First hog

[MGGS]

Spotted this hog at around 1000 yards. Closed the distance in half with the jeep, then started our foot pursuit. Went to the spot where we last saw him feeding and he was gone. we started up the road glassing below us for several minutes. Then I caught movement out of the corner of my eye and there he was working his way up a small draw below us. My nephew sat down and got on the shooting sticks. The hog was at a slow walk and I ranged him at 227 yards. I told my nephew "take him when you are ready". He sent a 100Gr 25WSSM through both shoulders. The hog ran 30 yards and fell over dead. THEN THE HIGH FIVES STARTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smiley_yahoo:

 

[HOGHUNTER714]

Now that's a GREAT lookin Hog..Way to Go!!!!!

 

[larrysogla]

Congratulations!!! Especially to the young marksman/hunter. That is a beautiful hairy looking beast. The uglier the hogs are.......the better looking they are to me. The uglier the hogs are.......the more my itchy trigger finger loves to drop the hammer on 'em.
'Nuff said
larrysogla

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

congrats to your nephew on his great shot on a wild pig for sure! thanks for sharing.....tra

 

[MGGS]

Thanks he is excited. Add another one to the trophy room.:hog chewing:

 

[Troggy92]

Good one!!!! Gratz!

 

[Huntr Pat]

Nice it will make a nize 1st hog trophy. Euro would be cheaper and still look good. I have a few freinds that live in hanford area.

 

[wingman1]

Nice one MGGS. The next generation looks excited in your pic. I'm looking foreward to shooting a hog some day.

 

[MGGS]

Thanks. I agree they do make a good trophy I have a few myself. A friend of mine is a taxidermist so its not to bad.

 

[weekender21]

Big congrats to the kid!

 

[bowslinger]

sweet hog man , congrats..

 

[Krisdude]

way to go guys, looks like a happy kid

 

[Hogbutt]

Hey kid great shot!! You got the best uncle in the world.

 

[LAOutdoorsman]

That is an awesome hog congrats to you and your nephew.

 

[easymoney]

Great job and a nice tusker to boot. Always fun to see the kids involved and smiling...

 

[Huntin Fool]

Can't help but noticer you're from Hanford, so am I. By the way, nice hog. Who is your friend the taxidermist?

 

[MGGS]

Thanks huntin fool. Kurt Santoro he owns Life Like Taxidermy out of madera

 

[spectr17]

Nice shot and nice pig. Sweet first hog.

 

[Game-Stopper]

Perfect shot placement on a great hog! Who says 100 grains doesn't have enough power?! great job!