at Mendooran. This holiday had been planned for 3 months and we were all primed & ready to go. My son Clint was on his first pig-shooting trip and he had checked all our gear, making sure that nothing was left behind. We knew that the area was in drought, but never expected the heat. The first morning, Clint was up early & ready to go. He picked up his backpack and .223 with 6-24x50 scope. He returned about noon with a small boar that he had picked up near one of the dams. When he first came upon the dam there was a large amount of pig damage and he found…

Short Stories FLASHBACKS

Barkin’ in the Hunter

I received a text from Boozer Wednesday night asking what I was up to this weekend, as he was keen for a run in the hills around the Hunter Valley on the Friday night. Numbers were down in this area due to drought, wild dogs were eating our young pigs and the ever-increasing hunting pressure was consistent. We had managed to catch some big boppas this year on the back of some hard work though! We set out just after dark with Paul’s nephew Zane and he was keen for a big night. Arriving at the first block, we snuck down onto a little creek flat that had a big gully running off it, where we had some luck previously and it wasn’t long before the Kelpies were through the fence…

Barkin’ in the Hunter

Daylight savings is here again, which means more time to chase boars after work. It’s such a great time of year where the days are longer and warmer. We’ve been lucky enough to get onto a few more properties and catching some good pigs. Its so rewarding exploring a new block and finding out what’s actually been there, especially when you come across two 85kg boars less then 1km away from each other. I’m wanting to take advantage of the last opportunity to talk to you guys about what is known as ‘The Black Dog’, and I'm pretty sure most people would know I'm not talking about a black pig dog either; I'm talking about depression. I think this is the perfect time while so many people are struggling with…

Piggin’ Taxidermy

Mounting our trophy pigs is something hunters do to remember their hunts. Looking at that big boar on the wall with a nice set of ivory protruding his jaw always provides a topic of conversation. The workmanship of taxidermy is an art and there are many taxidermists throughout Australia who are experienced in the field of preserving animals in their natural state. Mick Formosa is one of them! He is a mad keen hunter and taxidermist who has a sharp eye for detail and mounts everything from Wild Australian animals including pigs, deer, buffalo to name a few and an array of overseas game. If you catch your next boar, get onto Mick and he can run you through the process of caping and field preparation! For more information, call Mick…

Piggin’ Taxidermy

Keep sending in your best pig photos for publication in the next issue. Mail them to: Pig Pix, Bacon Busters Magazine, GPO Box 606, Sydney, NSW 2001. All pics returned after use.…

Well its now at the sticky end of the year up north. The pigs don’t move much during the 40+degree heat, so bagging a pig or two is just a matter of being near water, not really what I call hunting, but anyway each to there own! Chloe and I have been doing our usual mango orchard hunts with pleasing results and this year I decided that I would try my luck with a crossbow. When I was younger, I used to hunt with a recurve bow and had some great results, however being over 50; I reckon a crossbow would be a good change. My first real hunt saw a good hooky boar walking towards a dam and although I wasn’t exactly quite ready, I managed to get a good shot…

BABES & BOARS CALENDAR 2020

LANGLEY SISTERS SHEENA NICKNAME: Sheenz JOB: Miner/fisherman LOVES: Fishing, pighunting, hanging with friends & family, animals, rodeos HATES: Heights BIGGEST BOAR: 75kg, but I’m more of a numbers girl, the more the better! FAVOURITE DRINK: Vodka & orange juice HOBBIES: Photography & cooking IDEAL DATE: Fishing and beers IF YOU WON $1MILLION: Pay off my family bills, buy a marlin boat and a pig rig! JADE NICKNAME: Jadey JOB: Fisherman LOVES: Family, friends, fishing, camping & hunting! HATES: Cane toads BIGGEST BOAR: 50kg FAVOURITE DRINK: Mango smoothie HOBBIES: Dancing IDEAL DATE: Beach at sunset IF YOU WON $1MILLION: Invest it PAIGE NICKNAME: Paigey LIVES: Katherine, NT JOB: Governess HOBBIES: Playing sport and hunting BIGGEST BOAR: 80kg FAVOURITE DRINK: Wine LOVES: My dogs & spending time with good mates HATES: Ill-mannered people and cat heads IDEAL DATE: Paint-balling IF YOU WON $1MILLION: I would invest, buy a new ute to travel Australia and work! TIA NICKNAME: Tia LIVES: Bowenville JOB: Student HOBBIES: Fishing and Horseriding BIGGEST BOAR: 104kg…

BABES & BOARS CALENDAR 2020

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