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Title: The Leredo Tusk Roundup 2021 has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2021, 05:05:52 AM
Laredo Tusk Roundup....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Cory Mattson on January 23, 2021, 05:08:07 AM
Awesome- was wondering when - safe travels and good luck
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 05:18:35 AM
Best of luck, Terry.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Bowguy67 on January 23, 2021, 05:37:07 AM
Be safe and good luck
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 23, 2021, 06:27:06 AM
Good luck guys!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Phillip Fields on January 23, 2021, 07:00:28 AM
Safe travels and good luck.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2021, 08:27:07 AM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2021, 08:54:11 AM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 08:57:42 AM
Awesome pictures..
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Post by: elkken on January 23, 2021, 09:22:58 AM
Have fun, be safe, do lots of shoot'n  :archer2: :archer2:

 :coffee:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: George Tsoukalas on January 23, 2021, 09:43:12 AM
Be safe. Enjoy. Jawge
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2021, 10:35:38 AM
Cantina Laredo DFW.  Waiting on Smoking Joe...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 23, 2021, 10:38:13 AM
Looks good! Don't drink the water!
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Post by: BrownA5 on January 23, 2021, 11:16:38 AM
Good luck.... will be waiting by the campfire for details!   :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 23, 2021, 11:19:12 AM
Joe and I preparing for Launch to Laredo...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: arrow30 on January 23, 2021, 11:21:39 AM
Cantina Laredo DWF.  Waiting on Smoking Joe...

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where in the hell is the gritts! :biglaugh:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 23, 2021, 11:24:57 AM
So you like pepper? LOL

Damn that looks good...

Where is the hot sauce?
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: rastaman on January 23, 2021, 12:15:04 PM
Good luck and be safe!  Can’t wait to read the stories and see the pictures.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 05:36:48 AM
Outlook is great after yesterday's preliminary scouting run where we saw 100+ javies .

I'm fixing to get the gang up....

Soon as I turn one of our 3 special guests loose...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 06:08:07 AM
Best of luck and take lots of pictures..
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 06:10:44 AM
Ok....time to wake the boys...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 06:27:20 AM
 :bigsmyl: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 08:53:19 AM
Kick myself for no pick of Joe's 1st stalk of 2 boars. They sensed something wrong and moved off the road. Not spooked, but concerned.

Great start....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 24, 2021, 09:20:23 AM
Nice! Good luck!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 09:30:58 AM
Live now
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 09:33:01 AM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 09:36:46 AM
This otta be good...
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 24, 2021, 09:46:44 AM
Good luck guys.  Looks like a place I'd like to be about now
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 24, 2021, 09:47:23 AM
Looks like Joe is getting on one with that Centaur!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 10:02:24 AM
Lead caught the drew...
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Post by: stykshooter on January 24, 2021, 10:04:35 AM
Gotta love South Texas, good luck & stay safe   :archer2: :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Phillip Fields on January 24, 2021, 10:34:36 AM
Those pics bring back some great memories. Been too long since I stalked and shot a javi.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 10:52:47 AM
Here we go again.....
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 11:10:29 AM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 11:30:19 AM
Left the road for no reason.....
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 11:51:30 AM
Lunch, group meeting,  reconnaissance...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 24, 2021, 11:57:41 AM
Ya'll are really into them. There's no doubt someone is fixing to get one!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 12:46:00 PM
We have no news on Sam N son Patrick   nor Bill n James... we will soon...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 12:48:30 PM
High Noon came to breakfast....

The word from the crew was smoooooth...

Thanks Jason, this was a nice a nice addition to camp this week....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 01:40:23 PM
James and Bill only saw 1, and Sam n Patrick had colossal chaos. They were busier than Joe and I.  ...

Back out...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 02:55:20 PM
Joe and I just corned a a road and Bill n James came in behind us and it was covered up Bill said... they are on em...

Wish them luck...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 24, 2021, 02:57:25 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 03:07:18 PM
Hog recon now...

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This smooth point was 'sweetened up for a before and after pic.... we'll check it again tomorrow...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 04:38:45 PM
Bill and James are both on different stalks...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 24, 2021, 07:06:10 PM
It has been complete padamonium for ALL...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 24, 2021, 07:10:37 PM
 :o
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Possum Head on January 24, 2021, 07:22:18 PM
Hope that wasn’t your shin that snagged the Cactus!  :biglaugh:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: KAZ on January 24, 2021, 07:59:50 PM
 :campfire: :goldtooth:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 24, 2021, 08:11:34 PM
Its dark, let the stories roll... unless y'all are night hunting too?
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Possum Head on January 24, 2021, 08:36:13 PM
Probably neck deep in gut piles Charlie!  :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: rastaman on January 24, 2021, 08:38:54 PM
Can’t wait to see what’s at the end of that blood trail! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 24, 2021, 09:45:00 PM
👍👍
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Long Barrel Colt on January 24, 2021, 09:57:42 PM
Good times, enjoy.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 25, 2021, 05:48:37 AM
Morning guys.....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2021, 06:46:08 AM
Morning.

How about a report on yesterdays hunt?
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: TIM B on January 25, 2021, 07:09:04 AM
Good stuff
Tim B
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: katman on January 25, 2021, 07:28:54 AM
Good hunting to all, memorable experience for sure.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 25, 2021, 08:47:46 AM
Not my story Roy.... but its been wild. Joe got 6 stalks yesterday... I'm just waiting in the wings hanging with Joe.

Everyone else had some extravagant experiences which they can tell.  I have a feeling its going to repeat today.... we are covered up with deer and rabbits at the moment.....
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 25, 2021, 10:56:45 AM
Following this, javi was made to spot-n-stalk.  May the breeze be in your favor.
 :coffee: :campfire: :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 25, 2021, 10:57:53 AM
I guess we’ll just have to put our Charlie Lamb story telling patience hat on. 😉
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 25, 2021, 02:29:55 PM
Little lack luster this am ... lets see if it breaks open this afternoon
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 25, 2021, 04:30:39 PM
Uh- Oh...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 25, 2021, 04:31:35 PM
Atta boy..

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 25, 2021, 04:44:47 PM
Here we go!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Possum Head on January 25, 2021, 05:36:28 PM
Easy fellas it’s probably a teaser like last night! Cv :dunno:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 26, 2021, 06:11:52 AM
Time for the morning coffee report....

Yesterday's Camp House blend brewed with a distinct aroma, a little fruit smell mixed in. Hence the red apple in the flavor description. Everyone found it interestingly good, emphasis on the word interesting. The two post were enjoyed yesterday morning,  but High Noon was made again at lunch. 

Fireside is one of two of Backwood's dark roasts, and we will be having it this morning  to start the day...

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Let me get this Maduro lit and ill get started ...

Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 26, 2021, 06:23:56 AM
 :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 26, 2021, 06:33:13 AM
We are having a ball... as I'm sure you can tell.

We'll, as I stated earlier, I've been waiting in the wings....

Joe and I saw some javies in the road 1000 yards away and we decided to do a drive n dive. We would drive by and I would dive out.  As we approached the group went into the nasty to the left, and as soon as they made their move so did I.... now I was officially 'in the game'....
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 26, 2021, 08:43:40 AM
Sounds like the hunting is as good as the coffee!!!
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 26, 2021, 08:57:09 AM
I eased up to hurriedly and got myself too close to where the closest one went in and the wind shifted....

Next thing I hear is a lecture from the land of thorns and needles on how I'm out of place.  I hang tight hoping the 2nd one is paying no attention and will ignore his buddies rant....

After a few minutes out comes this tiny ragged mop with legs....

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As compared to his buddies that came out from across the street to join him that looked like GQ models...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 26, 2021, 09:18:44 AM
 :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 26, 2021, 10:41:58 AM
Yes, from across the street. These guys weren't in the plan, but they started piling onto the road....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 26, 2021, 10:57:09 AM
👍👍now we’re talking!!  Great pictures so far. 👌
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 26, 2021, 01:02:13 PM
At 30 yards they group up and decide to head my way.... Now I'm not really hid at all, just standing behind a waist high bush hiding behind my bow and bow quiver. Luckily I'm turned perfect for their approach to shoot without adjustment if given the opportunity....

They just keep coming with no concern at all it seems zigzaging about on their journey....

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The next think I see is my fletchs disappearing into the lead javie's boiler room.... followed by an arching leap-roaring bite back . The group exploded with the victim of happenstance bolting toward my direction and dove into the nasty and crashed....


New Super Shrew take down
Zwickey Delta 4 Blade
40 foot recovery.
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Knife given to me by my friend Kevin Stroup, who I got started in trad and could not make the hunt. Nice to be able to bloody it in his honor....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 26, 2021, 01:09:14 PM
Congratulations Terry!!!  Beautiful pictures.  Love the knife sheath tooling. 
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Bisch on January 26, 2021, 01:12:37 PM
Javies are Gods gift to a stalking bowhunter!!!

Congrats!

Bisch
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 26, 2021, 01:19:03 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: TIM B on January 26, 2021, 01:34:23 PM
Way to go and thanks for taking us along!
Tim B
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Post by: rastaman on January 26, 2021, 01:47:11 PM
Way to go Terry! Thanks for sharing this hunt with us. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the guys are doing!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: pdk25 on January 26, 2021, 01:54:04 PM
Nice job, Terry.  Hoping to see some more pics of downed javi.  Any hogs being seen down there?
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Post by: Cory Mattson on January 26, 2021, 02:02:58 PM
Yeah YEAH great hunt congratulations
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Flingblade on January 26, 2021, 02:36:50 PM
Congrats Terry, great pictures!  I'm looking outside watching the snow pile up and wish to hell I was down there with ya! 
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on January 26, 2021, 03:14:01 PM
thanks for sharing story and photos.
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Post by: Wudstix on January 26, 2021, 03:14:42 PM
Sitting here listening to my granddaughter on computer, going to school and with you in spirit.  I'm confident you fellas are having a blast.  Scheming about next years group hunt.
 :coffee: :campfire: :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 26, 2021, 03:50:47 PM
Way to go Terry! That thing has got a set of tusk!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 26, 2021, 05:06:13 PM
Thanks guys... been busted by swirling wind twice and one stalked messed up by steers in the last hour and a half.

Not hanging with Joe thus afternoon,  he's in a tower watching some lanes.

Pdk, yes, not many on this ranch but I have what few pinpointed... and sweetening them up.... I want to chase javies 1st as we don't have them at home...

Gotta run... just spotted another group...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: KAZ on January 26, 2021, 05:40:55 PM
Well done Terry!

Great pics, thanks for sharing  :campfire: :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on January 26, 2021, 07:41:23 PM
 :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: Love it, keep the stories and pics coming!!!  Someday in my retirement....so close I can feel it!!!


Jason
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: pdk25 on January 26, 2021, 07:53:19 PM
Get em.  That sounds like a target rich environment.  Looks like you chose the ranch well.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 26, 2021, 09:04:52 PM
Usually javelina and hogs don't like to be in same area.
 :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: PASQUINELL on January 26, 2021, 09:21:42 PM
 :clapper: This is exactly why I love Tradgang! Nicely done!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 26, 2021, 11:10:55 PM
Congrats Terry.  I love the white scales on your knife.

You're up Joe.  Good luck friend.

Looking forward to the other folks stories as well
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: mj seratt on January 27, 2021, 12:33:56 AM
Great hunt!  Thanks for taking us along.  I love the knife and sheath.

Murray
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 27, 2021, 07:20:40 AM
They ran me ragged yesterday afternoon... after I posted about the wind and the steers, I got busted by the wind two more times, got busted for being to aggressive(moving to soon) twice, and got cut off by javies trying to cut javies off. Wow what an afternoon....

No cigar this am.... slept a little late as you can imagine  ...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 27, 2021, 08:44:13 AM
Ok, the lowdown on the dark roast Fireside...

The camp says... bold but not bitter, rich and creamy. "I don't like dark roasts, but thIs Is GOOD". "Just the smell if it"...

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I'd like to thank Backwoods Grind again, as do the rest of the guys in camp, for proving the Java for this hunt. It's been fun having anticipation for the morning blend.

Thanks Jason, and thanks for supporting Tradgang.   :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 27, 2021, 08:52:57 AM
 :coffee: :campfire: :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: BrownA5 on January 27, 2021, 09:31:27 AM
Terry, great hunt so far.  Appreciate your sharing it with us and congratulations!
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Post by: Terry Green on January 27, 2021, 02:31:08 PM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: elkken on January 27, 2021, 03:32:26 PM
 :jumper: :jumper: man does this post bring back memories of Javie hunts past ... wish I could have been there Tarz but my wife is not letting me out of her sight until I'm vaccinated. So if you do it next year I'm in for sure, no BS.

 :archer2:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 27, 2021, 03:48:08 PM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 27, 2021, 03:55:00 PM
 :biglaugh: :biglaugh: Looks like the javies are eating better than the livestock,good pic.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 28, 2021, 06:33:26 AM
Its our last day....

Coffee rating unanimous ....

#1 High Noon hands down

#2 Fireside

#3 Camp House

Wish us luck guys.... it's chilly this morning.   :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 06:35:10 AM
 :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: TURKEYFOOTGIRL on January 28, 2021, 08:00:08 AM
Thanks for all the hunt updates! Im going Javi hunting for the first time in a month ago and this gets me pumped up!
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Post by: rastaman on January 28, 2021, 08:52:13 AM
Good luck to you guys! 
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Post by: Bisch on January 28, 2021, 09:03:36 AM
Good luck on the last day! I have a little over a month till our annual javi hunt!

Bisch
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 28, 2021, 09:23:10 AM
Got a hog up wind of me 35 yards or so that's been grunting for 15 minutes.  Not sure what his issue is but it's not me. Wind directly in my face steady, and no way he can see me through all this thick tangle. I was sitting in a hole about to make a post when it started.

I've been standing for 10 minutes and he's still upset at something.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: elkken on January 28, 2021, 09:33:58 AM
get some arrows in the air  :archer2: :archer2: enjoy the last day
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 28, 2021, 10:25:21 AM
Joe has been covered up but no shots...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on January 28, 2021, 11:15:08 AM
Good luck on the last day
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 28, 2021, 11:27:09 AM
Finish strong and get some pork to grind in with the javi meat.  Thanks for coffee review.
 :coffee: :campfire: :archer2:


Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 28, 2021, 12:20:22 PM
Somebody done something.... and it wasn't me...

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: lt-m-grow on January 28, 2021, 12:20:59 PM
Sounds like fun...but wait there is a super shrew takedown?  Wow did I miss that.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 28, 2021, 01:55:36 PM
Sounds like fun...but wait there is a super shrew takedown?  Wow did I miss that.

Yes, there is.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: lt-m-grow on January 28, 2021, 03:12:46 PM
Sounds like fun...but wait there is a super shrew takedown?  Wow did I miss that.

Yes, there is.

Cool.  I gotta go check that out...Carry on :-)
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Post by: 1Arrow1Kill on January 28, 2021, 03:48:47 PM
Wonder still if that pretty arrow did its job . . .
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 05:37:15 PM
That pretty arrow definitely did it’s job!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 05:40:06 PM
This group started towards where I was sitting about 10:00 am this morning.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:17:37 PM
The first Javi in the group was on edge. Since I didn’t want to have to defeat several pairs of eyes, I drew back when it turned broadside at ten yards. As I hit anchor, the Javi turned straight at me and alerted. I eased down hoping it wouldn’t spoil the rest of the show. A couple of soft woof sounds and it walked off into the brush on the opposite side of the road. The rest of the group kept on coming.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:43:53 PM
The front two Javi came into the same opening as the edgy one. One Javi had two piglets in tow and was on the opposite side of the road from me. The other gave me a great quartering to me shot opportunity at ten yards. I drew back as smooth and slowly as I could. Before I knew it, the shot broke and pink fletching appeared right behind the shoulder. Out came a roaring growl, then the Javi spun toward and snapped at the arrow. Off he ran into the brush.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:46:44 PM
After fifteen minutes, I couldn’t take waiting any longer. I went to where the Javi was standing and found blood right away. A few yards from there, I saw blood where the Javi went in and just past that my arrow.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:48:06 PM
A few steps more, and this is what I could see.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:51:09 PM
I used the Primaltech longbow that Randy built for me last year. I shot a 640 grain(total weight with broadhead) Surewood shaft arrow, tipped with a 125 Ace Standard.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:54:07 PM
The trip has been fantastic. Thank you Terry for having me along, and to all of the other guys for the great meals. Thank you to Backwoods Grind for outstanding coffee. Thank you to Jerry (outfitter) for setting us up for great hunting and lodging.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 28, 2021, 06:55:13 PM
Way to go James!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 28, 2021, 06:57:02 PM
Gotta go, I hear corn being chomped!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: rastaman on January 28, 2021, 07:06:01 PM
Awesome! Way to go sir! Thanks for sharing you guys adventure!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Ray Lyon on January 28, 2021, 07:35:38 PM
Congratulations gentlemen
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: kennym on January 28, 2021, 07:44:17 PM
 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Roy from Pa on January 28, 2021, 08:23:27 PM
  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Bisch on January 28, 2021, 08:27:28 PM
Congrats James!!!!

Bisch
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: 1Arrow1Kill on January 28, 2021, 08:32:13 PM
AWESOME ADVENTURE!  Congrats to all!   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 28, 2021, 08:47:30 PM
 :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 28, 2021, 09:36:46 PM
There's another story we hope to hear about soon...

Its been a wild week for sure... and it all ended with a chaotic afternoon for all....  :campfire:
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Post by: Friend on January 28, 2021, 11:25:52 PM
A most enjoyable and memorable hunt....Thank you for sharing...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 29, 2021, 08:24:18 AM
It looks like y'all have had the best trip,and I'm guessing more to come. Terry do you have any pictures of the camp?

I hope our trip on the 14th is half as good as you guys had.
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Post by: Terry Green on January 29, 2021, 10:29:08 AM
Yes Rick... I have a few...will add later... on way to airport... also Sam's adventure to come and more pics from others...
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 29, 2021, 10:38:52 AM
Nice! Can't wait to see everyone else's hunt.

I was thinking about you guys. I had a train trip to Laredo. I'm just heading home as well this morning. I imagine my trip is not as fun as yours :biglaugh:
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Post by: Terry Green on January 29, 2021, 01:20:39 PM
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Post by: Roy from Pa on January 29, 2021, 02:54:06 PM
WOW
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Post by: trick00 on January 29, 2021, 03:39:42 PM
Well guys on the back home to Arkansas now and just passed the driving duties off to Trick, so now I can maybe get yall caught up. Day 1 started off as total chaos from the moment we stepped out of the truck, had javis to the left, javies to the right and, javies behind us in the thick stuff. We spent most of the day nonstop stalking, learning the area we were in and trying to pattern these dudes. Had several close calls, some as close as 4 yds, but no clean shot opportunities.  [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: trick00 on January 29, 2021, 03:42:03 PM
Previous post is Trick putting the sneak on some
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Post by: Terry Green on January 29, 2021, 03:45:16 PM
Thought I might as well speak about another Sponsor's product on the trip... Thorogood Boots.

This is by no means a wear test as this was the 2nd time I wore these. 1st was one afternoon in Cohutta chasing bears, and this is a 5 day evaluation of basically brand new boots.

No break in, no hot spots, no discomfort,  no fatigue.  These boots offered real comfort and support during the week covering miles chasing javies. I'm real happy with them as their 1st impression is impressive. They were a pleasure to wear.....

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Now it will take a while to see how well they hold up. But I am rough on shoes.

Thanks for Sponsoring Thorogood. :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: trick00 on January 29, 2021, 04:03:24 PM
Day 2 started off the same way as Day 1, javies in several spots, Spent most of the morning trying to put the sneak on em with again several close calls but no good shots. The ground where we were hunting has lots of small rocks and the dirt is kinda crunchy making  it difficult to be super quiet. To many thorns around to slip around in yer sock feet so about mid day we decided to change tactics. We noticed a few areas they liked to hang around in so we figured we would sit and wait.
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on January 29, 2021, 04:19:41 PM
Wow, if that was your "lodge" you were roughing it in style!!!   :campfire:  Really loving the posts, making me want to go even more, keep the stories coming.


Jason
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Post by: trick00 on January 29, 2021, 04:37:40 PM
Afternoon, Day 2, found a hole in the cactus and mesquite thicket about 8 feet off the road in a place where I had seen a group feed around several times and threw a few mesquite limbs on the ground in front of me for cover
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View from my spot
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Post by: trick00 on January 29, 2021, 05:08:31 PM
Afternoon day 2 continued. Got settled in about 2 and about 4 heard some huffing behind me and to my left. Time to get my bow up and tab on the string, heard some hooves on rocks about the same time i caught movement out of the corner of my eye, they are about 20yds and heading my way. Time to be like molasses, it don't take much to booger these guys. Let the lead one get perfectly broad side and about 8 yds and started my draw, picked a spot and let er fly. At the end of my draw he must have caught a little movement and turned quartering toward me a bit but I saw my arrow enter just behind the elbow, he turned and ran off with my arrow hanging by the fetching, went about 30yds and
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63# Schafer 650grn GT and 1 1/4" VPA
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Post by: trick00 on January 29, 2021, 05:15:23 PM
Good times spent with my son, Good group of guys, and good coffee! Thanks to everyone who made this happen. I am truly blessed.

Only downside other than everything that grows here has thorns is that my javalina broke one of my few remaining 300 spine GT blems that I don't believe they make any more! Small price to pay
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Post by: Wudstix on January 29, 2021, 05:33:33 PM
Gig 'em!!!
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 29, 2021, 05:45:26 PM
Way to go Sam!
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Post by: Terry Green on January 29, 2021, 05:52:09 PM
Nice fire pit too!

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Deertaker on January 29, 2021, 06:24:54 PM
Wow! That looks like a great time! One day I would love to be able to do something like this!!
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Post by: Sam McMichael on January 29, 2021, 06:42:41 PM
Damn Sam (how many times did you hear that growing up?), good job on the Javie. I have enjoyed all the stories and the pics.
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Post by: Terry Green on January 29, 2021, 07:06:14 PM
Many thanks to Sam and Patrick for bringing their fish fryer again this year.... its always a big hit!!!

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: STICKBENDER98 on January 29, 2021, 07:24:43 PM
Dang Terry, that looks like good eats!!!  I'm curious about the gear everyone used, bows, broadhead/arrow combos, boots, clothes???  Keep the stories and pictures coming.


Jason
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Post by: Rob DiStefano on January 29, 2021, 07:34:55 PM
Congrats on an amazing hunt, fellers!  :clapper:  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Accommodations and chow look to be top notch, too!  :thumbsup:  :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 29, 2021, 08:10:18 PM
Jason....

Zwickey Delta  4 Blade
Cotton shirt n pants.
Thorogood boots.
585 grain arrow
Super Shrew take down 58" 56#s
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Post by: Cory Mattson on January 29, 2021, 09:14:22 PM
Congratulations ALL
Good planning and it came together
Fantastic shooting guys
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 30, 2021, 07:13:19 AM
Now all we need is for Smokin Joe to lecture all of us on post modern science and the double declining negative.  :goldtooth:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Mike Malvaini on January 30, 2021, 07:26:38 AM
Wow. Great stuff. Seems so many want throw up a post on instaham with no story or substance.  Nice to see Tradgang still telling stories in detail. I remember years ago when many told stories of hunts in detail.  Charlie Lamb was always the ring leader, an no need to fear 'I must click the like button for acceptance " bs.

Going to order High Noon today.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Wudstix on January 30, 2021, 08:38:59 AM
Thanks for the story, pics and reviews.  Thanks for keeping hope alive.
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on January 30, 2021, 10:32:19 AM
I posted some of my equipment used earlier in the post. Here is a better detailed list.
Primal Tech Longbow 47.7 @ 28" (55 lb. at my draw)
11/32 SureWood Douglas Fir shafts, back tapered to 5/16"
640 grains total weight with Ace Standard 125's
Kuiu Attack Pants, Kuiu base layer hoodie, Kuiu Guide jacket, and Kuiu Axis Vest
L.L. Bean Hunting Boots - Won't wear these here again. Penetrated by hundreds of cactus thorns while trailing/retrieving game
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on January 30, 2021, 10:52:59 AM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: rastaman on January 30, 2021, 11:33:56 AM
Awesome hunt and pictures! Thanks for posting it up for us!
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Post by: smokin joe on January 30, 2021, 12:06:06 PM
The new field of science I was talking about is Post NORMAL Science. Basically it is a field of science in which the norms of science, like evidence and proof, don't count. So it is science without actual science, but it is still called science by some who need to call it science for their own purposes. My fellow hunters found this discussion interesting and informative.

I will hold off on any further explanation of the Double Declining Negative until next year's Laredo Tusk Roundup. Once mastered, the concept explains many perplexing phenomena.

I am the only hunter in the group who did not take a shot. I was haunted by things like a flock of doves dive bombing and spooking the javelina I was about to shoot, and howling coyotes spooking my well-stalked javelina at the last second. I saw dozens each day, but had the bad-luck blues all week.
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Post by: smokin joe on January 30, 2021, 12:08:41 PM
A note on equipment. I packed some Turtleskin snake gaiters, and I am glad I did. I ended up wearing them every day and my shins were protected from the nasty thorns that are everywhere. Every kind of plant has thorns, and lots of them.
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Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 12:59:08 PM
Hopefully the attachment is visible.  This is one of a series of ground blinds used to intercept Javvie's as they worked down travel corridors or fed on corned roads.  I found that the Javvie's did not as a rule, eat as fast or as aggressive as sounders of hogs would.

Tons and tons of cactus and thorns, so slipping off the road for an ambush was not so easy and pickking out cactus spurs was a daily chore.
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Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 01:05:06 PM
These instructions were posted in the shooting towers that we used to spot game from to go chase.  The roads we used were mostly long and straight without a lot of good bends to slip upon them.

The other guys saw some big deer.
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Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 01:14:33 PM
Sorry for not spell-checking previous two posts.

This is the result of a moving shot, at 4 yards, where the arrow was too far back. Terry went in hard to find, lost a decent amount of blood, and got scratched to hell. When I got back to trail, as we were on the other side of the ranch allowing for good recovery time, I found shaft and broadhead, but after an extensive search no recovery. 

Was shooting a 60" Fedora Extreme, 3-piece longbow @ 54 lbs. Doug Fir shafts from D&M archery, 4 fletch which I really like. (First time using)  4-Blade Zwickey.  Equipment Good; shooter not so good.
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Post by: Terry Green on January 30, 2021, 01:18:37 PM
Didn't know you were shooting a Fedora ... I would have looked that over for sure...

Missing already....

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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 01:20:06 PM
Yep, snake boots. Russell's, have to be 20 years old.  Very comfortable on soles of the feet and warded off tons of thorns and cactus.

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Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 01:28:07 PM
Frontal view- this ground blind allowed for 3 shots, very close range. 2 poor shots by me, (covered up with eyes everywhere, and that's a good an excuse as I have) and one excellent kill shot from James.  We were about 25 yards from a deer feeder and a good sized travel cut-through.

Afternoons had the most action, but they could appear at anytime.

Fedora- FYI- I live about 2 hours from Mike's shop, and when he was still active bought the bow I took on this hunt and a second set of heavier limbs.  Took shooting lessons as well!  Must not have remembered to pick a spot; can't blame the coach for that.
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Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 01:31:50 PM
Side View of the Ground Blind.
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Post by: RI Red on January 30, 2021, 01:39:20 PM
Coffee was excellent!  Day Cabana Boy Terry delivered my first cup. (no repeat performance for the rest of the week.) 

Fish Fry; exceptional thanks to Sam and Patrick. Educational lectures by Smoking Joe entertained as well as informed, but I needed a Thesaurus for a few of the words; he was patient.

Fine time had by all. 70' and above all week, we a few chilly mornings and some wind.

Over and out.

Bill
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 30, 2021, 01:53:00 PM
Sounds like a great time Bill,too bad you couldn't find your javie.
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Post by: Terry Green on January 30, 2021, 04:03:37 PM
Btw... James's javie was a dandy... weighing in at 52 pounds.
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Post by: Possum Head on January 30, 2021, 04:38:51 PM
Sounds like a blast! I enjoyed following yalls hunt.
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Post by: smokin joe on January 30, 2021, 05:10:08 PM
It was a great time. It didn't last long enough, but for me a month would be too short. The cover was thick and thorny. The animals were plentiful. The food we prepared was excellent. And the stories told in camp never let actual facts get in the way of a good hunting tale. Everything was just as it should be in a great hunt camp. We were all very entertained by "Pher stories" and suggestions for chapters in "The Book of Seph."

If you don't know what we mean by Pher Stories or the Book of Seph, you will have to tune in next year for the next edition of LAREDO TUSK ROUNDUP.
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Post by: Terry Green on January 30, 2021, 05:21:01 PM
Ah!.... and Joe's Italian pasta!!!
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Post by: JamesD on January 30, 2021, 06:33:11 PM
Well said Joe!
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Post by: JamesD on January 30, 2021, 06:39:26 PM
Bill and Terry, Thank you for the recognition on the Javi I took. I had no idea I was shooting at a dandy. Probably helped the result considerably!
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 30, 2021, 08:38:52 PM
Joe did you get one?
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Post by: smokin joe on January 31, 2021, 08:37:26 AM
Rick:
No, I did not. I was cursed with some bad luck. I put the stalk on quite a few and even got to the point of getting ready to draw a couple of times, but I never got a shot. They are spooky little devils and things like a coyote howling near us could spook them -- that happened more than once. Or the dirt road getting dive bombed by doves would spook the javelinas into the brush.

I will get after them next year and have better luck, I am certain of that.
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Post by: Skates 2 on January 31, 2021, 02:40:57 PM
Wow wow wow. What a ride  thanks for sharing and congratulations to all.  We should all be so lucky to go on a hunt like this.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Alexander Traditional on January 31, 2021, 03:24:34 PM
Well that's a bummer Joe! How many people ended up getting one? Was it three?
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Post by: smokin joe on January 31, 2021, 05:03:44 PM
Yes, three. Sam got the first. Terry got the second. Then James got a big one.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 01, 2021, 06:23:44 AM
Yeah, Joe had lots of adventure. Lots of stalks and set ups.  It was just Murphys Law that got him. I certainly enjoyed chasing them with him. Boy did we stay busy!!!

On another note....  I used to have a coffee pot in my bathroom that I would set to go off 10 minutes before my alarm clock.  I rarely heard my alarm clock go off because the coffee would Wake me up 1st.  When my girls got so busy in high school and middle school I got away from that coffee pot.  Due to this backwoods grind I drug the coffee pot back out....

 The aroma this morning not only exploded in my bathroom but also blew up my bedroom.  Wow does this stuff smells good.... nothing like mass produced coffee.

 I have 3 bags of High Noon on the way....
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Sam Spade on February 01, 2021, 06:52:27 AM
Great stories guys, all around great.  I sure miss these type of threads. This is much more representative of a hunting camp that instascam.  I got burnt out on that in a hurry. Nothing but pics, no stories,  just a flash in the pan and onto the next pic, maybe someone's lunch from yesterday, or the grocery bag their dog peed on. Its a total wast of time.

We need more group hunts like we had back 5 years ago and beyond.  Great hunts, like this one, great stories, great memories,  great friendships forged, and basic fun of being taken along if you weren't there.

Man I miss reading these type of threads.  :campfire:
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Russell Southerland on February 01, 2021, 01:15:02 PM
Man would it be great to get in on this!!!!!  Wow what a hunt. Thanks for sharing!!!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 02, 2021, 09:01:20 AM
Next years hunt is filled with repeat offenders... look for the thread on a 2nd group if you would like to go...
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Kokopelli on February 02, 2021, 09:46:54 AM
Question;
Were you guys seeing much in the way of feral pigs ???

Thanx !!!!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 02, 2021, 12:12:43 PM
No, this ranch is hit or miss for pigs.... we were so busy chasing javies it didn't matter....

However. I was sweetening up a spot hogs were coming  to.... just never hunted them....

The outfitter has other ranches available for javies and hogs... this one was 90% javies..... and we all knew that going in.
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Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on February 02, 2021, 01:49:22 PM
Great stories folks. Sounds like a blast. Congratulations for being there. Thank you for bringing a piece back to us.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Russell Southerland on February 03, 2021, 06:51:09 AM
What he said ×2
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 03, 2021, 08:07:05 AM
I'm missing it bad.... what great memories
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Post by: trick00 on February 03, 2021, 08:56:59 AM
Still digging out thorns here and there!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: smokin joe on February 03, 2021, 06:13:01 PM
I'm still finding thorns to pull out of my legs. Everything there has thorns. I'm ready to go back. I loved it there.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 03, 2021, 07:00:56 PM
Ha! .....anyone roll over at night and wince?


Love it!!!!!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 03, 2021, 07:05:34 PM
I HATE PHONE BS!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: JamesD on February 03, 2021, 08:26:28 PM
Yes. Jerry said to shave the thorns off flush. Seems to be working.
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Post by: JamesD on February 04, 2021, 05:23:59 PM
Smoked BBQ javelina blackstrap and a side of Javi ribs is on the menu tonight! I’ll report the results later.
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Post by: Alexander Traditional on February 04, 2021, 06:47:15 PM
Looks tasty. I'd be interested to know how it tastes.
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Post by: JamesD on February 04, 2021, 08:41:12 PM
That was yummy! There are not any leftovers! I’m attaching the dry rub recipe for anyone who is interested.
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Post by: trick00 on February 04, 2021, 08:45:32 PM
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Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: smokin joe on February 05, 2021, 09:13:00 AM
Thanks for the rub recipe. That will be handy to have.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: JamesD on February 05, 2021, 10:37:41 AM
Your welcome for the recipe. It can almost be the main dish it tastes so great.
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2021, 02:28:16 PM
Looks great.... I miss watching the world wake up out of the hill top tower with Joe .....
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Post by: GCook on February 05, 2021, 10:54:31 PM
Javies always make for a fun time.
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Post by: Russell Southerland on February 11, 2021, 02:22:45 PM
Wow again !!!
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Spiderbit99 on February 13, 2023, 11:47:26 AM
Is there going be a Texas longbow Championship this year
Title: Re: The LTR has begun
Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 12:38:38 PM
Spider, you should start a new thread on your topic, this is a 2 year old Hunting Trip your posting on....

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