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Main Discussion Area => Shooting and Hunting => Topic started by: darren1968 on March 09, 2009, 08:19:02 am

Title: "Spear Hunting" can any1 point me in the right direction?
Post by: darren1968 on March 09, 2009, 08:19:02 am

I`ve heard of hunters using spears to hunt game, and i`d like to find out about making and using spears for hunting?
Does any1 here know of a site or sites offering this info?

Many Thanks.

Title: Re: "Spear Hunting" can any1 point me in the right direction?
Post by: JackCrafty on March 09, 2009, 02:41:22 pm

As far as I know, most states don't allow spears for hunting game or fur-bearing animals.  Non-game, non-protected animals are fine, though.
You might be able to hunt feral hogs on private land with a hand-held spear (an ancient art) but I think it depends on your state's hunting regs.

The best spears for hunting (IMO) are atlatls. You can google "atlatl" and find many sites with good info.  Youtube also has good videos on the subject.

Title: Re: "Spear Hunting" can any1 point me in the right direction?
Post by: predatorcaller on March 09, 2009, 11:39:10 pm

like said an atlatl works well, takes some practice but is better than a spear cause you can reach out there a bit miore.

Title: Re: "Spear Hunting" can any1 point me in the right direction?
Post by: hawkbow on March 10, 2009, 12:27:45 am

I chased my neighbor once with a buffalo lance,does that count O:)  ;D Hawk

Title: Re: "Spear Hunting" can any1 point me in the right direction?
Post by: Eric Krewson on March 10, 2009, 10:53:55 am

It is legal to hunt deer with a spear in Alabama.

Title: Re: "Spear Hunting" can any1 point me in the right direction?
Post by: GlassKnapper on March 13, 2009, 06:10:51 pm

Check out the Atlatl section on paleoplanet, takes alot of practice to successfully hunt with spears.