Second Most awesome Hunt ever

I'm at Helgram Pines again... This time I wanted to experience stalking hogs. Now those of you who do this on a narrow trail in the pitch dark I applaud you. This type of hunting is not for city slickers like me I need to get back into shape. Brian the guide is awesome and he put me on the pigs however I was so out of breath from the thousands of deliberate steps on the mile track that I whiffed the shot. well enough of the small talk.

Stupid tree...getting in the way! You had the hog, if not for the tree!

Bummer, next time believe that is what keeps us going back time and time again

Some folks claim trees jump out in front of their car, but this proves they jump in front of bullets...

Prolly should have used a VMax (see other thread)...

Thanks for sharing!

No, no, no, the problem was that he wasn't shooting a bolt gun. Bolt guns are more accurate and result in more ethical shots (on hogs or trees, I guess) (see other thread).

I bet the tree didn't leave a blood trail either.

I believe shot placement on that tree was good and it was an ethical kill. I sent the guide a message if he cuts out that part of the tree and ships it to me I will send him $50. I will get it mounted and hang it in my den.

Yessir, it is a confirmed kill...

I left again with no meat. But i cannot stress enough how awesome this place is to hunt it costed me $250 and I sent the guide an additional $40 because he teaches me so much every time I go there.

Come to my place and give me 300 bucks and you can shoot all the trees you want.

Sure as long as you clean them for free.

I'll even supply you with nails to mount your trees...

have ta wait till can watch video... Part of hunting is shareing... Usdta huntsolo at night with pistal on me hip back in caveman days... Before the high-tech NV & Thermal hunts took hold... As pappy one said: whin ya share the good times, the memories dont die with ya ... Seen the other posters, feel out dated & out ranked by the ellite... Dis be de MST ModSquadThread ... Wish had NV & Thetmal... It is a blast... Dang screen on android jumpen all over...

Might I suggest Flame Tree BBQ Sauce or rub? http://lebeauleblog.com/2011/05/15/recipe-flame-tree-bbq-sauce/

Apple Tree Shanty BBQ Sauce? http://www.food.com/recipe/apple-tree-shanty-barbecue-sauce-124874

Full or European mount?

European - sin leaves there was to much bark damage to do a full mount

Filling out the tag now - Do I put that down as native Oak or is it considered an Exotic?

Oh yeah, you definitely 'nailed' that shot . . .

Only thing to do is — go back and get 'em the next time!

Your luck might be as bad as mine. But don't give up, it'll be worth it when you get him.