DCS Report post Posted January 7, 2012 After reading TJ's post I was inspired to write this.I was diagnosed with blockage in my chest in mid Dec.After spending a couple of days in the VA hospital in Tucson I got a stent put in on the 29th of Dec.to correct a 90% blocked artery coming from my heart.What a difference!!!!My friends,and I are like TJ,we have been bringing in the new year for the last 35-40 years with archery pig.I had guys from Nev.,Tucson,Phx all camped in my garage at the ranch.You can imagine my disappointment when I watched everyone leave to go hunting,and I had to stay at home.Now I really know how how my cowdogs feel when I don't take them.Dr's appointment on Thursday released me to do what I thought I could.Ha HA Yesterday I got to go with the last guy that hadn't filled,4 others had.We had 4 spotters,2 hunters,so it didn't take long to find the pigs.After 3 failed stalks,due to the catclaw over our heads,I was about done for the day.I stayed back,while John tried again.We spotted another herd that was in a better position,so off I went.I got above them,to get the wind right,and started down a long ridge that dropped into a canyon.I hurried as much as I could as it was about 4:30 and I was afraid they would move on to bed for the night.I got down to 30 yards,above the pigs,and one came across a opening.I ranged the next pig,he was 27 yards.I shot and ended up hitting him through the heart,so my hunt was over.All 4 of my buddies ended up watching the stalk,and one of them packed it out for me.This was pig number 35 with a bow,and I got 7 more with a pistol,muzzelloader,and rifle.Many thanks to my friends,the dr's at the VA,as I killed this pig 8 days after receiving my stent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Wow! I am glad to hear your stent surgery went well!! that's awesome! And to be out hunting so fast afterwards is just a tribute to the advances in medicine, wow. Congratulations on the pigs! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DUG Report post Posted January 7, 2012 Nice job! Many of us older guys are starting to slow down some. If we want to keep hunting we need to take care of ourselves. Glad it all worked out for you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bonecollector Report post Posted January 8, 2012 Great story. Congrats on the success of the hunt and the surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterdan Report post Posted January 8, 2012 When I grow up I want to be like Cliff . Congrats Buddy!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 After reading TJ's post I was inspired to write this.I was diagnosed with blockage in my chest in mid Dec.After spending a couple of days in the VA hospital in Tucson I got a stent put in on the 29th of Dec.to correct a 90% blocked artery coming from my heart.What a difference!!!!My friends,and I are like TJ,we have been bringing in the new year for the last 35-40 years with archery pig.I had guys from Nev.,Tucson,Phx all camped in my garage at the ranch.You can imagine my disappointment when I watched everyone leave to go hunting,and I had to stay at home.Now I really know how how my cowdogs feel when I don't take them.Dr's appointment on Thursday released me to do what I thought I could.Ha HA Yesterday I got to go with the last guy that hadn't filled,4 others had.We had 4 spotters,2 hunters,so it didn't take long to find the pigs.After 3 failed stalks,due to the catclaw over our heads,I was about done for the day.I stayed back,while John tried again.We spotted another herd that was in a better position,so off I went.I got above them,to get the wind right,and started down a long ridge that dropped into a canyon.I hurried as much as I could as it was about 4:30 and I was afraid they would move on to bed for the night.I got down to 30 yards,above the pigs,and one came across a opening.I ranged the next pig,he was 27 yards.I shot and ended up hitting him through the heart,so my hunt was over.All 4 of my buddies ended up watching the stalk,and one of them packed it out for me.This was pig number 35 with a bow,and I got 7 more with a pistol,muzzelloader,and rifle.Many thanks to my friends,the dr's at the VA,as I killed this pig 8 days after receiving my stent. Man am I glad I inspired you to write this. First let me say I'm glad you're doing alright after having your stent put in. Second, my hat is off to you for all your success over the years on so many pigs. That is an awesome accomplishment and my congratulations to you on another pig this year. Having a bunch of friends staying in your garage waiting on opening day had to have been a good time with lots of stories for sure. Got room for one more? lol Thank you for sharing your hunt with us and your success over the yeas. You're amazing and I would like to meet yo someday and hear some more stories. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tjhunt2 Report post Posted January 8, 2012 After reading TJ's post I was inspired to write this.I was diagnosed with blockage in my chest in mid Dec.After spending a couple of days in the VA hospital in Tucson I got a stent put in on the 29th of Dec.to correct a 90% blocked artery coming from my heart.What a difference!!!!My friends,and I are like TJ,we have been bringing in the new year for the last 35-40 years with archery pig.I had guys from Nev.,Tucson,Phx all camped in my garage at the ranch.You can imagine my disappointment when I watched everyone leave to go hunting,and I had to stay at home.Now I really know how how my cowdogs feel when I don't take them.Dr's appointment on Thursday released me to do what I thought I could.Ha HA Yesterday I got to go with the last guy that hadn't filled,4 others had.We had 4 spotters,2 hunters,so it didn't take long to find the pigs.After 3 failed stalks,due to the catclaw over our heads,I was about done for the day.I stayed back,while John tried again.We spotted another herd that was in a better position,so off I went.I got above them,to get the wind right,and started down a long ridge that dropped into a canyon.I hurried as much as I could as it was about 4:30 and I was afraid they would move on to bed for the night.I got down to 30 yards,above the pigs,and one came across a opening.I ranged the next pig,he was 27 yards.I shot and ended up hitting him through the heart,so my hunt was over.All 4 of my buddies ended up watching the stalk,and one of them packed it out for me.This was pig number 35 with a bow,and I got 7 more with a pistol,muzzelloader,and rifle.Many thanks to my friends,the dr's at the VA,as I killed this pig 8 days after receiving my stent. I've replied to this post already but wanted to bring it back up for those who haven't read it. It's a worth while read. TJ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCS Report post Posted January 8, 2012 Thanks for the kind words TJ.I have been down to Mexico with Amanda,and in the future I will try to make a few of the sites functions.I would like to meet you also,along with some of the other people.Kinda nice to put a face with the stories.Cliff Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heat Report post Posted January 12, 2012 Way to go Cliff! Very cool story there. Nick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
