kidso Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Drove down the I-10 from Phoenix to Unit 33 near Tucson and met up with CWT member firstcoueswas80 to chase some javelina. I Felt lucky to make it there alive for a couple of reasons. First of all, I drove into a massive fog patch that swallowed my Jeep near the Eloy area that dropped my visibility to nearly zero. I crept along the interstate at a zooming velocity of 30 mph for about 20 minutes before passing through this crucible. Then, as I got closer to our destination, I felt my Jeep glide on some ice and spotted what I thought was snow on the side of the road. Within 10 minutes the entire area was veiled in snow and I knew we would be in for a chilly hunt. After meeting up with Casey and suiting up for our adventure, we plodded through the snow and began climbing a nearby ridge with the intent of glassing for the "other" elusive grey ghost of the desert. However, on the way snow covered slope, I caught the scent of nearby javelina. We worked a small ravine back and forth trying to located the source of the scent when I heard a lone pig bust out of some nearby cover and disappear without a trace. As we continued our arduous ascent, I realized that stalking a pig in this crunchy snow would be a nearly impossible feat. Moreover, it would be equally difficult to discover any recent feeding or bedding spots because they had been buried by the snow. I hoped that the sun would warm up the air temperature soon and give us a fighting chance to find some pigs. After glassing a few hillsides and chasing a few bucks with no luck on either front, we decided to hike up to the ridgetop and glass the valley on the other side. We had just separated for perhaps 30 seconds when I looked off to my left and spotted two javelina feeding on some prickly pear next to a snow draped palo verde tree. I pulled my rangefinder up and it read a mere 30 yards from the field to the dinner table. I slid my slider sight to the 30 mark, drew back my bowstring, placed my single pin just behind the infamous white stripe, and squeezed my mechanical release. WHACK! What a beautiful sound! To my surprise, the broadside javelina simply tipped over. It didn't jump, spin, or run ---it just tipped over, like a silhouette target in a tin shooting gallery. I whistled for Casey who was nearly able to make a double out of the situation as he chased after the escaping herd. Without any regrets, he volunteered to pack my pig out, as his backpack was much better prepared for that job than was mine. All in all, it was a fun hunt with good company. Thanks Casey! 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outdoor rush Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Awesome job! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle mountain ranch Report post Posted January 2, 2015 good deal way to press on and deal with this winter blast.. congrats Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norteno Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Congrats Keith. I thought I was the only one caught taking my trophy photo with field dressing gloves on. Haha. Nice Wac'em kill! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctafoya Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Nice piggy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Sweet! Good job guys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Couestracker Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Good job and nice write-up Keith! Nice hat as well! Congratulations on your success. What about Casey's hunt? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4Falls Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Good work Kidso! Good story too. Congrats. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZLance Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Congrats dude Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
southernxpress Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Awesome way to start out the new year! (almost didn't recognize you with out the Santa beard) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Will K Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Sweet. Congrat's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MULEPACKHUNTER Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Very nice, too cool to see snow on the ground in the pics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 2, 2015 Very nicely done Keith, that was a heck of a shot, too bad I couldn't seal the deal on a double! Ended up staying home today, the baby had a tough night, thought I'd stay home and help out momma. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DAS Report post Posted January 2, 2015 I enjoyed your write up. Congrats on the pig! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
