January hog with a few pics

[tailfeather]

#2438

Been a tough fall/winter for shot opportunities with the longbow. After months of sitting in a deer stand, I’ve been looking forward to hog hunting again on public land near home. I’d rather be on foot slipping and stalking, and hogs seem perfect for the rambling trad hunter. Shot her with a Wensel Woodsman (335 up front, complete pass through), and Big Jim Buffalo 51@28. First trad critter with a 3-blade and with the Buff. Very little blood, but I took a compass bearing on the last spot I saw/heard her as she was running away after the shot. Luckily, she wasn’t far from there. Was a good day and I’m mighty grateful.

[Joseph Miller]

#9370

Great job!! Now the not so fun part of getting her out of the woods and processed. Congratulations!

[Doc Nock]

#9456

Nicely done, TF…especially without blood.

Haven’t heard great reports on the WW on blood trails but everyone has their pets. I know a couple where the lady worked for the university in TX doing research on hogs. They started a hog hunting operation. When one was lost, even from their Jagerhund, they’d keep searching and follow the aerial predators till it was located…

She did Necropsy on those dead hogs…found large % were 3 blade shot with tip damage… many of the 3 blades today are much better built, but driving lower draw (under 50#) myself, I prefer to stick with 2 blades. Takes an extra measure of energy to push 3 cutting edges thru, so I stick with 2.

But you did a masterful job on recovery! Looks to be a fine eating size. I’ve always admired that coloration. I would love to be able to afford to do like a full hide mount like a bear rug on one of that color, were I ever so fortunate, but mounting/tanning costs are way up!

Again, CONGRATULATIONS!

[David Petersen]

#9479

Good work, Tail! Looks like a feral pig and wild boar cross? I know nothing about the porkers except they are delicious and smart. How great to be able to hunt in January with no snow. I remember my time in GA fondly in that regard.

[tailfeather]

#9544

Doc,

The Woodsman was a gift from a friend, and I liked the long sleek look of it, so thought I’d give it a shot. I’ve shot two blades exclusively since going trad, mostly Magnus 1’s. I don’t know how much of the sparse blood trail was due to the head, or if it was the hit. The shot was maybe a little high, and the pig was very fat, which reduces blood as well. It’s only one shot, but overall I was pleased with the head. But for the most part, I still prefer my two blades….certainly if going after anything bigger.

Dave, Desoto passed through this swamp back in the 1500’s with a bunch of pigs in tow. The old story holds that they are the descendants of escapees from his pigs (imagine herding pigs through a thick swamp in chain mail dodging arrows!). In reality, folks have been raising, losing, and releasing pigs in the south for a long time. I’d imagine these hogs are a genetic buffet, with most being black but other color combinations are pretty common too. They are really an ideal critter to hunt with a trad bow….big game, but if you can beat their nose, you stand a decent shot at being able to sneak into range. And like you said, they are delicious.

[Ptaylor]

#9618

Great pig Tailfeather! How far was the shot?

[tailfeather]

#9744

around 12 yards

[paleoman]

#9952

Way to go. Do pigs of that size ever get nasty (compared to the big, frothing at the mouth,charging Russian boar we all have in our minds)?

[tailfeather]

#9982

paleoman wrote: Way to go. Do pigs of that size ever get nasty (compared to the big, frothing at the mouth,charging Russian boar we all have in our minds)?

Nah, not in my experience. They typically want no part of people.

[William Warren]

#12201

Nice pig Tailfeather. That is something I’d like to do some day.

[Mark Turton]

#12656

Well shot sir, a very pretty pig may be some Tamworth in that gene pool if so its going to eat very well, I smell bacon…now I’m hungry.

Mark.

[Ptaylor]

#12906

12 yards! That’s great!

[Stephen Graf]

#16066

you’re tearing me up man! Looks tasty! I’ve only hunted in swamps like that once. Spent most of the time lost and confused.

Just got back from an unplanned weekend of duck hunting at the coast. Crazy numbers of ducks. Bad weather. High tides. Cold Cold Cold.

The sunset Saturday night was like nothing I’ve ever seen. Seemed like a big orange explosion on the horizon that lasted several minutes. Took pictures but of course it didn’t even come close to capturing it.

Duck for supper.

[tailfeather]

#16098

Steve Graf wrote:

Duck for supper.

There are few things better than duck for supper!

[Etter1]

#16276

Great job again Joey!

Anybody who wants to come and kill a few of these things, please come on!

Im really concerned about what they are starting to do in the NE mtns. There are more and more every year and with such vast wilderness, they are quickly becoming out of control.

These things are an ecological nightmare.

Pick a weekend in february Joe and Ill try to make it down! While I sure wish we didnt have any of them, they are really awesome for bowhunters!

[tailfeather]

#16288

One of the last two weekends in Feb looks best for me, right now. I’ll check with the Boss. Maybe come down Thursday pm? I could get a buddy or two to bring the pointers and we could quail hunt afternoons.

[Bruce Smithhammer]

#16292

Well done, Joe. Good to see that Buffalo Bow making meat!!

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