Title: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 04:47:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 04:47:00 PM
Just got home from south Florida and I am unpacking my gear and going through pictures to post.
Marty McMahon's lease is a very special place.
The three things I wanted to accomplish were
1.Do something good for St Judes
2. Hunt some new exciting place
3. Meet some good folks, make some new friends, and maybe shoot a hog
It was a great trip and I'll be sharing the details soon ! :campfire:
Marty McMahon's lease is a very special place.
The three things I wanted to accomplish were
1.Do something good for St Judes
2. Hunt some new exciting place
3. Meet some good folks, make some new friends, and maybe shoot a hog
It was a great trip and I'll be sharing the details soon ! :campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: jcar315 on February 23, 2010, 04:50:00 PM
Post by: jcar315 on February 23, 2010, 04:50:00 PM
Can't wait! Anxious to hear more.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 23, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 23, 2010, 04:56:00 PM
Its about time you started this Ken. Cant wait. I may have a little inside info but I think that you have some good stories to tell.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 23, 2010, 05:36:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 23, 2010, 05:36:00 PM
Ken was great meeting you. Glad you got home safe.
Looking forward to your story even though I was there.
Looking forward to your story even though I was there.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:05:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:05:00 PM
Special thanks go out to the guys who made this adventure happen. First and foremost Marty McMahon who has the lease on this special place. Terry Green who joined the hunt and added much flavor to the event. Wayne " Biggie " Hoffman joined us adding a ton of fun. Les Heilakka who did recon and shared some of his stands, many thanks Les. Also joining the fun was Jerry Brumm of Great Northern Bowhunting Co and Marty's son n' law Daniel, fastest hog skinner in the US.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Jack Denbow on February 23, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: Jack Denbow on February 23, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
Sounds like a great bunch of guys. I can't wait to hear the stories.
Jack
Jack
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:18:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:18:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010114.jpg)
My brother n law lives in West Palm Beach and Marty being the gracious host picked me up at Mark's front door. I flew down from Seattle,WA. Wednesday. The hunt started Thursday evening so Marty picked me up Thursday morning for the two hour drive down to the property. We met Terry at the entry gate. The hunt would start with me on stand at 3:30 :jumper:
My brother n law lives in West Palm Beach and Marty being the gracious host picked me up at Mark's front door. I flew down from Seattle,WA. Wednesday. The hunt started Thursday evening so Marty picked me up Thursday morning for the two hour drive down to the property. We met Terry at the entry gate. The hunt would start with me on stand at 3:30 :jumper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
;) :clapper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 23, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 23, 2010, 06:20:00 PM
A ton of fun??????
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 06:22:00 PM
OOhhhh boy! Now ya did it Ken!!
That's just not right :biglaugh:
That's just not right :biglaugh:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:23:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:23:00 PM
:bigsmyl: sorry Biggie .... Dale says hi
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 23, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 23, 2010, 06:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by elkken:Took him a little longer than Michael....but he finally caught on. :readit:
Wayne " Biggie " Hoffman joined us adding a ton of fun.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 06:32:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010062.jpg)
The roads in the south Florida wilderness are not like the roads where I come from. This is why you need the marsh buggy. And this is the dry season :scared:
The roads in the south Florida wilderness are not like the roads where I come from. This is why you need the marsh buggy. And this is the dry season :scared:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 06:54:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 06:54:00 PM
Here we go!!!!!!!!!!!!! Been looking forward to this. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 06:57:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 06:57:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:Biggie.... I thought he was being very polite. :bigsmyl:
A ton of fun??????
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 07:07:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 07:07:00 PM
I found out quickly, and Michael had warned me, these guys like to kid around. And Kevlar isn't a bad idea if you don't have thick skin. Being the new guy in camp I was on my best behavior. I was just there to enjoy the show !
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 07:13:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 07:13:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by elkken:I know the feeling Ken :)
Being the new guy in camp I was on my best behavior. I was just there to enjoy the show !
Nice pix so far bud...looking forward to hearing "your side of the story" :clapper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 23, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 23, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
Been waiting for this one...I heard a good one was killed.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 23, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 23, 2010, 07:22:00 PM
Man I want to hunt some swamp hogs.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 07:26:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010117.jpg)
my first game sighted from my stand
All the way driving down to the property and all the way driving to my stand Marty would tell me ... these hogs are tough, these hogs are tough, these hogs are tough.
I was in the stand at 3:30 and my first hog of the hunt came in at 4:30 :eek:
The wind was right in my face and this old boy was chowing down, but facing right at me. After several minutes he finally turned and quartered away just so slightly. I came to full draw and shot him right where I was looking ... whack and off he ran. The arrow location looked good but there was way more arrow sticking out than I would have liked. THESE HOGS ARE TOUGH :scared:
my first game sighted from my stand
All the way driving down to the property and all the way driving to my stand Marty would tell me ... these hogs are tough, these hogs are tough, these hogs are tough.
I was in the stand at 3:30 and my first hog of the hunt came in at 4:30 :eek:
The wind was right in my face and this old boy was chowing down, but facing right at me. After several minutes he finally turned and quartered away just so slightly. I came to full draw and shot him right where I was looking ... whack and off he ran. The arrow location looked good but there was way more arrow sticking out than I would have liked. THESE HOGS ARE TOUGH :scared:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 23, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
Post by: Marty on February 23, 2010, 07:46:00 PM
I once heard a fella say " All I can do is put you on em
Biggie- you still have those frequent flier miles? I think he insulted you!!! You could go whip him for free!
Biggie- you still have those frequent flier miles? I think he insulted you!!! You could go whip him for free!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 07:55:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 07:55:00 PM
Curt, Michael .... help, they are ganging up on me already :help:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 08:02:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 08:02:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marty:Biggie needs to come to Beaufort first if he needs to whip somebody....... Just ask him about naturality!!!!! He will know what you mean.
Biggie- you still have those frequent flier miles? I think he insulted you!!! You could go whip him for free!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 23, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marty:Marty Marty Marty..... WE ALL KNOW... "ALL I CAN DO IS PUT YOU ON THEM"!!!!!!!!!!!! Please... Keep it up. We love it.
I once heard a fella say " All I can do is put you on em
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 23, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 23, 2010, 08:17:00 PM
I see a couple of guys are stealing my frequent flyer story. :p
:campfire:
:campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 08:23:00 PM
Well it gets dark about 6:30 and Marty showed up in the big marsh buggy about 6:15, I had called him and said I shot one .... He had his trusty hog dog Peanut along to pick up the trail.
With little day light left we, Peanut, started out in hot pursuit. Have I mentioned yet this swamp wilderness is brushy, really brushy in some places. Well this hog knew how to take you straight to the thickest of it ...
I had my first experience with the dreaded "wait a minute vine" ... a vine or vines that look like bushes but end up tying you up when you try and pass through them.
The blood trail wasn't too bad but took some looking and night had fallen on us. Peanut and Marty got into the really thick stuff and Marty had to unhook Peanut to get into some clearer going ... well Peanut took the initiative and off she went to find the hog, leaving us as they say " in the dark " ...
Marty had one of those flash lights that the Wensel boys sell and I'm here to tell you they are the real deal. I had a mini mag with new batteries and there was absolutely no comparison in brightness. Later that night big hearted Biggie promptly gave me one on hearing I was light challenged ... Thanks Biggie
We got Peanut back and got on the blood trail but she seemed less interested and after about 200 yards into the woods Marty and I decided to come back in the morning. Marty felt I might have gotten one lung and this could go on for a long time. :banghead:
With little day light left we, Peanut, started out in hot pursuit. Have I mentioned yet this swamp wilderness is brushy, really brushy in some places. Well this hog knew how to take you straight to the thickest of it ...
I had my first experience with the dreaded "wait a minute vine" ... a vine or vines that look like bushes but end up tying you up when you try and pass through them.
The blood trail wasn't too bad but took some looking and night had fallen on us. Peanut and Marty got into the really thick stuff and Marty had to unhook Peanut to get into some clearer going ... well Peanut took the initiative and off she went to find the hog, leaving us as they say " in the dark " ...
Marty had one of those flash lights that the Wensel boys sell and I'm here to tell you they are the real deal. I had a mini mag with new batteries and there was absolutely no comparison in brightness. Later that night big hearted Biggie promptly gave me one on hearing I was light challenged ... Thanks Biggie
We got Peanut back and got on the blood trail but she seemed less interested and after about 200 yards into the woods Marty and I decided to come back in the morning. Marty felt I might have gotten one lung and this could go on for a long time. :banghead:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: oneshot-onekill on February 23, 2010, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: oneshot-onekill on February 23, 2010, 08:34:00 PM
This is going to be good! Nuther 300?
:campfire:
:campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 23, 2010, 08:34:00 PM
Post by: Marty on February 23, 2010, 08:34:00 PM
Terry, If you use a story 3 times it becomes yours- Biggie has aleady wore that one out!! It's his to keep! Can you get First Class on those free miles?
Elkken forgot to mention we found the arrow with about 10 inches of penentration. OR at least blood on the arrow.
BTW what is an elkken? Is that like a piggen or a hoggen? A piggin we will go- a piigin we wil go-sorry-I get carried away when I'm off my medicine.
Elkken forgot to mention we found the arrow with about 10 inches of penentration. OR at least blood on the arrow.
BTW what is an elkken? Is that like a piggen or a hoggen? A piggin we will go- a piigin we wil go-sorry-I get carried away when I'm off my medicine.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 08:39:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 23, 2010, 08:39:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marty::biglaugh:
BTW what is an elkken? Is that like a piggen or a hoggen? A piggin we will go- a piigin we wil go-sorry-I get carried away when I'm off my medicine.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Don Batten on February 23, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
Post by: Don Batten on February 23, 2010, 08:45:00 PM
Well, I'm in for the whole story. Just warmed up a bowl of Bear craklings and got out my, Joebuck, so ya wanta hunt turkey, dvd. looking forward to the rest of the story. DB
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Kenneth on February 23, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
Post by: Kenneth on February 23, 2010, 08:51:00 PM
This is gonna be a good one! Looking forward to it. :campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 23, 2010, 08:54:00 PM
Post by: Marty on February 23, 2010, 08:54:00 PM
Joebuck's Turkey Huntin Dvd- now that's a whole nother thread!!! Get to see him in a week and a half tryin his luck on those ole Osceola's. I kept askin elkken if was hearin any gobble's (a turkin we will go, a tukin we will go-sorry- there I go again). He thought I was just curious- I was scoutin for Joebuck!!!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Don Batten on February 23, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Post by: Don Batten on February 23, 2010, 09:15:00 PM
Marty, keep up the good work and best of luck to you and Joey. I know that, between the two of you, yall will be eating some fresh poultry. Sorry, got carried away with the turkey's. Let's get back on topic. How many hogs did ya shoot Elkken? (hung up and skint)Don
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Steve O on February 23, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on February 23, 2010, 09:49:00 PM
Did somebody say Osceola?
:D
This sounds like it will be an easy 300...
:D
This sounds like it will be an easy 300...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:13:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:13:00 PM
Actually Marty that was 12.75" of blood on my arrow ... I was shooting a 55# bow and some very good looking arrows made by Joe Lorenzen that I also won in the St Judes auction. My broadhead on this shot was a two blade magnus 125 grain for a total arrow weight of around 540. Seemed like enough to me, but I now know THESE HOGS ARE TOUGH.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:23:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010048.jpg)
Headed back to camp with my head hanging a bit low and thinking ... dang that shot looked good to me.
Every night we had a great camp fire and sat around telling stories of past hunts and the days events.
Marty was our chef and cooked some great meals. Les provided Starbucks French roast coffee for the morning eye opener and a big breakfast followed the morning hunt ... but thats getting ahead of myself.
Headed back to camp with my head hanging a bit low and thinking ... dang that shot looked good to me.
Every night we had a great camp fire and sat around telling stories of past hunts and the days events.
Marty was our chef and cooked some great meals. Les provided Starbucks French roast coffee for the morning eye opener and a big breakfast followed the morning hunt ... but thats getting ahead of myself.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Arrow4Christ on February 23, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
Post by: Arrow4Christ on February 23, 2010, 10:25:00 PM
It's always better when I stumble upon these threads AFTER the story has been completed... :)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:26:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010044.jpg)
Jerry Brumm and Biggie
Jerry Brumm and Biggie
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:30:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:30:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010045.jpg)
Les Heilakka enjoying the camp fire
Les Heilakka enjoying the camp fire
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 10:33:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010049.jpg)
Terry Green enjoying a fine cigar and relaxing by the evening fire
Terry Green enjoying a fine cigar and relaxing by the evening fire
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: gregg dudley on February 23, 2010, 10:36:00 PM
Post by: gregg dudley on February 23, 2010, 10:36:00 PM
Is that one of them "Snuggie's" that Biggie has on? I saw them advertised in an infomercial but they only had pink and blue... :D
Yeah...we know...you got frequent flyer miles. :jumper:
Yeah...we know...you got frequent flyer miles. :jumper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 23, 2010, 10:46:00 PM
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 23, 2010, 10:46:00 PM
Is that one of them "Snuggie's" that Biggie has on? :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Pennsyltuckey pete on February 23, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
Post by: Pennsyltuckey pete on February 23, 2010, 10:47:00 PM
I was thinkin the same thing! Biggie in a snuggie! There is just something wrong with a blanket with arms in that group. I know it would get used as a straight jacket.
Please sirs, Some more!
Was that fire one of the "lighterwood" fires? They smell so good!
pete
Please sirs, Some more!
Was that fire one of the "lighterwood" fires? They smell so good!
pete
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 23, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 23, 2010, 11:41:00 PM
This is going to be good with Biggie flying to SC then to washington.
Nothing better than a good camp fire at night.
Keep it coming.
Nothing better than a good camp fire at night.
Keep it coming.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 23, 2010, 11:59:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010124.jpg)
After a short restless night of sleep it was time for a good cup of coffee ... and they had the perfect cup, for me or the hog ?
Did I mention Terry snores ... good thing for ear plugs
Time for bed, I'm still on Florida time I think
After a short restless night of sleep it was time for a good cup of coffee ... and they had the perfect cup, for me or the hog ?
Did I mention Terry snores ... good thing for ear plugs
Time for bed, I'm still on Florida time I think
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 05:39:00 AM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 05:39:00 AM
That's ok....you guys laugh at my snuggie. I was the only one that wasn't shivering!
Notice that no one is sitting near Terry and that "fine cigar"
Notice that no one is sitting near Terry and that "fine cigar"
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 24, 2010, 06:58:00 AM
Post by: Marty on February 24, 2010, 06:58:00 AM
Biggie and Snuggies in the same sentence without mentioning his grandkids-now that's funny!! Aren't those diapers?
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: JC on February 24, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Post by: JC on February 24, 2010, 07:06:00 AM
Biggie, I've heard tell the only difference between a "fine" cigar and a terrible one is which end of it you're on. Least it helps keep the bugs away.
Great story and pics, thanks for sharing it with us.
Marty, hope to meet you up at Smokin Arras this year.
Great story and pics, thanks for sharing it with us.
Marty, hope to meet you up at Smokin Arras this year.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 24, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
Post by: metsastaja on February 24, 2010, 08:41:00 AM
Biggie's snuggie?
That my friends is a King size 100% wool Blanket with a hole cut in the middle. Said he made the hole himself and did it before infomercials.
That my friends is a King size 100% wool Blanket with a hole cut in the middle. Said he made the hole himself and did it before infomercials.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 09:07:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 09:07:00 AM
Ken had never heard of fat lighter before, he thought we were burning tires the 1st night.
So, I struck a match to a small stick of it to show him how easy it lit.
The next morning really gave him a lesson. Marty tossed paper plate on the coals from the night before and then sat a fat lighter stump right on top of it.
5 minutes later......
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010fatlighter.jpg)
So, I struck a match to a small stick of it to show him how easy it lit.
The next morning really gave him a lesson. Marty tossed paper plate on the coals from the night before and then sat a fat lighter stump right on top of it.
5 minutes later......
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010fatlighter.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 10:16:00 AM
This ones for Marty.....the big bodied buck I saw just getting his horns back.....he dwarfed the 4 other bucks he was with by far....and had a woolly winter coat compared to the slick haired others.
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010003martysbuck1.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010009martysbuck2.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010014martysbuck3.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010019martysbuck4.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010073martysbuck5.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010003martysbuck1.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010009martysbuck2.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010014martysbuck3.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010019martysbuck4.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010073martysbuck5.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 10:34:00 AM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 10:34:00 AM
That's what we call a gitback fire....felt pretty good too.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: rushlush on February 24, 2010, 10:35:00 AM
Post by: rushlush on February 24, 2010, 10:35:00 AM
This is good, keep it coming...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 10:38:00 AM
I'm gonna get my story out of the way....and then enjoy the bantering.....
Not sure what's in the air, but the Solana Hunt, pig gig 1, bunny hunt and this hunt were all slow for what ever reason. I did not have a hog in bow range till the last morning. Ken saw way more hogs than I did, and I wouldn't have it any other way. St Judes fate worked out yet again and rightfully so.
I decided to make a change the last morning as I was headed to the Snake Hole where I killed two in one sit on last years hunt and I switched bows. I chose to hunt with Howard Hill hoping that would change my luck...and it did.
I finally had a hog come in range, an really nice stocky 150# black boar that was extremely nervous. He faced me for some 20 minutes before finally turning broadside and offering up a shot. I got to half draw and the gig was up. It was stone cold silent and all I can figure is he heard my arrow drag across the leather rest on my Howard Hill(that's why I use calf hair).
He made a large loop out of site for 15 minutes and then re-entered from a different direction and was feeding into range with the wind shifted a 180.(this was a big part of our problem the whole hunt). The gig was really up now, as he blistered out of there and never looked back.
Those big boars are really smart....sometimes I think smarter than a mature whitetail.
I truly had a blast as I always do with Marty. Many thanks to him for donating this hunt and allowing me to join in on the fun. It means a lot. Thanks to Ken for his donation also....I think he got his moneys worth as well as the kids. We all had a lot of fun.
Good to see Biggie, Les, and Jerry again for sure. They definitely added to the hunt. :campfire:
Not sure what's in the air, but the Solana Hunt, pig gig 1, bunny hunt and this hunt were all slow for what ever reason. I did not have a hog in bow range till the last morning. Ken saw way more hogs than I did, and I wouldn't have it any other way. St Judes fate worked out yet again and rightfully so.
I decided to make a change the last morning as I was headed to the Snake Hole where I killed two in one sit on last years hunt and I switched bows. I chose to hunt with Howard Hill hoping that would change my luck...and it did.
I finally had a hog come in range, an really nice stocky 150# black boar that was extremely nervous. He faced me for some 20 minutes before finally turning broadside and offering up a shot. I got to half draw and the gig was up. It was stone cold silent and all I can figure is he heard my arrow drag across the leather rest on my Howard Hill(that's why I use calf hair).
He made a large loop out of site for 15 minutes and then re-entered from a different direction and was feeding into range with the wind shifted a 180.(this was a big part of our problem the whole hunt). The gig was really up now, as he blistered out of there and never looked back.
Those big boars are really smart....sometimes I think smarter than a mature whitetail.
I truly had a blast as I always do with Marty. Many thanks to him for donating this hunt and allowing me to join in on the fun. It means a lot. Thanks to Ken for his donation also....I think he got his moneys worth as well as the kids. We all had a lot of fun.
Good to see Biggie, Les, and Jerry again for sure. They definitely added to the hunt. :campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: tradtusker on February 24, 2010, 10:45:00 AM
Post by: tradtusker on February 24, 2010, 10:45:00 AM
Awesome Stuff Guys!
Keep it coming
Keep it coming
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 10:52:00 AM
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 10:52:00 AM
Ya this is shaping up very nicely!
I am still giggling about Biggie's Snuggie.... :clapper:
I am still giggling about Biggie's Snuggie.... :clapper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Shaun on February 24, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
Post by: Shaun on February 24, 2010, 10:56:00 AM
Does this snuggie make me look ...?
Put Peanut back on that trail.
Put Peanut back on that trail.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Molson on February 24, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Post by: Molson on February 24, 2010, 11:02:00 AM
Great story and great pics! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 11:12:00 AM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 11:12:00 AM
Well now it's the next day and we round up the posse to go look for my hog. Marty, me, Terry, Biggie, and Jerry ...
I had marked the last blood with two feet of survey tape tied at eye level. That should be easy to find :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
I had marked the last blood with two feet of survey tape tied at eye level. That should be easy to find :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 11:15:00 AM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 11:15:00 AM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010079.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 11:19:00 AM
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 11:19:00 AM
:thumbsup:
Great looking hog there!!!!
You should shoot a bigger one, skin it, and make a "Hoggie Snuggie" for Biggie! :D
Great looking hog there!!!!
You should shoot a bigger one, skin it, and make a "Hoggie Snuggie" for Biggie! :D
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Kenneth on February 24, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
Post by: Kenneth on February 24, 2010, 11:21:00 AM
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Great stuff!!! :clapper: :clapper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 11:22:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 11:22:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by over&under:I know just where that 'bigger' one is hanging out....hold on and I'll show ya....
You should shoot a bigger one, skin it, and make a "Hoggie Snuggie" for Biggie! :D
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 11:24:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 11:24:00 AM
Great stuff Ken. That is awesome.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 24, 2010, 11:26:00 AM
Post by: Marty on February 24, 2010, 11:26:00 AM
Before it goes any furhter I need to make 2 Public apologies here!
One- from Ken's description- I didn't think he got great penentration and that's why I pulled off trail- turns out he did good. I just couldn't find it. When I let Peanut go- I shoulda stayed on her- we stayed on the blood that kinda got sparse. I'm sure she looked at the hog more than once. She got hit once by a not quite dead one and is a little skiddish. If'n it was a deer- well she LOVES them!
Two-Biggie and Jerry shoulda been in that photo! I told Biggie it was for the St. Judes Crew only- BIG mistake- he let me have it ALL weekend. Truth be known- he makes all critters look small and this was a nice hog-didn't wanna take away from it!!!!!
Now I probably need to apologize again- seems to be a pattern lately! Oh well.
Congrats again Ken on a good shot!
One- from Ken's description- I didn't think he got great penentration and that's why I pulled off trail- turns out he did good. I just couldn't find it. When I let Peanut go- I shoulda stayed on her- we stayed on the blood that kinda got sparse. I'm sure she looked at the hog more than once. She got hit once by a not quite dead one and is a little skiddish. If'n it was a deer- well she LOVES them!
Two-Biggie and Jerry shoulda been in that photo! I told Biggie it was for the St. Judes Crew only- BIG mistake- he let me have it ALL weekend. Truth be known- he makes all critters look small and this was a nice hog-didn't wanna take away from it!!!!!
Now I probably need to apologize again- seems to be a pattern lately! Oh well.
Congrats again Ken on a good shot!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 11:33:00 AM
Marty would only let the "St Judes Guys" in the picture...
He's supposed to be my straight man. When I hollered out I found a piece of flesh, he's supposed to say "How big a piece?" That way I could say. "oh.......about 200#."
A good guide would have found it Thursday night...
Ken made a perfect shot...the fat just plugged up the hole a little.
He's supposed to be my straight man. When I hollered out I found a piece of flesh, he's supposed to say "How big a piece?" That way I could say. "oh.......about 200#."
A good guide would have found it Thursday night...
Ken made a perfect shot...the fat just plugged up the hole a little.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: L82HUNT on February 24, 2010, 11:34:00 AM
Post by: L82HUNT on February 24, 2010, 11:34:00 AM
Good lookin pig!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 24, 2010, 11:43:00 AM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 24, 2010, 11:43:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:Biggie. You can be in the picture next year.. It's real easy. Just win the bidding!!!!!!!!!!
Marty would only let the "St Judes Guys" in the picture...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 11:47:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 11:47:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by sunny hill archer:That sounds like a challenge
Biggie. You can be in the picture next year.. It's real easy. Just win the bidding!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 11:50:00 AM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 11:50:00 AM
Biggie's Snuggie Hog evidence...YOWZEEEER!!!!
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(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010065snuggieboarturd.jpg)
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(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010065snuggieboarturd.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 12:02:00 PM
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 12:02:00 PM
:biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Ya I would bet the hog that left that behind would make a "Biggie Sized Snuggie"
:eek:
Ya I would bet the hog that left that behind would make a "Biggie Sized Snuggie"
:eek:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: rastaman on February 24, 2010, 12:07:00 PM
Post by: rastaman on February 24, 2010, 12:07:00 PM
Congratulations Ken! Sounds like a great hunt, and a good time was had by all! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 12:35:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 24, 2010, 12:35:00 PM
Terry....we set you up...that belongs to Marty
Jacob, you are enjoying that snuggie thing way too much........
Michael ol buddy, if you want to outbid ME, you'd best get off this computer and go drill out some teeth.
Jacob, you are enjoying that snuggie thing way too much........
Michael ol buddy, if you want to outbid ME, you'd best get off this computer and go drill out some teeth.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: Over&Under on February 24, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
Biggie
Rest assured I have made my last Snuggie comment, but I blame Terry for egg'n me on... :D :smileystooges:
Rest assured I have made my last Snuggie comment, but I blame Terry for egg'n me on... :D :smileystooges:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 12:52:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 12:52:00 PM
Michael ol buddy, if you want to outbid ME, you'd best get off this computer and go drill out some teeth. [/QB][/QUOTE]
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 12:54:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 12:54:00 PM
Need to figure out how to use the qoute feature :banghead:
I plan on being in the bidding again on this baby ... Michael might have to make a deal with the tooth fairy ...
I plan on being in the bidding again on this baby ... Michael might have to make a deal with the tooth fairy ...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: bill langer on February 24, 2010, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: bill langer on February 24, 2010, 12:57:00 PM
Great job to all involved-thanks for sharing!!!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 12:57:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 24, 2010, 12:57:00 PM
Ken I sent you a PM
It looks like this thread on the st judes auction this year is going to be a good one. :bigsmyl:
It looks like this thread on the st judes auction this year is going to be a good one. :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 01:03:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by elkken:No offense Michael...
Michael might have to make a deal with the tooth fairy ...
But that's funny right there, I don't care who you are. :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh: :biglaugh:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 01:05:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 01:05:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010085-1.jpg)
my hunting gear was a 55# ACS LB, 65-70# tapered fir arrows made by Joe Lorenzen, and two blade heads.
All of Terry's stands had bow holders and pull up ropes. They were very comfortable ladder stands, set up well for my right hand shooting.
Most if not all sites had two stands to give you an alternative depending on wind direction. I have a new appreciation of how well a hog can smell you. I would compare them to a black bear any time.
my hunting gear was a 55# ACS LB, 65-70# tapered fir arrows made by Joe Lorenzen, and two blade heads.
All of Terry's stands had bow holders and pull up ropes. They were very comfortable ladder stands, set up well for my right hand shooting.
Most if not all sites had two stands to give you an alternative depending on wind direction. I have a new appreciation of how well a hog can smell you. I would compare them to a black bear any time.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 24, 2010, 01:09:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 24, 2010, 01:09:00 PM
"Terry's stands"???
Hmmmm... Marty might take offence to that one :mad: :biglaugh:
Hmmmm... Marty might take offence to that one :mad: :biglaugh:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 24, 2010, 01:09:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 24, 2010, 01:09:00 PM
Good stuff Ken...keep it coming bud :clapper:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 01:13:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 01:13:00 PM
OOOPS ....sorry Marty :knothead:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: hunt it on February 24, 2010, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: hunt it on February 24, 2010, 01:28:00 PM
Congrats on a fine hog!! :thumbsup: Mighty fine bunch you were hunting with.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 24, 2010, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 24, 2010, 01:50:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:Trust me Biggie....... I can hang anytime you want. Like maybe at the PBS in a few weeks. :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
Michael ol buddy, if you want to outbid ME, you'd best get off this computer and go drill out some teeth.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 24, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
Post by: sunny hill archer on February 24, 2010, 01:52:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by elkken:I already have!!!!!!!!!!!! :scared: :scared:
... Michael might have to make a deal with the tooth fairy ...
If you want we can start bidding now. Naw nevermind. I don't want to hijack your thread. We can play at the auction.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Pennsyltuckey pete on February 24, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
Post by: Pennsyltuckey pete on February 24, 2010, 01:55:00 PM
I bet that last little slip about "Terrys Stands" has gotten some thinkin going on.
So Terry is Joining the Best Little Lease IN FLORIDA! Oh boy that is just too good to be true! or should I say something along the line of, "Oh Well there goes the neighborhood!" :bigsmyl:
So Terry is Joining the Best Little Lease IN FLORIDA! Oh boy that is just too good to be true! or should I say something along the line of, "Oh Well there goes the neighborhood!" :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 02:52:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 02:52:00 PM
Thick Florida Thicket......
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010001view1.jpg)
Open Marsh.....
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010015view2.jpg)
Spanish Moss making the treescape seem to be melting at dawn....
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010020view3.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010001view1.jpg)
Open Marsh.....
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010015view2.jpg)
Spanish Moss making the treescape seem to be melting at dawn....
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010020view3.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Larry Surtees on February 24, 2010, 03:01:00 PM
Post by: Larry Surtees on February 24, 2010, 03:01:00 PM
Enjoyed it! :thumbsup: and a fine job to all that made it happen :notworthy:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Mint on February 24, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
Post by: Mint on February 24, 2010, 03:10:00 PM
Nice job! That is a great hog! Those hogs sure are tough and a great hit might only leave a sparse blood trail. Nothing like the relief that comes over you when you find downed game you thought you might have lost. Congrats again on a nice hog!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 24, 2010, 04:04:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 24, 2010, 04:04:00 PM
Ken this one look familiar? Want to make sure I have the correct group shots for you
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0031-1.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0031-1.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: turkey522 on February 24, 2010, 05:43:00 PM
Post by: turkey522 on February 24, 2010, 05:43:00 PM
Congrats Ken on a nice hog.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 24, 2010, 06:00:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 24, 2010, 06:00:00 PM
awesome thread guys keep it coming - PIC of the SWAMP BUGGY PLEASE...thanks
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 07:05:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 07:05:00 PM
Oak Grove....
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010024view4.jpg)
The Black critter is an otter!!! I watched two of them playing for an hour...they even went for a swim in the local hog waller. That was worth the drive down right there!!!
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010038view5.jpg)
Magnificent Oak......
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010044view6.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010024view4.jpg)
The Black critter is an otter!!! I watched two of them playing for an hour...they even went for a swim in the local hog waller. That was worth the drive down right there!!!
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010038view5.jpg)
Magnificent Oak......
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/stjude2010044view6.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:20:00 PM
Les ...hard to tell, if you had the four together I could probably pick it out. I'd say it was next to the biggest one. It was not the one with the big floppy ears.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:32:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010100.jpg)
The morning hunts for Terry and I had plenty of critter activity but the hogs seemed to be sleeping in or off playing some place else.
We would get to our stands in the morning about 45 minutes before light. My favorite time of day in a stand is when the woods are waking up.
At the hint of first light the birds would start to chirp. Then the owls started hooting, the cranes started sqwauking, the crows cawing. And yes an occasional gobble gobble from an Osceola long beard. My first morning on stand I had a nice longbeard just a few yards from my stand and he gobbled when the feeded went off. I nearly jumped out of my skin.
The morning hunts for Terry and I had plenty of critter activity but the hogs seemed to be sleeping in or off playing some place else.
We would get to our stands in the morning about 45 minutes before light. My favorite time of day in a stand is when the woods are waking up.
At the hint of first light the birds would start to chirp. Then the owls started hooting, the cranes started sqwauking, the crows cawing. And yes an occasional gobble gobble from an Osceola long beard. My first morning on stand I had a nice longbeard just a few yards from my stand and he gobbled when the feeded went off. I nearly jumped out of my skin.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 24, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 24, 2010, 07:36:00 PM
T, What's up with your camera bud?
So tell me Ken, and be honest...When the feeder went off your first afternoon did you about fall out of you stand?? :scared: :eek:
So tell me Ken, and be honest...When the feeder went off your first afternoon did you about fall out of you stand?? :scared: :eek:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010118.jpg)
Lots and lots of different birds. Blue jays, woodpeckers, cardinals, robins, cranes and herons. A bird watchers paradise.
Lots and lots of different birds. Blue jays, woodpeckers, cardinals, robins, cranes and herons. A bird watchers paradise.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 07:50:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010127.jpg)
This good look'n buck was at full alert as he had heard some hogs squeeling off in the distance. How about that pose for a good shot
I saw deer on most all stands and there was a very high percentage of bucks. I saw well over 25 deer and only saw 2 does.
The deer were not much smaller than our Washington whitetails in body size but looking at pictures at Marty's we have much better antler growth. This would be a fun spot to deer hunt I'm sure. :thumbsup:
This good look'n buck was at full alert as he had heard some hogs squeeling off in the distance. How about that pose for a good shot
I saw deer on most all stands and there was a very high percentage of bucks. I saw well over 25 deer and only saw 2 does.
The deer were not much smaller than our Washington whitetails in body size but looking at pictures at Marty's we have much better antler growth. This would be a fun spot to deer hunt I'm sure. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 24, 2010, 07:53:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 24, 2010, 07:53:00 PM
Ken wondering if that was the single. I those really large one sorted out and ready.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 08:46:00 PM
Curt .... I jumped more than just a little the first time, and some every time even when I was looking at my watch. That gobbler gave me the double whammy. I had to laugh at myself.
Les that is the single ....
Les that is the single ....
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 24, 2010, 08:57:00 PM
Curt...those are pics from my Iphone...I have a few on my real camera I'll try and share tomorrow.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: jcar315 on February 24, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Post by: jcar315 on February 24, 2010, 09:28:00 PM
Love the thread....keep it coming!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 09:36:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010132.jpg)
The go every where Marsh Buggy .... a bit chilly on the morning ride to the stands but what a view when the sun comes up ....
The go every where Marsh Buggy .... a bit chilly on the morning ride to the stands but what a view when the sun comes up ....
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 09:43:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 09:43:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010094.jpg)
They never stand around like that in hunting season .... I think it would be nice to have a St Judes deer hunt added to the hog hunt.
Marty ??? :pray: :pray: :pray:
They never stand around like that in hunting season .... I think it would be nice to have a St Judes deer hunt added to the hog hunt.
Marty ??? :pray: :pray: :pray:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 24, 2010, 09:51:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010051.jpg)
Only a hog can run through this stuff. Palmettos I think must be Spanish for swords. I tried crawling through some of these and I'll tell you about it tomorrow .... :scared: :scared:
Only a hog can run through this stuff. Palmettos I think must be Spanish for swords. I tried crawling through some of these and I'll tell you about it tomorrow .... :scared: :scared:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 08:23:00 AM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 08:23:00 AM
To far away for me this guy would not come in closer then 25 yards. I really wanted to take this mohawk.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000234.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000234.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 25, 2010, 08:50:00 AM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 25, 2010, 08:50:00 AM
Les, you need to put that camera down and pick up your bow!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 08:57:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:I was just thinking that. If youcan kill a raccoon you can kill that hog. I wish you would have got him is cool looking. I hate when the critters hang up just outside range.
Les, you need to put that camera down and pick up your bow!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 08:59:00 AM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 08:59:00 AM
Hogs? as my brother Pete said after his first trip here "There ain't no hogs in Florida" We were seeing deer and more deer.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000164.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000162.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000184.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000187.jpg)
I was able to capture this video of two bucks going on alert. Shows stiff leg, stomping, you will hear the young buck blowing over the traffic sound Deer on alert a Youtube Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuhqxRE-7nI)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000164.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000162.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000184.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000187.jpg)
I was able to capture this video of two bucks going on alert. Shows stiff leg, stomping, you will hear the young buck blowing over the traffic sound Deer on alert a Youtube Clip (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuhqxRE-7nI)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Mint on February 25, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
Post by: Mint on February 25, 2010, 09:36:00 AM
"So tell me Ken, and be honest...When the feeder went off your first afternoon did you about fall out of you stand??"
I jump every year too! It is just so nice and relaxing waiting for the sun to come up in the Florida woods. Great pictures guys!
I jump every year too! It is just so nice and relaxing waiting for the sun to come up in the Florida woods. Great pictures guys!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 10:11:00 AM
Seems raccoons are becoming my specialty I'm up to four now in the last month. Thought this recovery was a slam dunk until I found myself in a palmetto patch combined with thorns, briars and spiders.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000218.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000218.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 25, 2010, 11:52:00 AM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 25, 2010, 11:52:00 AM
Les, if you don't recover them, they don't count!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 25, 2010, 12:04:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 25, 2010, 12:04:00 PM
Great stuff guys - keep it coming
Jer
Jer
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 12:06:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Biggie Hoffman:Gotta agree with that one :thumbsup:
Les, if you don't recover them, they don't count!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 25, 2010, 01:00:00 PM
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 25, 2010, 01:00:00 PM
Any other pics of the swamp buggy - from the ground closer up maybe.
Jer
Jer
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 01:43:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 01:43:00 PM
Jer I'll look through my pics but I think thats it for mine ... if you go back to Marty's thread " Guru Scores " you might find a better one, Curt took alot of great pictures.
As far as Racoons go I think you could shoot enough in a day to make Biggie a new snuggie, they were every where
As far as Racoons go I think you could shoot enough in a day to make Biggie a new snuggie, they were every where
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 01:47:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 01:47:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010061.jpg)
Jer here is just the corner of it but you can see how high it goes, Biggie is a tall guy
Jer here is just the corner of it but you can see how high it goes, Biggie is a tall guy
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 01:50:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 01:50:00 PM
I don't think Terry was reading that sign in the last picture ... he already has a GOOD Woman :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 02:08:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 02:08:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010115.jpg)
Saw lots of Armadillos
My second night hunt was hampered by swirling winds and spooky deer. I had three deer come in first, feeding about five minutes and then all hell broke lose and they spooked. The wind was blowing across me but every once in a while it would swap right to the feeder. :banghead:
The deer drifted back, then would spook, then a few new deer showed up and they would feed nervously and then spook.
About 5:30 I had a really nice hog coming in from behind and to the right of me but he stopped at the 3 o'clock position and turned around and walked away after standing there for several minutes. He, or one looking the same, came back thirty minutes later under me and to the left. He was very cautious and stopped every few steps. Finally he went to the corn and nervously started feeding. He was there several minutes,a few deer came in from the right and away from me. As I'm getting ready to take a shot the deer spooked and so did my hog.
Not sure if it was the wind or my movement but off they went and the hog had enough excitement for one evening and did not return. The deer on the other hand came right back and stayed until Marty came to pick me up.!["[dntthnk]"]("graemlins/dntthnk.gif" "\"\"")
Saw lots of Armadillos
My second night hunt was hampered by swirling winds and spooky deer. I had three deer come in first, feeding about five minutes and then all hell broke lose and they spooked. The wind was blowing across me but every once in a while it would swap right to the feeder. :banghead:
The deer drifted back, then would spook, then a few new deer showed up and they would feed nervously and then spook.
About 5:30 I had a really nice hog coming in from behind and to the right of me but he stopped at the 3 o'clock position and turned around and walked away after standing there for several minutes. He, or one looking the same, came back thirty minutes later under me and to the left. He was very cautious and stopped every few steps. Finally he went to the corn and nervously started feeding. He was there several minutes,a few deer came in from the right and away from me. As I'm getting ready to take a shot the deer spooked and so did my hog.
Not sure if it was the wind or my movement but off they went and the hog had enough excitement for one evening and did not return. The deer on the other hand came right back and stayed until Marty came to pick me up.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 03:31:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 03:31:00 PM
Hey Les ... how about adding pics of your four big guys and I'll tell of my last night stand hunt.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 03:47:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 03:47:00 PM
Here you go click photo to start slide show. I am working on croping the photos for some better close up due to 640 wide should have em up soon.
(http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/th_CDY_0002.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/?action=view¤t=4aefefe5.pbw)
(http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/th_CDY_0002.jpg) (http://s261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/?action=view¤t=4aefefe5.pbw)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 03:48:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 03:48:00 PM
still croping
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0018.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0018.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 03:51:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 03:51:00 PM
It's all yours Ken
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0031-1.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0029.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0021.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0031-1.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0029.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/CDY_0021.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Pennsyltuckey pete on February 25, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
Post by: Pennsyltuckey pete on February 25, 2010, 04:10:00 PM
elkken,
Sure sounds like you had a great time. To add just a little, here are some buggy shots that I have from visits down there.
Here in the background you see the start of a hunt buggy. Notice the crinkle in the front fender. THe first step...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/2009%20turkey%20hunt/culvert126.jpg)
this is often how they start out, Little nip and little tuck on the old farm pickup and them big tires seem to fit.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/hunt%20buggy/DSCN2974.jpg)
Then over time a slow miracle occurs. And VOILA
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/hunt%20buggy/DSCN2981.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/hunt%20buggy/DSCN2999.jpg)
Now the question, How many guys does it take to change a fuel pump on a hunt buggy in the middle of the road? answer 4. Who is the smart one? Marty... why? Not because he is on top of the buggy letting us 4 big dumb guys do the work. HE had the spare fuel pump with him. HE is always prepared!
pete
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/2009%20turkey%20hunt/culvert128.jpg)
Sure sounds like you had a great time. To add just a little, here are some buggy shots that I have from visits down there.
Here in the background you see the start of a hunt buggy. Notice the crinkle in the front fender. THe first step...
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/2009%20turkey%20hunt/culvert126.jpg)
this is often how they start out, Little nip and little tuck on the old farm pickup and them big tires seem to fit.
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/hunt%20buggy/DSCN2974.jpg)
Then over time a slow miracle occurs. And VOILA
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/hunt%20buggy/DSCN2981.jpg)
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/hunt%20buggy/DSCN2999.jpg)
Now the question, How many guys does it take to change a fuel pump on a hunt buggy in the middle of the road? answer 4. Who is the smart one? Marty... why? Not because he is on top of the buggy letting us 4 big dumb guys do the work. HE had the spare fuel pump with him. HE is always prepared!
pete
(http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc105/longbowpete/2009%20turkey%20hunt/culvert128.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 04:41:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 04:41:00 PM
What great memories you guys are bringin' back :campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 04:49:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010116.jpg)
My stand partner my last nights hunt ....
My stand partner my last nights hunt ....
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 04:52:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 04:52:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010120.jpg)
The view to my left and just behind me
The view to my left and just behind me
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 04:57:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 04:57:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010121.jpg)
The view out front and to the left of me
The view out front and to the left of me
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 05:01:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010051.jpg)
The view to my right and just in front of me
The view to my right and just in front of me
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 25, 2010, 05:41:00 PM
common buggy shot.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000224.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000224.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 05:45:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 05:45:00 PM
When I got back from the morning hunt Les had his computer out and was showing us some hog pictures and video. BIG hog pictures :scared: :scared:
He and Marty talked and it was decided that if the wind was right that would be my last evening stand. Scroll back a bit and you will see some of Les's pictures
Needless to say I was praying for a good wind. Those are some nice hogs.
At hunt time the wind was marginal but ok and when putting me in the stand Marty said if the wind swaps and stays that way go ahead and get out of the stand and circle out to your left toward the water and wait for them to come in and then sneek on in for a shot.
The wind blew about every direction it could but never went right at the feeder. Most feeders go off at 4:30, so at 4:30 I'm looking at my watch bracing for the noise to scare me again.
:confused: 4:35 no feeder yet, 4:40 no feeder yet, 4:45 Hog coming in from the front right !! Straight down the edge of the Palmettos coming right at me.... the feeded goes off :scared: :scared:
At 4:50 the hog is feeding nicely and getting closer :thumbsup: Then with out warning he bolts and runs away like his hair is on fire. I get out my spray bottle of white stuff and give it a squirt ... right down to the feeder :(
I sat there for about five minutes thinking ... now what should I do ????? The wind stayed pretty steady to the feeder, so I hooked up my bow and lowered it down, I was going to head out to my left as Marty had instructed. Just as I started to get down I felt the wind shift AGAIN ... it was now blowing right to left quartering behind me. And it stayed that way, kinda
At 6:00 I heard some rustling behind and to my right, not loud just some noise. It kept coming now directly to my right, now going past me and then out popped a BIG black hog, then another and another and another. The four BIG hogs Les had video of .... my heart was pounding.
Per Marty .... be patient, be patient
Well I let those BIG hogs settle in and feed away until they had all of the far away corn gone, then they headed my way. I'm still being patient waiting for a good shot, they had been facing me for most of the time. When they got a bit closer two of them turned and the hog on the right was perfectly broadside. I had run out of patience. I drew back, aimed and let'r fly. WHACK ... right in the shield on the wrong side of the crease ... almost no penetration !!
Off they ran right back into the palmettos
I can hear Marty's voice ...THOSE HOGS ARE TOUGH
I can hear Marty's voice ... All I can do is put you on em ....
I can hear my voice ... %^&**&&^%$$$#%&^&
I could hear the foursome crashing through the palmettos and on into the woods beyond. I climbed down, looked for blood just in case my eyes had deceived me on the penetration. Got down on my hands and knees and carefully started crawling into the Palmettos to look for my arrow. Not 20 yards in there it was, broken off just behind the Stos broadhead, no blood at all.
THOSE HOGS ARE TOUGH ....
It was a 19 yard shot and I just missed it. I had prepared for the hunt shooting at a small bear target I have and the yardage from my stand to the bear is 18 yards and I have no excuses on this one.
What an exciting evening this had been. Many thanks to Les for sharing his great spot. Now the walk of shame when Marty comes to get me.
He and Marty talked and it was decided that if the wind was right that would be my last evening stand. Scroll back a bit and you will see some of Les's pictures
Needless to say I was praying for a good wind. Those are some nice hogs.
At hunt time the wind was marginal but ok and when putting me in the stand Marty said if the wind swaps and stays that way go ahead and get out of the stand and circle out to your left toward the water and wait for them to come in and then sneek on in for a shot.
The wind blew about every direction it could but never went right at the feeder. Most feeders go off at 4:30, so at 4:30 I'm looking at my watch bracing for the noise to scare me again.
:confused: 4:35 no feeder yet, 4:40 no feeder yet, 4:45 Hog coming in from the front right !! Straight down the edge of the Palmettos coming right at me.... the feeded goes off :scared: :scared:
At 4:50 the hog is feeding nicely and getting closer :thumbsup: Then with out warning he bolts and runs away like his hair is on fire. I get out my spray bottle of white stuff and give it a squirt ... right down to the feeder :(
I sat there for about five minutes thinking ... now what should I do ????? The wind stayed pretty steady to the feeder, so I hooked up my bow and lowered it down, I was going to head out to my left as Marty had instructed. Just as I started to get down I felt the wind shift AGAIN ... it was now blowing right to left quartering behind me. And it stayed that way, kinda
At 6:00 I heard some rustling behind and to my right, not loud just some noise. It kept coming now directly to my right, now going past me and then out popped a BIG black hog, then another and another and another. The four BIG hogs Les had video of .... my heart was pounding.
Per Marty .... be patient, be patient
Well I let those BIG hogs settle in and feed away until they had all of the far away corn gone, then they headed my way. I'm still being patient waiting for a good shot, they had been facing me for most of the time. When they got a bit closer two of them turned and the hog on the right was perfectly broadside. I had run out of patience. I drew back, aimed and let'r fly. WHACK ... right in the shield on the wrong side of the crease ... almost no penetration !!
Off they ran right back into the palmettos
I can hear Marty's voice ...THOSE HOGS ARE TOUGH
I can hear Marty's voice ... All I can do is put you on em ....
I can hear my voice ... %^&**&&^%$$$#%&^&
I could hear the foursome crashing through the palmettos and on into the woods beyond. I climbed down, looked for blood just in case my eyes had deceived me on the penetration. Got down on my hands and knees and carefully started crawling into the Palmettos to look for my arrow. Not 20 yards in there it was, broken off just behind the Stos broadhead, no blood at all.
THOSE HOGS ARE TOUGH ....
It was a 19 yard shot and I just missed it. I had prepared for the hunt shooting at a small bear target I have and the yardage from my stand to the bear is 18 yards and I have no excuses on this one.
What an exciting evening this had been. Many thanks to Les for sharing his great spot. Now the walk of shame when Marty comes to get me.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on February 25, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on February 25, 2010, 05:56:00 PM
Good Stuff Ken!!!
Hopefully I'll get time to see what pics are on my camera soon.
Hopefully I'll get time to see what pics are on my camera soon.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 06:12:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by metsastaja:Not again :goldtooth: :biglaugh:
common buggy shot.
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000224.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 06:18:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 06:18:00 PM
That's a great story Ken :notworthy:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Rick Butler on February 25, 2010, 06:28:00 PM
Post by: Rick Butler on February 25, 2010, 06:28:00 PM
Love these Hog hunting tales and pics. We're headed to Ray's next week for our own hog hunting adventure.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 06:41:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 06:41:00 PM
Thanks Curt ... I don't have to tell you how special that place is .... but again it is special
If any of you have read The Witchery of Archery by Maurice Thompson, Martys lease is in that region of south Florida. Fish Eating Creek is just down the road. I cannot imagine getting around that country without the Marsh Buggy. Maurice and Will Thompson roamed the area back in the 1870's. I have retrieved my copy from the book rack and plan on reading it again soon.
I still have some pictures to post so we are not done yet ....
:campfire:
If any of you have read The Witchery of Archery by Maurice Thompson, Martys lease is in that region of south Florida. Fish Eating Creek is just down the road. I cannot imagine getting around that country without the Marsh Buggy. Maurice and Will Thompson roamed the area back in the 1870's. I have retrieved my copy from the book rack and plan on reading it again soon.
I still have some pictures to post so we are not done yet ....
:campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 06:46:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 06:46:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010060-1.jpg)
A common camp shot .....
A common camp shot .....
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 06:50:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 06:50:00 PM
(http://i639.photobucket.com/albums/uu113/elkken/St%20Judes%20Hog%20hunt/P1010136.jpg)
Please no small dogs or children near the water
Please no small dogs or children near the water
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 07:16:00 PM
Great story Ken Great story. Liking the pics.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 07:30:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 07:30:00 PM
You'll like them even better when your taking them in person .... get ready for a good time
you'll get to see some horn growth when your there, I just saw fuzz but alot of bucks.
you'll get to see some horn growth when your there, I just saw fuzz but alot of bucks.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 07:38:00 PM
Post by: Guru on February 25, 2010, 07:38:00 PM
Man that gator looks huge! We kept looking for him in a spot where Marty said he was, but he never showed himself.....Very cool!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: DW on February 25, 2010, 08:21:00 PM
Post by: DW on February 25, 2010, 08:21:00 PM
Great story and Pics everyone!!!!! Congratulations Ken....Thanks Marty for the great St. Judes Donation....Don and Skyler
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 08:40:00 PM
Curt ... the only gator we saw on the lease was a little guy ...this pic is with Marty on the drive back to West Palm. We saw about twenty or more from the truck ...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 25, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
Post by: Chris Surtees on February 25, 2010, 08:44:00 PM
Think of the quivers that thing would make!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 25, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
Post by: Marty on February 25, 2010, 09:08:00 PM
Ok guys- The phone pics are cute- I was calling all the back ups I could- I needed someone who could close the deal on a shot!!!!! Biggie showed up, but he and I were hosting, not hunting. Thanks for saving the hogs for us!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: oneshot-onekill on February 25, 2010, 09:12:00 PM
Post by: oneshot-onekill on February 25, 2010, 09:12:00 PM
Now that's cold Marty! A guy better have hide as tough as the hogs to hang around here.
Love the pic's and stories...tnx for sharing.
Love the pic's and stories...tnx for sharing.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Steve O on February 25, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Post by: Steve O on February 25, 2010, 09:47:00 PM
Wonderful stories.
I'm thinkin' if Marty wasn't spending all that time on the phone, he'd have to be somewhere other than Paradise running stuff instead of putting guys on pigs...sometimes those phones are a GOOD thing :thumbsup:
I like it how you guys got that famous producer guy with the colorful name in the buggy shot.
I'm thinkin' if Marty wasn't spending all that time on the phone, he'd have to be somewhere other than Paradise running stuff instead of putting guys on pigs...sometimes those phones are a GOOD thing :thumbsup:
I like it how you guys got that famous producer guy with the colorful name in the buggy shot.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 10:05:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 10:05:00 PM
I think Marty was calling a guy who could put me on a hog... fortunately Les was right in camp :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl: :bigsmyl:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 25, 2010, 10:11:00 PM
OOOOPS ...I almost forgot
Whats the difference between closer and loser ...
a capitol C
:knothead:
Whats the difference between closer and loser ...
a capitol C
:knothead:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 25, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
Post by: wv lungbuster on February 25, 2010, 10:12:00 PM
Wow can't get enough of these hog hunting stories.
Great pics also.
Great pics also.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 25, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
Post by: Marty on February 25, 2010, 10:41:00 PM
Yep, you're right Ken- it was a fluke the first evening!
Steve O - u know of what you speak!
Steve O - u know of what you speak!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 11:30:00 PM
Post by: FerretWYO on February 25, 2010, 11:30:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by Marty:Wow Ha Ha
Ok guys- The phone pics are cute- I was calling all the back ups I could- I needed someone who could close the deal on a shot!!!!! Biggie showed up, but he and I were hosting, not hunting. Thanks for saving the hogs for us!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 26, 2010, 12:29:00 AM
Post by: elkken on February 26, 2010, 12:29:00 AM
All kidding aside .... Marty is the Man
I had a wonderful time with the group on the Okeechobee St Judes hog hunt and I will cherish the memories forever.
Thanks Marty ..... I really appreciate what you did for me and the kids at St Judes
I had a wonderful time with the group on the Okeechobee St Judes hog hunt and I will cherish the memories forever.
Thanks Marty ..... I really appreciate what you did for me and the kids at St Judes
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 26, 2010, 12:44:00 AM
Post by: Jerry Wald on February 26, 2010, 12:44:00 AM
great stuff guys - tough one on the big hog ken....love the buggy
jer bear
jer bear
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 26, 2010, 03:25:00 AM
Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 26, 2010, 03:25:00 AM
Well-done, all!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 26, 2010, 06:48:00 AM
Post by: Guru on February 26, 2010, 06:48:00 AM
Marty really does get tore up when guys aren't getting the shot opp's that "he thinks" they should be!
He was sending texts all weekend worrying if everyone was having a good time...he should know better than to worry...because just being in camp is a great time....and Ken had killed a hog on the first night...but he still worried...that's just the kind of guy Marty is!
We all like to bug Marty about the "phone thing", all in good fun, and he knows that. But in reality Marty is an extremely busy guy with his business and family. He does very well handling all he has on his plate :notworthy:
We luv ya brother :campfire:
BTW...I need your address...
He was sending texts all weekend worrying if everyone was having a good time...he should know better than to worry...because just being in camp is a great time....and Ken had killed a hog on the first night...but he still worried...that's just the kind of guy Marty is!
We all like to bug Marty about the "phone thing", all in good fun, and he knows that. But in reality Marty is an extremely busy guy with his business and family. He does very well handling all he has on his plate :notworthy:
We luv ya brother :campfire:
BTW...I need your address...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Marty on February 26, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
Post by: Marty on February 26, 2010, 08:36:00 AM
It's all in good fun Guru!! I do want people to see game! I love to have fun- BUT I do want my guests to see game and have opportunities! It puts alot of pressure on me! Especially someone like Ken who gave such an astonishing amonut to St. Judes Hospital to come hunt hogs with me. That's what this was all about. Kudo's to Ken for his generosity to the kids.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2010, 08:44:00 AM
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2010, 08:44:00 AM
Marty helping you and the Kids is always a pleasure.
Well done hope you can do it again next year.
See ya March 6
Well done hope you can do it again next year.
See ya March 6
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: bill langer on February 26, 2010, 08:56:00 AM
Post by: bill langer on February 26, 2010, 08:56:00 AM
Really enjoyed following this story. Very generous Marty and Ken-helping the kids of St. Judes through traditional bowhunting!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: steadman on February 26, 2010, 11:30:00 AM
Post by: steadman on February 26, 2010, 11:30:00 AM
Great hunt Ken, Marty and those involved. Congrats on the hog Ken!! Very well done :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 26, 2010, 11:36:00 AM
Post by: elkken on February 26, 2010, 11:36:00 AM
I know Marty really puts his heart into this hunt and he wanted me to have the best hunt possible. Well I've been hunting a long time and have been lucky enough to hunt many beautiful and interesting places. Marty's hunt is as good as any of them hands down.
My days of wanting to kill something every time I step into the woods are over. I just want to be in the woods, seeing game and enjoying the sights and sounds is just icing on the cake.
When I was in business and we finished an important event we would do a round table, quick discussion, to highlight what we learned and made a list of EBI's ( even better if's )
What I learned on this hunt was ....
HOGS ARE TOUGH
Hogs can smell really good
Trad archers are good people
Marty is the supreme host
South Florida can be beautiful
Biggie really is big
What were the EBI's ....
Only that I wish I could have stayed longer
Thanks again Marty ...
My days of wanting to kill something every time I step into the woods are over. I just want to be in the woods, seeing game and enjoying the sights and sounds is just icing on the cake.
When I was in business and we finished an important event we would do a round table, quick discussion, to highlight what we learned and made a list of EBI's ( even better if's )
What I learned on this hunt was ....
HOGS ARE TOUGH
Hogs can smell really good
Trad archers are good people
Marty is the supreme host
South Florida can be beautiful
Biggie really is big
What were the EBI's ....
Only that I wish I could have stayed longer
Thanks again Marty ...
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on February 26, 2010, 11:40:00 AM
Post by: Guru on February 26, 2010, 11:40:00 AM
Good stuff Ken :campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Jack Denbow on February 26, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
Post by: Jack Denbow on February 26, 2010, 12:39:00 PM
This has been a great read, thanks for taking us along.
Jack
Jack
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Mint on February 26, 2010, 03:44:00 PM
Post by: Mint on February 26, 2010, 03:44:00 PM
Great pictures and story. I was down hog hunting in Florida this January and this thread brought back all the great memories.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 26, 2010, 06:24:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 26, 2010, 06:24:00 PM
Marty and I have been hunting pards for nearly 20 years. We've hunted several states and 3 continents together. I've never seen him as torn up about a hunt before. Ken killed a beautiful boar the 1st night. I thought the pressure was off but not Marty...he worried all weekend about the unusual swirling winds.
He wanted Ken to shoot everytime he sat! He was so shook up he had ME cooking breakfast!! That's bad folks cause when I fry 3 lbs of bacon, only 1 pound ever gets to the breakfast table -)
He wanted Ken to shoot everytime he sat! He was so shook up he had ME cooking breakfast!! That's bad folks cause when I fry 3 lbs of bacon, only 1 pound ever gets to the breakfast table -)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2010, 07:09:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2010, 07:09:00 PM
Thought we were a little light on the bacon that morning.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: bill langer on February 26, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
Post by: bill langer on February 26, 2010, 07:51:00 PM
That's bad folks cause when I fry 3 lbs of bacon, only 1 pound ever gets to the breakfast table -)
Biggie your a natural born legend! Thanks for the "GRINS"-Bill
Biggie your a natural born legend! Thanks for the "GRINS"-Bill
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on February 26, 2010, 08:07:00 PM
Post by: elkken on February 26, 2010, 08:07:00 PM
Biggie didn't mention that they also cooked up a big platter of awsome sausages and a mound of eggs to make up for the bacon shrinkage .... the food was super and Marty's BBQ New Yorks on steak night where done to perfection... this is a five star camp, not hot dogs and beans.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 26, 2010, 08:18:00 PM
Post by: Biggie Hoffman on February 26, 2010, 08:18:00 PM
And biscuits! MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMm
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: bill langer on February 26, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
Post by: bill langer on February 26, 2010, 08:22:00 PM
Don't exactly know why but I am still grinning like I was there-Great stuff!
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: 4runr on February 26, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
Post by: 4runr on February 26, 2010, 09:11:00 PM
What a great thread. Where else can your read drama, stand-up comedy, and hone your hunting skills all at once :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2010, 10:57:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on February 26, 2010, 10:57:00 PM
and butter and jammmmmmmmmmmmmm
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Terry Green on March 01, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
Post by: Terry Green on March 01, 2010, 04:42:00 PM
Just a few more views of the beauty of Marty's lease.....
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010a.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010b.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010c.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010d.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010e.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010f.jpg)
Thanks again Marty, Ken, Biggie and Less for another wonderful adventure. :campfire:
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010a.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010b.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010c.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010d.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010e.jpg)
(http://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/martys2010f.jpg)
Thanks again Marty, Ken, Biggie and Less for another wonderful adventure. :campfire:
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: oneshot-onekill on March 01, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
Post by: oneshot-onekill on March 01, 2010, 05:09:00 PM
Great stories and pic's guys thanks for sharing...
Can I post a kidney in the classifieds? Thats the only way I'll be able to bid with Ken, Sunny Hill etc....and I think it would be worth it just to spend time with these guys...FS RH or LH Heavily Used Kidney...you pay so I can go play....can e-mail pic's.
Can I post a kidney in the classifieds? Thats the only way I'll be able to bid with Ken, Sunny Hill etc....and I think it would be worth it just to spend time with these guys...FS RH or LH Heavily Used Kidney...you pay so I can go play....can e-mail pic's.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on March 01, 2010, 07:29:00 PM
Post by: Guru on March 01, 2010, 07:29:00 PM
Hey buddy, Is that second-to-last pic taken from Les' "palmetto stand"?
Looks awful familiar....
Looks awful familiar....
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on March 01, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on March 01, 2010, 07:37:00 PM
Good eyes Curt.
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: elkken on March 01, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Post by: elkken on March 01, 2010, 07:56:00 PM
Is it time for the auction yet ?
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: metsastaja on March 01, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
Post by: metsastaja on March 01, 2010, 08:05:00 PM
Some of use are still resting up
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000193.jpg)
(http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii45/heilakka/2010/st%20judes/P1000193.jpg)
Title: Re: St Judes Okeechobee Hog Hunt - 2010
Post by: Guru on March 01, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
Post by: Guru on March 01, 2010, 08:32:00 PM
Thought I knew that tree!
That's a great spot Les!!
That's a great spot Les!!