Mark led a great team of guys for my group of new young and old hunters. We enjoyed a very exciting morning of both "still in a hide" and "stalk on the ground" hunting. We will definitely be coming back for more fun. read more

Swine in the Pines - 2 big sows and a 40lb boar - Wildlife Hunting Ranges Near Me - Starke, Florida

First time hunting! They have a great setup and very well informed guides. I highly recommend this place. I will definitely be a repeat customer. Awesome experience and definitely looking forward to the end product from the meat man! read more

Swine in the Pines - Wildlife Hunting Ranges Near Me - Starke, Florida

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This was my first hunting experience, so I do not have any comparisons to gauge this place against. Swine in the pines is operated by Mark and Jeff, two US armed forces veterans. We arrived to the area and were surprised by how we were the only ones there; from my understanding, typically hunting places have large groups. Mark gave us a detailed safety and instructional briefing, detailing what to do if confronted by a hog, hog behavior/anatomy, and optimal shot placement for max meat yield and humane practices. Next, he ensured our weapons were sighted in accurately and that we knew what we were doing with them. I really valued the emphasis on safety, because nothing ruins a hunting trip like having to go to the ER. We were then walked to an enclosed area where the swine were and placed in a stand. The stands were constructed by the company and seemed very well made, notably Mark ensured that everyone had a chair to sit in. The stand overlooked a clearing that routinely distributed feed to ensure the pigs would arrive in the area. Jeff also went out and distributed food to ensure we would have a clear shot at the pigs. Mark was present with us the whole time and guided us through the process of which hog to shoot and when to make shots. He also consistently educated us on hog behaviors and tendencies to watch for. I recall local colleges could probably benefit from at least observing and being present at this sort of thing. My cousin landed a 90lbs hog and I was able to shoot a 60lbs hog. From here, Jeff and Brian loaded the hogs up for us and brought them to the processing station. We proceeded to another area where my other cousin was able to hunt with a bow. This area was larger and as a result there was difficulty getting the pigs into an ideal spot, so Jeff and Mark helped my cousin with a stalking hunt where he was able to land another hog with an impressive bow shot. There was also an period where a hog became aggressive due to their proximity, and Mark was able to keep my cousin safe. All of the hogs were brought to their processing station and weighed. The pricing from my understanding was more than reasonable in comparison to other places. They processed the hogs into the edible parts and placed them into our cooler with ice (make sure you bring your own cooler with enough space; probably better to bring more than less.). Brian also had processing available in which he takes the meat directly (See his business, milk and honey farms meat processing which is rated 5/5 at this time on facebook). We opted for this for the majority of our meat and will review that separately. Overall: As a first time hunter, I appreciated the amount of personal attention we received. The guys were pleasant, kind, and patient. Certainly these are things you hope for rather than fumbling through, missing shots or maiming pigs decreasing the meat yield, or at worst, accidentally harming someone else or yourself. They make it very easy to make appropriate shots on hogs and do much of the laborious parts of hunting for you. I really enjoyed this experience and had a great time. I feel as if my understanding of pig behavior and anatomy was greatly improved as well. I would highly recommend this place to a friend. read more

Great people! Great hunt, they quarter your pigs for you right there, will be going back!

Great place for first time hunters and experienced hunters alike. Mark and Jeff are extremely friendly and patient and go out of their way to ensure you are satisfied with your hunt. Veteran owned/Veteran friendly business. My youngest Son experienced his first big hunt here, we can't wait to do it again. read more

Swine in the Pines - Wildlife Hunting Ranges Near Me - Starke, Florida

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Swine in the Pines greets you kindly. No time is wasted and you get right into hunting, they go over where to shoot the pig and what you will use, they teach you gun safety and let you practice before, when it comes to hunting you get in a hunting stand and they lure the pigs to where you can shoot them. They guide you through and tell you what hog you should shoot. The time there was super great and the guides are super friendly. read more

I went with a group of 4 people total. We all are avid shooters, but only one of us had hunted a hog before. Mark and Jeff were awesome guides and they really have an excellent operation. The property is very well appointed, easy to find, and they took care of everything. I was very impressed to see that they even had a blind set up for injured/handicap access, so people with a wheel chair could participate. All 4 of us shot one hog each weighing between 75-150 lbs. They butchered all the harvested meat for us, and we left with 4 coolers full of ice and fresh meat. It was an amazing experience and a really fun, exciting time. The two owners really care about their property, the hogs, and the hunting experience for the clients, and it really shows. If I could leave a 6 star review, I would. We will definitely be back, and I highly recommend this outfit to anyone wanting to get on some great hog hunting. read more