dailordasailor
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Last weekend my fiance and I went on a Pig hunt in northern Florida. The purpose of this hunt was to take my fiance on her first hunt and see if it was a thing we could enjoy together or was something I would continue to do alone. The place I found was called Two Guys and a Hog located in Perry, FL.
Unfortunately, 2 hours into our drive from Myrtle Beach,SC we got a flat tire. Not the end of the world except that I just got a new car 1 month ago and the new Hyundais dont come with spare tires or a jack... This meant I had to call a tow truck for a flat tire. A real boost to my ego. After waiting 1 hour for the truck and 3 hours at Firestone for a new tire, we were finally on the road again.
This was a caged hunt for pigs that were trapped in the local area, this meant they were actual "wild hogs" and not farm raised which was important to me. We arrived on Friday and were going to be staying in the Bunk House they had at the facility. It was better then any deer camp I have been in and had hot water, electricity, and air conditioning. It was all we needed and for $50 a night we couldn't beat it as we were traveling with two dogs.
The deal was set up that we would meet the "guides"/owner of the operation at 7:45am for my fiance to shoot my Rem 700 30-06 briefly then head out. She was shooting dead on (actually better then at the home range) and we were off. They set us up in a elevated wooden blind that sat about 50yds from a feeder. The feeder kicked on about 15 mins after we got settled and roughly 10 mins after that 15 pigs came running in. Unfortunately the pigs stayed bunched up but it was a good chance for the misses to get a real fell of what was going to happen. She seemed to be very excited now! After about 10 mins of eating the pigs suddenly spooked and ran off. About 10 mins of waiting and they slowly crept back in, this time there was maybe 30-40 pigs. As you can imagine, they were really bunched up now and didnt provide a shot. Yet again they got spooked and took off.
We sat silent for around 40 mins watching squirrels steal all the corn they could take. She loved watching the squirrels and I think started to process why I enjoyed sitting in the woods all days on Saturdays even if I dont shoot anything.
Suddenly the large group of pigs comes back. They come straight to the feeder and then begin to break up to our left and right. Its getting interesting now and she is trying to decide what she was wanting in a pig. It was between a spotted one and a greyish colored pig, both about 70-80lbs which is what we wanted. Finally the greyish one seperated out from its friends and made the mistake of doing it broadside at 15 yards... As you can see in the video, my fiance made a perfect shot taking out the near shoulder then going directly into the heart. The pig never kicked or made noise which was her big concern about hunting and wounding one.
http://vid1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa354/dailordasailor/florida 072_zpsexqqmr6f.mp4
Later that day I did a "stalk" hunt for a 200# plus pig that I wanted a euro mount of for my boss. It was a good excuse to shoot a big pig with my bow and suck up to the boss at the same time. Unfortunately the "stalk" enclosure is rather small and the pigs are very aware of you. I contemplated calling it off as soon as I walked in but wasnt sure how that would go over. Basically the two "guides" push the pigs in front of you. The problem being that they are very aware of you and arent just going to stand still for you to stick a broadhead in. I come to grips with the idea I am going to have to take a shot on a running pig and let one fly on a true monster. Unfortunately theres a sapling bent over in front of me that I didnt see and of course the broadhead hits it dead on. (Actually kind of impressed by the broadhead. I use schwacker mech broadheads and it cut the sapling like a surgeon) I reknock an arrow and the next one hits it mark, but a little bit farther back then I would of liked. Luckily it had enough angle to go forward and wreak havoc on its lungs. The pig piled up 10 yards down and I put a 9mm in its boiler room to end it.
After watching the video I see i didnt keep the bow flowing forward like i needed to for the running pig. Good lesson learned and something to practice on.
Overall it was the perfect place for an introduction for my fiance into hunting. She is now hooked and wants to go to Texas with me and try to take a Ram and/or Javelina. I am currently planning to take my 8 year old nephew back to this ranch for his first ever hunt the day after Christmas. I would suggest to anyone stopping out and doing a hunt. Great for a first timer and you get a good taste of "real" hunting. As for "stalk" hunts, avoid it if you can.
Thanks,
Dale
Unfortunately, 2 hours into our drive from Myrtle Beach,SC we got a flat tire. Not the end of the world except that I just got a new car 1 month ago and the new Hyundais dont come with spare tires or a jack... This meant I had to call a tow truck for a flat tire. A real boost to my ego. After waiting 1 hour for the truck and 3 hours at Firestone for a new tire, we were finally on the road again.
This was a caged hunt for pigs that were trapped in the local area, this meant they were actual "wild hogs" and not farm raised which was important to me. We arrived on Friday and were going to be staying in the Bunk House they had at the facility. It was better then any deer camp I have been in and had hot water, electricity, and air conditioning. It was all we needed and for $50 a night we couldn't beat it as we were traveling with two dogs.
The deal was set up that we would meet the "guides"/owner of the operation at 7:45am for my fiance to shoot my Rem 700 30-06 briefly then head out. She was shooting dead on (actually better then at the home range) and we were off. They set us up in a elevated wooden blind that sat about 50yds from a feeder. The feeder kicked on about 15 mins after we got settled and roughly 10 mins after that 15 pigs came running in. Unfortunately the pigs stayed bunched up but it was a good chance for the misses to get a real fell of what was going to happen. She seemed to be very excited now! After about 10 mins of eating the pigs suddenly spooked and ran off. About 10 mins of waiting and they slowly crept back in, this time there was maybe 30-40 pigs. As you can imagine, they were really bunched up now and didnt provide a shot. Yet again they got spooked and took off.
We sat silent for around 40 mins watching squirrels steal all the corn they could take. She loved watching the squirrels and I think started to process why I enjoyed sitting in the woods all days on Saturdays even if I dont shoot anything.
Suddenly the large group of pigs comes back. They come straight to the feeder and then begin to break up to our left and right. Its getting interesting now and she is trying to decide what she was wanting in a pig. It was between a spotted one and a greyish colored pig, both about 70-80lbs which is what we wanted. Finally the greyish one seperated out from its friends and made the mistake of doing it broadside at 15 yards... As you can see in the video, my fiance made a perfect shot taking out the near shoulder then going directly into the heart. The pig never kicked or made noise which was her big concern about hunting and wounding one.
http://vid1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa354/dailordasailor/florida 072_zpsexqqmr6f.mp4
Later that day I did a "stalk" hunt for a 200# plus pig that I wanted a euro mount of for my boss. It was a good excuse to shoot a big pig with my bow and suck up to the boss at the same time. Unfortunately the "stalk" enclosure is rather small and the pigs are very aware of you. I contemplated calling it off as soon as I walked in but wasnt sure how that would go over. Basically the two "guides" push the pigs in front of you. The problem being that they are very aware of you and arent just going to stand still for you to stick a broadhead in. I come to grips with the idea I am going to have to take a shot on a running pig and let one fly on a true monster. Unfortunately theres a sapling bent over in front of me that I didnt see and of course the broadhead hits it dead on. (Actually kind of impressed by the broadhead. I use schwacker mech broadheads and it cut the sapling like a surgeon) I reknock an arrow and the next one hits it mark, but a little bit farther back then I would of liked. Luckily it had enough angle to go forward and wreak havoc on its lungs. The pig piled up 10 yards down and I put a 9mm in its boiler room to end it.
After watching the video I see i didnt keep the bow flowing forward like i needed to for the running pig. Good lesson learned and something to practice on.
Overall it was the perfect place for an introduction for my fiance into hunting. She is now hooked and wants to go to Texas with me and try to take a Ram and/or Javelina. I am currently planning to take my 8 year old nephew back to this ranch for his first ever hunt the day after Christmas. I would suggest to anyone stopping out and doing a hunt. Great for a first timer and you get a good taste of "real" hunting. As for "stalk" hunts, avoid it if you can.
Thanks,
Dale
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