One Less Arrow for my STALKER STICKBOW!

[Ryan Sanpei]

Right then and there I had an adrenaline dump!  This harvest meant so much for me.  Some may say that it was only a pig, but for me it was much more than that.
All I could think of during that point and time was how thankful I was for everything that I have.  Without my family, friends and hunting, I wouldn't be  where I am today in life.  This harvest couldn't have happened at a better time.  What a great Thanksgiving this has been!

[GRINCH]

       

[Ryan Sanpei]

I must apologize for the harvest pics, they weren't the best.  I didn't eat all day and was feeling light-headed, it was starting to rain and the sun was going down.  I did manage to get a few self-timed photos though.

So here's the culmination of chapter 1 in the Adventure of my prototype Stalker Stickbow.  Hopefully we'll have many more adventures to come!

[Shedrock]

Looking good, congrats  

[threeunder]

Pics are great S2....congrats on a beautiful hog.

[Shinken]

WAY TO GO Ryan!

Gotta love those static tip bows!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Shoot straight, Shinken

 

[Dogboy900]

Congrats on the great pig and finishing the story  

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thanks Tracy and Ken!

Happy Thanksgiving David and yes static tips rock!

Anytime William!        

There is also one thing that I wanted to share in terms of hunting.  I carry my iphone on me at all times since there are times that I hunt alone.  In the past, I've always taken mental notes, but now, I use the notes feature to type down hog activity.  I jot down the date, time, size of animal, weather, moon phase, location, fresh signs, etc.  For me it's a quick simple way to study and remember their habits.  I use the information to increase my odds of encounters in a very thick area where I can't glass.

Aloha!
Ryan

[wapiti792]

Way to go brudda!!! Awesome read and what a hunt. Thanks so much for sharing...now eat some of that pork and let us know how good it is  

[bigislandmark]

CONTRAT'S BRAHDAH RYAN!!!!! Dem Piggies/Goats/Sheep are in trouble in 2013!!!!!! Great Hunt, Great Story!!!!

[South MS Bowhunter]

Ryan excellence story and appreciate your respect for the game even if it is just a "hog"  

[Ryan Sanpei]

Thanks Mike!!!  Time to smoke meat!      

Mahalo Mark!  Hoping to join you next year bruddah!!!

Thanks John,  yeah hunting is such a huge part of my life.  I've learned so much about myself and life through hunting.

Hah! I was right. One of those island pigs did meet his maker.

Congrats Ryan!

Bisch

[Razorbak]

Congrats Ryan. You made my thanksgiving that's fo sho

[Ryan Sanpei]

You were right Bisch, but I got to admit some of those other answers were really creative!  Thank you!

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Art!

[Shinken]

Smoked pig is DEE-LISH-US!

Great shot!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Shoot straight, Shinken

 

[amar911]

I'm glad that you are able to couple your hunting with the thanksgiving for everything in your life. Hunting is part of us and a product of how we were created. Our very survival throughout history has depended upon our abilities to take the lives of other animals in order to perpetuate our own, and those of the people who have depended on our hunting skills. It is a harsh reality that is often misunderstood in our modern society where meat is considered by many as originating in a package at the supermarket. I'm thankful too, Ryan, that you and many additional TradGangers have preserved our hunting tradition and can appreciate the value of the animals we harvest. Good shot, by the way, and good skills in observing the hogs and their habits so you could successfully harvest them.

Allan

[Ryan Sanpei]

Very delish David!!!  

Thanks for the very kind words Allan.  It is very much appreciated. I totally agree with everything that you have to say. For myself hunting is not just a sport, it's part of who I am.  I can't even imagine what I'd do if I wasn't able to hunt/fish anymore.

Aloha!
Ryan

[ti-guy]

Congrats!  

[Wyostikbo]

Nice job Ryan!
Happy Thanksgiving