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Just returned from hunting javelina in Texas.
I have never shot a javelina, look like alot of fun, though! That is awsome. You gotta tell the story if ya gonna post a pic, right?
Congrats :thumbsup:
Great job! :thumbsup:
Good shootin :thumbsup: Hard to beat chasin havies in Texas.
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Nice one. I'll be there in Jan. with My Son and Son-in-law. Were You stalking or on a stand?
Congrats Gene You are a killer. I bet there are a lot more pictures and some great stories from that hunt as well.
what bow were u shooting and congradulations
Nice. I live here and have never shot one.
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I go to Texas every winter to chase these critters. It is a lot of fun. They can really be a challange stalking them. Their eye sight in not good, but they make up for it with the nose.
We got into several bunches and shot a lot of arrows. If you think you are a pretty good shot, try shooting at a running javelina. They will really make you humble afterwards.
This one came out of a pretty good bunch. I got busted stalking them, and one of them circled me trying to get the wind. It was only 1 pace in front of me. I don't know why it never winded me. It finally returned to the "flock" and I continued my stalk. Finally got a good shot at one, then everything went down hill after that. Pigs were running everywhere and I emptied my quiver. Afterwards, I just had to sit down and laugh. I think the lost arrows cost me more than the hunt. Oh well, give me something to do this winter.
I have been shooting this bow (Stumbo - made in Ft. Collins, Co) for about 18 yrs. It is 70#'s - a little much for javelina's, with gold tip shafts. I fletch my arrows with feathers from turkeys I shot and tip them with either Zwikies or Eclipse. Both are really good 2 blade heads and easy to sharpen. Just ask me - every evening I was sharpening arrows. Ha
Sounds like you had a good time Gene. How did the rest of the gang do?
Didn't have much of a group this year. The 2 from Cheyenne ( you know who I mean) couldn't make it. Two others also had to cancel out because our hunt date got changed at the last minute and they could not get vacation rescheduled. There were only 3 of us this year, but we shot enough arrows for a BIG group. Spent every evening sharpening arrows. ha Had a good time anyway. Still have enough meat to make some sausage though.
That is cool. Seems as though you guys always have a great time down there. Did you stay out of the caves this time.
Yea I managed to stay out of their holes. That can be hazardous to your health. :biglaugh:
yea and case you to get flees. ha ha I think that you said last year that you were going to need a flee collar.