vogel002
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So here is the other half of the story from the "other" partner; going into this hunt i had my reservation but knew that if pigs were there Felq and I would go the extra mile or 10 necessary for success. Being as this both of our first times to the Ranch it would be an understatement to say we were excited, a 3:45 am start time friday couldn't come quick enough and we were off.
After the orientation and getting our bearings we were out of the gate at what felt like starting gates for a treasure hunt. Our goal as mentioned was to get as far away from everyone as possible. This meant the furthest ridge and what seemed to be the steepest canyon that was choked with brush and oaks. as soon as we got out of the car and only about 10 minutes into the hunt i was starting to see some very promising pig sign (a very new thing to so-cal pig hunters) at this point we had split up and my nose was down and eyes up like a hound on a scent. I hadn't made it more than 1/3 of mile when I come over the ridge and see a hog standing behind some brush. It was a large bodied animal and after all the stories of a tough hunt i wasn't going to risk it, that being said i put myself into a better where i could take an estimated 130yrd shot through a patch of brush. Boom i pulled the trigger after i calmed myself and was lined up over the lungs, my copper went right through both lungs and after a few feeble steps he dropped. Not ten seconds later I hear a second shot from across the canyon, at this point excited screams were echoing through the canyon. A longer story shortened up, it was an amazing experience on a beautiful property where hard work and good hiking boots will still find you success as our pictures support. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful advice and helpful hints, i hope our smiles say it all.
After the orientation and getting our bearings we were out of the gate at what felt like starting gates for a treasure hunt. Our goal as mentioned was to get as far away from everyone as possible. This meant the furthest ridge and what seemed to be the steepest canyon that was choked with brush and oaks. as soon as we got out of the car and only about 10 minutes into the hunt i was starting to see some very promising pig sign (a very new thing to so-cal pig hunters) at this point we had split up and my nose was down and eyes up like a hound on a scent. I hadn't made it more than 1/3 of mile when I come over the ridge and see a hog standing behind some brush. It was a large bodied animal and after all the stories of a tough hunt i wasn't going to risk it, that being said i put myself into a better where i could take an estimated 130yrd shot through a patch of brush. Boom i pulled the trigger after i calmed myself and was lined up over the lungs, my copper went right through both lungs and after a few feeble steps he dropped. Not ten seconds later I hear a second shot from across the canyon, at this point excited screams were echoing through the canyon. A longer story shortened up, it was an amazing experience on a beautiful property where hard work and good hiking boots will still find you success as our pictures support. Thank you to everyone for the wonderful advice and helpful hints, i hope our smiles say it all.
