FHL Meat Pigs - Page 2

vega · #41 12-03-2012, 8:00 AM

Congrats on your kills!

wicked liquid · #42 12-03-2012, 8:31 AM

Good lookin hogs buddy! Congrats!

nothing4u · #43 12-03-2012, 12:26 PM

Congrats.

NastyNate · #44 12-03-2012, 6:32 PM

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If I may...next time bring rope or heavy zip ties.

What you need to do is tie the left rear and front legs together, and then tie the right rear and front legs together. Then sling that puppy on your back like a hog back pack.

Thank me next time you get yourself a hawg.

In Christ: Raymond

Thanks for that tip. I tried this but was already wearing a pack and no matter how I rigged it couldn't seem to distribute the load properly to hump the distance out.

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Congrats on your kills!

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Good lookin hogs buddy! Congrats!

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Congrats.

Thanks fellas!

dust feeder · #45 12-03-2012, 8:45 PM

Congrats on the kills! I saw your posts ove on jessee's too and want to hear the story. How'd you get 'em? Two quick shots or out of two seperate groups?

NastyNate · #46 12-03-2012, 8:52 PM

Thanks DF. We picked up their tracks on Jolon Rd, it wondered off onto a small trail that led to a reservoir spillway. We spotted two hogs, rooting on the hillside about 150 yds out. We stalked to within 50-75 yds right up to a fallen oak tree that we could use as a bench rest. The rain made it real easy to get close without being heard or winded. Got settled for a shot and harvested some bacon.
We then humped them out in the mud, with waterlogged packs and muddy boots all the way back. We worked hard for these ones but well worth it. I think a bunch of JHO'ers went up to FHL last weekend but as far as I know, we were the only ones that scored. Beginners luck I guess. Just glad me and MD both got our first DIY hawgs. No guide fees for these guys!

spectr17 · #47 12-03-2012, 8:54 PM

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I'll wear that rookie title with pride then. I'd rather walk 5 mi with 90 #s of waterlog and dead hog on my back then spend 4 hours digging myself out of something that could have been avoided in the first place. Getting stuck is no fun and neither is spending $200 for a rescue or asking others to help you dig yourself out because you didn't take heed to the warnings issued to you.

That said, I'm sure that I will eventually get stuck. I'll get more confident each time as I get to know the roads and one day find myself buried in soft sand asking other JHO'ers to help in digging so I don't have to drop $200 on a tow truck. I'll avoid that as long as I can though.

You did right Nate, as you noticed, not many are willing to hike in like that in the rain at FHL. Many times you'll be the only ones in the interior of a TA with no one around. That also can work against if you do drive in and get stuck, there's no one around to help. Got my Warne rings on order for the new SAvage bolt .20 ga. Can't wait to pattern that dude and get ready for FHL.

One of the 2 biggest boars I've seen taken at FHL was in 7, 300 lbs on the scale at the shack. Dude shot right behind me right before dark, blew one tusk off. He was so close to me I hopped behind an oak tree just in case. I could hear the hog feeding but never knew this hunter was even there. He killed it with 2nd shot. He looked for the blown off tusk but never found it.

There was cougar running around in there a couple years back so be careful, haven't heard or seen him since but ya never know. He stalked Pete right at dark one night, he just had his bow and his glasses fogged up on him. lol. Boy was shaking when he go to the truck.

Also, just so you know, when you look north from the north end of 7 that is Native Hunt property, it's a fenced in hunting ranch with wild boar and sheep in there. I've heard some guys have taken a shot across that valley not knowing where the boundary fence is. It sure looks great when you see the black dots on the hills over that way but be careful on the north end and seeing hogs across that meadow on the hills above.

Now your challenge is to beat Westy's 3 for 3 on his first 3 trips on hogs at FHL.

NastyNate · #48 12-03-2012, 9:27 PM

I'm not afraid of a little walking. Pack, rifle, forced march - it's like old times again but more fun. Thanks for the tips on the boundaries and the cat. I've heard some nasty stories about those things. I haven't graduated to bow yet so hopefully if I do run into one, I'll have my rifle and pistol to deal with the threat.

I'm up for that challenge. Maybe I can set a record on JHO and then I'll never have to worry about finding hunting partners. Save me some gas money and driving time!

NastyNate · #49 12-03-2012, 9:28 PM

You gonna run that Savage .20 Ga for the Pres Day FHL Hunt?

shooterbill · #50 12-03-2012, 9:38 PM

Congrats. Give me a call next time. I would be down to go and pick up a little bacon.

NastyNate · #51 12-03-2012, 9:47 PM

Thanks Bill. I'm headed back up there for the JHO Pres Day FHL hunt next year. We can carpool. It'll save $ on gas and driving time. I've been challenged to go 3/3 on my first 3 trips to FHL so I hope you're up for some hiking bud.

outbrakeridah · #52 12-04-2012, 5:56 AM

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Originally Posted by spectr17

You did right Nate, as you noticed, not many are willing to hike in like that in the rain at FHL. Many times you'll be the only ones in the interior of a TA with no one around. That also can work against if you do drive in and get stuck, there's no one around to help. Got my Warne rings on order for the new SAvage bolt .20 ga. Can't wait to pattern that dude and get ready for FHL.

One of the 2 biggest boars I've seen taken at FHL was in 7, 300 lbs on the scale at the shack. Dude shot right behind me right before dark, blew one tusk off. He was so close to me I hopped behind an oak tree just in case. I could hear the hog feeding but never knew this hunter was even there. He killed it with 2nd shot. He looked for the blown off tusk but never found it.

There was cougar running around in there a couple years back so be careful, haven't heard or seen him since but ya never know. He stalked Pete right at dark one night, he just had his bow and his glasses fogged up on him. lol. Boy was shaking when he go to the truck.

Also, just so you know, when you look north from the north end of 7 that is Native Hunt property, it's a fenced in hunting ranch with wild boar and sheep in there. I've heard some guys have taken a shot across that valley not knowing where the boundary fence is. It sure looks great when you see the black dots on the hills over that way but be careful on the north end and seeing hogs across that meadow on the hills above.

Now your challenge is to beat Westy's 3 for 3 on his first 3 trips on hogs at FHL.

That Savage will do you good. I got one too and the groupings I got on it were tight as can be. I posted some results over at JHO. I might be doing the pres. weekend hunt too. The cougar in 7 is probably still in there because the last time I was there was during deer season and I still saw tracks.

bigbossman · #53 12-04-2012, 2:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NastyNate

Thanks for that tip. I tried this but was already wearing a pack and no matter how I rigged it couldn't seem to distribute the load properly to hump the distance out.

I once killed a 120lb junior boar at the bottom of Dinosaur Point (by the San Luis Reservoir off of Hwy 152). Had to move him uphill for a mile or so to get back to the car, and even after gutting him beforehand at the bottom of the canyon it took me over 2 hours to drag him up that hill.

No way I was going to shoulder 120lbs of dead weight for an uphill climb, so I looped rope around both hocks and dragged him out on his back. After being dragged all that way over rocks, logs, and other assorted debris, there wasn't so much as a hair out of place on his hide.

Pigs are tough - even when they're dead.

So now I just drag 'em anywhere they need to be. They don't seem to mind, and you don't damage them in the slightest.

spectr17 · #54 12-04-2012, 6:14 PM

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Originally Posted by outbrakeridah

That Savage will do you good. I got one too and the groupings I got on it were tight as can be. I posted some results over at JHO. I might be doing the pres. weekend hunt too. The cougar in 7 is probably still in there because the last time I was there was during deer season and I still saw tracks.

I'll go check out your results, thanks. I saw on Randy Wakeman's site he posted some 3" groups at 200 yds. I'm hoping for close to that. THat's impressive for a shotgun with that kind of range.

Word is there is a short cut to training area 7 instead of taking the long way around through 6 and 3 to get to 7. On Mission Rd just past the Hacienda take the first dirt road on right, it's right before the bridge. That will get you over to Sulphor SPrings Rd above the new locked gate by cantonment. It's a fairly flat road and shoudn't be that nasty in the rain.

180ls1 · #55 12-04-2012, 6:29 PM

Very nice and thanks for the report with pictures! Nice truck too, i wish i could afford one of those, i love the 07+ tundra.

ADAM · #56 12-04-2012, 8:19 PM

great job man,love those picks hard hunting pays off,I am heading up there after new year,taking the wife to big horn ranch this Sunday she wants to (shoot) pig.

outbrakeridah · #57 12-05-2012, 5:04 AM

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Originally Posted by spectr17

I'll go check out your results, thanks. I saw on Randy Wakeman's site he posted some 3" groups at 200 yds. I'm hoping for close to that. THat's impressive for a shotgun with that kind of range.

Word is there is a short cut to training area 7 instead of taking the long way around through 6 and 3 to get to 7. On Mission Rd just past the Hacienda take the first dirt road on right, it's right before the bridge. That will get you over to Sulphor SPrings Rd above the new locked gate by cantonment. It's a fairly flat road and shoudn't be that nasty in the rain.

Yea I know about that road. But my truck doesnt do too good in the mud so I won't chance it. I would probably just go inside the base and park at the gate and walk in on Sulphur Springs.

I have yet to test at 200. I'm waiting to see how it does at that range too.

mojack99 · #58 12-06-2012, 10:53 PM

Cool story. PIg hunting for the first time is on my list for 2013

kalguns · #59 12-07-2012, 11:28 AM

Nice work!

NastyNate · #60 12-08-2012, 10:08 PM

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Very nice and thanks for the report with pictures! Nice truck too, i wish i could afford one of those, i love the 07+ tundra.

Thanks. I love this truck! I just put a dual exhaust system on it.

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great job man,love those picks hard hunting pays off,I am heading up there after new year,taking the wife to big horn ranch this Sunday she wants to (shoot) pig.

Nothing ever worthwhile comes easy. GL tomorrow!

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Cool story. PIg hunting for the first time is on my list for 2013

Careful now, you're gonna catch the hog fever.

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Nice work!

Thanks!