Primitive Archer

Main Discussion Area => Around the Campfire => Topic started by: Almostpighunter on June 30, 2011, 12:40:41 am

Title: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Almostpighunter on June 30, 2011, 12:40:41 am

So I am out of town with the family for our biannual extended vacation and was granted leave to go hunting for the day. Was hoping to land a razorback and break the "almost" off my moniker. Well we beat the bushes high and low until the dogs gave in to the heat, but no hogs showed themselves. Then as I was walking back up the trail I saw this guy sitting in the shade. Unfortunately he busted me at about 80 yards and the chase was on. Long story short, I took my first Corsican Ram with a traditional bow. As you can see from the pic the bow wasn't primitive (the bow I was planning to use popped a splinter during some practice time prior to the hunt), which is why I am posting here instead of the "bows" section. Still I thought it might be something to show off. I'll let you all know how the sausages turn out when I pick them up tomorrow.

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Lee Slikkers on June 30, 2011, 12:45:16 am

Saaaawweeeeeettt!

So what are you gonna do about your Moniker?  Maybe "GoatsuckinCupacabra"?   >:D

Those feral there like the pigs? 

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: half eye on June 30, 2011, 01:04:31 am

Lookin at that left front shoulder, I'd have to say a damned fine shot, sir.....Any kill with a bow is most memorable.
rich

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Pat B on June 30, 2011, 01:19:10 am

When you get lemons you make lemonade. Nice lemon!  ;D

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: wildkatt on June 30, 2011, 03:01:00 am

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Nice  >:D

Katt

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Pappy on June 30, 2011, 07:48:25 am

Nice ram and nice shot. :)
    Pappy

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: johnston on June 30, 2011, 10:57:43 am

I believe I would take that ::)
Very cool.

Lane

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: criveraville on June 30, 2011, 11:18:48 am

too too cool... You gonna do a shoulder mount?

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Elktracker on June 30, 2011, 03:13:26 pm

VERY cool! Well done! Primitive bow or not it aint got no wheels on it so its a good kill  ;D

Josh

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Almostpighunter on July 01, 2011, 03:59:42 am

Thanks guys!

@Lee: There's a ranch that imports them from Texas (ala Ted Nugent's place); however, they run wild throughout the area without fences. It's only the water that keeps them in the area.

@Criveraville: Gonna do a European Skull mount with the head and do a fur-on Tanning with the hide. The Ram had a GREAT mane that I intend to use in the making of a quiver.

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: SEMO_HUNTER on July 01, 2011, 08:32:37 pm

What's wrong with the bow? It's still a Trad bow, your too hard on yourself man.......Great Job and congrats on the Corsican!
Any kill with traditional equipment is a trophy in my eyes. I would have gave ya a pat on the back even if it was a damned old armadillo! LOL

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: DEllis on July 02, 2011, 01:52:43 am

Awesome.........at least as nice as a hog ;D
Darcy

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Almostpighunter on July 02, 2011, 02:04:10 am

Sausages back from the butcher yesterday and BBQ'd a few up tonight. Interesting flavor, tastes very much like lamb. Looks like I am going to have to hit my brother up for some of his homemade spicy apricot chutney....it's killer on leg of lamb and I'm sure will be a winner on the Ram.

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Lee Slikkers on July 02, 2011, 11:20:57 am

APH, now that's just plain mean...dang, roasted leg of "lamb" over a mesquite spit sounds pretty dang close to a bit of heaven.  I'd be chasing more of them if I were you!  Congrats again.

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: crooketarrow on July 03, 2011, 11:43:52 am

  You and say it was the heat you thought it was a hog. It dos'nt matter it's a kill and its a bow. Looks like a hog to me.

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: JW_Halverson on July 03, 2011, 07:49:20 pm

When your bow lifted the splinter, the Gods of HogHunters decried "The pigs shall wait!  But We shall not leave him to twist in the wind...a ram shall he have.  So mote it be!"

Man, you came soooo close to becoming PlasticBowPigHunter!   >:D

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: mullet on July 03, 2011, 10:31:18 pm

 Nice Ram! Hogs are overated. ;) What kind of bow is that? Looks like a Bear in the grip area.

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: stickbender on July 03, 2011, 11:11:07 pm

     Like they said a kill with a bow is a commendable feat.  Hogs, not around.....so?  Rams, cool!
At least you gave fair chase, and didn't have to go trudging back to the family, dragging your bow, and your head hanging down, and not so much as a WWWabbit, to show for a days hunt. ;) :o
Nice Ram! Too bad you couldn't of gone back to the spot where you gutted it, and see if there were any hog signs. ;)

                                                                   Wayne

Title: Re: THAT doesn't look like a hog!
Post by: Almostpighunter on July 06, 2011, 02:26:13 am

@Mullet: You nailed it! It's a 1971 Bear Kodiak52". It was a hand-me-down gift from my wife's uncle and is small enough that it makes an easy back-up bow to bring along when traveling.