Massive Sow and two more....

[canamrider07]

An unreal property to hunt hogs on. The second hog in this video is massive. And no, I am not getting bored...….


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ikco11KWSG4

 

[Wild1]

That looks like a lot of fun! They sure don't die easily. Did you just use your iphone....? That sow is BIG !! Is that a mini-14 you're shooting...?

 

[TheGDog]

Out of curiosity, have you experimented with trying a larger caliber rifle to see if they then won't require as many finishing shots?

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

Someone is missing their prize winning county fair hilshire sow.....lol
Wtg cam!

Maybe he likes using his toys instead of collecting dust, its texas! But if u upgrade mount a 50 cal. To the quad....lol...tra

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[Bubblehide]

Damn nice. Obviously those pigs are eating very well. Keep the reports and vids coming.

 

[Bubblehide]

Out of curiosity, have you experimented with trying a larger caliber rifle to see if they then won't require as many finishing shots?

I think if Canam stepped up in caliber, the percussion/increased noise would significantly reduce or eliminate secondary pigs in close and simi close proximity. Considering where he is hunting and the pig numbers, he's made a smart choice in a weapon. I can tell you from my experience shooting a 300 WSM, basically once I pull the trigger, every pig within a mile knows it, and no pig is staying anywhere near where I shot. If I get a double or triple, that were taken in the same location, literally on the run. Cycling a bolt action and acquiring a second or third target is not an easy task on an animal running it's after-burners. It so much easier using a gas operated semi auto. Personally, I have been wanting to buy myself an AR 10 platform to make follow-up pigs a bit more easy. But where I hunt, I do not necessarily want to take a second pig in many of the locations. In Canam's case, he has a quad to help do the work, so second, third and forth... pigs just makes sense.

 

[Planetcat]

Great vid!

 

[Stevehazard]

To be honest most of the pigs he gets with the 223 look to be pretty dead when he walks up on them. And I'm guessing the pistol rounds to the head are for good measure to ensure the animal isn't suffering anymore and for his personal safety. Why risk it? Pistol rounds are cheap. And the finishing shots look cool. Seeing him take down all these pigs with a 223 makes me consider using my AR in some places I want to try as it's lighter and shorter then the bolt guns I have. I expect to hike more then "hunt" anyways.

Canam, I've alluded to this before but you get into these pigs enough that I'd love to see you make some improvements/upgrades to your filming setup.

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

He's a cowboy now he should be rodeo roping them hogs while chasing them on the quad them hog tie them up then finish them off, now that would be great vid....
U got any pig dogs yet cam....tra

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[canamrider07]

Wild 1: Yes, that is a Mini 14 and I use a Barnes Vor-TX 55 GR. The footage is a GoPro2 and the pics are from my phone and the GoPro.
GDog: With good shot placement the pigs I shoot drop in their tracks. They kick but they are "dead". As SteveH said I use the pistol for safety, for the pig to not suffer and for "dramatics".
Bubblehide: Yes, you are correct on the noise and having a semi-auto. I also don't want a larger bullet going past the fence lines. The 223 has a better chance of getting knocked down by trees.
SteveH: I know it looks "easy" what I am doing, it is not. I am usually stalking pigs and will have split seconds to take a shot. I have to be ready to shoot at all times, quiet, scanning every second, and all the time humping through terrain that is unfamiliar and dangerous. My priority is to get the pig and film what I can.

Thanks guys. I'm actually shutting hunting down till January. I don't want to push to hard and make a mistake...

 

[canamrider07]

TRA a Hampshire.....I think some of these pigs have been in this area for over 200 years and have kept the same breeds going. I am now noticing that I am shooting the "same" family pig. I have not shot a "coyote"?

 

[THE ROMAN ARCHER]

Damn Hilshire farm commercials....lol
That's what I ment to say " Hampshire " thanks 4 the correction...tra

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[Fredezee]

LMAO, just saw the video. You're giving PigMan a run for his money! WTG!!!

 

[Stevehazard]

SteveH: I know it looks "easy" what I am doing, it is not. I am usually stalking pigs and will have split seconds to take a shot. I have to be ready to shoot at all times, quiet, scanning every second, and all the time humping through terrain that is unfamiliar and dangerous. My priority is to get the pig and film what I can.

I know it's not easy. If you have the camera mounted comfortably and running it should not negatively effect any of that. If you have the camera mounted comfortably and not running it should also not negatively effect any of that. As somebody that films my bird hunts the overwhelming amount of footage I capture is garbage and deleted or not used. Then there are the times that the battery dies, or the memory fills up, or the stupid camera overheats or decides to stop on it's own. The result is the footage is not captured, not that the hunt is negatively effected. But if the camera only comes out after the fact then you'll not ever have the chance at that footage. And I've had my share of failures or times I wasn't wearing the camera when I wish I had etc. Have you tried a bunch of different mounting options and just felt they all interfered in some way? Does the Hero2 not have an option to disable the beeping and it'll alert the pigs if the cam stops on it's own?

Also there are a couple things that you could improve very easily without changing your current routine. The audio for example sounds like you have the Gopro in the waterproof case. If you remove that (and don't put a finger over the mic too) the audio should improve. Either way good job on slaying the hogs and keep the vids coming regardless, I still enjoy the pistol shots.

 

[canamrider07]

I cannot mount the camera anywhere on my gun or myself. It would get torn off and lost in the brush I go through. To much of a hassle to leave it on all the time. The zoom capability is lacking so no use trying to line it up with the shot, you can't see it anyway. As far as sound lacking, that is why I knock down so many pigs, there is no sound.... I need the protection of the case..….btw, I carry a backup batteries and sim cards, for the GPro and my Game Cams.

 

[dustin ray]

Looks like fun

 

[Stevehazard]

I cannot mount the camera anywhere on my gun or myself. It would get torn off and lost in the brush I go through. To much of a hassle to leave it on all the time. The zoom capability is lacking so no use trying to line it up with the shot, you can't see it anyway. As far as sound lacking, that is why I knock down so many pigs, there is no sound.... I need the protection of the case..….btw, I carry a backup batteries and sim cards, for the GPro and my Game Cams.

Keep up the vids but as somebody that has had my gopro on many hunts none of that has been my experience and much doesn't make sense. I mean what does the camera need protection from being handheld walking up as you do? I'd still like to see you try some different setups but if not carry on I suppose.

 

[KTKT70]

Congrats on the Texas hams. Glad to see you still living the dream and having a good time. Thank you for sharing as always. After a hunt like that..... Time for a Whataburger and some blue bell to wash it down. Haha. Keep at it. Be safe out there.