Handgun Hunting... Where and How?

[Bully 749]

Never really been interested in hunting.  No problem with it, just no real interest.  That's changed.  However as with most things I would like to do it my way.  I am interested in hunting with a handgun.  Specifically deer or hog using a .357 revolver.  I am assuming that it's not an option here in NJ so I'm wondering where I can do it and how I go about getting licenses and/or permits?  I don't need super specific information (unless you have it handy) but generally what states might allow it and any online references anyone might have available.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Christopher

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[WVisHome 0]

I'd take a deer with a .357 mag in a revolver....not a great distances though.

I personally wouldn't go after a hog with something that light though.



My dad's go-to is a .41 mag. I've seen that thing take down just about everything in the WV woods.

 

 

 

 

WV does allow pistol hunting....but there is limited hog hunting, only in the southern counties.

 

http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/hunting_regs.shtm

 

http://www.wvdnr.gov/hunting/Regs1213/Boar.pdf

[Shawnmoore81 623]

You can in del

[Parker 213]

Just Google the DEP F&W websites for the respective states you are interested in. Many allow handgun hunting. I've taken a handgun to PA, VT & ME. Just pass the NJ general Hunter Safety course to get your certificate and you can legally buy a hunting license in any of the states.

 

http://www.maine.gov/ifw/

http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/hunting/11348

http://www.vtfishandwildlife.com/

[Down South 9]

Fl lets you hunt hogs with anything you want !! a 357 will do the job , I have killed them with a 22 mag

[JC_68Westy 1,024]

I hunt hogs (Russian boars) and wouldn't use anything smaller than .44 mag.  I shot one last year that was 350 lbs.  Most southern states allow handgun hunting for deer and hogs. 

[Bully 749]

Thanks Gents. 

 

I will definitely be looking into those.  If anyone else has more or other suggestions, keep'em coming.

 

C

[MosinRob 1]

.357 is plenty for hog. no fmj

[Bully 749]

Rob, I'm assuming you mean ball ammo?  Hollow points are ok?

 

C

[Pizza Bob 1,488]

I used to hunt groundhogs with a handgun. When I hunted with my father (with him using a rifle), anything under 200 yards was mine, anything over was his.

 

You used to be able to get a 3-day non-resident license from PA (for varmints and small game) for about $15. Don't know if they still do that or not.

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

[MosinRob 1]

Rob, I'm assuming you mean ball ammo?  Hollow points are ok?

 

C

never use fmj for hunting. you get no expansion. A lot of places its actually illegal to use fmj for hunting. Use soft point or hp or even like a .38 WC

[OMGCUSTOMGUNS 0]

Chris.

 

If you need any help, give me a shout.  You have my number.

 

Rick.

[Down South 9]

I hunt hogs (Russian boars) and wouldn't use anything smaller than .44 mag.  I shot one last year that was 350 lbs.  Most southern states allow handgun hunting for deer and hogs. 

Would love to see some pics of your hunt !! Did it eat good that big ?  Where do you hunt wild ( Russian boars ) ? Thanks

[Smokin .50 1,907]

My PA Pig (Sow) weighed-in at 239 pounds "on-the-hook", after both field dressing AND skinning.  Filled the two freezers I have!  62 pounds of smoked pork products (chops, hams and a ton of bacon) and countless fresh hams, pork chops, pork roasts, etc.

 

Used a 167 year-old model of a .44 Cap-N-Ball Colt Revolver with a 225 grain soft lead conical that started to open-up upon impact.  One shot stop and never did find the slug, lol!

 

Dave

[Down South 9]

My PA Pig (Sow) weighed-in at 239 pounds "on-the-hook", after both field dressing AND skinning.  Filled the two freezers I have!  62 pounds of smoked pork products (chops, hams and a ton of bacon) and countless fresh hams, pork chops, pork roasts, etc.

 

Used a 167 year-old model of a .44 Cap-N-Ball Colt Revolver with a 225 grain soft lead conical that started to open-up upon impact.  One shot stop and never did find the slug, lol!

 

Dave

Smokin.50  Nice job with the CAP-N -BALL one of the 1st pigs I got was with my 50 cal smoke pole !!

[mcm308 0]

I'd like to hog hunt with my G20. I love bacon...

 

 

 

Molon Labe

 

 

[Smokin .50 1,907]

Smokin.50  Nice job with the CAP-N -BALL one of the 1st pigs I got was with my 50 cal smoke pole !!

 

THANKS!  Been eatin' on that piggy for a while now!  Just finished the second rack of spare ribs!  Low and slow with the heat and they were GREAT!

 

I'd like to hunt with you guys one of these days!

 

Dave

[Down South 9]

Love hunting hogs with an AR 15 but my next hunt Im using my Ruger Redhawk 44 Mag.

[illy 1]

That's great looking wheelgun.

 

A Ruger Blackhawk, 6.5" in .41mag is on my list for just this purpose. Planning on doing my first handgun hunt next (2014) deer season.