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Well guys, I got a wild boar. Four of us went to a ranch in Paris, IL and had some fun. Mine weighed out at 170#. It was the smallest but I don't care. (Largest was 210#) It was a great time. Those things are hard to kill! They get down right nasty after you shoot one. I don't think I'll do it again though. It's not really what I'd call a "Hunt". Much better than watching the boob tube though. I wasn't impressed with the Wenzel Woodsmans. Very poor penetration and blood trail. I'm going back to a 2 blade head. Dick

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Congratulations Dick. Don't be thinkin because yours was the smallest that it was an inferior hog. The smaller the better they taste and the easier they are to carry out, <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

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'betcha went to Coal creek?
Ditto the woodsman heads. I just don't care for them. Seems I always come back to the old Zwicky eskimo. If you havn't eaten Russian boar, you're in for a pleasant surprise. Red as beef, and very tasty!
Fact is, hogs don't leave much of a bloodtrail, no matter the head. The fat just seals 'em right up. They are indeed non-dying SOBs. I'm going to Texas this week for Javalina, and to Ken Moody's place in Tennessee in March.

Edited by - john nail on 02/20/2002 17:43:09

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Congrats Dick! Yep, you're in for some FINE eating! Hmmm..so ya wasn't thrilled w/the WW's huh? Were ya using the heavier limbs on your CM? Anyhow, that isn't the first negative comment I've heard on em. I may reconsider what I will bring to Canada for bear. A big ole Magnus w/bleeders worked fine on the last one...


Edited by - Arrowsmit on 02/20/2002 20:34:32

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Good sized sewer rat there Vic. Where's that big ol bear you was talkin about? <img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle>

Nice bear, Congrats. When and where did you take it?

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Mike, looks bigger than it really was (a 180# sow). Due to the brush I was sitting a couple feet behind the bear & wound up w/a Chuck Adams style picture. It was in '97 I think...

Hey Dick, how 'bout some pics of your hawg??

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Vic,

I wouldn't worry about using them in Canada. I put ONE head through four deer this last year. Broke 7 ribs (I think), taking two right off the vertebrae and sternum. Burried a few times in pretty rocky soil too. Nothing but straight blow-throughs and blood everywhere.

Then again, a hog's a different critter. Lots of fat and that nasty shield too.

JRW

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I sure am glad I let you guys product test before I buy. I was going to try the WWs but not anymore lol.

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Thanks for the input Jason. I've been sorta wanting to try the WW's ever since they came out & bear would be a decent test, but I know what the Magnus will do to em so the jury's still out on what I'll choose. Only thing I know right now is that it'll surely be a multiple blade head. Oh well, one way to wile away some of the remaining months till the hunt. Still wish you'd be hunting w/us. Maybe another time.

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So Dick...when are you inviting us all down for the pulled pork barbecue?

Jack

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Vic,

Decent looking bear. First time I ever saw one in camo and with a hat on though! <img src=icon_smile_shock.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_wink.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_evil.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Bill

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Dick,

Congratulations! Ya gotta take it from a positive perspective. It beats the honeydos, and you learned something valuable about the WWs. AND you got something great to eat, too!

Bill

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Well... it's 8+ weeks till I get the meat back. I live west of Chicago and ifenough of you guys are willing to come, Party Time!I just got 2 pictures of the hog and an uglier brute next to it. (Me) I've never been able to get my pics to post. Maybe someone will tell me how?
This board is getting very hard to get into. I'm only successful half the time. Not sure why. I'll be out of touch for about a week. I just found out that my Dad is dying and I will be flying to Fla. to see him Monday. See you guys in about a week. Dick

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congrats Dick! Nice bear there Vic..one critter I have yet to draw a bow on is a blackie..one of these next few days maybe. As for the wensels..I cant get the dang things sharp like I likem so they sit here in a drawer where they lurk until someone can edamacate me on the 3blade sharpening scene lol!

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Congrats and Kudos on the boar Dick!

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Dick,

My condolences on your father and best wishes for your family.

If you get the time e-mail me the pic. I'll get it posted for you.

JRW

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Dick, sorry to hear about your Dad.

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Dick, I'm sorry to hear about your Dad. Prayers for him, you and your family.

Mike

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Dick, I just read about your dad and want you to know him and your family will be in my prayers also.
God Bless,
John

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Congratulations Dick on the boar! Any hunt resulting in a clean kill is a good hunt. I think you did great! Sorry we've been out of touch lately, but when I saw your boar harvest post, I just had to say congrats!

My prayers go out to you and your family, I know this must be hard for you. Have a save flight and God Bless. Holly

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Really sorry to hear Dick--hard to find words for something like this.

Chad

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Dick-congrats on your sucessful hunt!I wouldn,t give up on the WW heads,lots of us have had very good luck with them,I would think that they would be bad news for bears. I am very sorry to hear about your dad-it seems that we all will or have gone through this at some time in our lives ,I did a few years ago myself you've got friends here wishing you the best. Cam <img src=icon_smile_cool.gif border=0 align=middle>

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Dick4bows,
You might be gone already, according to your post, but my prayers are with you and your family. Romans 8:28 and the 23rd Psalm have helped me in times like you are experiencing now.
Congratulations on the pork! We will be anxious to hear from you soon.
YBIC&gt;&gt;&gt;&gt; Tom D.