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 Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 03:03 PM
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We had our MLD season opener Saturday and my oldest boy, Cooper (6 year old), was adamant about going with me. He’s been practicing his shooting with his BB gun and .22, with a few shots here and there with his 22-250. We had been talking about him being ready for deer season and he and I both decided to let him get a few hogs under his belt before lining up on a doe this year. Saturday morning we got up early and headed to the stand. I went ahead and loaded his 22-250 and set it in the Caldwell Tack Driver rest once we got settled in. The feeder went off at 6:57am and shortly after the hogs started filing in. Cooper got instantly excited. I moved his chair around a bit and he got behind the gun and got comfortable. I started to video what was going on but it didn’t show much action. He was shaking like a leaf HA! He took some deep breaths to calm his nerves and he was ready. One hog run out away from the feeder and stopped. Cooper instantly turned the rifle, asked if I was ready, and squeezed one off and drilled her! I had to put a couple more rounds in her, but she was a dead pig after his first shot. I couldn’t be more proud of this boy. ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/10/full-49141-364864-1e2346be_cd22_439a_bcf5_54666b4a055f.jpeg) ![[Linked Image]](https://texashuntingforum.com/forum/pics/userpics/2022/10/full-49141-364865-b4784069_f035_4bab_92e7_d9ea1a5a23ae.jpeg)
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8700801
10/03/22 03:06 PM
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Ol Thumper
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Congrats to both of you  To be that young and excited about your first one…
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 03:13 PM
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angus1956
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Love the big smiles. That says it all right there. 
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 03:25 PM
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ZK-315
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He and I both were tickled pink. He couldn't wait to get out of the stand.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 03:44 PM
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 04:30 PM
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Outstanding Congrats Cooper  that's a dandy pig
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 05:06 PM
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Now ya gone and dunnit. That boy is hooked and it's gonna cost ya. Good job to him and you.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 05:12 PM
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Congrats to both of you To be that young and excited about your first one… That is great!
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8701074
10/03/22 08:39 PM
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Never been to a camping world. I prefer Dick's to be honest.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 10:08 PM
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Now ya gone and dunnit. That boy is hooked and it's gonna cost ya. Good job to him and you. You're telling me. That dang pig cost me $10.  Well before we went and hunted, I told him I'd give him $1 for every pig he hits. (You can hear the hit with the suppressor). $2 for every pig he kills that we can find, and $5 for every pig he drops in it's tracks. My wife told him $5 wasn't enough and he needed more money. So he starts bartering with me and said $20 for every one that drops in it's tracks. We eventually landed at $10. As soon as he got his wits back from the adrenaline rush, he looks at me and said "you owe me $10". Smart little turd. 
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 10:26 PM
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/03/22 10:37 PM
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/04/22 01:46 AM
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That is awesome never will be forgotten
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/04/22 03:16 AM
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Awesome!
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8701370
10/04/22 04:13 AM
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Good job, young fellow!! Congrats!
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/04/22 11:46 AM
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Great job to both of you and enjoy your time in the outdoors with your son.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8701428
10/04/22 11:54 AM
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Well done to both of you! Save that picture for his high school year book!!
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8701430
10/04/22 11:55 AM
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/04/22 01:58 PM
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To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target.www.NewHopeEquine.com - Health and Healing through Horses.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8701506
10/04/22 02:36 PM
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Congratulations !
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/04/22 05:36 PM
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8701608
10/04/22 05:44 PM
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Congrats to both of you To be that young and excited about your first one… That's right.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/08/22 03:57 AM
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NORML as can be
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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10/08/22 07:20 PM
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Man, time flies. I had no idea he was that old.
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Re: Boy’s first pig
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#8707811
10/13/22 01:09 PM
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Congrats!!!! He looks so happy!! That's a lifetime highlight right there that he'll always remember.
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