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Title: 2023 Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2* - NOW VIDS
Post by: Terry Green on February 03, 2023, 04:39:10 PM: Recon for tomorrow's hunt...

I'm watching 9 and Psycho...

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Post by: Terry Green on February 03, 2023, 04:45:38 PM: Now another group javies have moved up to the buffet a little further down the line. Too many to keep up with a count...
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 03, 2023, 04:55:45 PM: Just shoot into the herd, ya might hit one.

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Post by: Terry Green on February 04, 2023, 06:13:35 AM: Nah Roy, I like to sneak up close so I can shoot the one with the most eyelashes. :saywhat:
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Post by: smokin joe on February 04, 2023, 09:58:45 AM: On my way...
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 04, 2023, 10:32:31 AM: Oh crap, there goes the neighborhood:)

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Post by: acolobowhunter on February 04, 2023, 10:57:31 AM: I hunted them for 15 straight years in west Texas. What a blast. A great way to break up the winter blues.
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2023, 10:12:09 AM: 1st morning...

Someone has already lost a tag.....

And it was a jaw chomping event....

Up close and personal.....

With video.

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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 05, 2023, 10:50:18 AM: :campfire: :coffee: Bring on the stories and pics!!!!

Jason
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Post by: huckbuck on February 05, 2023, 12:09:18 PM: I'm sitting at work wishing I was still in South Texas :coffee: Can't wait to hear this story!!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2023, 02:58:40 PM: Dang Javie rookies...

There're always losing a tag.

#2 this morning was taken by a rookie that's never seen a javie or a hog.

He's ecstatic at the moment.... :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
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Post by: trick00 on February 05, 2023, 06:04:06 PM: Off to a good start!!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2023, 06:04:56 PM: We highly suspected this morning that there might be another special javie in the area...

That was confirmed this afternoon...

Psycho has a brother...

His name is Mr Schizo Phrenic. :o
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2023, 06:20:58 PM: Confirmed also, just now that 3 tags have lost on day 1.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 05, 2023, 07:42:15 PM: Ok, one hunter has tagged out on Javie already.

:clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

The count is now 4. :saywhat:
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Post by: KSshrewman on February 05, 2023, 08:40:24 PM: Awesome! Keep ‘‘em coming :thumbsup:
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Post by: elkken on February 06, 2023, 11:17:05 AM: Is this group camera shy ... need some pictures :coffee: :jumper: :campfire:
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on February 06, 2023, 11:29:11 AM: :coffee: :campfire:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 06, 2023, 02:12:54 PM: Nah Ken, there weren't many posting in the 1st group on the 2nd morning but me. There're all hunting still.... it's chaos.
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
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Oh, and I do have 2 witnesses that were with me on the trail.
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 06, 2023, 04:20:33 PM: Dang Terry, I had to put my bifocals on just to see them on my computer!!!! :biglaugh: :coffee: :campfire: Just waiting patiently for the pics and stories to start rolling in.

Jason
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Post by: Terry Green on February 06, 2023, 04:56:49 PM: Someone else out is tagged out....

And I'm fixing to drag him out.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 06, 2023, 05:35:55 PM: She's out now......

Can ya see her???

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Post by: meathead on February 06, 2023, 05:44:17 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

He says he’s tracking but he looked awful relaxed.
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Post by: Wudstix on February 06, 2023, 06:27:22 PM: I'm setting my sights on next year as well.
:campfire: :coffee: :archer2: :campfire:
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Post by: GCook on February 06, 2023, 08:04:14 PM: Sometimes that's all you get in that type of soil and vegetation. Good eyes!
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Post by: strick9 on February 06, 2023, 08:27:50 PM: Enjoying the follow along!!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 06, 2023, 08:46:29 PM: And another tag has been lost.

The count is 3 on day 2.

Total count is 7.
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: smokin joe on February 06, 2023, 09:32:29 PM: I filled my last tag today. About a 10 yard shot and a 30 yard recovery. I’ll post pictures when I get home.
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Post by: GCook on February 06, 2023, 10:08:01 PM: Way2go Joe!
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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: SAM E. STEPHENS on February 07, 2023, 01:36:03 AM: Sounds like good times are being had. Good luck everyone..

I’m going down south here shortly to chase them around , haven’t been in several years , just put some broadheads on some woodies for em tonight…

,,Sam,,,
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Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 10:33:03 AM: Just a few random pics as I get time.

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Post by: trick00 on February 07, 2023, 10:45:00 AM: I can feel the prickly pear from Arkansas!
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Post by: RI Red on February 07, 2023, 10:57:08 AM: Way to go guys! Joe, after both weeks, Javelina will tremble at the sound of your name, just like all those trout do.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 11:05:48 AM: Yeah Trick, what else did you see?

RI Red, I've coined a new phrase...

Joe, as always, has leveled Terrorfivacation on the javalina species.

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Post by: trick00 on February 07, 2023, 11:07:04 AM: A few Javies also!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 11:22:49 AM: Trick, it's a dead one that was responsible for the jaw chomping event.
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Post by: trick00 on February 07, 2023, 11:41:17 AM: Yeah, I've seen some teeth popping up close! No place for your hands for sure
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Post by: smokin joe on February 07, 2023, 11:53:14 AM: We had breakfast sausage this morning made from the monster javelina I got in week one. It was great. A big shout out to Ruiz Custom Meats here in Laredo for the quick turnaround making sausage.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 12:01:13 PM: Everyone absolutely loves the new color/ pattern from Asbel.

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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: rastaman on February 07, 2023, 12:11:32 PM: Beautiful pictures..awesome bloodtrail! Congratulations to all of you guys and thank you Terry for putting it all together! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 01:30:55 PM: Someone was surrounded during the chomping fit.

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Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 02:49:15 PM: Just a few pics of the terrain we are tracking through...

Who sees the blood in this pic?

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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: elkken on February 07, 2023, 05:48:43 PM: Thanks for all the pics, thats some nasty look'n brush ... how are the ticks and chiggers, years ago when I use to hunt down there for javies I got eaten up by bugs and the bites lasted a long time. :archer2:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 05:53:35 PM: No chiggers, and only a few ticks, most of which you get from guttin n skinnin.
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: KAZ on February 07, 2023, 07:55:25 PM: Smokin Joe and LTR Squad… I’m planning to cook or smoke at least half if not all of my Week#1 Javelina for Super Bowl Sunday. I seen reference to the breakfast sausage. Any recommendations? James did the Apple cider vinegar which was good. I’m up for any ideas and I’ll post the results :campfire:

Carnitas, brine, stuffed sausage.? I’ve got a smoker, instant pot, grill, grinder, stuffer… :goldtooth: Right now it’s 4 quarters bone in and Backstraps. Let the ideas roll in……… :saywhat: :pray: :clapper: :campfire:
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Post by: trick00 on February 07, 2023, 09:36:37 PM: Last year I made jalepeno cheese summer sausage that was really good, this year I got hot pan sausage made. Just got a couple of pieces out of the skillet and it is really good also.
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: Terry Green on February 07, 2023, 09:52:46 PM: 2nd javie attack this week.

The Bail Out of the camera man...

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/trim.mp4
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: MCNSC on February 08, 2023, 08:20:47 AM: Well , the camera guys got good reflexes that’s for sure.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 08, 2023, 08:35:19 AM: Quote from: MCNSC on February 08, 2023, 08:20:47 AM
Well , the camera guys got good reflexes that’s for sure.

Yep. Pick your poison. Fight the javie or the prickly pear. It's one or the other.
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Post by: smokin joe on February 08, 2023, 12:55:33 PM: Travis: The breakfast sausage was made by a local meat processing shop, Ruiz Custom Meats. They are now making some Chorizo sausage from javelina for me.
Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: Terry Green on February 08, 2023, 02:15:09 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Blue Indigo

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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: smokin joe on February 08, 2023, 03:32:56 PM: My javelina number two. Average in size.

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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: RI Red on February 08, 2023, 03:55:56 PM: You had to show a snake didn’t you? The pictures are just outstanding and that Asbell camo truly is perfect for that environment. One more day, keep it going!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 08, 2023, 04:25:04 PM: BTW, those *attacks* obviously were not attacks, but simply javies that had no clue the hunter was there and got drilled. They were just choosing their escape route, and the hunter was in the way...

Ok, here is the new quiver design from Eagle's Flight and its being used as we speak...

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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: GCook on February 08, 2023, 05:17:52 PM: Snake boots make the prickly pear a better option than the charging teeth.
Quiver looks good!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 08, 2023, 05:33:39 PM: Cook, there's a guy in camp cussing his snake boots. AND, no snake boots I know of are 9 foot high.

"Snake boots are a better option"

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Post by: GCook on February 08, 2023, 05:59:09 PM: Maybe but if you have good ones they at least help with the pear. The thorns are a whole other nightmare.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 08, 2023, 06:33:20 PM: Cook, the prickly pear are 9 foot tall. :campfire:
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Post by: Tim Finley on February 09, 2023, 10:14:57 AM: Those blue indigo snakes are really cool looking . I seen about a 9 footer curled up on a fallen tree when I reached down to grab his tail he took off and went from a almost grape color to black .
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 11:21:34 AM: Paradise Palms Resort....

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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 11:44:30 AM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Why is my arrow so close to my hiding spot???

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Hog Toilet

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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 12:58:25 PM: Yes, oysters, petrified oysters.

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Great javie hide out. This is how you do it.
Compliments of KAZ.

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Evidence of a Javie Parade...

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Post by: smokin joe on February 09, 2023, 02:20:58 PM: Fresh chorizo made from javelina killed on this trip.

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Post by: smokin joe on February 09, 2023, 02:22:10 PM: The chorizo was made by Ruiz Custom Meats in Laredo. They make terrific food.
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Post by: KSshrewman on February 09, 2023, 03:02:21 PM: Looks like I should have stayed for week 2! :saywhat:
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Post by: trick00 on February 09, 2023, 03:07:31 PM: Kinda want I was thinking, that looks good!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 03:26:57 PM: Quote from: trick00 on February 09, 2023, 03:07:31 PM
Kinda want I was thinking, that looks good!

Yes, Larry and Sam, best I've ever had. It's in a league of its own.

Ok guys, we got about 4.5 hours left and we need to cheer on 3 of the guys. Make it 4 if you want to include me as I have been committed to Psycho since Monday. He's VERY tricky.

Here's a random pic from earlier in the week
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Title: Re: *Laredo Tusk Roundup ☆ Invasion 2*
Post by: GCook on February 09, 2023, 04:35:32 PM: Quote from: Terry Green on February 08, 2023, 06:33:20 PM
Cook, the prickly pear are 9 foot tall. :campfire:
Crud!!! Those are plumb dangerous to a clutz like me! :o
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Post by: GCook on February 09, 2023, 04:36:36 PM: This thread has proven to be another good one.
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2023, 04:41:40 PM: I can't believe a ruff tuff GAWGIA guy is scared of cactus and prickly pears:)

:wavey: :laughing:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 04:58:16 PM: Where did you hear that Roy?

Too many know otherwise. :readit: :readit: :readit:

Are you smoking crack again? :smileystooges:
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Post by: Roy from Pa on February 09, 2023, 05:05:49 PM: Just a rumor I suppose:)

If I had some I might.. LOL
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 05:20:11 PM: Psycho is playing his games as usual...

Wish me luck.....
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Post by: supernaut on February 09, 2023, 05:31:57 PM: Good luck on Psycho Terry and good luck to the other fellas as well!

Thanks to all for sharing the great pics and stories thus far! :campfire:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 05:43:16 PM: Thanks,

More to come , including jaw popping clips. Bear with me as I need time to load them.

Others also have stories and pics.

Just waiting on Psycho's next move...
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Post by: smokin joe on February 09, 2023, 06:22:10 PM: Sometimes the sky in Texas is amazing.

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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 07:17:45 PM: And another tag out just now!!! Kodiak Fan!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 07:33:05 PM: And another lost tag!!!!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 07:36:16 PM: Meathead 2 !!! :jumper: :jumper: :jumper: :jumper: :jumper:
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Post by: strick9 on February 09, 2023, 09:31:53 PM: Love it, keep on grinding! Makes me jealous almost. Walked up on a sounder with 100 with Dad in the swamp yesterday. No dice. Good luck on the final push!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 10, 2023, 01:22:39 AM: And a fitting toast to Ron LaClair with his favorite...

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Post by: KSshrewman on February 10, 2023, 09:45:56 AM: The Legend lives on.... Here's to Ron! :archer2:
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Post by: huckbuck on February 10, 2023, 12:20:19 PM: CHEERS!! To a great Laredo Tusk Roundup all the way around and to the Legends who have passed before us.

ps Terry.....we still need to see video of the Chompers event you mentioned on Day one of LTR 2 :dunno:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 10, 2023, 01:08:32 PM: Quote from: Terry Green on February 09, 2023, 05:43:16 PM
Thanks,

More to come , including jaw popping clips. Bear with me as I need time to load them.

Others also have stories and pics.

Just waiting on Psycho's next move...

Huck, I think you missed a page :goldtooth:

I'm chasing airplanes today.
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Post by: smokin joe on February 10, 2023, 02:57:39 PM: My Javelina #2 with my Centaur takedown bow. The woodsman broadhead did its job well. The javelina went less than 30 yards.
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Post by: smokin joe on February 10, 2023, 03:51:11 PM: A beautiful sunrise on departure day.

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Post by: Wudstix on February 10, 2023, 07:51:46 PM: Real sorry I was not able to pull this off.
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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on February 10, 2023, 08:24:09 PM: Awesome job Smokin Joe !!
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Post by: smokin joe on February 10, 2023, 08:42:57 PM: I’m looking forward to measuring the skull from that big javelina I got in week #1. I’ll post a picture when I get it.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 11, 2023, 02:00:25 PM: Everyone has arrived home safe and sound, and we will be getting more pics and stories out soon.

My internet at home is on the blink, but I'll get my stuff done on the phone, but it will take a little longer.

Dawn

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Sunrise

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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 08:52:37 AM: 5 eggs and 1/3 pound of Javie Chorizo, and chedder cheese.

Soon as I get done with this LTR Scramble I'm going to finish up the clips and story I've been mentioning.

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Post by: huckbuck on February 12, 2023, 09:07:40 AM: Dadgum that looks good!! :coffee:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 11:47:15 AM: After the 1st week of directing traffic and trying to make sure Joe got a Javie before I got serious. I was ticked to have been there when Joe killed the biggest Javies, as story told on Invasion 1, and to have been able to track it for him. I made a couple of stalks that week, on on Psycho, and another on a group, but neither worked out.

So, on Invasion 2 I finally got out and got serious. I stalked up on Psycho, but he played his hand as usual early that morning, and he just disappeared at usual into the land of spikes and thorns for seemingly no reason....
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 12:34:29 PM: Then I got on a sounder of 9 with the lead javie' being well above average. They were coming to me just as Psycho was, and I again lopped off a large chunk of distance and found a great place to dig in when they reached about a 40 yard distance....
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Post by: huckbuck on February 12, 2023, 01:43:30 PM: :campfire:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 02:27:04 PM: The spot I picked to dive into only had one option to shoot. Either they stopped in one exact place or no shot whatsoever. I had to do something and do it fast...

So. I pulled a 'duck under - go behind ", and popped out in an area I could see from my see from my severely limited hide out....

This spot was much better and had a much better approach wall to let them pass by about 5 feet of perpendicular. That set up, as I have found for most game animals on an approach trail, to be best. This setup allows the eyes of the 1st animal to pass while the 2nd is oblivious due to the wall, allowing the ability to draw undetected....
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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 12, 2023, 02:36:31 PM: :coffee: :campfire: coffee pot is on and campfire is warm, waiting for the rest of the story…..

Jason
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 03:09:34 PM: Once I was satisfied with the exact spot I wanted to stand, and made sure the ground was prepared for silence, I just relaxed until I hear them crunching...

Well, it didn't take long for them to audibly announce their presents and I began to direct my attention to the 1st opening and started aiming. Yes, aiming. I aim before I draw the bow most times, and with this scenario, I focus on the 1st window and see the animal in my mind's eye and start aiming....
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 04:24:19 PM: As the leader was crunching straight in line with my 'wall', my bow was already raised, and tension was on the string. Being that there were nine of them, the leader was being rushed a little to stay the leader, so the window quickly opened, and I shut it just as quick....

Hmmm, why is my arrow this close to my ambush local?

Fletch top center...

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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 04:34:18 PM: Why was it so close? Because this was the escape route chosen...

(Please be aware that you will need to wait about 10 seconds before you click play on the vids coming and some maybe 20 seconds on the longer ones)

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_164025.mp4
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Post by: smokin joe on February 12, 2023, 05:35:09 PM: What is that clacking sound I hear on the video? Could it be a javelina?
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Post by: Terry Green on February 12, 2023, 07:02:34 PM: So Kodak Fan was a 1st time LTR hunter and not far away, just around the other side of the pond, so I scurried around and asked him if he wanted in on the fun...

So two minutes later I dove into the land of spikes and daggers hot on the trail. This went very fast as the trail was showing a lot of crimson. Then I thought I heard something that I'd heard before and stopped to see if it was what I thought it was. Silence. After no reoccurance, I proceeded on but slower this time. All of a sudden, Jim, who was looking under the very short canopy while kneeling on the sendero, said he saw my javie walking at the 2 pm direction of my high noon direction. I paused for a moment to see what else he might see.

Nothing new transpired, and I wasn't about to leave my blood trail, so proceeded on just a couple of yards and I heard that sound again definitely confirming earlier thought. That it was not the javie Jim saw to the right of me.

Please remember to let the clips load a bit before clicking play....

My javie was politely asking me to leave... from only 10 yards away.....

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_175329.mp4

Still at 10 yards.....

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_175234.mp4

Again, 10 yards.....

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_175416.mp4

Now at 4 yards before he realizes I'm there....

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_175429.mp4

And then this guy shows up....
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Now he turns and is coming at me from my left, and you can hear him woofin at me while getting politely asking to leave again by the chomping one for the last time.

You can only see him at the top coming from the right for a split second when he turns toward me and I put down the phone and went deep hook on him....

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_180238.mp4

Once he stopped and got through with his speech, he backed up and stood his ground.

Then THIS guy shows up to my right, so now I'm surrounded...

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Post by: huckbuck on February 13, 2023, 06:48:09 AM: Sippin on my High Noon :coffee: this morning at work while waiting on Terry's update......almost feel like i'm back down there :biglaugh:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 08:45:46 AM: This all was happening so fast, and it was such a rush....

So now I texted Jim and told him I was 4 yards away from the chomper, and he replied, "Dang Terry, don't pet it!!!".

By now, the javie had had enough of asking politely and basically told me to get the hellsinki out !!!

https://www.tradgang.com/upload/terry/20230203_175559.mp4
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Post by: smokin joe on February 13, 2023, 08:52:25 AM: That is an absolutely outstanding bit of video.
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Post by: Skates 2 on February 13, 2023, 09:47:20 AM: Bajesus this is wild!!! :scared:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 11:58:31 AM: The Javie then tried to move off and that didn't work out so good.....

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She was 47.26 #s weighted by Mr Jim and his scales ....

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For a friend who made me this knife...

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I have been hunting with this bow for two years at LTR now, and have killed 3 javies and 1 big hog. All were pass through shots. I've been hunting with 60 and 70# bows all my adult life and decided to get a 50# two piece for travel for when I really need to move down. I'm very please with this Centaur 50#@28 and the damage I'm still doing with a 4 blade Zwickey Delta. Yep, with the Delta 4 blades.

I blew through both shoulder blades on this big mama....

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Post by: trad_bowhunter1965 on February 13, 2023, 12:02:18 PM: Congratulations Terry that has to be one hell of a rush!
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 12:14:08 PM: Had a snafu on those last pics.... fixed now.....
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 12:41:15 PM: I want to thank Jim Veldhaus for just being there in case I got run over, being there to text so I could get a sound check of where he was during all the chaos (I'd text and I could hear his phone ding), and taking pics for me.

BTW, he is awol from this thread.... going to see what's up... He's got some hero pics of his own...
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Post by: Kodiak Fan on February 13, 2023, 01:05:41 PM: I'm the "new guy" on this hunt. Took my first ever javi on day one, and my second on the last day with 30 minutes of day light left. Wasn't planned that way, but it allowed me five full days to hunt. It was an incredible hunt with a great group of guys with a wealth of experiences. Terry's tips prior to the hunt proved to be spot on and the javi's taught me a little more (think humility). I must say, that after watching Terry hit the ground and crawl after his javi, I thought 'this Green guy is a little nuts'. I learned that he's just very enthusiastic. Terry worked his butt off to insure everyone's success. He tracked for guys through stuff most sane people wouldn't enter. He was the first up and the last to turn in everyday. Can't thank him enough for everything. It was a week of fun I'll never forget!
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Post by: smokin joe on February 13, 2023, 06:08:07 PM: The story for my monster javelina...

I saw 4 javelina working their way south on a dirt road. The wind was blowing from the south southeast so In had to come up with a plan. My best shot would be to get into the brush on the west side of the trail and hope that they would stay on the road and pass me.

I got deep into the brush, about 10 yards. I did that for two reasons: first, to try to control my scent cone from the wind; and second, to be deep enough into the cover that I would blend in as much as possible. the cover closer to the road was too short for me to hide behind.

As I snuck in to the cover I took a good look at the group and saw that one of them was much bigger than the others. I decided to try for the big one.

The wind was blowing very hard (20 to 30 MPH) but the direction was consistent so I thought I had a chance. I could just barely see a patch of javelina fur through the brush. I decided to turn my back to them and to shoot when the big one was even with me. That way I would minimize my movement. When the big one was even with me and broadside I drew and shot.

I saw the wind push the arrow a bit to the side as the javelina flinched at the shot. The arrow went in a bit farther back than I wanted while all 4 javelinas scattered.

Terry and I were hunting together that afternoon. we waited a while and then went after the blood trail. Terry is like a bloodhound on a track. He sees things that most hunters would not notice -- and he loves to track. I let him take the lead and I trailed him to help[ him orient himself to the last bit of sign as we went. The javi ran a short loop around one side of the road; then the trail led across the road close to where I was when I shot. I had not heard him cross the road because of the noisy escape and jaw popping of the others that were with him.

As we trailed the javi into the brush on my side of the road it was quickly getting dark and our work became a flashlight job. Terry ran into a wall of cactus and I was using my flashlight to guide him to the other side of it when he said, "I see your nock." I use Glory Nock lighted nocks on all of my hunting arrows. I worked my way over through the prickly pears to where Terry was and I saw the nock too. It was very eerie to see the lighted nock seem to appear and disappear as the wind was whipping the mesquite tree branches around blocking and then unblocking the view of the nock. It was an eerie green glow that looked like it was moving.

Terry asked me to stay where we were standing while he worked his way toward the lighted nock. It looked like it was maybe 15 yards away, but that was an illusion. The dead javelina with the arrow still in him was only 6 or 7 yards away. Terry said, "Wow. He is big."

I started breaking branches to create a path out of the jungle of cactus and mesquite with Terry following.

We got the critter to the car out on the trail and he was huge. Every bit of 60 pounds. He looked like a cross between a hog and a javelina. It took both of us to load him up.
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Post by: smokin joe on February 13, 2023, 07:48:21 PM: Here is a photo of the beast.

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Post by: smokin joe on February 13, 2023, 07:49:59 PM: And another…

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Post by: smokin joe on February 13, 2023, 07:52:19 PM: And another…
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:06:10 PM: It sure was a nice winter break from some of the cold in Indiana. As far as the hunt I got lucky and was able to fill my tags quickly. This doesn't happen to me very often. We had a group headed our way with the wind at their backs. We headed them off quickly and had a nice 6 yard shot with a 15 yard recovery. An hour later we had one that caught us on a stalk but hesitated for a second too long. He offered an 8-9 yard shot through a tiny hole that I was able to slip an arrow through. I wasn't too sure of the shot but Hunter found him laying 50 yards away in the edge of a dry wash. I got to spend the rest of the trip watching Hunter get some stalks in and taking some pictures. Here's a few.

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Black throated sparrow
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 08:07:21 PM: Don't go anywhere folks, the Yazels are coming - the Yazels are coming...
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:08:36 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
Our constant companion
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:11:04 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Plenty of these Audubon's orioles
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:12:27 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]
We learned how to call in a roadrunner. He wasn't happy lol
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:13:47 PM: [ You are not allowed to view attachments ]

Saw quite a few scaly's too
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 08:14:01 PM: Nate, that is the exact same cat I saw last year. :thumbsup:
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:16:44 PM: Well he has plenty of rabbits to keep him fat.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 08:18:39 PM: He was between us one that old sendero that almost runs parallel to the hot road.
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Post by: meathead on February 13, 2023, 08:26:27 PM: We saw him 4 times up there.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 13, 2023, 08:46:23 PM: Well, if you say he's in there, ... LET'S GO!

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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 08:05:46 AM: Javie n Hash.

Chorizo sausage, hash browns, 1 egg, 1 crumbled up biscuit, and cheddar cheese.

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Post by: smokin joe on February 14, 2023, 09:04:14 AM: My week one monster was made into breakfast sausage that we enjoyed for breakfast in week 2.

During week 2 I took one of the javelinas to Ruiz Custom Meats in Laredo and had the whole thing made into chorizo. For the uninitiated, chorizo is a Mexican sausage made with spices and vinegar and very finely ground meat. We ended up with 11 roles of chorizo sausage. Everyone on LTR 2 got to take a roll or chorizo home.

Terry's photo of chorizo and eggs reminded me that I have been eating my chorizo too.

Here is a Super Bowl Sunday dip I made with chorizo, refried beans, cheese, salsa, and green onions. It was great.

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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 09:41:28 AM: That dip sounds great Joe, will try that next.

Yeah, everyone got a 2# roll to go. Really cool stuff.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 10:37:24 AM: The Yazels are still coming!!! More mayhem to come.....

One of them shot the mailman.....

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Post by: Russell Southerland on February 14, 2023, 12:07:05 PM: I love these threads every year!!! Great stuff. Looking forward to more here. :coffee:
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Post by: Zeebob on February 14, 2023, 12:48:10 PM: Nate, those are great pics…now I know what you were doing after you tagged out on day one!
I wondered what that sparrow was!
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Post by: meatheadjr. on February 14, 2023, 06:10:38 PM: We won’t talk about the first day of the hunt other than it was action packed with Meathead shooting a double (I missed my opportunities). I got a few pep talks from the gang that evening, back at camp and was reset for the next day. The next few days were filled with wildlife watching. I spotted coyotes and bobcats chasing down rabbits many times. Also many many javelina and whitetails.

As the evening of the last day closed in I began getting many stalking opportunities. With around 40 minutes of light left, I was able to get into range of a group of 4. They got down wind of me, and scattered across the brush. I tried to get in between them and cut them off as they regroup. I set up on a dried up creek bed as one ran passed at full speed less than ten yards away, and I stuck it right at the top of the heart. It ran and died on her feet less than 20 yards from impact.

What a hunt!
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Post by: meatheadjr. on February 14, 2023, 06:18:39 PM: First javie
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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 07:23:05 PM: Hold on, I got a pic of the shot placement on that javie carrying the mail...
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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 07:26:50 PM: HEEELLOOooo

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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 14, 2023, 07:49:22 PM: As always the food looks great and the stories are even better!!! I WILL make the trip one day!!! It looks like way too much fun!!! :campfire: :coffee:

Jason
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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 07:55:34 PM: Did you say food???

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Post by: STICKBENDER98 on February 14, 2023, 08:08:52 PM: YUM!!!!!

Jason
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Post by: Terry Green on February 14, 2023, 10:26:38 PM: As I stated above, I committed to Psycho for the rest of the hunt....

And he lives for another challenge next year.

I have several runs at him but he won every time.

You older guys might remember the video game Asteroids that had a 'hyper space' button, that when you pushed it you disappeared and popped up somewhere else that you had no clue of?

That's Psycho. :readit: :readit: :readit:
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Post by: Skates 2 on February 14, 2023, 11:06:17 PM: These threads are a riot!!! :laughing: :laughing: :laughing:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 07:15:24 AM: Javie, grits, potato chunks, grave and cheese. 3 day Omelet.

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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 08:32:01 AM: Sorry, I have to make a correction,......

It's only a 2 day omelet. :bigsmyl:
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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 09:17:42 AM: Character Analysis .... Hold on.... pics coming....

Zeebob..... Dead ringer ...

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Ken...... Alaskan Fronteersman.

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Nate...... steak griller extraordinaire.

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Hunter... gets a combo of these two. Cool but sleepy.

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Kodiak Fan... quiet, sneaky, and ready to pounce.

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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 10:35:44 AM: And of course Joe and Pete were back....

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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 11:59:26 AM: We also are waiting on another kill pic and story.....

So in t he mean time....

SPONSOR Report Invasion 1 and now Invasion 2 added....

Backwoods Coffee - All brews went over well. The two new roasts were the first to actually challenge High Noon. As all ways, the attendees loved having them all each morning. However week two really solidified week 1s findings. The 2 new brews continued to get lots of attention, more so than any other brews over the years. High Noon is still overall #1, but Lost Break and Wren and Ivey are tied for 2nd. And I agree.
Again, don't forget to use the code Tradgang10 for your discount.

While Backwoods was ruling the morning, Shifty's ruled the rest of the day. All 3 were used every day Classic, Red, and Garlic Salt. Ribs, Javies, Ham, sausage, potatoes, sandwiches, and more. These guys REALLY liked it on Invasion 1. And then Invasion 2 came around and all 3 were used on javie, steaks, pork and more pork, eggs, in Pete's Super Beans that had been de-gassed ;), enchiladas, geezz I forget what all.... EVEYONE loved it an Shifty sent enough for ALL the hunters to get the trifecta to take home..... Classic, Red, and Garlic Salt.

American Leathers Big Shot gloves were admired and used in camp shooting targets. None were really used hunting, understandingly, as guys didn't want to change anything just before a hunt. Also, some were shooting their own Big Shot gloves, and more were shooting their own during Invasion 2.

Abowyer broadheads drew a lot of attention, and two models were taken out to hunt. Joe took a couple of White Tails home the 1st Invasion to set up for Invasion 2. All were very impressed with the precision edge put on by Sponsor KME. Joe took them out to hunt as he got them tuned to his bow.

The Dark Timber shafts were shot in camp, and both were taken to the field, and a Javie was shot with one. after two rounds of hunts they seem to be very durable, but I'd expect nothing else from Big Jim.

Trad Only shafts both were shot in camp, and both were taken to the field again on Invasion 2. And I shot 2 javies with them last year.

The Centaur heads were admired by everyone, but neither were shot, probably due to being glue ones and no hot glue for those who wanted to try them out. I used a Battle Axe last year to cut one of my Javies in half. Ken really wanted to hunt with one but was too busy hunting eating and sleeping he never mounted it on one of his arrows.

Everyone that used bow quivers were impressed by Don's new quiver design. And someone took it to the field. Ah, and his hog light was also taken to the field. His hog light bow set up was also drawing a lot of attention. It now comes ready to hunt with a green light.

VPA 3 Blades were responsible for a large majority of the kills week one. Most of these kills had very short recoveries on BOTH hunts. Others tried the one sent that were different weights than what they were using, and they were also taken to the field.

The Asbel Zip Up was put on a pedestal as far as construction and the quality of the wool used. And, the color/patter REALLY drew attention. It was also taken to the field and deceived a few Javies. And I killed my javie wearing it.

And as always, there's always Zwickeys in camp. This year, we had all 4 blade models available to use. I blew through both shoulders with the Delta 4 blade.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 04:59:16 PM: Zeebob contacted me and and said Ken used the Eagles Flight and liked it so much he used Zeebob's E F to finish out the deer season.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 09:24:14 PM: OK, the Natestir must be tied up.... here is the other Javie that he tagged out with. 20 minutes apart.

Oh, if anyone that is driving next year, bring a crock pot. A big one if you got it.

Geezzz, hold on, email taking forever to send me the pic. Check back in a few.
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Post by: Terry Green on February 15, 2023, 09:27:36 PM: Here's Meatheads other Javie....

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Post by: Mike Malvaini on February 16, 2023, 09:58:46 AM: :clapper: :clapper: :clapper:

Thanks for all the morning coffee reads guys. :coffee:
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Post by: Flingblade on February 17, 2023, 04:59:19 PM: Great stories guys, thanks for sharing! Terry- Are there any openings for LTR 24?
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Post by: Terry Green on February 17, 2023, 05:17:54 PM: Yes, there will be I'm sure. You want on the 'consideration' list? That list is for folks that haven't been yet.

I have to figure out who of the repeat offenders are coming back in order of seniority.

I have two at the moment on it so let me know. :campfire:
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Post by: Flingblade on February 17, 2023, 11:27:48 PM: Yes sir Terry, please add me to the "consideration list". I've never hunted javies but looks like a great time!
-Gary