Author Topic: Daily Hunt pics and Stories 2006 (Read 49420 times)

Littlefeather · « **Reply #20 on:** April 12, 2006, 07:22:00 AM »

I've got some great pics to share from recent outings. I've been wondering if this thread was forever dead myself. I'll post a few pics later to get her kick started again. CK

Chris · « **Reply #21 on:** April 12, 2006, 01:54:00 PM »

Here's a few pictures I took a couple of weeks ago on a morning hog hunt.

Flowers in the swamp:

A couple of hog beds:

Some piglets trying to hide after the sow caught wind of me:

More to come,
chris

Chris · « **Reply #22 on:** April 12, 2006, 01:56:00 PM »

Here's a couple of more.

I sat down for a snack on the edge of a flooded area, looked up and eight feet in front of me was a friendly cottonmouth. Ten feet from this one was another one! I whacked both of them for bow backing. The biggest one is already on my Mantis Longbow.

Can't wait to go again!

chris

JC · « **Reply #23 on:** April 12, 2006, 02:07:00 PM »

Great pics Chris! Say if you run across two more with the pattern that really stands out like the bigger one....let me know what you'd like to trade :D

NorthShoreLB · « **Reply #24 on:** April 12, 2006, 03:19:00 PM »

Cool pics Chris !!!

duck'n · « **Reply #25 on:** April 12, 2006, 04:29:00 PM »

I am a new traditional hunter. Here are some pics from my inaugural trip with my new-to-me longbow.

I have hunted this ranch in central Texas with a good friend for many years. Never have I had the chance to just wander and learn the land. I got to my favorite turkey pasture about 4 pm, the day before the opener and decided to explore/scout birds.

I found this hidden ladder stand that nobody knew about.

Next I came upon an old shed antler so I stopped for a quick photo

I was following an armadillo and REALLY wishing he was a cottontail when I came across this treasure. I now have it in my shop as a reminder of my day afield.

Here are a couple of shots up and down the beautiful creeks that traverse this ranch, all of which eventually feed the Colorado River.

After crossing one of these creeks I came upon a 70-80 lb. sow and instantly went into predator mode. After what seemed like forever, I stalked within 20 yards and drove a Magnus tipped GT 35/55 into the boiler room although it was a bit right my imaginary spot...about 3 inches. The arrow buried to the fletches. She spun around a couple of times and dropped. At this time I heard the arrow snap and she was back up and running. I couldn't believe my first stalk was a success, especially with traditional tackle. Unfortunately, like I mentioned, the shot was a bit off. After discussing with others I believe it was a liver hit. The blood was bright red but not frothy and there was alot of it. However, the trail got weaker and weaker until after approximately 200-300 yards, I could not find anymore blood. It was getting dark on me so I marked the final spot and abandoned the trail. We came back the next day but never found her. Here is a pic of the arrow.

In closing, I thought I would share a great picture.

Notice the placement of this decoy. My buddy set it out in the pre-dawn darkness opening morning. We didn't even notice anything until after the morning hunt. Yes, the stake is impaled in exactly what you think it is...an old "meadow muffin"! Good stuff.

Terry Green · « **Reply #26 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:18:00 AM »

Got my feet wet.

Morning flood

Ray Hammond · « **Reply #27 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:26:00 AM »

I forgot about this thread, CK

March 23rd 2006

64#@28" Zipper Recurve...Troy Breeding single taper hickory shaft 29 inches long, Grizzly 160, 3- 5 inch parabolic fletch, total arrow weight 810 grains...15 -17 yard shot..spot and stalk. The hog ran 70 yards..lung and liver hit-not total pass through, it hung in there by the fletching...and pulled out after a few steps into the thicket.(already field dressed in the picture)

One interesting note- only ONE drop of blood, smeared on a stalk of river cane was all the blood we got- stumbled up on the pig dead..but no blood trail...just the one spot and the arrow a little further in along the pig path was it. Amazing.

This was about 1 1/2 hours south of me, near Perry GA in Macon County.

I'm the worlds worst when it comes to guessing right on hogs...but after this one was field dressed we took a " W A G " at it and figured it was around 150 maybe...I'm not sure. In that area they have legitimate 400+ pounders and they are mean looking hogs when they get that big!!!

A good meat hog ... anything I take with a bow(all I hunt with) is a "trophy" for me, though! It was a great hunt with lots of action. Saw several others - think the cold snap we had this weekend really got 'em moving around!

Isnt that just a NASTY lookin' hog??? Came ambling up the trail and stopped about 18 yards out and gave me a look like I was long overdue paying back a loan- then turned broadside for a better look- but the grizzly 160 was just too much to handle!

JC · « **Reply #28 on:** April 14, 2006, 09:49:00 AM »

Great pics guys!

Jeff Holchin · « **Reply #29 on:** April 14, 2006, 12:47:00 PM »

This is my favorite Tradgang thread - I'm glad it is alive again.

Sorry you lost that hog, Duck'n. Don't get discouraged. Pretty ranch you're hunting.

Love those GA photos and video! I really wish I could make the TBG turkey/hog hunt next weekend, but I already made plans with another tradganger (Hackbow) to take our boys to Ohio for the special youth turkey hunt. I should get some good photos to share. I sent an e-mail to you Chris about those hogs......

Jeff

CheapShot · « **Reply #30 on:** April 14, 2006, 01:22:00 PM »

Just got back from my first Turkey hunt ever. Me and my hunting buddy Charles went to the Ocoee Mts. on a Turkey hunt/deer scouting trip. These Mts. are 640 Thousand acres of either straight up or straight down. About the only way we've found to hunt them is to walk the tops of the knife edge ridges, and hunt the saddles and shelves. We walked in about 1/2 a mile right at sunup. While working through a small thicket we busted a small flock of birds. We quickly set up and were able to call two of the hens back to within 20 yards. No shots of course, but pretty cool. We explored another mile or so, finding lots of fresh feeding sign both Turkey and bear. On the way back we stopped to call again, near were we saw the turkeys earlier. A Tom answered from no more than 60 yards away. Charles set up about 10 yards to my right, and begain calling softly. The Tom answered once then started our way. He came straight to Charles, he was within 15 yards of me, but just below the edge of the ridge. If I could of stood up I could have shot. He popped up right in Charles face. No way to draw. He made charles in the next couple of seconds and exploded out of there. With a shot gun we probably had a dead Turkey. Even so, like Charles said I would rather see them with a bow than shoot them with a gun. We had a lot of fun. Just great to be out after them on such a beautiful day.

Littlefeather · « **Reply #31 on:** April 17, 2006, 07:49:00 AM »

Well, It's turkey season here and I've been out trying to avoid hogs long enough to get my focus changed to birds. I've had numerous birds quite close but just not as close as the deer.

I even had a few bucks walking around sporting their newly sprouted antlers. They sure look strange at this stage of development.

My wife made the Easter trip to the lease very productive. She broke the neck of a fine Gobbler with her 243 and an hour later followed up with a fine little sow hog. Sorry, no pics. She is a gun shooter. CK

TexMex · « **Reply #32 on:** April 17, 2006, 09:24:00 AM »

Awesome pictures!!

Mike Hames · « **Reply #33 on:** April 17, 2006, 11:11:00 AM »

Took this turkey hunting in Kansas with Ralph Renfro (KSBow) and Terry Newman,(Raincrow) this weekend. Had a great time.
Shooting a Longriver Elk 55# longbow I just got two weeks back and using some Cedar arrows I won at Mojam in 2004, made by me, and Magnus 135grn head.
Had a tough weekend. Hot, lots of wind. Birds just didn't cooperate.
Shot at 6 yds and it only went 10 yds before it was done.

Mike...OK

Aeronut · « **Reply #34 on:** April 17, 2006, 01:02:00 PM »

Way to go Mike! I didn't fare as well this weekend as I only saw two hens. Now what's your plans for the LDB?

JC · « **Reply #35 on:** April 17, 2006, 01:28:00 PM »

Congrats Mike, very nice bird!

Mike Hames · « **Reply #36 on:** April 17, 2006, 03:23:00 PM »

I just got the bow last night when I got home. I will shoot it tonight and see which arrows fly best. I have two different blinds I'm going to use down at my lease west of McAlester this thursday and Friday. I may try another trip to KS with the LDB if I can swing it around the 26th of April.
I can also take to the woods on my lease in one area and slay some tree rats. I have about 15 blunts.
I will at least get some photos of me and the bow/w sock that is signed for keeps sake.

Mike

joe skipp · « **Reply #37 on:** April 18, 2006, 12:38:00 PM »

Finally got my scanner fixed...here's a photo of my February bowhunt for rabbits. One lucky day as I managed to add a nice pheasant to the mix. I was shooting my 56# Summit T/D with a mix of Cedar and Ash arrows.

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joe skipp · « **Reply #38 on:** April 18, 2006, 12:40:00 PM »

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joe skipp · « **Reply #39 on:** April 18, 2006, 12:48:00 PM »

More problems...don't know why pic didn't come out...lets try one more time...


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