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Title: Thunderchild and a giant hog
Post by: Swinestalker on October 25, 2011, 08:19:00 AM
Had quite the adventure Sunday evening. Shot a giant spotted Boar at about 15 yards with my mid fifties Thunderchild and a 250 grain Tusker single bevel broadhead after a lengthy spot and stalk. Watched the the arrow bury to fletchings on a quartering away shot. I heard him crashing and flailing about 40 yards away and immediately went after him because the shot looked so good. B-I-G mistake! When I got to him he was standing quartering towards me at about 10 yards. I put another arrow deep in him, and he immediately charged. Apparently he did not take kindly to me poking him with sharp sticks. It was very thick in that old swamp bottom and was on me before I could get up one of the skinny trees. We had quite a dance for 10 or 15 seconds there! How I did not get cut badly, I'll never know. Luckily for me, 2 pretty good shots began to take their toll and he staggered off a few feet and collapsed. He had knocked me down and stepped on my calf, which is very sore, and I feel like I went bull riding. Otherwise I am unscathed. Don't know what he weighed because he broke my scale. He had what we call dog killer tusks, not super long, but razors. I have been hog hunting for many years and knew better than to follow up immediately. I have been after this hog for 2 years and got carried away in the moment. Had I waited a few minutes, he would have been dead when I found him.  I was so exausted and stirred up, when I finally got him back to the house and cleaned, I ate some raw mustard greens my wife had soaking in the kitchen and didn't know until she started laughing at me.  Pics are in this link, perhaps my friend Yellow Dog, or another generous member that is more learned about the process can post the 3 hog pics directly.  web page (http://s1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/swinestalker1/)
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Post by: team fudd on October 25, 2011, 08:23:00 AM
great hog! congratulations and glad you didnt get injured any worse than you did.  Easy to get caught up in the adrenaline rush, that is why we do it!
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Post by: BowMIke on October 25, 2011, 08:27:00 AM
Nice Hog! Good thing you weren't hurt worse. They are powerful!
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Post by: centaur on October 25, 2011, 08:32:00 AM
Great hog, and a story that you will remember for a while.  Here is your pic of a big ol hog gone wild.
(http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/swinestalker1/DCP25579.jpg)
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Post by: wv lungbuster on October 25, 2011, 08:36:00 AM
What a beast congrats
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Post by: cacciatore on October 25, 2011, 08:40:00 AM
Congrats for this big hog!
What a thrilling adventure.  :notworthy:
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Post by: Big Sneaky on October 25, 2011, 08:49:00 AM
Congrats!  That is a monster hog!
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Post by: Pat B. on October 25, 2011, 09:19:00 AM
That's a good one !
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Post by: Mint on October 25, 2011, 09:23:00 AM
Nice Hog!
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Post by: KentuckyTJ on October 25, 2011, 09:29:00 AM
Shaaaazaaam!
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Post by: coaster500 on October 25, 2011, 09:32:00 AM
Wow that's a Dandy Porker!!!!!

Congrats!!!

Big Jims Hunter sucess slideshow...

http://s28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/coaster500/Big%20Jims%20successful%20hunters/?albumview=slideshow
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Post by: Robhood23 on October 25, 2011, 09:33:00 AM
Awesome, that thunderchild seems to be treating you right! Congrats on a HAWG!
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Post by: Friend on October 25, 2011, 09:38:00 AM
Congrats!!

The TC appears to be a long one.
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Post by: JV Rooster on October 25, 2011, 09:41:00 AM
Nice hog and bow.Congrats.
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Post by: caleb7mm on October 25, 2011, 09:46:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Congrats!!

The TC appears to be a long one.
I was thinking the smame thing.

congrats on nice one!!
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Post by: Gatekeeper on October 25, 2011, 09:56:00 AM
W-H-O-A Nelly, that's a beast of a hog!

Congratulations. You had one hell of a close call!  :scared:   Glad you made it out alive.

It's cool that you've been hunting him for two years.  :thumbsup:
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Post by: steadman on October 25, 2011, 10:06:00 AM
Congrats! That is a big pig for sure  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Swinestalker on October 25, 2011, 11:38:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by Friend:
Congrats!!

The TC appears to be a long one.
She is a 58 incher. Yes Robinhood23, That bow has been good to me and does seem to have a bloody spirit.
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Post by: GRINCH on October 25, 2011, 11:44:00 AM
That thing is Huuuge,congrats.
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Post by: ermont on October 25, 2011, 11:50:00 AM
I have hunted many types of game considered dangerous. The closest call I ever had was was a 300 lb hog. They can be quite dangerous. Glad you took enough steam out of him to not be seriously hurt. That is a trophy for sure. Congratulations.
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Post by: bornagainbowhunter on October 25, 2011, 12:26:00 PM
That is a nice hog for sure!!

God Bless,
Nathan
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Post by: Caddo on October 25, 2011, 12:31:00 PM
That's a dandy, Congrats!

LD
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Post by: Over&Under on October 25, 2011, 12:36:00 PM
Dude, what a beast!!!

Great pic too!
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Post by: rastaman on October 25, 2011, 02:24:00 PM
Very nice hog sir! Cool story!  :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: DannyBows on October 25, 2011, 02:34:00 PM
That's a serious Hog right there! Glad he didn't hurt you badly. Congrats!

I'm still laughing at that mounted Squerrill pic in your link.    :laughing:   That's too cool!
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Post by: Big Ed on October 25, 2011, 03:19:00 PM
Nice HOG!
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Post by: Bjorn on October 25, 2011, 03:35:00 PM
Congrats!! That may be the biggest Trad Hog I have seen.   :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: buejeger on October 25, 2011, 03:49:00 PM
New underpants?  hehe.... I wpuld have needed some   :scared:

Great story, thanks for the read and the pics.  Congrats!    :clapper:
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Post by: lt-m-grow on October 25, 2011, 03:54:00 PM
Why didn't you just ride him till he dropped?  He is big enough.

Nice job and great story.  Seriously, glad you didn't get hurt.

Congrats.
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Post by: tracker1 on October 25, 2011, 04:21:00 PM
Travis, that is a hogzilla for sure.  I'm glad you are ok after that experience and the hog got what he deserved.
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Post by: MikeW on October 25, 2011, 04:30:00 PM
WoW! nice hog guy. Congrats!
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Post by: Swinestalker on October 25, 2011, 05:33:00 PM
QuoteOriginally posted by tracker1:
Travis, that is a hogzilla for sure.  I'm glad you are ok after that experience and the hog got what he deserved.
You know hogs are a real problem, and I am thrilled I finally got him, but part of me cannot help but feel a loss. He was famous around here and had evaded all the traps and gun hunters out to get him. He also battled to his last breath. I have to respect that. As I get ready to hunt this afternoon, that swamp seems somewhat diminished without him in it.
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Post by: Yellow Dog on October 25, 2011, 07:15:00 PM
Travis, well done   :thumbsup:   Finally made it home from work to get a couple of your pic's posted. That's one giant hog.

  (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/swinestalker1/DCP25581.jpg)

 (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/swinestalker1/DCP25580.jpg)

 (http://i1212.photobucket.com/albums/cc447/swinestalker1/DCP25579.jpg)
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Post by: huntingarcher on October 25, 2011, 08:46:00 PM
Congrats on the killer hog.Here in Tx we call those old biguns with nuts the size of a pie plate.They will raise your stress level for sure if your on the ground with them.My largest is 425# and I know all about the dance.Usually good for a laugh when its over....Usually!!Closest thing to a Rino as you can get around here.
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Post by: dave19113 on October 25, 2011, 08:53:00 PM
nice.... that pig is huge!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: TxAg on October 25, 2011, 10:26:00 PM
That's a big pig!
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Post by: Longspur77 on October 25, 2011, 10:59:00 PM
Nice pork brother. Great story also.
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Post by: PastorSteveHill on October 25, 2011, 11:16:00 PM
You are a killing machine!  Fun Story, at least for us!
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Post by: njloco on October 25, 2011, 11:19:00 PM
Good huntin, and shooting !

All I can say is WOW   :scared: , we are supposed to have them in the Southern part of the state, don't know if they are that big, but it must have the Gov't nervous because we have orders to shoot on sight, haven't seen any yet in central N.J.
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Post by: Matty on October 25, 2011, 11:35:00 PM
Holy Crow! thats BIG... Wow Glad you made it out unscathed!
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on October 25, 2011, 11:36:00 PM
Nice pig, sure would love to know a weight estimate, that boy is big.
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Post by: Nala on October 26, 2011, 01:23:00 AM
I would absolutely LOVE to go after something like that.  That is for sure a trophy of a lifetime.  Congrats and thanks for the pics.

Nalajr
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Post by: twitchstick on October 26, 2011, 08:22:00 AM
Congrats!
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Post by: tradbower on October 26, 2011, 08:38:00 AM
Nice hog and what a story!!!!!  :thumbsup:    :campfire:    :archer2:
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Post by: Swinestalker on October 26, 2011, 08:54:00 AM
QuoteOriginally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
Nice pig, sure would love to know a weight estimate, that boy is big.
I put him on a 440lb scale and he bottomed it before he was off the ground. I lifted him on up and broke the scale. I figure he was in the 500 pound range, but I could be way off. I do know just his head, shield and skin were well over 100 pounds. The pic hanging from the tractor is the best to get a sense of size as his legs are tucked in the other photos. With his nose just touching the ground, His hindquarters were a little over my head and I am 6'3". I can assure you he was an imposing figure on the hoof!
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Post by: maineac on October 26, 2011, 09:03:00 AM
Wow, great hog and great story!  I am sure another will grow to replace him, then you can start the chase all over again.
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Post by: TimDougan on October 26, 2011, 08:18:00 PM
Now that's a Pig!!   :clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: far rider on October 26, 2011, 09:07:00 PM
Sausage!!!!  Mmmmmmm.
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Post by: tradshooter on October 26, 2011, 09:52:00 PM
Glad you came out of it OK. That was a great story and the pictures really add perspective. That is one big hog! Congratulations on a 2 year effort.
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Post by: longbowben on October 26, 2011, 10:39:00 PM
WOW what a hog and did you burn your underwear after your accident.  :laughing:
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Post by: hitman on October 27, 2011, 08:31:00 PM
Man that is one honker of a hog. Too bad he went down so easy. Ha. Congrats on a great trophy and glad you made it out without too much damage.