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Title: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Bjorn on November 11, 2006, 05:12:00 PM
My 13 year old son skipped school two days this week to go Boar hunting with his dad, and with his first ever opportunity to unleash a broadhead at a game animal he nailed a 90 lb sow at 18 yards using a 53# St Charles Thunderbird, which he pulls to 42#-a bit of extra power comes from the TS1 string made by Rod Jenkins. The tapered spruce shaft (from Raptor Archery) passed through ribs on both sides of the hog and completely severed the major artery killing the animal within seconds. She let out a yelp; but managed no more than a furious circle of 15-20 feet, and fell over into a pile of reeds. Her companion hogs didn’t even take off right away. Had I not been so busy congratulating my hunting buddy, perhaps a second animal may have been put on the ground too.
We were on a guided hunt, at a place called Hillside Ranch, north of San Francisco. It is 4000 magnificent acres of unfenced forests and creek beds. The guide, Robert Larson, worked our butts off ground hunting from dawn till after dark.
My son is providing the meat for our family Thanksgiving dinner this year! What a rush!
Bjorn
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Post by: Tradesmen4 on November 11, 2006, 05:14:00 PM
congrats to your son.
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Post by: Pasty Face on November 11, 2006, 05:25:00 PM
That great, vary happy fo r you.
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Matt Fowler on November 11, 2006, 05:28:00 PM
Good Job!! Any pics?
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Post by: JEFF B on November 11, 2006, 05:37:00 PM
way to go boy keep it up awewsome even  :thumbsup:
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Post by: dosbow56 on November 11, 2006, 07:35:00 PM
:notworthy:  great story, congrats.
dave
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Post by: Wapiti Chaser on November 11, 2006, 08:33:00 PM
Congrats to your son.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Traxx on November 11, 2006, 09:36:00 PM
Just right.
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Texas Tinman on November 11, 2006, 11:34:00 PM
Congrats! pics???
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Post by: Bjorn on November 11, 2006, 11:56:00 PM
Thanks for all the good vibes, y'all! Got some nice pics-I'll go figure out how to post them.
Thanks,
Bjorn
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Bjorn on November 12, 2006, 09:38:00 AM
[img=http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/60/160/0/95/22/2673095220099114292BjxXQS_th.jpg] (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2673095220099114292BjxXQS)
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Bjorn on November 12, 2006, 09:39:00 AM
[img=http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/60/160/0/95/22/2673095220099114292BjxXQS_th.jpg] (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2673095220099114292BjxXQS)
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: the Ferret on November 12, 2006, 09:45:00 AM
You didn't mention your son's name, but congrats to him. That's a fine looking hog, and a great looking hog hunting team!
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Abel on November 12, 2006, 09:54:00 AM
  (http://thumb12.webshots.net/t/60/160/0/95/22/2673095220099114292BjxXQS_th.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2673095220099114292BjxXQS)
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on November 12, 2006, 09:56:00 AM
Congratulations to both of you.  :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Bjorn on November 12, 2006, 10:14:00 AM
The killer's name is Adam-he worked all summer doing push-ups and lat pulls-he weighs barely 100 pounds. Adam spent hours shooting at targets simulating hunting conditions. He also practiced stalking on deer and other game that he couldn't shoot at. When the time came he had done his homework and he was as ready as he could be-and he is looking forward to his next hunt. Adam says 'Thanks guys'!
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Post by: Texas Tinman on November 12, 2006, 10:57:00 AM
Nice! Congrats again to the both of you.

I see Adam's also wearing the latest in the Hendrix-camo line...very kewl!  :)
Title: Re: 13 year old son nails first hog!! Link to pic added
Post by: Bjorn on November 13, 2006, 11:55:00 AM
Now that explains why she was grunting 'Voodoo Chile' as she stepped into Adam's comfort zone! LOL!
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Post by: TexMex on November 13, 2006, 02:11:00 PM
Congratulation to the both of you!!
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Post by: Ted Fry on November 13, 2006, 02:12:00 PM
Bjorn and Adam , congrats, what a great pic of the two of you together. Father and sibling hunting together , doesnt get any better that that. Bet you both remember this trip with fond memories for years to come. Keep up the good work Bjorn.