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Title: Just a quickie at Hillside Ranch
Post by: Bjorn on February 17, 2011, 10:34:00 AM
You saw the movie Glory Hogs ll?
Adam and I hunted Hillside Ranch this week and had a great time, but it went by too fast, and it rained like crazy, so there was water on the lens.
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Post by: ARCHER2 on February 17, 2011, 10:53:00 AM
Haven't seen it yet, but got a copy coming.
Did you guys do any good on the hogs?
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Post by: wapiti792 on February 17, 2011, 10:55:00 AM
I am jealous! That looked like great fun   :campfire:
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Post by: Bjorn on February 17, 2011, 11:00:00 AM
Usually Adam gets one............and sometimes I get one.................
but this time we each got one
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1512-1.jpg)
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Post by: JimB on February 17, 2011, 11:40:00 AM
Nice going guys.I need to do that one.
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Post by: Mudd on February 17, 2011, 11:58:00 AM
Way to go fellas.

Nice hogs!!

Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: rushlush on February 17, 2011, 12:10:00 PM
Congrats to both!
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Post by: tarponnut on February 17, 2011, 12:13:00 PM
Great job!
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Post by: DesertDude on February 17, 2011, 12:19:00 PM
Well done guys.............
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Post by: Leland on February 17, 2011, 12:24:00 PM
Very nice!Thanks for sharing.
Leland
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Post by: Blackhawk on February 17, 2011, 12:31:00 PM
Still shooting those ACS bows huh?

Good job!
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Post by: steadman on February 17, 2011, 12:32:00 PM
Good job! I REALLY need to get out there.
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Post by: Bjorn on February 17, 2011, 01:13:00 PM
This is Robert Larson, who you would have seen in the movie (Glory Hogs ll) he runs Hillside Ranch
(http://i139.photobucket.com/albums/q291/bjornweb/DSCN1502.jpg)
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Post by: coaster500 on February 17, 2011, 01:24:00 PM
Bjorn, nice set and look at the cutters on that bad boy!!

Great pics  :)  and good shooting !!
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Post by: Bill Turner on February 17, 2011, 03:58:00 PM
Bjorn:
Be careful my man. That hog's got teeth! Congrats and thanks for sharing.
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Post by: redant 60/65 on February 17, 2011, 04:12:00 PM
Good shooting.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: saumensch on February 17, 2011, 04:25:00 PM
The hog with the white stripes looks so cool! Congrats!
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Post by: Over&Under on February 17, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
That looks like a heck of a lot of fun!!

Good shooting guys!
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Post by: droz il on February 17, 2011, 04:27:00 PM
Congrats to you both on the hunt.   :thumbsup:
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Post by: wv lungbuster on February 17, 2011, 04:29:00 PM
Awesome congrats.
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Post by: Sixby on February 17, 2011, 04:39:00 PM
Way to go guys, congrats . sometimes that rain actually helps if you don't mind getting in it.
God Bless you all, Steve
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Post by: GO Rogers on February 17, 2011, 04:45:00 PM
Wow nice huntin!
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Post by: V-Archer on February 17, 2011, 05:10:00 PM
Congrats Bjorn and Adam. Nice pigs!
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Post by: Bowhunter4life on February 17, 2011, 05:21:00 PM
Good shooting and congrats to both of you!
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Post by: rastaman on February 17, 2011, 05:52:00 PM
Very nice hogs sir!    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: JJB on February 17, 2011, 06:01:00 PM
Nice shooting, that looks like a lot of fun.
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Post by: jcar315 on February 17, 2011, 07:12:00 PM
Congrats to you and Adam both Bjorn.
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Post by: Dirtybird on February 17, 2011, 07:19:00 PM
Congrats to the both of you.  Looks like a fun time.
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Post by: Pepper on February 17, 2011, 07:23:00 PM
Used to hunt hogs on the Hopland grade, between Ukiah, and Hopland.
Makes me homesick.
2 nice pigs, congratulations.
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Post by: daveycrockett on February 17, 2011, 07:29:00 PM
:thumbsup:    :notworthy:    :archer:
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on February 17, 2011, 07:36:00 PM
Bjorn what were the spec's on you and your son's bow and arrows?  Did you get good penetration (if you seen the other thread on the other site   :deadhorse: ) Nice hogs!
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Post by: KEG on February 17, 2011, 08:04:00 PM
Nice going guys!
Ken
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Post by: Larry m on February 17, 2011, 08:13:00 PM
Bjorn
Water on the len's doesn't matter... Great picture with many fond memories down the road of a good hunt. Time Well Spent!!! Congrats!!
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Post by: JimB on February 17, 2011, 08:14:00 PM
I'd like to here specs also but would really like to here a story too.

I had to watch the video again today.That really does look like some fun.
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Post by: Bjorn on February 17, 2011, 08:21:00 PM
South MS  Bowhunter "Bjorn what were the spec's on you and your son's bow and arrows? Did you get good penetration''

We use 50# ACS CX bows and Cedar or Fir arrows with 2 blade heads; about 12GPP
My son got a pass through and another arrow went from the haunch through the lungs, and was stopped by the opposite shoulder. I don't know the thread on 'the other site'?
I think penetration is a lot about shot placement.
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Post by: Bjorn on February 17, 2011, 09:00:00 PM
JimB asked for the story:

Initially we had agreed to be at the Ranch by 2 PM. At 6:30 AM Bob Larson called to say the weather would be really nasty and could we get there a lot earlier because the hunting was "bound to be unreal".
Adam and I got there before noon and started our hunt shortly after that. Adam had first shot and about two hours into the hunt-it was raining and blowing like crazy and the water came down so hard and cold our hands actually hurt.
Presently Adam went into stealth mode and was sneaking on a good Hog, but 15 minutes later the wind changed and the game was up.
Shortly after that we stopped for another couple of good animals. I could not see the Hogs but saw Adams arrows erupt into an explosion of spray as he released two shots in rapid succession. The first shot was a pass through and the second shot skewered most of the animal as it entered the rear quarter and was stopped by the opposite shoulder-the Hog was about 3/4 away when the arrow hit. The Boar only moved a few feet from the 1st arrow to the second and flopped over, legs still kicking and a few moments later Adam delivered a coup de grace and all movement came to an end.
Rather than do any field dressing we continued to hunt, and it was my turn while Adam stayed with his downed animal.
10 minutes later, Bob Larson spots a big animal sleeping in the hollow of a large Pepperwood.
With the help of binos we were able to figure out what was where, and how I should place the arrow. There was no need to hurry so I took my time and the arrow entered right where we agreed. The Hog emerged from his hiding spot snapping and snarling like he was on fire. He looked menacing but was already dead on his feet the BH severed everything connecting the heart and lungs. Still he ran off downhill and crashed to a rest within sight. Those choppers had looked so cool when he bolted out of the hollowed tree.
Adam and I both had fur on the ground-our first double header!
The hogs were less than 200 yards apart where they lay.
Anyone who has hunted with Bob Larson will tell you he is a great guide and pushes his clients to the limit.
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Post by: ti-guy on February 17, 2011, 09:01:00 PM
Niice!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 17, 2011, 09:38:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Benny Nganabbarru on February 18, 2011, 05:02:00 AM
Well-done!
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Post by: on February 18, 2011, 05:30:00 AM
Looks like you guys had a great time!
Good shootin'!   :thumbsup:
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Post by: frassettor on February 18, 2011, 06:08:00 AM
Great job fellas!
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Post by: Izzy on February 18, 2011, 06:12:00 AM
:thumbsup:    :notworthy:
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Post by: PAPA BEAR on February 18, 2011, 06:38:00 AM
good job bjorn and adam.   :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Ted Fry on February 18, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Yeah Bjorn and Adam, Great times!
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on February 18, 2011, 03:44:00 PM
Bjorn,  Thanks for the info, the rest of the story with the question is due to the thread about "light arrows being just as effective as heavy".  Anyway good job and it appears that "heavy" works pretty good.
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Post by: Sixby on February 18, 2011, 03:51:00 PM
Great story and , Just awsome. congrats to you both. God bless you , Steve
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Post by: RC on February 18, 2011, 07:47:00 PM
Good hunt . Conrats,RC.
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Post by: flungonin on February 18, 2011, 08:11:00 PM
Awesome, and in the rain even.
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on February 18, 2011, 08:12:00 PM
Awesome story Bjorn congratulation to both you and Adam.
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Post by: Pat B. on February 19, 2011, 12:05:00 AM
Good pig stickin, Bjorn !
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Post by: TRAP on February 19, 2011, 05:48:00 PM
That's the "good stuff" right there.  

 :thumbsup:  

Trap
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Post by: bowhunterfrompast on February 19, 2011, 09:47:00 PM
Congrats   :thumbsup:
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Post by: JimB on February 20, 2011, 12:40:00 AM
Thanks for that story Bjorn.That's some exciting stuff.Sounds like Adam is quite the cool hand in a pinch.