pig in the cooler

weekender · 02-17-2008, 09:12 PM

We combined some good info from Lipripper (THANKS), a lot of phone calls and some internet searching to find us a place to hunt hogs. We went weekend before last and saw lots on our first time there, about 50 in two days of hunting. Many of those were small pigs with sows but I thought we learned a lot about some new areas and spot and stalk pig hunting with our bows. We have taken several hogs by mostly ambushing them with the help of the yellow stuff. This spot and stalk hunting is a lot more work, but very exciting and rewarding. We needed the exercise and have been getting plenty of it.

We figured after our sucess finding hogs two weeks ago we had this thing figured out. Much to our surprise, perscribed burning in our area the day before our return changed things. Plan B went into effect and focused on some new area again. We were able to locate some decent sign.

The hogs weren't as plentiful here but we did manage see a few and put one in the cooler.

We plan to try this again, we'll getem next time.....maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I took a cut away pic of the hogs vitals for those not familiar. They are a little further forward than a deer, and much smaller in comparison.

100 lb. pig heart is not a big target for a bow, the lungs aren't much bigger. I shot this pig at 30yds coming straight at me and cut the arteries that connect the heart and lung. It went about 150 yds.

mrfishy · 02-18-2008, 12:24 AM

sweet, bringing home the bacon. nice pics

pitch bait · 02-18-2008, 09:03 AM

That has to be extremly hard in that thick timber. I did alittle of this in Florida in the palmetto bushes. we had dogs. Wasnt very sporting but very cool to experience. I was to worried about snakes to enjoy the hunt.

WAHOONBOX · 02-18-2008, 09:54 AM

COOL HUNT GREG! THANKS FOR SHARING THE STORY!

I HOPE TO BE GOING TO SOUTH CAROLINA SOON TO HUNT WITH ACE1ST

Thin Blue Line · 02-18-2008, 10:25 AM

Awesom pics, Ive wanted to do a hog hunt for some time now. Where did this one take place?

Five4Fighting · 02-18-2008, 10:33 AM

Sweet!!!

We are heading down to South Carolina March 10th to do a 3 day hog hunt...

Can't wait!!!

Jared D · 02-18-2008, 11:07 AM

Great job. It looks like a nice place to hunt. I love the "bike" pics. That looks like a great way to cover some ground and get a work out!

Way to make it happen after a sudden change in plans! I am outta meat... gotta go get me another one!

brandon558 · 02-18-2008, 01:06 PM

Thats some cool stuff, Dont see hunting off bikes much. Nice kill with the bow man!

Brandon

BTH284 · 02-18-2008, 01:22 PM

Now you have gone and done it! You have shown the best way to cut and run turkeys on big tracks of land. Bike can be your best asset.

Seriously, congratulations on some fine swine hunting. I know you had fun. Thank you for sharing.

02-17-2008, 09:12 PM	#1
weekender Crab mustard is good Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 938 Credits: 1,953.8	pig in the cooler We combined some good info from Lipripper (THANKS), a lot of phone calls and some internet searching to find us a place to hunt hogs. We went weekend before last and saw lots on our first time there, about 50 in two days of hunting. Many of those were small pigs with sows but I thought we learned a lot about some new areas and spot and stalk pig hunting with our bows. We have taken several hogs by mostly ambushing them with the help of the yellow stuff. This spot and stalk hunting is a lot more work, but very exciting and rewarding. We needed the exercise and have been getting plenty of it. We figured after our sucess finding hogs two weeks ago we had this thing figured out. Much to our surprise, perscribed burning in our area the day before our return changed things. Plan B went into effect and focused on some new area again. We were able to locate some decent sign. The hogs weren't as plentiful here but we did manage see a few and put one in the cooler. We plan to try this again, we'll getem next time.....maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I took a cut away pic of the hogs vitals for those not familiar. They are a little further forward than a deer, and much smaller in comparison. 100 lb. pig heart is not a big target for a bow, the lungs aren't much bigger. I shot this pig at 30yds coming straight at me and cut the arteries that connect the heart and lung. It went about 150 yds.

02-18-2008, 09:54 AM	#4
WAHOONBOX I'M SPEECHLESS Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MOREHEAD CITY NC 28557 Posts: 14,896 Credits: 40,568.5 Boat: I AM A FREELANCER Home Port: MOREHEAD CITY, NC Best Catch: PONEYTAIL Occupation: OFFSHORE MATE VIDEOGRAPHER	COOL HUNT GREG! THANKS FOR SHARING THE STORY! I HOPE TO BE GOING TO SOUTH CAROLINA SOON TO HUNT WITH ACE1ST __________________ I STRONGLY SUPPORT: DEEP DIVING AND EASY TRIPPIN' OLD SALTY PLANERS FINRAZOR RODS & THE ABSOLUTELY DEEPER ATTACK WEAPON: SNIPER PLANER RODS THE GIANT BLUEFIN TUNA HEART STOPPER: POON HARPOON

02-18-2008, 10:25 AM	#5
Thin Blue Line Sit down Shut up And fish Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central, NH Posts: 572 Credits: 1,578.7 Boat: Someone Else's Home Port: Portsmouth, N.H. Best Catch: Still Looking... Occupation: Doesn't pay enough!!	Awesom pics, Ive wanted to do a hog hunt for some time now. Where did this one take place? __________________ Any fool with fast hands can grab a tiger by the balls, but it takes a hero to keep squeezing. www.myspace.com/nhmtmn1

02-18-2008, 10:33 AM	#6
Five4Fighting Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Shermans Dale, PA/Long Neck, De Posts: 294 Credits: 1,524.4 Boat: 2000 Pro-Line 20Walk Home Port: Indian River, De Best Catch: 150lbs. Striped Marlin; Mazatlan Mexico Occupation: Designer (Connectors)	Sweet!!! We are heading down to South Carolina March 10th to do a 3 day hog hunt... Can't wait!!! __________________ Shane Five 4 Fighting 65/68/71

02-18-2008, 11:07 AM	#7
Jared D Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 304 Credits: 5,372.8 Best Catch: Chica	Great job. It looks like a nice place to hunt. I love the "bike" pics. That looks like a great way to cover some ground and get a work out! Way to make it happen after a sudden change in plans! I am outta meat... gotta go get me another one! __________________ Last edited by Jared D; 02-18-2008 at 11:10 AM.

02-18-2008, 09:03 AM	#3
pitch bait I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cape May N.J. Posts: 1,551 Credits: 4,080.0 Occupation: Marine Surveyor	That has to be extremly hard in that thick timber. I did alittle of this in Florida in the palmetto bushes. we had dogs. Wasnt very sporting but very cool to experience. I was to worried about snakes to enjoy the hunt.

02-18-2008, 01:06 PM	#8
brandon558 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 2,219 Credits: 2,417.2 Boat: Triton Bay Boat Home Port: Wrightsville Beach Best Catch: Family Occupation: School	Thats some cool stuff, Dont see hunting off bikes much. Nice kill with the bow man! Brandon

02-18-2008, 01:22 PM	#9
BTH284 I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Inshore Posts: 2,546 Credits: 1,848.5 Boat: 23 shortbus Home Port: Morehead City Occupation: Project Mgr	Now you have gone and done it! You have shown the best way to cut and run turkeys on big tracks of land. Bike can be your best asset. Seriously, congratulations on some fine swine hunting. I know you had fun. Thank you for sharing.

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