had a great weekend at rays with the pa guys.we had alot of fun.ray is going to help me with the pics and maybe the pa guys will get on and add some.im just going to say there was wood in the air as ray says.more to come...

       

Very cool! I have been wanting to put a handshake on Ray and check his operation out. Looking forward to see this thread build out.

JL

Kasey had quite the weekend!! I think 150 hogs were seen by the guys during three days

I know that mound of dirt!!

Kasey my friend, you fit right in with our group and we were darn lucky to have you! We talked later and all of us were glad that you were the one to get a hog on our hunt. Congratulations again on a fine job!

Ray, as usual, you provided us with an unforgetable experience. As our PA license plates used to say, "You have a friend in Pennsylvania". It's like a homecoming when we round the corner into camp and greet you again.

We left 1/2 foot of snow and daytime highs in the 20's for mid 70's and sunshine! Man, did it feel good to get a sunburned face! Unlike our previous trips the conditions were perfect for hunting and seeing game. There was standing water in the swamps and ditches along the roads. Finally got to see the place at its' best.

I got my first good look at a wild hog on the very first afternoon. I was 20yd from two big ones and six piglets. The wind was right and I just had to wait for them to make the next move to make sure I didn't shoot a wet sow. Suddenly I was left there all alone as they raced out of sight! They sure don't stick around very long. I saw hogs at other times throughout the hunt but was unable to get within bow range. Everyone saw good numbers of hogs and some had very close encounters but the shot opportunity did not materialize for one reason or another. What a blast!

We saw squirrels, deer, turkeys, alligators, armidillos, and all sorts of birds including a large white crane that made my whole trip. What a special place! Before we left we made arrangements to return again next year. It is going to be a looong year, I'm ready to go back now!

Dave

Congrats Kaesy, nice looking hog.      

Oh man!  In less than 48 hrs. we'll be on the road headed down there ourselves and I can't wait!  Congrats Kasey on a fine hog!  

Great looking hog and fine looking Dickson Adena point and  base.  Congrats!!

GOOD LOOKIN,BACON,COONGRATS,LETS HERE MORE STORIES OF THE HUNT,AND PICS.WE,LL BE THERE IN MAY...

nice hog! I found a base just like that one when We were there! wonderful place

Congrats on a fine hog!

Congrats on the hog. I was down at Bob Hildenbrands shop last night and got to hear the stories. Sounds like a great time. Those are some nice points by the way.

Nice hog. Congrates!

Congratulations again Kasey, first time I got to see the hog.

Really enjoyed the hunting, seen over 25 hogs.  A few caught me off guard and the others didn't stick around long enough for even a snap shooter!

                              Jeff

       
This is getting me excited for my upcoming hunt.

I have the younger brother to that larger point.  looks like a great weekend for sure.      

Love these hog threads!
Good job!!

Congrats on the hogs and the points! Sounds like a great time.

We leave next week for Rays. Man does this thread make me anxious to get on the road.

i had to go in water over my knees 2 get to the hogs.i was behind them about a hour and i moved with the wind.its neet seeing the hogs do all the funny things they do when they dont know your there.the hogs were all over the place you just had 2 hunt slow and hunt the wind.i love being at that place.