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Offline Terry Green

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Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« on: May 08, 2006, 04:20:00 PM »
Mr. Ray Hammond picked me up in North GA Friday morning, and we headed out for a hog hunting adventure.  He had invited me a couple of months ago to join him at a place in South Carolina soon as turkey season was over.  We waisted no time on that, and settle on the following weekend of that season's closing.

As Ray and I rode along we had some great conversation.  Ray and I had been around one another on several occasions, swapped emails and posts here on Trad gang, but never really got to know one another.  We talked about hunts we'd been on, gear preferences etc, etc.  Oh, and of course we solved all the world of bowhunting's problems.  Ok, we didn't really, but we talked a good game.  

When you cross over into lower South Carolina, you can't help but feel like you've stepped back in time, and the daily stresses seem to fad away rather quickly, least it did for me.  Some of the terrain is similar to south eastern GA, so I still felt like I was home in a sense.

As we entered the gate I was taking in all I could as Ray pointed out highlights of hunts gone by, great spots, interesting areas....and not leaving out pigs.  We spotted a small cluster of them before we even got to camp.  Ray asked if I'd like to get out and have a go at them, but I decided to just watch for a bit.  I figured the anticipation would really work on me while we got settled in to camp and suited up for the afternoon hunt, and I'd be in a better frame of mind.  Watching the little welcoming party was kinda like warming up before the game.

We entered Camp and made short order of formalities and began to gear up.  I'd get the low-down on camp that evening. No need to stand on ceremony, we had hogs to chase.  


We'd seen lots of sign in different places on the property.  I thought it was going to be interesting trying to figure out which of those likely places would be best that evening. Ray settled that with a very confident reply when I inquired as such...."Lets just go for a walk".  Easy enough I thought as we left the camp and paralleled a thunderstorm that was working off our right shoulder from back to front.

Here's a few teaser spots we were easing by.....

     

     

     
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2006, 04:54:00 PM »
That was YOU I was with all weekend?????????     :scared:          :wavey:    

I thought I was with Curtis Kellar, hog killer extraordinaire!!!!!!!

I had a great time getting to know you, Terry! It was a stellar weekend.
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2006, 05:12:00 PM »
I SMELL PIGS.  :)
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2006, 05:41:00 PM »
Yep, nice mud pics! Got any more?

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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #4 on: May 08, 2006, 05:55:00 PM »
...is it normal to get so pumped up about a pig hunting story?  I might have a problem...   :help:  

Bring home the bacon boys!
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2006, 07:21:00 PM »
WHAT??!!! That's all? At least I feed the fish a little bait before I drop off the face of the earth.   :D
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2006, 07:50:00 PM »
Love that quote from Biggie... course four doughnuts is only about 5 minutes for me....
"Go afield with a good attitude, respect for the wildlife you hunt and for the forest and fields in which you walk. Immerse yourself in the outdoor experience.It will cleanse your soul and make you a better person."

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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #7 on: May 08, 2006, 09:03:00 PM »
be patient, the story will be worth the wait, believe me.
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #8 on: May 08, 2006, 10:04:00 PM »
Sorry guys,....had to take the lady to dinner.   :notworthy:

I'm starting the next 'installment' as Charlie puts it.......just hang on a bit longer.   :campfire:
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #9 on: May 08, 2006, 10:44:00 PM »
As we walked along at ground level even more sign was visible while we listened to the storm roll along on the same course.  I felt real good about the evening hunt, something was just bound to happen.  

Not too far from camp we came to an intersection and down the much less traveled was a group of shooter pigs.  Those of the easy dragging persuasion.  Fine eating any of them would be if the 1st stalk worked out the way we always hope it will.  Ray, being the gracious host, offered his hand down the grassy road and said "Have at them Sir". Not wanting to insult the host, I dove in the short pines to close the gap.

I ran into a pocket of briars about 75 yards in, and they were way too noisy to try and sneak through, so I back tracked a tad and eased out to the road for look see.  It looked like there was enough spotty cover to try and sneak from bush to bush with the occasional crawl. This is a normal tactic for TX Sweat, so I thought I try my luck in South Carolina.

It was working really well and one of the hogs made it a little easier for me.  She decided to come toward me while the rest of the group was moving the opposite way.  She was almost in range when she turned her back just as lightening struck.  Soon as the thunder started to roll I began to make several quick moves into shooting range, and again the gal turned back my way and came a few steps and turned to a 45 degree angle in the road which made here broadside to me.  It was my all up to me now.

The arrow looked to be a very lethal hit as the piggy swapped ends and ran about 10 yards down the middle of the road and then veered off to the right into the ditch where I lost sight of her.  Then lightening struck again, only this time it was close, very close....

I looked down the road and the rest of the group was still milling around and I eased out slowly to  cross and find my arrow. I was so involved in the hunt that I didn't realize this storm had veered left and was almost on top of me.  The rain began to fall, and in just a few seconds the bottom fell slap out.  I thought of my camera that was vulnerable in my fanny pack. I'd dropped the pack for the final approach stalk and it was laying off the side of the road and I hurried to rescue it.

I grabbed the pack and ducked into the sparse pines and huddled over my pack shedding it from the pounding rain that was blowing sideways. Then a cold shiver came over me as I felt the hail pounding my back when only moments ago I was perspiring from the 85 degree temps and 85% humidity.  Then it was over, just as fast as it had started.

Knowing there was no blood trail left after that gully washer, I decided to look for the hog blind from the last stretch in the ditch I'd seen her.  She'd only made it 25 yards.  As I checked her out I remembered the bow I had chosen for this hunt, a Thunderstick, and could only smile. This bow did the exact same thing that her 10# heavier sister did on her very 1st hunt...she brought home the bacon.  Must be some type of MOAB Mojo.


       

It was a great start to a weekend of hunting...and there was plenty of time for Ray to have a turn before the sun went down.......ya best stay tuned    :D
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #10 on: May 08, 2006, 11:09:00 PM »
:eek:  You went and kilt a pig!!! Way ta go! Common' man, details!!!!!

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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #11 on: May 08, 2006, 11:37:00 PM »
Congrats Tarzz!  :thumbsup:    :notworthy:   Looks like you should be tuned up for TX.
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2006, 12:00:00 AM »
We loaded up the little smoker, made haste gutting and cooling him down....and headed to another area.  One that looked even more promising with terrain transition of clear cut, hardwoods with a slough full of water, and a field.  Here we go again.....

As we rounded a small curve in the road, there was another small group of pigs milling about and I let Ray get well ahead.  As he closed in, for some reason, the little buggars just decided to trot around the corner out of sight.  Ray proceeded and when he closed in on the area the pigs were, a real nice fully front loaded boar walks right out in the middle of the road catching us both in mid stride.

This boar weighing in about a buck seventy five stopped and struck a gallant pose in the middle of the road glairing in our direction.  He then threw Ray some obvious vocals,then turned and pranced down the road and around the curve with is head held high.  I eased up to Ray and said,..."You know what he just told you don't ya"...Ray chuckled and agreed "I sure do".  Ray and I played cat and mouse for about 20 minutes with two different hogs, that boar and another dry sow around 100#s, but the day ended with us mighty eager for more.

What would the morning bring?............stay tuned.

       
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2006, 12:07:00 AM »
Oh Yeah!!!! Love these stories!!!!!
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2006, 06:50:00 AM »
Ain't you up yet Tarzz? Get on with it.
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2006, 07:08:00 AM »
Yeah Chad......I'm working on it...along with 68 emails I got while I was away...   :help:    :banghead:
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #16 on: May 09, 2006, 07:46:00 AM »
C'mon Terry! Get on with it. Your killin me here!
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #17 on: May 09, 2006, 07:54:00 AM »
How come I'm reading this story with a southern accent? Must be talking to TG too much on the phone.   "[laffsmyl]"  

Congrats Terry...man what a wet place to hunt. Reynolds makes a dandy bow and is a great guy. Bet he'll be excited when you tell him you Moabed some piggies. He's probably out turkey hunting in Mo now.
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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #18 on: May 09, 2006, 08:18:00 AM »
Great!!  Another Hog Hunting Teaser!!!

More story!!!

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Re: Hail Storm Bacon and The Bay of Pigs...
« Reply #19 on: May 09, 2006, 08:24:00 AM »
Great pics and story. Makes me wanna drive south every time I read one of these hog adventures!
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