Well, we are back from vacation. When we left you last time, we were about to embark on the annual Turner family summer visit with my wife’s family. And this time we were going to try our hands at summer hog hunting. The weather was HOT!!! Sketters were big and plentiful, and snakes were on the move.
On the the way to the stand the first evening, we came across a big rattler that was ill—let's just say he is ill no more. Then, as I was walking to the stand that afternoon I started praying that my Team Realtree Thermacell would work because the skeeters where so thick. When I got to the stand, I got it cranked up and boy did it work. If anyone ever asks if a Thermacell works, you tell them T-Bone says HECK yes. It is worth its weight in gold.
I sat in the 98 degree heat for about 3 hours before I saw the first hog. It was a young boar so I let him go. About 30 minutes later I had three more come in and one of those was a big, silver sow. Actually kind of favored a big possum! LOL!! I let them come in and get comfortable, and then I let her hold the ol' Easton love spear. And she didn’t make it far. Got her drug out and skint-out just after dark.
And then I spent some quality time with the family. And boy did we eat good.
I have taken a liking to this hog hunting. It's an all-year season, and I like watching the Tekan II’s eat. If ya’ll get to try those broadheads, I encourage you do so.
Check out the picture, it does resemble a possum.
The pig man,
T-Bone
T-Bone,
I have been thinking about getting a Thermacell for a Black Bear hunt in Quebec next year. I was going to try it durring early Archery this year here in PA and MD. Did you notice any smell? I have become very Scent Conscious in the last few years and thats the only thing that worries me. Thanks for all the good work.
P.S. Thats a great Camera Angle to make that possum look so big!!! Did Waddell teach you how to do that?
Duane in PA
I am going to have to say pig....Bonified at that. That's a nice one T-Bone. Looks like you had a good trip. I was going after one myself but the archery shop I deal with can't get my bowstring. Oh well, there is always next year. Oh, and thumbs up for the Thermacell....
S.P.
Enjoy the blog's. Very Funny,
Talk to you soon, Craig Dilbeck
T-Bone,
Looks like y'all had a good time hog hunting. Thermacells are great. We have 4 of them for my whole family. We use them a lot during bow hunting. I love hog hunting it is awesome. We have a lot of them on our hunting property (South,GA).
God Bless & Good Huntin'
Kristle Oberlander-GA
T-Bone,
I bet it was hot, but looks like it was worth it.My father-in-law lives in Florida and I have been meaning to go down and do some hog hunting but have'nt made it yet.
Take Care,
Scott, Ga.
hey guys im gonna have to say that is a pig with afew eseptions!