I am going wild hog hunting on Oahu, HI. I am going to be using a 11 3/4" Bowie knife. Where is the best place to land a good stab shot? Also, how is the best place to go about getting that stab? Hop on his back? Chase him? Come right at him? Any help would be appreciated.
A knife is a great weapon for the hog. I've taken two hogs by a steel blade. You should first be SURE you have some sort of pistol on your side in case of an emergency. Im old fashioned so when i went I used a Colt 1878 Army revolver (black powder). But a 9mm or a .45 always works great.
To answer your question, you should be able to sneak up on the hog because of their poor eyesight. Next I want you to (i know it sounds nasty) slash its throught. If the hog doesnt run, then try stabbing into their small vital area (right above the shoulders). This may screw up your knife unless it is top quality forged steel (because pof the rock hard bony plate they have.
Also i would use a spear before you use a knife beacuse its good practice.
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