azpredator@work Report post Posted November 30, 2010 It started out fast sighting the first javelina within seconds of putting up the glass. We covered a lot of ground and Leslie, my 14 year old niece, ended up winning "first shot" opportunity as my son has already killed javelina. We ended up busting the javelina from it's bed 4 feet away and Leslie was a little slow to draw her weapon. The second day we changed locations. We got within 65 yards of the herd of 9 javelina. The plan was once Leslie killed her pig she would hand the rifle to my son and he would get a pig before they left the area. Being within 100 yards for 34 minutes provides great footage on video, but without coming away with even a single shot was VERY frustrating for me. She simply could not locate any of the javies in her scope. We were directly down hill from them so that made it a bit difficult for her to stay steady. I did manage to shoot a coyote before the day ended. The third day we found nothing and had to return home. I had Thanksgiving day off so I rounded up the kids and took Leslie's dad along as well. We found the pigs around 10am and the stalk was on. Enrique, my son, had first shot this time. I got everyone into position and started filming. We were within 100 yards from the herd. Enrique made sure I was filming the same pig as he was holding on and let me know he was going to shoot. He made what looked to be a good shot with the pig jumping and rolling. Leslie traded places with Enrique and we captured her first kill on camera as well when she made a great 60 yard broadside shot. The picture shows the exit hole side. High fives everywhere! They both enjoyed caping and skinning the javelina and we were in home just in time to enjoy a wonderful Thanksgiving meal provided by the long day's cooking by my wife and sister-in-law. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted December 1, 2010 That's awesome!! Thanks for sharing!! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomgobbler Report post Posted December 1, 2010 so no recovery on the frist pig? that sucks i hate it when that happens, and arent kids fun to try to get on animals, can be really frustrating, but cudos for sticking with it, and taking them back out. they are great to take, and the reward in the end is worth the frustration. great job Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Browning'sCustomMeat Report post Posted December 1, 2010 Very cool! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted December 2, 2010 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
