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Title: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Danny Rowan on May 19, 2008, 09:02:00 AM
Well, my good friend Ray Hammond invited me up to his hunting place just north of Savana, GA in SC for a weekend of chasing pigs and I was all for it.

Drove through some nasty weather to get there but arrived safe and sound to a little piece of heavan. What a beautiful piece of proberty. I think Ray told me it was 9 miles square. A very comfortable camp with everything one would need. And our friend CJ Pearson joined us.

Next morning dawned clear and crisp and with the rain from the previous day it made for some silent stalking.

Ray took me off around a place called "Blue Lake" into the swamp. We walked a bit silently moving slowly through the swamp and pig sign was everywhere.

After a bit of walking Ray stopped and whispered "Hogs". There they were about 25 or 30 yards off the trail we were easing along. About 6 or 8 bedded hogs. The wind was perfect so I eased forward to around 15 yards so I could identify the one I wanted to shoot without hitting more than one. I drew the Brack to my nock point and the AD Trad flew perfect entering behind the ribs on the near side and exiting the armpit on the off side. The pigs all jumped up not knowing what happened, then took off. Mine stumbled a few feet, fell over then got back up and limped after the rest of the sounder. He only made it about 25 or 30 yards and went down again, for good. He was easy to follow with the bright chartruse fletching sticking out of him. With him laying down the arrow went through but stayed in him. What a rush. I cannot thank Ray enough.

What with the full moon and cool temps we never managed to get on any mor pigs but the place is loaded with them as well as deer,armadillo,racoon,bobcat and yotes.

Here is a pic of my hog. Small eating sized boar.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/comanche/DannyRowanHogHeaven508B.jpg)

Danny
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: frassettor on May 19, 2008, 09:16:00 AM
Very nice!  :thumbsup:  That should be some real good eatin! Congradulations
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Molson on May 19, 2008, 10:24:00 AM
Congrats Danny.  Can't wait to get down there the end of June and get after his buddies!
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: vermonster13 on May 19, 2008, 10:33:00 AM
Excellent! what bow did you use Danny?
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Danny Rowan on May 19, 2008, 10:37:00 AM
David,Thanks,

Tim, you are in for a treat.

Used my 62",64@28" Brackenbury Quest, Cathedral Grain Zebra wood riser and limbs with custom wenge/walnut core and gaboon ebony tips,riser accents and overlays. AD Trad with 4 blade Phantom head.

Danny
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: bayoulongbowman on May 19, 2008, 11:03:00 AM
Danny , wow love the pic sir...thats just great!!!!!  :wavey:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Terry Green on May 19, 2008, 11:28:00 AM
:bigsmyl:    :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: MJB on May 19, 2008, 11:44:00 AM
Congrats on the porker Danny    :thumbsup:  OUTSTANDING Pic
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Widowbender on May 19, 2008, 12:13:00 PM
Congrats on the pig!! Great picture and story!!
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: madness522 on May 19, 2008, 12:15:00 PM
Nice! I can smell the BBQ already.
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: BigRonHuntAlot on May 19, 2008, 12:23:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :clapper:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: tradtusker on May 19, 2008, 12:24:00 PM
congrats great stuff   :wavey:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Jerry Jeffer on May 19, 2008, 12:26:00 PM
Danny, great eatin' ahead for you. BBQ!
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: DesertDude on May 19, 2008, 01:09:00 PM
Well done "Chief".....
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Bill Turner on May 19, 2008, 01:54:00 PM
Great eating size. Congrats on a great shot. Love that pig hunting.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Al Kidner on May 19, 2008, 02:05:00 PM
Good on you mate, thanks for taking the time to share.


AK.
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Apex Predator on May 19, 2008, 02:19:00 PM
Great job Danny!  Wish I could have made it.  At least Ray was able to close the deal for you.  All I can say is, I tried brother!!  I have had a great time hunting with you.
Take care, Marty
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Danny Rowan on May 19, 2008, 02:30:00 PM
Marty,

you have noting to be sorry for, we were on pigs every time we went in, the wind or something just kept messing us up, thats hunting. You are a great person to hunt with and I enjoyed it very much. Thank you!

Danny
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Gatekeeper on May 19, 2008, 02:35:00 PM
Congratulations and good shooting! Thanks for sharing your story.
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: SouthMDShooter on May 19, 2008, 03:05:00 PM
well done Danny    :clapper:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Kingwouldbe on May 19, 2008, 03:14:00 PM
Danny, How far of a drive is it from GUAM    :goldtooth:  LOL

Now that pig right there was made by God for BBQing

Way to go, nice job
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Ray Hammond on May 19, 2008, 06:31:00 PM
It was my pleasure, Danny. That sure was fun walking up on those hogs Saturday morning!

This was my 'test drive' hunt for new limited opportunity hunts at Hog Heaven..otherwise known as 'Wild Woods'. If you are interested in doing a hunt with me, please see the write up in the Sponsor's Classifieds forum.
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: hill boy on May 19, 2008, 07:06:00 PM
Well done Danny, Especially considering those yahoo's you were having to hunt with.  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: CJ Pearson on May 19, 2008, 07:27:00 PM
WATCH IT Hill boy!!!!
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Danny Rowan on May 20, 2008, 08:02:00 AM
LOL, hill boy,I always have a blast hunting with CJ and Ray. And sitting around the camp talking and joking around after the hunt can get you rolling on the ground laughing so hard your sides hurt. No finer two people in the world.

Danny
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Bjorn on May 20, 2008, 02:25:00 PM
Way to go Danny!
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Bowhunter4life on May 20, 2008, 02:59:00 PM
Very nice Danny!  Great shot, short recovery, BBQ for dinner with good friends... can't ask for much more than that.

Thanks for sharing with us!
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Danny Rowan on May 21, 2008, 12:40:00 PM
Thanks everyone. ttt for my bro.

Danny
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: JEFF B on May 21, 2008, 02:44:00 PM
awesome bro  :clapper:
Title: Re: SC Pig Hunt
Post by: Nakohe on May 21, 2008, 04:00:00 PM
Way to to Bro. You did good. You are right , 2 of the best people in the world to hunt and share camp with, and you are one also. Congrats. Wish I could of been there.

Donald