KidBowHunter Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Hello, my name is Troy and I am 10 years old and in the 5th grade. My dad is also on this forum as bowswniper. I took this pig on Sunday, Jan.7. It was pretty cool. lt turned out to be a Sow, and weighed about forty five pounds. This is my first bow kill and my first Arizona big game animal. We set up a blind about ten yards away from a heavily used trail (the javelina walk down this trail every day to get water) My dad was behind me 20 yards back video taping. A few pigs just walked right by me at five yards and didn`t care!!!!!!! That was pretty close and I did care!! The other couple were suspicious. Long story short, a javelina walked up and started feeding. I pulled my bow back. The javelina turned away so I had to let my bow down. The pig turned broadside, so I pulled my bow back again . He turned again, so I had to let my bow down again!!! The pig finally stayed broadside, and I shot. It was a good lung shot. Tell you what, that pig just about tore out my bicep!!!!! Troy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron G. Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Great job Troy! Awesome job on a great pig. Glad to see you had a great time. Looking forward to seeing and hearing about your future successes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Way to go Troy and bowsniper. Hope this is the start of a life long passion for you young man. Nothing like your kids first hunt Aye Bowsniper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cramerhunts Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Great job on a fine first big game animal and thanks for sharing it with us. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CouesWhitetail Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Way to go Troy!! Amanda Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TREESTANDMAN Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Nice job on a great pig Troy! You've got a great teacher! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowsniper Report post Posted January 16, 2007 I am such a proud papa! Troy held tight when that pig walked right up to him, and he let off twice to get a good shot! He's a great hunter! Too bad I'm not going to let him get into a treestand until he's 25! Mark Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sgha Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Congrats Troy! You did a heck of a job on that pig. Enjoy these times with your father, in the years to come you'll have great memories! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Nothing wrong with ground blinds Troy. they are a lot warmer, dryer, less wind and you can move around a little more. A buddy of mine shot a lion out of one a couple years back during the archery turkey hunt. GOOD luck in the draw Mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronaldo Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Very nice Pig, Keep up the good work!!! Ron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Hawk Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Troy that's a nice pig, hope to see some more pictures in the near future. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Outstanding Troy!!!!! Congrats on your first big game animal. With a dad like bowsniper, I'm sure this will be the first of many with a bow. Sincere congrats, S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jim Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Sounds like the first of many to come. Congrats on the patience to wait on the perfect shot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daryl_s Report post Posted January 16, 2007 Congrats Troy, any big game animal with a bow is a great achievement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted January 16, 2007 you did it troy. I new you would. you had the faith of a giant. we a very proud of you.mike Share this post Link to post Share on other sites