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What's your favorite color ??

Started by Pat B., December 10, 2014, 10:14:00 PM

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Pat B.

December 10, 2014, 10:14:00 PM
Back in the late summer I got this really neat bow from Steve at Northern Mist...  Bamboo core with red glass and a dark schedua (sp) riser..
Like all of Steve's bows it really shoots well and is oh so quiet.  I shot it a good deal in August and September but then had a couple of yew cored bows that needed my attention.  Last week, I decided it was time to put this red beauty into the rotation !

This evening I got into a tree overlooking a spot where pigs had been rooting. Just before dark a few sows came in. I watched and waited hoping there was something a bit bigger around. However, after a minute or two I decided a bird in hand -----.  The little sow was quartering away pretty hard not much over 15 yards. This bow is a bit over 60#'s at my draw length and shoots hard so I knew I could drive an arrow deep and I had a sharp Zwickey ready to meet the swine. I got a flash picture of the arrow burying to the fletch as the pig started to run.
   I stayed in the tree for maybe 20 minutes and lowered my bow and quiver. When I got to the spot where the pig was hit there was an immediate blood trail. I felt as if she was dead within 50 yards, hmmmmm.  I was trailing with my little headlight and found a stand up trail until I heard the pig grunt and get up. Yeah, I was surprised. The brush was very thick so I didn't put an arrow on the string, probably couldn't have shot plus I wasn't much worried about the little sow. Another 15 or 20 yards and I broke free of the brush and bumped her again. This time I saw her and she only went a short distance before laying down. I pulled an arrow, this one had a 185 Grizzly on the end. I eased up to about 20 yards and could tell she was alert and about to get up again. I needed to take the shot from where I stood. An easy shot really, in the daylight.  Anyway, I got my headlight pointed in the right direction and drew the bow. When I releashed I watched the arrow disappear in her flank, she again was angling hard away. She got up walked about 2 or 3 steps then just fell over and kicked a couple of times, wow !

Crittergetter

#1
December 10, 2014, 10:33:00 PM
Way to go Pat!! Single handedly keeping the population in check!!
An elitist mentality creates discord, even among the elite!
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Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity, I just need more opportunities!

Matty

#2
December 10, 2014, 10:45:00 PM
Hot damn pat. All these pigs. All these pictures. Really now. All I'm waiting for is a SMILE FOR ONCE!!!!!
  :bigsmyl:

Friend

#3
December 10, 2014, 11:37:00 PM
Are you informing us that you favorite color is "dead"?

Excellent work!!!
>>----> Friend <----<<

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Thumper Dunker

#4
December 11, 2014, 12:04:00 AM
More good stuff.    :thumbsup:
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Yip yipahooooo yipyipyip.

nineworlds9

#5
December 11, 2014, 03:29:00 AM
Red all 'round!  Bravo!
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Cyclic-Rivers

#6
December 11, 2014, 07:24:00 AM
Way to Go Pat!!!
Relax,

You'll live longer!

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**DONOTDELETE**

#7
December 11, 2014, 11:47:00 PM
Great story Pat...   :thumbsup:   I just got my first taste of pig hunting last spring in Texas. That is good sport!

Whip

#8
December 12, 2014, 05:44:00 AM
Looks like a tasty one Past. Congrats!
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BenM

#9
December 12, 2014, 01:55:00 PM
That red glass is cool.  Great job on the hog.

LookMomNoSights

#10
December 12, 2014, 02:15:00 PM
Way to go on the hog and great story!  Man....Red, Pink, blood and camo....its like Valetines Day horror flick!  :scared:

Mud_Slide_Slim

#11
December 12, 2014, 06:04:00 PM
Great job Pat!  Love the red glass.
Luke 10:18-20
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#12
December 12, 2014, 06:15:00 PM
You're a pig killin machine! Well done!

#13
December 12, 2014, 08:30:00 PM
Awesome job, Pat!

Congrats,

Bisch

BDann

#14
December 12, 2014, 08:49:00 PM
Way to go Pat!     :clapper:    :clapper:

Green

#15
December 12, 2014, 09:16:00 PM
Strong work Pat.  Congrats again!
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lilbobby

#16
December 12, 2014, 10:35:00 PM
Great story Pat!
Conny
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