Fast Hog Double with Running In-The-Ear Snapshot

Double Naught Spy · June 29, 2018, 02:42 PM

I hunted this spot on the previous night and had killed one sow and the rest of her sounder ran into the brush. As I expected there was livestock in the pasture, I could not fire into the brush after the runners, even if I had a decent shot. I just didn't know what was behind them.

Later, another sounder showed up and then was scared off when coyotes opened up with yipping and howling nearby. So I returned in hopes of encountering either one of the sounders again.

I arrived early, found my previous kill, scouted the area in daylight to determine what would be safe shooting lanes given the vegetation, and then set up at the treeline on the opposite side of the clearing, just down wind of a dead cow (cover scent, LOL).

Given the small clearing and access to dense brush, this wasn't ever going to be a situation where I could take out very many hogs. I knew from the previous night that both groups of hogs returned from whence they came when taking flight. So when hogs came out this time, I chose to shoot the following sow with hopes that the leading sow would cross my field of fire before regaining shelter in the thick brush. This time, the plan worked out well...

https://youtu.be/YpzfQJ9btkM

sako2 · June 29, 2018, 03:36 PM

nice shooting

GeauxTide · June 30, 2018, 03:48 PM

Very nice.

thallub · July 1, 2018, 07:48 AM

Great shooting.

Scorch · July 3, 2018, 07:41 PM

I think you blew her mind. Good shot!

June 29, 2018, 02:42 PM	#1
Double Naught Spy Senior Member Join Date: January 8, 2001 Location: Forestburg, Montague Cnty, TX Posts: 12,717	Fast Hog Double with Running In-The-Ear Snapshot I hunted this spot on the previous night and had killed one sow and the rest of her sounder ran into the brush. As I expected there was livestock in the pasture, I could not fire into the brush after the runners, even if I had a decent shot. I just didn't know what was behind them. Later, another sounder showed up and then was scared off when coyotes opened up with yipping and howling nearby. So I returned in hopes of encountering either one of the sounders again. I arrived early, found my previous kill, scouted the area in daylight to determine what would be safe shooting lanes given the vegetation, and then set up at the treeline on the opposite side of the clearing, just down wind of a dead cow (cover scent, LOL). Given the small clearing and access to dense brush, this wasn't ever going to be a situation where I could take out very many hogs. I knew from the previous night that both groups of hogs returned from whence they came when taking flight. So when hogs came out this time, I chose to shoot the following sow with hopes that the leading sow would cross my field of fire before regaining shelter in the thick brush. This time, the plan worked out well... https://youtu.be/YpzfQJ9btkM __________________ "If you look through your scope and see your shoe, aim higher." -- said to me by my 11 year old daughter before going out for hogs 8/13/2011 My Hunting Videos https://www.youtube.com/user/HornHillRange Last edited by Double Naught Spy; July 1, 2018 at 03:05 PM.

July 3, 2018, 07:41 PM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	I think you blew her mind. Good shot! __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services

June 29, 2018, 03:36 PM	#2
sako2 Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2009 Posts: 739	nice shooting

June 30, 2018, 03:48 PM	#3
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,423	Very nice.

July 1, 2018, 07:48 AM	#4
thallub Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2007 Location: South Western OK Posts: 3,112	Great shooting.