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Title: Fun, fun...
Post by: Pat B. on February 11, 2013, 09:00:00 PM
It's quite cool, drizzly with a northeast wind blowing.  Just feels raw to me but the animals are often out feeding in this kind of weather..

Actually I've been hearing some coyotes late in the evening and thought I'd slip back in the cane thickets to see if I could squeak one in.

I worked my way around this area so I'd have the wind in my favor, this took about a 30 minute walk. A likely looking spot loomed ahead and I "stalked" the spot I wanted to call from. Once there I got down, pulled my hood up and started a close range mouse squeak. No more than I started I heard some pigs grunting as they fed. I forgot about the calling and went pig looking!

They were a little farther than I thought, maybe 100 yards from the spot I'd called from. Once I cleared a whip cane thicket I could see them. There was a decent sized boar and a few small sows. Of course I started after the boar !! He kept feeding away from me and I just couldn't keep up. However, one of the little sows had found something that held her interest and stayed put until I got within 25 or 30 yards. She finally turned broadside and gave me the shot I was looking for. I came to full draw and concentrated low on her chest and let the string slip from my fingers. The arrow flew true and she made one squeal and took off. She made a quick circle through some cane and then came into view. She stopped and grunted and just fell over while I was watching!
  Been shooting this 63# Hill quite a bit lately and it did it's part again. The Grizzly Kodiak is just a great no nonsense broadhead. I could live with this one forever and just may !

(http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/jpbdas/IMG_0438640x480_zpsc5657f33.jpg)
I have to get a better camera !!  I lost my good Panisonic a few weeks ago and haven't replaced it yet..
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Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on February 11, 2013, 09:04:00 PM
Awesome!  Great shot, I would love to hunt pigs someday.  They seem perfect for stick bows.
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Post by: Gordon Jabben on February 11, 2013, 09:08:00 PM
Very nice.  I think it's a great picture.
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Post by: BCWV on February 11, 2013, 09:08:00 PM
:thumbsup:  Nice!!!!!
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 11, 2013, 09:42:00 PM
:thumbsup:     :thumbsup:    :clapper:
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Post by: Thumper Dunker on February 11, 2013, 09:44:00 PM
Nice one. Keep wacking and stacking them.
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Post by: rastaman on February 11, 2013, 09:53:00 PM
Way to go Pat!
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Post by: lilbobby on February 11, 2013, 09:58:00 PM
:clapper:
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Post by: South MS Bowhunter on February 11, 2013, 09:59:00 PM
:bigsmyl:    :thumbsup:    :thumbsup:
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Post by: Eric Sprick on February 11, 2013, 10:06:00 PM
Outstanding!!!

Eric
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Post by: Shinken on February 11, 2013, 10:18:00 PM
You are a pork-makin' machine Mr. Pat!

That Hill LB + Kodiak BH + your stalkin' ability makes for a po-tent pig combo....

Enjoy the feast!

Shoot straight, Shinken

  :archer2:
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Post by: BDann on February 11, 2013, 10:42:00 PM
Way to go!    :clapper:
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Post by: RC on February 11, 2013, 10:46:00 PM
Good job Pat.RC
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Post by: Richie on February 11, 2013, 10:52:00 PM
Very nice. Thats an awesome looking hog.  :clapper:
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Post by: steadman on February 12, 2013, 09:38:00 AM
Congrats Pat on some fine eating  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Doc Nock on February 12, 2013, 10:21:00 AM
Pat,

A better camera ain't gonna improve YOUR looks none,  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mudd on February 12, 2013, 10:36:00 AM
Actively pursuing your intended game is a hoot... not that I mind laying in ambush but the thrill of knowing where your quarry is and going after it just makes the blood pump faster.

Good job Pat!

Thanks for sharing.

God bless,Mudd
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Post by: twitchstick on February 12, 2013, 10:43:00 AM
:clapper:    :clapper:
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Post by: maineac on February 12, 2013, 10:47:00 AM
That is a nice sized pig for a "small sow".  Congrats!
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Post by: Son of Texas on February 12, 2013, 01:44:00 PM
Great job! Congrats!!!
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Post by: Timberking on February 12, 2013, 01:52:00 PM
Congrats Pat! When I clicked on this thread, even before I read the posts I thought "what a great picture"  :)   Congrats again!
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Post by: JEFF B on February 12, 2013, 02:17:00 PM
that is a real nice pig pat congrats indeed sir   :thumbsup:     now i guess its a BBQ at your house  what time do we need to come mind you i will need two  years notice. LOL!!!!   :biglaugh:    :laughing:
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Post by: Jerry Russell on February 12, 2013, 02:36:00 PM
Way to go. Gotta love them pigs.
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Post by: BuckeyeGuy on February 12, 2013, 02:47:00 PM
Good looking pig   :thumbsup:
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Post by: Longbowlogan on February 12, 2013, 02:49:00 PM
Congrats on a fine pig, nice shooting!