Well... I'm going pig hunting!

[rm1911]

Thanks for being so supportive of someone going out on their first hunting trip EVER at the age of 43 after spending two years trying to work up the skills and knowledge, starting from, literally, nothing.



Next time I have a first-in-my-lifetime experience, I'll check with you to see if I'm doing it in an approved manner.

[Baxter]

Awesome man. Really happy for you and your ole lady

[taperxz]

IMO his guide shouldn't have raced over to the downed animal ahead of the hunter and in the field of fire in case a follow-up shot was required.

I thought the same thing but was not going to say anything.

When I said you’ll be sorry one day, it was me lol

I dropped a buck like a sack of rocks when I was in my 20’s and ran up to the buck (60 yards) and left my rifle behind. Dead is dead right? Uhh no! Buck got up ran off and I never saw it again. Live and learn.

Remember one thing Big Fat Guy, that situation may never present itself again to you. Every shot has a nuance to it that makes you learn something new every time you go out.

Nothing wrong with guided hunts! Now, I am not a fan of canned hunts but to each his own

[pieeater]

Looks like a fun trip congrats!! And if you think you suck at hiking at sea level wait till you do it at 10,000 feet lol. But dont ne too hard on yourself it's sometimes hard to keep up with a guy that hikes for a living. Any ideas what your next hunt will be?

[The Papa]

Looks like a fun time and you got your pig! Congrats and thanks for the write up and photos.

[USMCM16A2]

BFG,


Great story, never seems to be enough time or money. A2

[BigFatGuy]

Any ideas what your next hunt will be?

I'm thinking tree squirrels and bunny rabbit. Our next guided hunt will likely be some form of deer.

[JackEllis]

That was one scenario. The more dangerous one is where the critter gets up and charges! Or it's mortally wounded but still has enough life left to kick you with a hoof (deer) and open you up from sternum to pelvis.

I'm thinking tree squirrels and bunny rabbit.

Shooting squirrels off sticks or a tripod is an excellent way to gain confidence.