Was able to get out for an afternoons adventure today. I road over to a local WMA not really knowing what to expect. I have not been on it since October but have hunted it for many years and if pork was on it I knew a few places to look.
I parked the truck at a gated walk in area and headed for the swamp.I gotta admit it felt good. Iv`e not been able to hunt much for different reasons and an afternoon all to myself with a new bow in my hand was gonna be sweet...pig or not.
I took a few shots along the way and they were all on the money. I dropped off in the swamp and headed toward the River. Probably a mile and half away. Went through a lot of pork sign and had to stop and get a pic of some...
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Neat looking bow rack here..gives you an idea of how tall these Cypress knees are...
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Neat tree...
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On to the Ocmulgee...
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I sat here and took a pic of the River and sent a text to a couple good friends. Rested the legs a bit and admired a beautiful bow in my lap. I had been sick a few weeks ago and since tearing my calf a couple of years ago I have got badly out of shape. I have committed to shaping up and today was to be the beginning. I plan to hunt with Pat Kelly again and walk till he sez "Uncle". If you know Pat you know that will be a task.
I headed on a bearing across the swamp to a honey hole I have killed a lot of Winter pork on. Walked in a lot of sign along the way. I sat down again on a log and relaxed. Maybe dozed a minute or so then heard a pig squeal. I got the wind right and struck out for them. I finally spotted them and started sneaking in. there were about a half dozen 60 lb shoats and two sows with 6 thats right 6 big boars around. A sow was ripe and it was a constant fight between the boars . The woods were very thick and I worked my way to the action on my hands and knees. I got to within 15 yards of the shoats and was ready to shoot as soon as one hit an opening.....
Keep it going buddy :)
AWW YEAH!!!
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Bring it on Brother! Smells like BBQ....
Shoot straight, Shinken
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I was on my knees waiting on one of the shoats to get right when a big black boar pushed the sow in between me and the shoats. The boar and the sow were in thick stuff at only 10 yards or so and all I could do was wait. The leaves or very crunchy and moving was no option. After a couple seconds the boar tried his sweet heart again and she took off again. Playing hard to get. I looked back at the shoats and they had moved farther away during the ruckus.I had to go over a big fallen log and I moved forward a bit. The shoats were in a low spot and I could only see backs and ears. ...Here come the boar and sow again. This time the sow comes by at about 5 yards and turns away at a steady walk. she hits a football size opening and I shoot quick hoping to squeeze the arrow through in front of her ham angled towards the off shoulder. I shoot a bit left maybe a couple of inches and the arrow goes in the ham and angles deep forward. She takes a few hops and hits another opening and I make a perfect second shot with the arrow lodged in the off shoulder. I hear her run a bit and go down. The boars are all around popping teeth and fighting. Another sow squeals and they are off chasing her. I walk over to where I last saw the sow...
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Then a bit farther...
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I want to again Thank South Cox for building me such a beautiful bow. It is the most beautiful bow I have ever owned and shoots as good as it looks.South built it to match "Hope" one of the St. Judes twins I killed a hog in this very swamp with . So I decided to name it "Charity"..Because it is a twin to a twin. You know...Hope,Faith and Charity.Thanks again South God Bless,RC
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Here piggy piggy....
Too cool!
Way to go RC! Nice hog and good story! Thanks for posting it up!
RC I always love reading your stories. Kind of feel like I am right along with you. Hope to hear many more in the future. Congratulations on the new bow. I followed that story as well and know you are really proud of it.
Fine shooting and thanks for the story, great pictures as always..
RC...you are to hogs what 'thumper dunker' is to coyotes!
Great job, Robert! That pig never had a chance. That sure looks like a tasty one. Don't worry brother, I am just getting over being sick myself so right now we would be neck and neck. I promise by the time we hunt again I will be ready to put some steps in. Great job, again, and beautiful bow.
Very fitting Robert. Congrats on the hog and the bow :thumbsup:
Way to go Robert...good stuff brother :notworthy:
RC, Way to go on the pig hunting. Cannot wait to meet you in a few weeks and visit.
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That is awesome, RC!!!!!! Charity is a fitting name for such a great bow. I'm still kicking myself for not bidding on Hope in the auction.
Congrats on the pig!
Bisch
Like always...... :thumbsup: :notworthy:
Way to go RC! Critters in da woods better hide :)
:thumbsup: Great story and nice shoot'n That swamp looks scary even without pigs, can't imagine crawling around on my hands and knees with boars chasing around. Your new bow looks awesome RC,I look forward to more of your adventures into the swamp.
Way to go RC! You are some bad medicine for those hogs! :clapper:
Good story from an ol' pro carrying a quiver full of humility. Good old God-fearing humility. Gotta love him. 8-)
awesome story
Great story brutha! Thanks for bringing us along. :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Great job RC!
Now that is a great story and great name for your bow. Congrats I. Some fine table fare.
Thanks
Good job :thumbsup:
RC,
I have always enjoy your hunts, especially since I have a natural wonder of the swamps.
You are gifted writer and I think you should start writing a book detailing your swamp hunts and the natural wonders of that unique ecosystem. You could call it "Swamp Hogs"! Thanks for taking me along. :campfire:
Great stuff RC !!! :thumbsup:
Bill
Yes,very good photography,and writing.I felt like I was there.Looks like a great bow too.Glad you are back in the saddle again.Good Job RC!
Very nice, RC. I love reading your posts and seeing your pictures.
Way to go RC!
Beautiful bow!
Guys, It doesn't matter what bow RC has in his hands, he is deadly with all of them.
RC, I hope you get feeling better and take care.
Dan
Spectacular ! :thumbsup:
Nice RC.
Great pics, you sure appreciate your surroundings.
That swamp has some very unique trees.
Good that your new bow is working out so well. Thanks for taking the time to share.
Thanks for the good read and nice pics to look at-great shooting!
:clapper: :clapper: RC, you are the man! Congrats on a nice hog and a great looking bow. By the way, I love the name!
What a great hunt for a great feller.
How have I missed this one until now?
Wowzer brother!!
You've dun good... again!
Great name for your new bow.
Don't you love a bow that comes with it's "Mojo" already built into it.. Yahoo!
Congratulations!!
God bless,Mudd
Always look forward to stories of your hunts. Well done as usual!!
Been waiting for a story with the new bow.Congrats and thanks for sharing RC.
Great story and a great shot! It makes me want to give South a call. He must put good mojo into those bows.
Way to go RC !!!
Where'd ya get the hat ?? grin...
Another great trophy from the master of hog hunting! Congratulations RC! I always enjoy your stories and pictures. :clapper:
Bernie Bjorklund
NC Iowa/SW Wisconsin
Always love going along on your hunts RC. Thanks for sharing
Awesome RC good deal you're able to get back out! God bless!
Good to see you up and at'em again RC. Love the stories, looking forward to more. thumbsup:
Dave
RC, I always enjoy your stories.
Nice, congrats!
Congrats RC!!!
That is some really good stuff, Thanks
Pigs are in trouble for sure thnx for pics and story
Clean job RC,like always. :thumbsup:
Way to go Robert...on the hog AND the name...
Well done all the way around. :jumper:
Congratulations on a great hunt and that is one fine looking bow! :thumbsup:
Lucky...
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Good stuff! :thumbsup:
Great job again RC!!!!
Very nice RC!
Great story, well done!
Good job.....stabow
Great story and fitting name.
Nice
Great story.
You are a hawg killin' machine!
Congrats Robert!
Well done. RC you do it with CLASS :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:
Good on ya, Robert! :archer2:
Sweet!
Congrats RC!!!!
Way to go RC. Nothing like getting blood on a new bow.
Way to go RC!
RC, the pleasure is all mine!! Makes me feel like a proud papa seeing the pics. I hope this is just the beginning of many special moments in the woods with her. Best of luck my friend.
Nice job RC!
Congrats and always enjoy the storytelling and pics.
Awesome job RC. You really know how to get it done. Always enjoy reading your adventures.