Well for the last few months, we've been playing hide and seek with these hogs. Too small, too fast or too thick. For one reason or another, she hasn't had the opportunity to connect.
Well it was a different story early this morning. Both being very excited, we headed to our hunting spot in the dark. On our way to our "honey hole", we heard some rustling in the brush ahead of us. "Too good to be true", I thought to myself. Fortunately for us, it was a sow rummaging in the bushes. Staci made her approach but as she did, the hog trotted away. I was sure the hog ran away, but the bushes started to rustle further down the trail. Staci signaled that she was going to stalk again. I crept to where I could see the both of them. Staci nocked her arrow. My heart started to beat faster and faster, I think I was more excited than her. "Shoot...shooot..shooooot..", I was hoping she could hear me yelling in my head. :D The pig turned quartering away and the shot went off! It looked like a perfect shot!
(http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/rysanpei/IMG_0807-1.jpg)
After some time and a quick blood trail, here is what we found. Staci's first traditional harvest! I'm so proud of my wife. She's put tons of time and energy into this sport and I'm so glad that she decided to join me in the "Stickbow Journey"
Aloha!
Ryan & Staci
I just commented on facebook.....AWESOME!!
I knew with her skill and determination....and your guidance it wouldn't be long! HUGE congrats to Staci!!!!! :clapper:
Congradulations Staci.Great job.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Way to go Staci. Your on a roll.
John
Alright!
Congrats on your pig, great shooting!
Thanks Bro! She is definitely stoked!
Thanks for the kind words Gang! Staci and I appreciate all the comments and continued support! :notworthy: :notworthy: :notworthy:
Aloha!
Great job Staci!
Staci and Ryan,
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!
Nothing better than hard work and dedication paying off..
way to go!!!!!! :thumbsup:
Congrats :) Great shooting Staci!
Congrats!New it wouldn't be long before she connect. :clapper:
Good shot. :clapper: :clapper:
Congrats :notworthy: :notworthy:
Enjoy the moment and hope the next one comes again soon.
Abe
Gotta love when a plan finally comes together.
Congratulations to you both. Good job.
Way to go Staci! Congrats!!! :thumbsup:
thats awesome!
Good deal !! Knew it was just a matter of time,Congrats. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Congrats to her on the nice pig.
Very Cool Ryan, A big Michigan Congrats to Staci and to you.
It is great for you two to share this together.
CTT
That is great - congratulations!
great job ryan and staci! :thumbsup:
Outstanding! Kudos Staci & Ryan. :thumbsup:
You go girl. It thrills me to see the ladies involved, having as much fun as we do!!!!
Congrats to both of you. It must be fun hunting together.
Great job Staci!
Congratulations
Awesome Staci !!!!!!!!!
Congrats to both of you but especially Staci! There's nothing like the first one...soak it up!
I love the stories, pix, vids, and now blog...keep it up!
Congrats to you! Sweet :thumbsup:
Staci said to thank everyone for the words of encouragement. She appreciates all the wonderful comments!
Thank You Gang!
Ryan & Staci
Way to hang tough Staci!
Awesome!!!!!! Congratulations!
That is most-excellent! CONGRATS Staci!
Enjoy the feast!
Shoot straight, Shinken
:archer2:
VERY COOL!
Staci, I have hog envy! Have not hunted them yet but think I need to. Awesome that you two hunt together!
Thanks Gang, and yes we have a blast hunting together!
Congrats Girl! Don't forget to tip your camera man!!!
Awesome! :thumbsup:
Congratulations!
Congrats Staci :thumbsup:
Very nice,some great meals to look forward too.
Leland
Ryan & Staci, BIG congrats!!!
You go girl, Congrats!
Wow!!!!! Congrats! I can't believe my wife has asked me to look for a bow for her. I have to show her this picture to get her even more interested!!! I'll try to find you guys on Facebook.Add me pleeeeeez!!!
Thats too cool.
QuoteOriginally posted by KentuckyTJ:
Congrats Girl! Don't forget to tip your camera man!!!
LOL TJ! :thumbsup:
Fidelios,
Show your wife this quick video clip. It's of Staci hunting sheep.
http://youtu.be/h3rLl01nHd4
Have your wife read a few of these blogs too.
http://strictlysticks.com/category/a-greater-challenge/staci-sanpei/
Ryan
Thanks for all the additional kind and supportive comments!
Truly appreciated,
Staci
Very cool. Really nice pic too. Congrats to both of you.
Cheehoo!!! (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/808grapplemonkey/sp_msgr_tour_1.gif)
Congrats Sistah Staci... da monkey is off your back now. Good job to the both of your. (http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c285/808grapplemonkey/shakasmile.gif)
Many congrats Staci
ATTA-GIRL! :thumbsup: congratts!
:thumbsup: :clapper:
Congratulations!!!!!!!
? Film at eleven? No :dunno: Congrats Staci!
:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
:bigsmyl: :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
QuoteOriginally posted by South MS Bowhunter:
? Film at eleven? No :dunno: Congrats Staci!
I need to save some material for future projects, but I'll put something together. Stay tuned, "teaser" video at 11:00 HST ;)
Ryan
Thanks again Gang!
Here's a really quick "teaser" of Staci's hog hunt.
http://youtu.be/bq1JGu4hSdg
More to come in the future...
Aloha!
Ryan
Great job Ryan on the filming!! :thumbsup: Looking forward to the rest.
Thanks bro,
I heard the good news! Can't wait to see what you guys put together. I'm thinking it's going to be epic!
Ryan
Congrats! Nice job!