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It was probably a loan boar. The rest of the herd was more than likely somewhere close by though. I've seen that often. The good thing is that you spotted pigs in the same spot multiple times. Now you know where they live. Make mental notes of when they show themselves, the direction that they feed and where they go to bed up. It will pay huge dividends once the hunt starts, as you will have a great idea as to what they are going to do. Good luck on your hunt!

That's awesome Clay! Congrats to you both.

That's great info!!

Not really a story about a miss but I good story depicting why I should have had a rangefinder with angle compensation with me. I had a 120 inch buck at 376 yards this past October. He was standing feeding below the cliff we were glassing on top of. I am very comfortable at that range, but the angle was so steep I just couldn't make the decision to start flinging lead his way. I really had no idea where to aim and I didn't want to push a deer of this caliber out of the area forever because I started guessing where to hold. I also didn't want to risk making a marginal hit and never recovering him. So I decided to bail off the cliff and get closer. We all know how well that works......

I'm with you on this one Coach. I really enjoy chasing pigs with my bow. I've observed just about everything you have mentioned about them as well. I'm trying something different with them this year. I found a spot with a huge herd that very rarely leaves the comfort of a very thick wash bottom. I'm going to try sitting in a ground blind along a well used trail and try to ambush them. Not really as exciting as a spot and stalk hunt, but it will still be a load of fun trying to kill one right in their comfort zone.

That's awesome!!! Ground blind or tree stand? Congrats to your buddy.

Plate is 9mc4KK. I don't recognize the guy. Glad you posted the pics though. Hopefully someone knows them and will speak up.

Blue Hammer as well.

It's never to early to at least get him out in the field experiencing the outdoors. I took my daughter on her first camping trip when she was just a few months old. She's been camping with me dozens of times since then and she loves it. Last year, at age 4, I took her on her first actual hunting trip. I was prepared to not hunt much and that's just the sacrifice we have to make as parents in order to get our kids involved. She and I did a little glassing here and there, usually until she got bored. That doesn't take long for a 4 year old! She actually got to witness my brother shoot his deer and she joined us on the recovery and field dressing as well. Just remember to have A TON of patience. You want to do everything in your power to make it a fun and enjoyable experience right from the start. Otherwise, they won't like it and won't want to go again with you.

Hey Ryan, What's the minimum draw weight? Also do you know if the draw length can be shortened? I know some bows can but I can't find any info on this bow. Thanks.

Do you know if it's the Ram Plus or the Ram and a Half? Also do you know if the draw length is adjustable down to 26.5?

Nice job Kade!!!! Congrats and great shot!!

I'm leaving Thursday to help on my dad's hunt and our good family friend's hunt. The are hunting in neighboring units, so it will be somewhat of a challenge. I haven't started packing at all, but I don't need to bring much. Good luck to everyone!!

More than likely it's a wire that's worn through the insulation somewhere and is grounding out, causing a blown fuse. Easiest way to check is to look at your fuses. Find the one that's bad and then replace it. Turn the lights on. If it blows again, you have a wire grounding out.

Awesome man! Congrats.

17-309. Violations; classification A. Unless otherwise prescribed by this title, it is unlawful for a person to: 4. Discharge a "firearm" while taking wildlife within one-fourth mile of an occupied farmhouse or other residence, cabin, lodge or building without permission of the owner or resident. *Is it just me or are there a lot of ways to get around this statute? I personally wouldn't want to risk it, but . . . That is a nice buck . . . No risk at all with archery gear. There is no 1/4 mile rule that applies to bow and arrow hunting. I've confirmed it with multiple Game Wardens just in the last month. I'd shoot that deer from my roof if he lived in my backyard.

not going after yotes thats for my 22-250 but for long shots at coues, muleys, and elk. It seems like this is a place to start as a this rifle has a lot of features already built into it add to it a top dollar scope like a leupold, night force, or huskema just to name a few. I hand load and already have 300 win mag dies and other components but thanks for the reply roninflag if you could drop your friend an e-mail giving me some info I would be in much apreciation for input before ploping down hard earned cash for something thats not that good thanks Shoot me a PM with whatever questions you might have. I'm pretty impressed with the rifle so far.

I've noticed the same as well. Some bucks look to be on track with last year, but the majority are still growing.

Just talked to my insurance agent up here and he killed a buffalo on his deer hunt a few years ago. They got lucky though. They talked to someone up at Jacob Lake Lodge who had seen the buffalo a couple days prior. They decided to go look around mid day the next day and they were still in the same spot.

That's pretty cool man!! I live up here in 19A and spend quite a bit of time hiking around antelope country. I've only found 3 of those ever!

I'll be out for a couple days, Saturday and Sunday.

I do have that rifle and for the most part it's a great rifle. I'm having a little trouble developing a load, but only because I am trying to shoot a bullet that doesn't already have a lot of load data like the Bergers or Sierras do. I don't like the cheek piece, but it's removable. No big deal there. I've never shot it with the break in the open position. Recoil is very minimal with it closed. I'm not sure why it's even on that particular caliber rifle anyway. It doesn't do anything for accuracy whether open or closed. Overall I am very happy with it. I've shot several groups in the .6 range and several more in the 1 inch range. I am looking for the load that gets me under .5 and I am just about there. Let me know if you have any specific questions.

Me tooooo! lol I've always wanted to kill a typical 4x4 like that.

I'm doing my first backpack hunt this year. The over abundance of people pushed us out of our normal spots last year so this year we are ditching our proven hunting grounds for the solitude of a backpack hunt. Having said that, though, I am also going to try to stick my first mule deer buck with a bow in a few weeks. I've hunted coues deer with my bow and rifle for the last 6 years or so and this year I'm changing it up and going after a mule deer. If I don't get it done, then it's off to the backpack trip for coues. Good luck to everyone this year!!

Happy Birthday buddy!!