Hog Meat Question
06-27-2006, 07:54 AM
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Nontypical Buck
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Hog Meat Question
I have a chance to do some hog hunting in northern La. in late summer. I've heard stories that the meat is not good that time of year due to worms in it. Any truth to this?? Thanks
06-27-2006, 08:16 AM
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RE: Hog Meat Question
Not that I am aware of I have killed hogs and ate them year round fro several years. Make sure you wear gloves (Latex or Rubber) when cleaning them feral pigs carry diseases that can be spread to humans from their Reproductive organs.
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06-27-2006, 09:31 AM
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Dominant Buck
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RE: Hog Meat Question
ORIGINAL: aw shucks
I have a chance to do some hog hunting in northern La. in late summer. I've heard stories that the meat is not good that time of year due to worms in it. Any truth to this?? Thanks
I have a chance to do some hog hunting in northern La. in late summer. I've heard stories that the meat is not good that time of year due to worms in it. Any truth to this?? Thanks
See, if you were Jewish, you wouldn't even think of eating pork!
06-27-2006, 02:01 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Hog Meat Question
I have a hog hunting ranch in N.E. Texas. Had hunters last weekend kill 5 hogs. All were good clean meat. We cooked a small one (about 50 pounds} on the smoker. It was execellent. We have never had probeblems with worms, but like Rebel Hog said, you need to get them dressed and on ice quickly this time of year, and allways wear gloves. You can usually tell if the meat is good by the smell. Ocassionally you will get a big ol boar that will be pretty rank, but most people want either a meat hog or a trophy mount. Hogs 200 pounds or less are usually good table fare, at least that has been my experience.
06-27-2006, 02:09 PM
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RE: Hog Meat Question
ORIGINAL: dhays
I have a hog hunting ranch in N.E. Texas. Had hunters last weekend kill 5 hogs. All were good clean meat. We cooked a small one (about 50 pounds} on the smoker. It was execellent. We have never had probeblems with worms, but like Rebel Hog said, you need to get them dressed and on ice quickly this time of year, and allways wear gloves. You can usually tell if the meat is good by the smell. Ocassionally you will get a big ol boar that will be pretty rank, but most people want either a meat hog or a trophy mount. Hogs 200 pounds or less are usually good table fare, at least that has been my experience.
I have a hog hunting ranch in N.E. Texas. Had hunters last weekend kill 5 hogs. All were good clean meat. We cooked a small one (about 50 pounds} on the smoker. It was execellent. We have never had probeblems with worms, but like Rebel Hog said, you need to get them dressed and on ice quickly this time of year, and allways wear gloves. You can usually tell if the meat is good by the smell. Ocassionally you will get a big ol boar that will be pretty rank, but most people want either a meat hog or a trophy mount. Hogs 200 pounds or less are usually good table fare, at least that has been my experience.
06-27-2006, 06:30 PM
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RE: Hog Meat Question
Even down here in sweltering Florida, I eat them all year round. If you get'em in the shade quick, even without ice they last longer than you would think and are still good. The faster you cool them the better though, of course. Like Rev said, where the gloves. I always have them in my pack. You don't want to get hog herpes....it never goes away!!
06-27-2006, 07:20 PM
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Boone & Crockett
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RE: Hog Meat Question
I've heard that pookie too, about all animals. I've killed rabbits in the dead of winter ice and snow on the ground and had monster worms crawling in them. If they are infested with worms they will be year around.
I have a small pig in my cooler right now bleeding out that was about 80 pounds and will be consumed shortly.....
I keep gloves in my back pack regardless of what I am cleaning. It's easier to take off those gloves and discard them, and clean up with handy wipes, than to find a place to clean up in the field.
I have a small pig in my cooler right now bleeding out that was about 80 pounds and will be consumed shortly..
... I keep gloves in my back pack regardless of what I am cleaning. It's easier to take off those gloves and discard them, and clean up with handy wipes, than to find a place to clean up in the field.
06-27-2006, 08:42 PM
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Fork Horn
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RE: Hog Meat Question
Thanks for the welcome Rebel Hog. I just found this web site. Looks like a good one to get and share information. Lots of knowledgable folks from what I have read so far. Hunting, fishing, and talking about hunting and fishing. Ain't we fortunate to live in the U.S.A. God is good!