First Pigs for my Son and I

[lar45]

I went on a wounded warrior hunt at the Rolling R ranch in Harrison Arkansas this past weekend and had a blast. I used my 500 JRH BFR with 400gn cast boolit at 950 fps.
The first shot was probably 15 yds from a tree stand and I hit him exactly center in the head just below the eyes, so it went down and out without hitting anything important :( Then he took off running, I could see the first hit so I kept shooting till he was down. I knew he was a small one, but it looked like a great shot to take with the pistol and it should be tender, lol. Next time, I'll go for a shoulder.
My son shot a big Sow with my 30-06 at about 25yds, Win 150gn factory stuff, one shot behind the shoulder and she was down. He's had a great time letting me know his was bigger than mine.

http://www.lsstuff.com/hunting/glenn-pig-01.jpg

http://www.lsstuff.com/hunting/erin-pig-01.jpg

[camaro1st]

Looks like a couple of happy guys. Good hunt!!!

[x101airborne]

Two less pigs and two more pig hunters. That's a step in the right direction!!!!! Congrats to you and your son!

[shdwlkr]

One day I hope to be able to post such a fine happy event with my son but he is only 6 and I am well in my mid 60's so the race against time is on.
Very good pictures and two very happy hunters

[Crawdaddy]

Congrats to both of you.

[HBAR2989]

Congrats on the pigs. You'll get hooked on that. We just did our pig hunt last weekend.

[doctorggg]

Glad to see you keeping the hunting tradition alive. I had my son shooting squirrels at age 6. We shot pheasants and quail together. He was a terrific sporting clays shooter at age 12. Then he just lost interest. He went deer hunting with me a couple of times. Sitting in a tree stand in the cold wasn't his idea of a good time. My generation of hunters has come to an end. I hope your son stays interested.

[doctorggg]

I have been looking into my first pig hunt. Anyone have a recommendation for somewhere close to VA? Thanks

[Crawdaddy]

If you make a trip to New Mexico I can give you a spot. Not really close to Va.

[1Shirt]

Super! Good pics!
1Shirt!:coffee:

[Hamish]

The truly mindblowing thing is how the events of that single day will carry in his memory for the rest of his life. Most all of us have one or two that would'nt be traded for anything.

[jeeedbb]

Always good to see dad and son on a hunt. Thanks for keeping a good thing going.

[a.squibload]

Mmmm, pork chops!
Congrats.

[missionary5155]

Good morning & Congradulations to you both.
These hunting stories bless my heart ! I sure am looking forward to getting to see my sons again and maybe put in some bush time.
Mike in Peru

[LAH]

Congrats all round.

[TXGunNut]

Great story, great pics, great hunt! Congrats. And pig hunting is not addictive, I can stop any time I want to.....

[Chamfered]

Great pics, looks like you had a good time. Really gives me an itch.

[Wayne Smith]

I have been looking into my first pig hunt. Anyone have a recommendation for somewhere close to VA? Thanks

The mountains of North Carolina. Google is your friend.

[Silvercreek Farmer]

Good job! I can't wait until my boys are a little older and ready to hunt!

[Michael J. Spangler]

awesome hunt!

great gun!

[Fenring]

Well done guys.

[badbob454]

nice i used to live in Harrison Arkansas nice place good people. lots of little deer never saw a wild pig only a few recently escaped ones .. great pics ,,, and yeah his is definatly bigger he he

[303Guy]

You know, that statement and the event - First Pigs for my Son and I - is so wonderful to read and know about. It is heart warming to say the least. :drinks: And inspiring.

My sons have flown the coup now but my young great-nephew is still out there and is very keen on hunting and savouring game (even if it is only rabbits and hares and the odd wild boarlet and feral goat). I introduced him to rabbit biltong and he loves it. (Biltong is salt cured dried meat with appropriate spices). He will be taken pig hunting very soon. (He's the fella in my avatar holding his first hare).

[Norbrat]

(Biltong is salt cured dried meat with appropriate spices).

You're a transplanted Springbok, aren't you?? :-P

[303Guy]

I might have migrated from Africa.[smilie=1: My cover is blown! :mrgreen: But this is my home and I love it!
I'm a 'Down Underer' now. :drinks:

[Certaindeaf]

Ha, that's great! His is bigger than yours!

[hillbillyjoe]

Conngrats, always good to have your son on any hunt. I was fortunate to be there for my son's first deer, will never forget it. Some of that country around Harrison can be pretty rough, born and raised not too far from there. Glad you had a good time. see ya, Phillip

[smoked turkey]

What a great story and the pictures tell it all. I am a little envious.

[Pigslayer]

I love hunting pigs!! Good job!