HUNTING JAVELINA WITH A BOW: Arizona Opportunity Hunt (Ep. 3) 

Javelina butchering and cooking... I went to AZ three years ago for a January OTC Javelina hunt and had a blast. With the help of an outfitter I enjoyed a nicely fitted out tent camp. With his off road truck we got back into the desert on roads that appeared impassible, especially in the pre-dawn gloom, but pass we did and when that petered out, we hiked. It was an awesome trip. I got a Javelina with my longbow. As a hunter of 25 years who always butchers his own animals, I undertook the Javelina with my guide looking on. There is no trick to it. The musk glands are located outside the muscle, attached to, or part of, the skin. Just go slow and smart and you won’t cut them, even if you can’t identify them. My guide pointed them out for me. As for cooking... I used one of Hank’s recipes and found the time required to tenderize, or braise, the Javelina was double what he recommends. Mine was a very old female, and quite large, but still; double? The problem was the recipe called for putting a lot of the other vegetable matter in with the meat. I had to pull the meat out and continue to cook it separately or the veggies would have been mush. So do what Hank did in this video. Cook the meat apart from everything else and don’t stop until its tender. You could even cook it the day prior so you’re not under pressure to produce a meal. The rest of the ingredients are predictable. I looked everywhere for information on Javelina and Trichinosis. I could find nothing, no connection, no research. I could not find any reference to parasites of any kind in Javelina meat. So... I cooked the back straps rare. Yup, rare. Let me tell you, that meat was delicious. My wife and I both enjoyed it with no ill effects. The texture was superb and the flavor was mild and lovely. You may want to howl and tell me how dangerous that was, and I’d appreciate anyone who can reference a SCIENTIFIC document with EVIDENCE of parasites in Javelina, but if all you’re gonna do is repeat what someone else told you so long ago you can’t remember who, don’t bother. One bit of information you may find useful: OTC tags are generally for the southern units, closer to the border. Some folks are afeared of hunting near to “the wall”. Could be. Wasn’t a problem for me and I could not find any news stories about hunters being bothered by Cartel gangs moving contraband. The draw units are more central. Two points should do it. Good luck. Thanks Randy and crew for the great entertainment and always, the field to table is the whole story.

We used to pit barbecue Javelina. Leave em in the ground for about 48 hours. Good eating! When I was a kid I tried to catch a baby javelina cuz it was so cute...Momma Javelina put me up a mesquite tree real fast. Lesson learned!

Way to go guys! Reliving my youth through your AZ series. Thanks for showcasing my home state while I'm stationed in Nebraska.

I liked the interview with the fish and wildlife lady, very informative. Also I was surprised that the javelina's make no sound when you shoot them.

I like the field to table videos. Keep'em coming.

This year I was able to break up a heard of Javelina and call them back in with my call, It was probably the most fun thing i've done hunting wise. I was able to call three back to me within 10 feet one was literally 6 feet away and i shot him with my bow, first bow kill ever it was pretty intense with 3 of them that close, So much fun though.

When Hank Shaw is around I'm sure its a must for him to get behind the stove! Speaking of, if you're going to have Hank in the kitchen someone needs to donate a larger stove/oven for that hunting camp. Great episode btw!

Thanks so much for another get episode. Very well done and I would have really liked to have tasted that Javelina

Awesome work Randy!

Another great adventure in my home state Az.. Congratulations on your Javelina guys! My favorite ,easy to hunt game animal,lots of Euro mounts around the house.See you soon on your next video.Your all welcome anytime as you are all very respectful ethical hunters. dirtclod Az.

Awesome footage keep posting 🦌🦌

Nice job! I have yet to try javelina. Looks really good!

Very cool critters!

That looks like a blast!We like recipes

What are the ingredients used to cook this javalina? thank you!

Great video guys! I would love to have Hank cook for us! Lol. One day I'm going to head to AZ go hunt one day. 👍

Nice!!!

Is this around Payson? It's very beautiful.

Good hunting

I didnt think ol Zach from THP looked quite as sure about eating that Javelina!

Can they be used to hunt cuddly house cats?

Great video. Could you tell me what are in AZ would be worth while to look forJavalina?. I'm interested in public land hunting for them.

Those Collared Piccary have a set of teeth for there size. Lots of fun getting one of those. Can X-bows be used in Arizona? I have worn out shoulders. Great video guys. 👍🏻

What is the rabies or other diseases risk with these? My dogs found one and one got wounded by it

Wreaking havoc on the javelina, nice job guys. Am I hearing things, or do I hear a touch of Canadian in Larisa's voice?

Fantastic video. From stalk to table. As it should be. No high fives and fist pumps. No grotesque behavior. Intelligent conversation and a bountiful meal at the end. Truly awesome approach to hunting. Well done.

what a fun animal to hunt with a bow

Randy carrying the little bag of meat was funny, not quite the elk quarter we usually see strapped to his back.

What packs were you guys using down there this year

I just got drawn for this tag I’m 12 and this is my first archery hunt and if anyone has some tips can anyone help

Hey Randy what kind of broadhead were you using

How many yards was the shot

there quite nocturnal and move during lowlight morning hours a lot like deer generally when you’re seeing this is when they are going up to there bedding areas in the mornin afternoon late evening s they will work back down hill generally towards water and food then go back again they are opposite of deer but still can be seen in the day it’s a cool lil creature if you ask me I have a tag burning a hole in my pocket as we speak haha

I would love to go by and hunt with you guys! I live in California. I used to go hunting but my parents divorced so now my did lives in San Diego and I don’t really go anymore

What part of Arizona is this place? Is it a private ranch? Someone please reply thank

Randy what broad heads are you using in this hunt

Two a year in Texas. No tags to buy. Honor system.

Salam dari Sulteng 👍👍👍indonesia

you can shot two javelina in arizona

Any chance of posting that recipe ?

ripperoni

Silly question, but can someone please tell me what camo that is

Had no idea Newberg is into bow hunting. I know he has worked his ass off for years hunting a lot in the mountains. And he's getting a little old for that. So this type hunt should be a snap for him. Bow hunting and making the kill is hundreds of times harder than using a rifle.

But will you get one, and cook it in the ground all night like they do in Texas?

When cleaning them their diet will make one's nose act up...thank goodness they are that edible.

There's a whole bunch of them behind my job in Scottsdale AZ at a rehab facility they live there.. we learn to work around them. They leave us alone and we leave them alone.....but damn they smell bad😂please come get them 😂😂

So when I first moved to Texas I wound up on a lease and the other guys on the lease told me how bad they were. I thought they were full of crap and they sure are fun to stalk. So I ended up taking one. Now I have eaten everything under the sun and liked them. When I was a kid, best friend and I would kill all kinds of small critters and cook them for each other to see what we could get the other to eat. I never found anything I didn't like. So when I killed that javelina, I had high hopes and more than a little confidence. In the end though I just couldn't stomach a javelina. I would be very curious to see what your doing to avoid the gland. I was very careful when I cleaned mine, and it still tasted like a skunk smells. My wife wouldn't even eat it, and she is even less picky than me. In Texas they are everywhere and you can kill them every year so it would be great if I could find a way to appreciate the meat.

To bad Javelina are a tag only hunt invasive species out here in AZ

I really just wanted to see the guy hunt. Could have gone without hearing her talk the whole episode

Randy... honestly... if you cooked ticks or roaches with that many spices, flavorings and other additives... some unknowing soul would proclaim that it was great too. I love glassing them and they’re awesome critters... but I’d rather cook German Shepherd.

Less talk more shots 👍🏻 jk

not alot of people dislike but eh these animals are really annoying the only person who would dislike that i can think of is the vegan teacher

"The closest pig like thing in North america" wtf have you ever been to a place called Texas.....

Egh wtf you ate it???