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Title: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: John Havard on February 03, 2008, 08:54:00 AM
Hey Bjorn, you need to tell us the story of that fine looking hog.  Did you take him on the Tejon Ranch or somewhere else?  How big was he?
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: kennym on February 03, 2008, 08:59:00 AM
Yep,need story,more pics ,bow specs and anything else you can think of!!
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Charlie Lamb on February 03, 2008, 09:57:00 AM
Bjorn's posts are always worth reading. Since he's obviously a hog hunter, I guess he can't be Ahlblad....oooooh.
  ;)    :D
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Bjorn on February 03, 2008, 10:38:00 AM
Guys, I am humbled-and it should be my young son's picture up there because he got me into archery a few years ago; but he will get his chance soon, I'm sure.
So give me a few minutes to get over my surprise and I'll be right back! Thanks.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Cupcake on February 03, 2008, 10:53:00 AM
I bet he owes it all to the Spine-O-Meter.
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Post by: kawika b on February 03, 2008, 11:53:00 AM
VERY nice Bjorn!!!,,,, and I don't even have to ask you what kinda bow you used!
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Bjorn on February 03, 2008, 12:07:00 PM
I am delighted to be a participant on this great Board and honored to have my turn at the top of the page. Thank you for the opportunity to talk about our archery passion. First of all my son, Adam, asked for a 'real' bow for his 9th birthday and that's how we got involved.
We joined a local club, Bowhunters Unlimited and met a dedicated group of archers who showed us that those stubborn Grizzlies could be made razor sharp and right spot on that 3D could be hit just so.
Here is Adam 2 weeks after his 12th birthday with his first kill, this was two years ago, and his first trip hunting something other than ground squirrels:
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN3267sm.jpg)
He used a 53# St. Charles Thunderbird, which at his draw produced about 40# and a Raptor shaft tipped with a very sharp Grizzly.


We have not had the opportunity to hunt Tejon Ranch yet, Charlie-thanks for bringing up that name.

Hillside Ranch is 4000 acres of unfenced land and a hunter's paradise. There are beautiful year round streams, ponds, valleys and woods, and lots of acorn producing oaks to attract the hogs and deer.
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/First%20Hog/DSCN2369.jpg)

The hog that I killed was a typical 'breeder boar' covered in scars, some fresh and some old ones too. Probably 6 years old and weighed a bit over 150 pounds.
At the risk of showing the picture too many times here it is again, this time with Jeremy's little neck knife being put to work
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/First%20Hog/DSCN2364.jpg)

As to my equipment; I used a 49# ACS CX and a Raptor shaft with a STOS broadhead.

Here's the bow at a practice session
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN2118.jpg)

And yes, cupcake without your Spine-O-Meter our arrows would not have flown so clean and found their proper mark so well.
Adam and I both use ACS CX's now and try to make that our only bow, much to the dismay of the rest of the bows on our racks.
Thanks again for reading our story and the opportunity to share our experiences with such a great group of people.
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Post by: kawika b on February 03, 2008, 12:22:00 PM
"Adam and I both use ACS CX's now and try to make that our only bow, much to the dismay of the rest of the bows on our racks."

I bet them piggies ain't too happy about both yours and your sons decision either. Congrats Bjorn and remeber to go tell your son thanks too.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: wtpops on February 03, 2008, 12:40:00 PM
Nice hogs and story.
I have been lucky enough to have shot with and hunted with Bjorn and ill tell you what, there is not a better guy to spend time with around the fire. His turn at the top of the page is well deserved.
Man i cant wait untill i retire and get out to my sons and grandsons, hope to get them into it so i can enjoy what you have Bjorn. Im jealous
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Post by: vermonster13 on February 03, 2008, 01:27:00 PM
Very well done.
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Post by: alaskabowhunter on February 03, 2008, 02:04:00 PM
Thanks for the smile, good job sir.
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Post by: sou-pawbowhunter on February 03, 2008, 02:10:00 PM
Congrats Bjorn,
I would have to concur with the assessment that your turn at the top is well deserved.  :clapper:
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Post by: kurtbel5 on February 03, 2008, 02:13:00 PM
Bjorn
Great job!! very happy for you and your son (100% jealous).Love the t shirt he has on, California camo. Jimmy Hendrix!!
Now about the go to bow. Judging from your bow wall, I think you have quite a few go to bows (at least in my opinion), the acx must really be something.
I agree Mr Lamb,Bjorn trad hunts w/ his boy, he can't be Albad. that was dang funny!!
       Kurt Bel5
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Kingwouldbe on February 03, 2008, 03:12:00 PM
Trad-Bows = Thousands of dollars

Killing wild Boars = Hundreds of dollars

Bow Hunting with your Son = Priceless


Adam nice camo shirt, If Jimmy bow hunted instead of doing drugs he might still be here.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Bjorn on February 03, 2008, 03:25:00 PM
Kingwouldbe; one of these days I hope we tie into the likes of the beasts you and your group have hunted and killed; some of them looked like pre historic monsters.
I have not seen better anywhere. Are those pics still up in the 'Dangerous Game' section?
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Post by: Rod Jenkins on February 03, 2008, 03:27:00 PM
Bjorn...I noticed Adam had on a Jimi Hendrix T-shirt....too cool!

Congrats! My son has been busy with career and a wife and 3 daughters, but we managed to take a few days, this season to hunt together...sure was nice to revist the 'ole days", just like you and your son are making now!

BTW I can still outshoot Jason...but the wrestling is pretty much out for me these days  :D
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Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on February 03, 2008, 03:58:00 PM
Congrats Sir.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: yellow bow on February 03, 2008, 04:08:00 PM
congrats!
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Kingwouldbe on February 04, 2008, 12:40:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Bjorn:
Kingwouldbe; one of these days I hope we tie into the likes of the beasts you and your group have hunted and killed; some of them looked like pre historic monsters.
I have not seen better anywhere. Are those pics still up in the 'Dangerous Game' section?
Ya, there still there but this is about you and your son.   :clapper:  

Tell us about the hunt and the shot, how did you get him out, how did he taste.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Shaun on February 04, 2008, 07:21:00 AM
Nice shooting Bjorn. Love the practice photo where you ignored the McKenzie scoring circles and shoot the pig in the real kill zone. Great choice of bows and hunting partners. (Let me know if that St Charles gets too lonely on the bow rack, I would take it for a walk in the woods anytime)
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Post by: beachbowhunter on February 04, 2008, 12:10:00 PM
Like wtpops, I've had the privilege of hunting with Bjorn. He's a class act all the way!

Congrats Bjorn, I know you've really been putting in the time and have the hog hunting bug REAL bad!  Way to go my friend.

Norb
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Bjorn on February 04, 2008, 01:14:00 PM
Thanks Norb! I hope we have an opportunity to hunt Choppers place again.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: beachbowhunter on February 04, 2008, 01:44:00 PM
If you pic me up the the airport, I'd just as soon go to that sweet place where you shot your last piggy  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: TheArc on February 04, 2008, 02:20:00 PM
I see that you mentioned that and your son hunt the Hillside Ranch. It is adjacent to my club's ranch, Hedgepeth. We are on both sides of the tributary off Stewarts Pt./Scaggs Springs. You have probably seen our GRam signs. We chase those swine back and forth between the properties all the time. I notice when our late season general(inclds. firearms) hunt season starts I glass them on the hills below the big white house. Great area, never fail to get a stalk on at least once a day the past two seasons. Nice porker your son took. Keep pushing them over and my guys promise to do the same! Well less one or two for we bring back to my camp:)
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: mike g on February 04, 2008, 04:49:00 PM
Bjorn....
   Nice to put a face with a customer, Hows that Armguard working out....
   And congrats on a nice Pig too....  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Terry Green on February 04, 2008, 08:15:00 PM
Well......aint that just dandy!!!!

Congrats!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: TRAP on February 05, 2008, 12:13:00 AM
That's truly the "GOOD STUFF" right there.  Too cool. Daryl
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Rob DiStefano on February 05, 2008, 07:34:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Kingwouldbe:
Trad-Bows = Thousands of dollars
Killing wild Boars = Hundreds of dollars
Bow Hunting with your Son = Priceless

Well said!  Family bowhunting has got to be the ultimate in hunting!

Adam nice camo shirt, If Jimmy bow hunted instead of doing drugs he might still be here.

Now there's a really good thought ...

Congrats on a fine hog, Bjorn!
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Bjorn on February 06, 2008, 02:50:00 PM
I want to thank all my fellow Trad Gangers for the wonderful feed back and positive thoughts we have gotten here, via this posting.
I am honored and humbled knowing there are so many others who deserve ay least equal recognition.
Thank you.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Ted Fry on February 06, 2008, 04:04:00 PM
Great to see you up top Bjorn , great to see the pic of Adam as well . I too cherish the hunts I have been with my boys. Looks as though I will be headed your way in March if you need a delivery.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Ausable on February 06, 2008, 10:43:00 PM
Nice job Bjorn - good lookin pig.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: snag on February 07, 2008, 09:48:00 AM
Good to see one of the good guys getting some real quality time with his son making memories and enjoying His creation. So, how do you hunt hogs? Spot and stalk, sit on trails...?
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: Bjorn on February 07, 2008, 05:32:00 PM
All of our killshave been spot and stalk spot and stalk. If we see or hear pigs coming our way we will wait to see if they are going to pass near by, or maybe we can converge on them.
Often we can move pigs (without really disturbing them at all) toward the other hunter if we can't get close enough ourselves.
With my son we work the same general area but pretty much out of sight of each other, we have radios for emergencies, and I like to know where he is.
Title: Re: Bjorn and the porker up top
Post by: kennym on February 07, 2008, 09:13:00 PM
Bjorn,sounds like you get to hunt with your son often, cherish the moment. All too soon,life takes over and time is hard to come by .
Congrats on the fine pig and taking your son hunting with you!!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup: