Fun Time At Hog Heaven!

[rbcorbitt]

Just returned from what will be my first of (hopefully) many visits to Ray Hammond's Hog Heaven just outside Estill, SC.  Hunted from this past Friday (early AM) to noon on Sunday,  and had a blast.  Do they have pigs there?  Heck yes   !

I saw pigs and was in pigs every day.  Put an arrow into a boar on Friday morning, but pig turned at release and ended up with arrow in left rear ham.  Waited and then tracked (for a couple hours) only to conclude that arrow came out, and wound was muscle only - blood eventually petered out to nothing.

I hate this, but such is hunting.

Had another close call on Saturday morning when a big sow and two shoats approached as I still hunted down a well worn game trail.  I was just getting ready to draw on momma - just waiting her to step from behind some brush at approximately 18 yards, when one of the youngins caught my scent behind me and ran past me at five yards - spooking everyone (including me    ).  I was so focused on the sow that I lost tract/forgot about the two shoats.  Again, such is hunting!

Covered up with pigs on Sunday AM hunt, but just couldn't seem to get the stars to line up, so to speak.

Ray is a great host - anyone who loves trad bows and knives can't be bad!  Had the fantastic opportunity to meet Ray's best friend/property owner, Andrew.  Neat guy!  We shared some
African stories with each other.

It was hot, but the heat did not seem to affect the pigs, and there were plenty of 'skeeters (shout out for ThermaCells   )!
Beautiful country with diverse animal life.

I will be going back soon to finish what I started!

Thanks, Ray, for a truely enjoyable weekend!

P.S. - Ray, I know that you covet my new Centaur, but you're going to have to offer much more than your left testicle before I'll even begin to consider   !

[rastaman]

Hog hunting can be addicting!

[Kip]

Bet you ate good also.I spent a very relaxing weekend this past spring.Ray is a fun guy and great hunter and guide,singing so/so thinks he is Teddy Pendergras or Barry White. Kip

Pig hunting is a blast!

Good luck getting them next time.

Bisch

[Red Beastmaster]

Sounds like you had a great time. It is certainly a memorable hunt.

The Fa Kow Ee will be there in two months. This will be our 5th trip. You could say we really love the place!

And Ray, well,........... yeah, we love him too.

[redant 60/65]

Sounds like you had a great time    Good luck next time.

[tarponnut]

Glad you had a great time. It's hard to beat hog hunting with a stickbow.

[modr]

Been to Ray's a few times, great hunt, great food,and no better people then Ray and Mike.

[Steve Crowl]

We are going in April ... can't wait!!

[stumpsniper]

Originally posted by Steve Crowl:
We are going in April ... can't wait!!

I can't wait!!!  

[BrownA5]

Sounds like a great hunt!  I will ahve to give this a try sometime.

[Littlejake]

Ray is a great guy,and hog heaven is a special place!

[Biggamefish]

I went down with a buddy earlier in the spring.  Here is a pic of the controlled burn from just outsaide the camp.  We had a great time good stories too.


 

[Biggamefish]

I also got this video clip doesn't show anything but you can hear the coyotes they have down on the property.  I was walking back from the 11 acre field after dark.  This was on that long straight away.  I want to go back next year.  we shall see how thing work out.  Thanks again Ray for the good times.

 

[Ray Hammond]

Boy that's a great clip!!!! We are gonna work on the 'yotes this coming Spring!!!!

Thanks for all the nice comments fellas.  Mike and I love it when folks have a good time!!