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heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
I'm on my way out the door. I hope to get a pig with the recurve tonight. I really want to get my first trad kill and tonight looks good. There is a light rain falling and temps are as cool as I could hope for. Wish me luck! I hope to post pics at about 10:00.
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Cool, good luck
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Best of luck! ;)Look forward to the pics...
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Whats the cool temps? Hot as HELL here.
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Good luck let us know what happens.
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Man that is te only reason miss Fla could hunt hogs year round - look forward to the pics
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RE: heading out for a pig.
Well???????????????
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RE: heading out for a pig.
Well, a light rain was falling and winds were light and in my face. I chose to hunt a stand over a feeder and wallow. Conditions were perfect. The temp was about 85, the best anyone could hope for during late June in Texas. At about 7:30, well before dark I spotted movement. It was a black boar weighing about 80lbs. He was rather skittish, stopping in some brush with his nose in the air. He was about 20 yds out and only his head was clear. He was facing the wallow, broadside to me with his head on the right. Slowly he moved a few steps out. He was in the open but I couldn't draw without taking a chance of getting busted. I waited for what seemed an eternity. Finally he took a few more steps. I couldn't ask for a better shot opportunity, 20 yds broadside and with his head behind a bush! Thats when it all fell apart. I drew the recurve and let fly the 2018 Gamegetter tipped with a 125gr Magnus 2 blade. All my practice went out the window. I didn't anchor or aim the way I do in practice. In the backyard I do pretty well at 20 yds. Not on this shot. I hit the ground behind his right foot and off he ran. I suck! I'll try again Sunday night and try to remember to put my practice to use and not just fling arrows.
This is the second time I have shot at a pig with this bow. The first one was months ago and I really wasn't ready. I shot over a pig that day. This time I thought I was ready and shot under. 3rd times a charm right? |
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ORIGINAL: txjourneyman Well, a light rain was falling and winds were light and in my face. I chose to hunt a stand over a feeder and wallow. Conditions were perfect. The temp was about 85, the best anyone could hope for during late June in Texas. At about 7:30, well before dark I spotted movement. It was a black boar weighing about 80lbs. He was rather skittish, stopping in some brush with his nose in the air. He was about 20 yds out and only his head was clear. He was facing the wallow, broadside to me with his head on the right. Slowly he moved a few steps out. He was in the open but I couldn't draw without taking a chance of getting busted. I waited for what seemed an eternity. Finally he took a few more steps. I couldn't ask for a better shot opportunity, 20 yds broadside and with his head behind a bush! Thats when it all fell apart. I drew the recurve and let fly the 2018 Gamegetter tipped with a 125gr Magnus 2 blade. All my practice went out the window. I didn't anchor or aim the way I do in practice. In the backyard I do pretty well at 20 yds. Not on this shot. I hit the ground behind his right foot and off he ran. I suck! I'll try again Sunday night and try to remember to put my practice to use and not just fling arrows. This is the second time I have shot at a pig with this bow. The first one was months ago and I really wasn't ready. I shot over a pig that day. This time I thought I was ready and shot under. 3rd times a charm right? |
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I'd agree with PreacherTony...relax, you'll get one and probably bigger than the one you missed. Practicing on 3-D animals helps me by imagining I am in the situation...you'll find that you are less "pumped up" when the real opportunity arrives. Best of luck.
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Ive that on 3d but the real thing rolls around ican hear my heart beat really loud and i can feal my hands shake.
But so far i have still madegood shots. Good luck to you tx! |
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Just know, that we all learn through making mistakes.
The more mistakes you make the more you learn:D But seriously, we've all been there. Its funny. I've archery hunted whitetails many years and messed up great shot opportunitys, it seems that once you screw up, that mistake is burnt into your memory. It is less likely you will make it again but there is always more mistakes to make;) |
RE: heading out for a pig.
ORIGINAL: txjourneyman Well, a light rain was falling and winds were light and in my face. I chose to hunt a stand over a feeder and wallow. Conditions were perfect. The temp was about 85, the best anyone could hope for during late June in Texas. At about 7:30, well before dark I spotted movement. It was a black boar weighing about 80lbs. He was rather skittish, stopping in some brush with his nose in the air. He was about 20 yds out and only his head was clear. He was facing the wallow, broadside to me with his head on the right. Slowly he moved a few steps out. He was in the open but I couldn't draw without taking a chance of getting busted. I waited for what seemed an eternity. Finally he took a few more steps. I couldn't ask for a better shot opportunity, 20 yds broadside and with his head behind a bush! Thats when it all fell apart. I drew the recurve and let fly the 2018 Gamegetter tipped with a 125gr Magnus 2 blade. All my practice went out the window. I didn't anchor or aim the way I do in practice. In the backyard I do pretty well at 20 yds. Not on this shot. I hit the ground behind his right foot and off he ran. I suck! I'll try again Sunday night and try to remember to put my practice to use and not just fling arrows. This is the second time I have shot at a pig with this bow. The first one was months ago and I really wasn't ready. I shot over a pig that day. This time I thought I was ready and shot under. 3rd times a charm right? |
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Thats right markj, had I had my compound that pig would be on the smoker right now!
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ORIGINAL: txjourneyman Thats right markj, had I had my compound that pig would be on the smoker right now! |
RE: heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
It happens, at least you were out hunting!
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RE: heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
Relax, TX... I can introduce you to a guy who got so wired up that he missed a 150 lb hog at FIVE YARDS with a recurve. Stuff happens.
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RE: heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
Heck, I mess up with a compound.
Recurve is definitely a different ball game. |
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"I Suck". Although refreshingly honest, you might be a little too hard on yourself. This recurve stuff ain't easy, and when you finally put it together it will be a great personal reward.
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RE: heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
Sorry to hear that, but thats part of hunting with traditional equipment. It makes it that much more challenging!
Put it this way...once you too finally lay the smack down on one your success will be that much sweeter!!! :D |
RE: heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
Well it was frustrating but I certainly am not giving up. I will be back out there again tomorrow evening. I'll let you know how it goes. I took about 50 practice shots today and did well. I just have to remember in the heat of battle to use what I learn in practice. As Windwalker7 said, it will be burned into my memory now! I may make a different mistake but I won't make that one again.
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You'll stick one eventually. Good luck tommorrow night, I'll be waitin for the pics!!
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RE: heading out for a pig. UPDATED,I suck
It sounds like you are pressing too much. Relax, and put a good shot on him like you do in practice. Good luck, and I can't wait to see the pics.
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