Editor’s Note: We don’t have private property available for hunting that I know of. Some hunters have been to this property a couple times, with no fresh signs of pigs. They are MOVERS! It is suggested to try the National Forest Land on the East Grade or www.mycountryclub.com Hope you are successful!
Pigs are a real problem on Palomar. Thanks to the East Grade property owner for taking these great pix. Stay tuned for how fast these 18 destructive pigs can multiply! Stats coming soon!
From: East Grade Property Owner
Thought I’d share a few pictures I snapped on my phone last week when I was up at our cabin. I happened to be in the back bedroom when the wild pigs came tromping by and had a great view of them from the window. There were 18 in total with about 5 babies I think. They moved fairly quickly through the area, but did stop to eat acorns and roll around in the dirt a bit. As usual, they left a bit of a path of destruction.
Don’t know how often they’re sighted, but thought not many get pictures like these! Lauren
Palomar Mountain News 
I’m a Hunter and Respectful of property along with being safe, Firemen for 35 years. Have lic. and pig tags, would love to help with your pig problems.
glenwbanks@aol.com or 562-972-2531
By: Glen B on February 23, 2015
at 3:48 am
How are the pigs this past year since the last post in July of 2011?
By: Troy E on October 9, 2012
at 1:30 am
Think the Forestry had a round-up. Haven’t heard anyone complain about pigs lately. You might call the Forest Service to see where they might need some good hunters: 760 782-3472
By: Bonnie Phelps on October 9, 2012
at 1:47 am
What is the latest on this pig problem?
By: Troy on October 2, 2012
at 11:49 pm
I don’t have a clue. Might connect with the Forest Service. 760 742-3491 or 782-3482.
By: Bonnie Phelps on October 3, 2012
at 2:57 am
Hi,
I am quiet, local, legal, and accurate. Gulf War vet.
If allowed,
Many thanks,
Pat 619 843-8925
By: Patrick on December 26, 2011
at 4:05 am
Hi all, I have two 2011 pig tags that I would love to fill this coming weekend. If you allow me and a friend of mine to hunt we will be more than glad to share the meat with you for permission to hunt out there on your land. Please reply to onemech76@yahoo.com or text me at (619)717-7699. We are also looking for deer again we can share the meat with you. If you are serious please put Piggly Wiggly on your reply so I know you are serious. I just don’t want a bunch of spam type stuff you know. I am stationed out in San Diego so we are local.
By: Danny on October 18, 2011
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Tis that time of season… Arrows a flying, rifles a booming…
By: Gordon on September 28, 2011
at 12:08 am
Please contact me if you need help getting rid of the pigs. My wife and I are avid hunters from Temecula, and are frequently on Palomar. We are licensed and have pig tags for 2011.
Thanks
Todd Sanders
(951)795 1235
chef2b44445@yahoo.com
By: Todd Sanders on September 22, 2011
at 12:28 am
I’m also a bow hunter, I have been hunting the local mountains since I was 7 years old with my father (now 32yrs old) and I am available to assist with hog removal if you so desire. I will only take what I can eat and if needed I will take more and donate it to father Joe’s kitchen to feed the homeless in downtown.
Thanks.
Mickey
Email me @ micmar79@hotmail.com for help with the pigs / hogs
By: Mickey on September 18, 2011
at 8:38 pm
Hi Ron, I would love to bow hunt some of those pigs for you and your fellow property owners.We would share the meat with you folks as well.
Gordon
Founder: Hunters Helping Hunters
http://www.hhh-usa.org
951-345-3400
951-658-3107 X 204
By: Gordon on August 3, 2011
at 11:21 pm
It’s great to see so many replys.The community in North County are really great to have people out there to help in situations like this.Marilyn/Mendenhall Ranch
By: Marilyn Merrell on August 2, 2011
at 10:33 pm
Hi Bonnie,
I hope all is well. Perhaps you remember me from when we worked together at REMAX United. I was the computer tech that used to help you out when you would go to the Escondido office. I know it has been about 5 years since we talked when I left REMAX so I hope all is going well with you. My brother and I are hunters and if you or any other property owners are having pig destruction problems I would be more than delighted at the chance to go up there and bring home the bacon. I know you are a close knit community and don’t want random strangers hunting up there for obvious reasons. My Brother is a fireman andI am still in the Computer Networking field here in San Diego, both of us are family men. My brother and I are very safe and respectful hunters and the kind of guys you would want. Keep us in mind as those pigs start to grow in numbers and destroy more things.
Sincerely,
Ephraim
619 322.8065
By: Ephraim on August 1, 2011
at 5:06 pm
My wild life biologist friend says that now that they are established they are next to impossible to eradicate. Chasing livestock, being near housing, being unafraid of humans is unacceptable. The only solution now is hunting pressure. Shoot a few and the rest will move on and/or go nocternal. They typically move around a lot so they are difficult to track down. But this is what we love to do!
Norm
760 213-0657
By: Norm Collins on July 29, 2011
at 9:51 pm
[…] or recent signs, you might call Randy below, or one of the guys that have posted comments on the 18 Pigs Story. You are also invited to connect with me as there are several mountain guys with tags ready to […]
By: 350 pigs on Palomar next Christmas??!!!??? « Palomar Mountain News on July 29, 2011
at 4:37 pm
I am sure you will be inundated with requests, but I too would not mind taking a whack at these guys. Would any landowner on here be willing to allow access to a couple of responsible, respectful hunters?
Thanks
Sean
By: Sean on July 29, 2011
at 2:34 pm
I can pay any land owner for permission to take some hogs with bow and arrow. (quiet, no gun shots)
I have 20 California hog tags. Thanks.
By: Kyle on July 29, 2011
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I would welcome the opportunity to reduce the herd.
Thank you,
Tim
By: timothydow3@aol.com on July 29, 2011
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By: Hunting | More pigs on Palomar Mountain... on July 29, 2011
at 3:56 am
Love to hunt those for you just need permission. Please reply to Brett@bcblankenship.com
By: Brett on July 22, 2011
at 5:04 pm
We have had some pig problems recently. They tear everything up. They are not afraid of humans and actually tried to go after herd. So far we have taken down 2 sets of pigs. The ribs were so delicious. But could live without seeing them. The government and environmental folks state they are not part of the animals that should be here. Originally from Russia and fast on their feet. Beware and either contact the feds or a pig hunter. Thanks for the comment. It is good that everyone knows now.
By: Marilyn Merrell on July 21, 2011
at 10:24 pm
Marilyn-
I love to hunt wild hogs. I have a hunting license and follow the Ca. hunting rules. Hogs are delicious, you can have all the meat. I live in Valley Center. Please call.
Norm
760 213-0657
By: Norm Collins on July 29, 2011
at 4:56 am
Might make a great BBQ!
By: gail Conners on July 21, 2011
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