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 One at a time, it’s all I can do.
#7767211
03/10/20 12:49 AM
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603Country
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I just knew this afternoon was perfect for hogs. Of course the fact that hogs are digging up the woods and visiting the feeder religiously might have been my real clue. So I got in the blind, the feeder went off shortly after, and hogs showed up. Probably 8 or 10, all the same size of about 80 pounds. So I shot one. Just one was all the time I had. No stinking way I can control the hogs if I kill em one at a time. I need to call in artillery.
Oh well, a fellow needs a hobby in retirement.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/10/20 01:04 AM
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der Teufel
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A fellow does indeed need a hobby in retirement. Keep enjoying yours.
They'll be back …
I have two unwritten rules:
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/10/20 02:05 AM
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Pig_Popper
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1 a day is a pretty good goal...
This space is For Sale - inquire within ...
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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#7767357
03/10/20 10:35 AM
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Pootie
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One is better than none... especially if it's a sow.
If you find yourself feeling useless, remember it took 20 years, trillions of dollars, and four presidents to replace the Taliban with the Taliban.
Sometimes the Universe puts you in the same situation again to see if you’re still a dumbass.
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/10/20 12:59 PM
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TKandMike
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One is the loneliest number... Give the dead hog a dead friend
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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#7768287
03/11/20 01:19 PM
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TexasLandAgent
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Research shows we would have to eliminate 70% of a group at any point of abatement opportunity. So, to keep up with that ratio you would have needed to kill 5.5 pigs at your point of contact. A seemingly impossible feat indeed.
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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#7768335
03/11/20 02:17 PM
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onlysmith&wesson
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Research shows we would have to eliminate 70% of a group at any point of abatement opportunity. So, to keep up with that ratio you would have needed to kill 5.5 pigs at your point of contact. A seemingly impossible feat indeed. I've heard that before and believe it.
An unethical shot is one you take, that you know you shouldn't.
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
[Re: TKandMike]
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03/12/20 01:10 AM
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flintknapper
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One is the loneliest number... Give the dead hog a dead friend So....I'm thinking he needs to kill three! 
Spartans ask not...how many, but where!
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/12/20 01:44 AM
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Dalee7892
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At least your trying thats more than some of us can say. Onea day keeps the gun in good working order.
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/14/20 02:23 PM
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Vern1
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Every 1 anybody takes is 1 less.
I know how you feel - sometimes seems pointless but then I look at my rooted up fields as I drive thru them and I just keep going.
My yearly average over the last 12 years is 60 but slipped last year to 18.
Trying for comeback with 11 already this year though.
To do retirement right at my ranch takes lots of work but I still squeeze in all the hog hunting I can!
Cheers,
Vern1
Texans since The Old 300 in 1824
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/18/20 04:54 AM
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Combat Infantryman, the ultimate hunter where the prey shoots back.
_____________"Illegitimus non carborundum est"_______________![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/usergals/2018/09/full-3152-162968-charge_air_assault.jpg)
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/20/20 10:11 PM
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scottfromdallas
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Use a stout bullet and try to line a few up before you shoot. You can take out multiple hogs with a partition, TTSX. etc.. with the right angle if they are clustered.
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/20/20 10:22 PM
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603Country
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I “doubled” on hogs several times some years ago. I was using my 270 back then. Haven’t had a good chance for a double here, at least not with just the one bullet.
Just heading to the stand now.
Not my monkeys, not my circus...
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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03/21/20 12:10 AM
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scottfromdallas
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Re: One at a time, it’s all I can do.
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#7781371
03/22/20 06:20 PM
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MikeU
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I wish I could get out and kill one a day. Good way to spend some retirement time to me.
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