I've been away for awhile, but I'm back. Here's a few pics of a 2010 hunt with my Bob Lee Longbow.
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First sign of blood, 5 yds from where I shot it. So far so good!
Ryan
Sweet!
That's a good start. Hap
Looking good!
very nice looking forward to seeing whats on the end of that Ryan
You know you dont have to stop there.
Leaves were rustling 30 yards ahead of me. It wasn't the sound of the wind nor mongoose, it was the sound of a hog nudging leaves and dirt in search of food. Instantly, I nocked an arrow and stood motionless. He popped his head from the brush. Out appeared a little thirty-pounder, not big enough to shoot so I decided to take a few pics. I slipped my hand into my pocket to grab my cell phone. Just as I set my phone to the camera setting, I heard a twig snap to the left me. I figured that it was only another small hog, but just to be sure I dropped the phone, slowly turning to the sounds of the noisy hog. Then I placed my tab on my string and focused my attention to the trail below me. The noise grew louder and louder, out stepped a shooter hog fifteen yards away and unaware of my presence. I drew back my longbow, hit anchor and off it went. The hog took off like a rocket. It ran about ten yards, U-turned and headed straight back on the same trail. I'm just glad that I wasn't on that trail.
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Here is where the pig made the U-turn.
Another drawn-out story rascal! Congratulations anyway!
Good start Ryan. Good to see you here again.
Good story. But pray tell what happens next????? :confused:
It was getting late...still on the trail. It was a little hairy crawling though some of those pig "tunnels" alone. Didn't know if she was waiting for me on the other side!
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Way to go Ryan! Keep the story coming. I'll bet your hunting grounds were a little warmer then mine today.
looks like porkchops for dinner.
Thanks guys!
Hey Vince, not to brag but the temp here is in the mid 80's. ;)
After a short blood trail, I found my sow of the new year piled up in some bushes.
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Packed her home, then the family helped to debone, pack and freeze the meat. Going to make some pulled pork for the guys at the range next week!
Ryan
great! congrats
Congrats!
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Great to have you back buddy! Congrats :thumbsup:
Ryan, nice work when does your season end?
Ryan, 'tis not nice to talk about 80 degree temps when the east coast is like my fridge. Nice porker, too. That size makes good sandwiches... uummmm, pulled pork!!
Congrats nice pig. :clapper:
very nice bro
Thanks guys, it's great to be back!
Tom, in some areas/island we have year round bowhunting!
Aloha,
Ryan
Congrats on a great pig! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Very nice. Thanks for sharing the hunt and dreams of tropical paradise.
Well-done!
This is a cool post.
Great job Ryan. Wondering where you been. Pulled pork sounds some kinda good. :thumbsup:
"in some areas/island we have year round bowhunting!"
"80 degree temps"
I live in Iowa: Snow, Cold, no pigs to shoot.
I am a little jealous!
Nice hog Ryan!
Thanks again guys!
Aloha!
Ryan
Hey ryan thanks for the story and pic's. I love hearing about hawaii hunting. I hunted goats on kauai this november and absolutely loved it. can't wait to go back. Anyway, congrats on a great hunt and keep the stories coming.
-Dan
Dan-
I saw your post on Kauai, good going! I didn't get anything on my last trip to Kauai. Na pali is an awesome place to hunt. I really want to get a Blacktail from Waimea, it's the only animal that I haven't shot in Hawaii. Hope you return soon!
Aloha!
Ryan
Right on Ryan,
I saw a few blacktail does in waimea, and at the checkstation it looked like some nice bucks had been taken. I'd really like to connect with a pig on my next trip. I'll give you a shout before i come over, maybe we can hook up.
Dan
Eh Ryan,
Nice one brahdah! Got your message and a belated Happy New Year to you an your better half!
Great start fo da year! Da gang and I look forward to your next visit. Been checking out PTA as I drive over to Parker Ranch. Choke sheep and goats in area 15. Hope they open next month. Will keep in touch.
Aloha,
Mark
Hey Mark!!
I just called you today! Hunting with you guys is the best! I can't wait! I'll be in touch.
I'll be bringing my recurve on my next trip over!
P.S. save some animals for me!!!!!
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