So I generally don't hunt too much this time of year, but I needed to do some work on the hunting property and decided to make a day of it.
As I lowered my bow and hunting pack to the ground, 4 pigs come running in to the feeder.. The thought in my head was "you've got to be kidding me!"
I waited until they all got comfortable eating and then slowly pulled my bow and pack back up. Somehow, all my commotion went undetected by the pigs and I made ready for a shot.
They did a little musical pig jig as I waited for just the right shot. There it was, the biggest of the group and quartering away!
I sent an arrow through both lungs and she shot out of there like a bullet. I thought I had gotten a pass through, but couldn't see my nocturnal at the feeder.
After returning with my truck and lights to start the search, I noticed my lit arrow nock in the distance. She had ran about 30 yards before breaking and shedding my arrow. It was a great thing too as there was nary a drop of blood until after the arrow came out.
In total, she made it about 80 yards with only the smallest amount of blood for about 40 yards or so.
I used my freshly made "Iowa" Mountain Monarch 68@32 with easton carbonwood shafts and VPA 300 grain 3 blade heads.
The pig was an estimated 160 lbs +- and quite round and fat... not unlike the hunter that shot her!
thanks, BigJim
Topic: First pig of the year for me (Read 1713 times)
