Butters Report post Posted January 26, 2010 For the last couple of months the excitement has been killing me over my daughters pig hunt. Well it has come and gone. Hard to believe its over now. Needless to say I was so proud of Aaryn, she was able to stay calm and get the job done. I was going to write something to post but Aaryn wanted to do it. So this is in her own words. Not only am I proud of what she was able to do on her hunt but when she showed me her write up my jaw hit the floor, she is only 11. What are they teaching them in school now days? I had no idea she was this capable of writing. So heres Aaryns story. Congratulations Aaryn I'm proud of you. Well it all started one day when I came home from school. My dad was waiting at the door to tell me I got drawn for a pig tag. I was extremely excited. That night all I could think about is what my hunt might be like. I couldn't wait to go on my first big game hunt. At Christmas I got a rifle from my dad and mom for my hunt, I went out to practice every chance I got. When it was time for Dad and I to go up hunting it was pouring rain so we had to wait till the second day. I couldn't stand it. Then the next day we finally got to go. Some of dad's friends came along to help out. When we were out there my dad was glassing for pigs when we got a call from my dad's friend Scott saying he glassed up some pigs so we went over to him. We hiked up some mountains to get closer cause we were at least a mile and a half away. The mountain they were on was very tall and rocky. We were 112 yards away from them. I was so excited. I got ready to shoot and they got spooked and ran off. I was a little upset. As we were walking back to the truck it started to snow on us. It was getting late so we went to my uncle Bryan's house to stay the night. We got up early the next morning and went back out. My dad glassed up more pigs about a mile away. My dad looked at me and asked “ How bad do you want a pig?” I said “ LET'S GO!!” so off hiking we went again. We got over by them and my dad took off his pack for me to shoot off of cause I was laying on the ground. They started to walk up the mountain so my dad wolfed at them to try to stop them so I could take the shot and they got spooked and ran off. I was pretty upset again but figured god has a reason for everything. Before we got back to the truck dad got another call about more pigs. I was absolutely excited! This made two herds in three hours. When Steve called my dad he said he had eight pigs bedded and he would stay and watch them till we got there. We got there and they were bedded in the thicket just below us. Dad ranged them at 95 yards so my dad set his pack on a rock for me to rest on. The plan was for Steve to varmint call them out of the thicket so Steve started calling and they came out single file. I was so nervous waiting for the biggest one to come out. My dad kept asking me “ Do you see them?” over and over again. He told me to hurry cause they were walking out . The last one was the biggest so I lined my cross hairs up on the pig, while my dad was still talking I pulled the trigger. BANG!!! and the pig went rolling down the hill. I was so excited, my first big game hunt and I got one. Everyone was giving me high fives and hugs, I was so happy. We got all packed up to go down the hill to see my pig. I couldn't wait. He was still alive when we got there so I had to shoot again. I shot and he was dead. My dad put him on a rock to take pictures with my pig. My dad and his friends took a lot of pictures. While they were taking pictures I was telling myself how proud I was. When we were done taking pictures me and my dad gutted him. As we were walking back to the truck everyone was laughing and talking about the hunt, I was so happy. We went to the store to get ice to put on my pig. My dad entered me in a big pig contest so we went to get him weighed. He weighed in at 40lbs with being gutted. So he probably was about a 50lb pig. After that we went to Scott's house to skin him. I had to help, I was thinking grouse but I still had fun cause it was my pig. When we were done we ate dinner with Scott then went home to show my mom, she was very happy for me. Now we have the pig in our freezer waiting to take it to be mounted. I was very excited that I got one! That was my first big game hunt. I want to thank all of my dad's friends for helping me out, Bryan, Rich, Scott and Steve. And a huge thank you to my dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 26, 2010 A huge Congrats one the Successful first hunt! Keep it up! BTW.....Dad..... Where are the pics???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 26, 2010 I think he is having technical difficulties......I spoke to them on the phone. Hopefully we will get pics soon! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Dude! Use the Butter Knife!!! Sorry.... Congrats Again Aaryn!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Dude! Use the Butter Knife!!! Sorry.... Congrats Again Aaryn!!! I'm at a loss for words I'll have to get back with you on that one give me some more time. That was some good stuff right there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Wow!! Great story Aaryn!! Congratulations on a fine hunt!! Man, I got all teary eyed just reading it! I can see why you are so proud Butters!! That's so awesome, what a great day with your little girl. Aaryn, great job hunting hard and making a good shot!! Way to go girl!!! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Fantastic write up and stellar pictures! Aaryn, I'm glad you took the time to give it to us in your own words. From the sounds of it, you are well on your way to being a great huntress. I know your Dad is as proud of you as you are of yourself, and you should be. You know that feeling you got right after you downed your pig with that first shot? I always tell people that I wouldn't trade that for anything in the world. It doesn't always come together on hunts, but I'm glad it did for you. I hope you continue hunting, finding success, and sharing it with us. Congratulations girl! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Congratulations on your first big game hunt and that is an excellent write up. Good Job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 WOW! That was one of the best write-ups I've read on here. Hearing you tell it in your own words even made it that much better. I know how proud Dad must be of you and to tell you the truth, even though I don't know you, but I'm proud of you to. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your hunt with us here. I got so excited reading it. It actually brought back memories of my first pig hunt and for that I thank you again. I hope you continue to hunt with Dad and I can't wait til your nexy story. We'll be waiting. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Weston1 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Aaryn, Wow! I'm so proud of you! It's so special when you share hobbies and interests with your Dad. I did too and I have a lifetime of outdoor memories. This will be something that neither of you will ever forget, and just think, they'll be many more to come. Now all you have to do is give Daddy the sad little girl look and maybe he'll show you the big stuff he's been eyeballing for his hunts! Work it girl! Congratulations! G-Pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GTT Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Congratulations Aaryn! & Great story! I know you are one proud papa Brian Congrats to the whole crew...Bret Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HUNTMUP Report post Posted January 26, 2010 That was an awesome story!! Congratulations on your pig! Judging by your story I am sure you will follow it up with many more exciting stories of success!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
555 Report post Posted January 26, 2010 My dad kept asking me “ Do you see them?” over and over again. He told me to hurry cause they were walking out . The last one was the biggest so I lined my cross hairs up on the pig, while my dad was still talking I pulled the trigger. BANG!!! and the pig went rolling down the hill. Now thats funny right there! Congratulations Aaryn! Great job! It's OK dad, I've been there many a time - there is nothing like it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coueshunter Report post Posted January 26, 2010 Great job............keep the kids involved in hunting.............Congratulations..........Allen......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lionslayer Report post Posted January 26, 2010 You did a great job Aaryn! Everybody is sooooo proud of you. I can't wait to go on another hunt with you and your dad that was a lot of fun. I never get tired of watching young hunters take down game and when you can do it on the first shot thats awsome.That was a great story. Not only a great hunter and a great shot you can sure write a good article. Great job Dad on gettig her all ready for the hunt and getting her on pigs every day. Your Friend, Rich Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
