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Title: Last for the year?
Post by: vvarmitr on October 25, 2010, 01:10:09 PM
Coyote Kate & I took off for a late evening g'hoggen.
We neared the farm we were going to when I spotted one above the barn next to a CRP strip.
We nonchalantly drive by  :innocentwhistle: then parked in a barn lane on the other side of the road that's blocked from view of the g'hog by the aforementioned barn.  :eyebrow:
We quietly get outta the car & load Jerry Lee, my 222Rem.
We sneak up to the west side of the barn & peek around. He's still out.  :thumb2:
Only problem - we can't get into a shooting position w/o moving else were & being seen.  :huh:
So relying on our extensive SEAL training we form a plan. Next time he goes down from looking around to get another mouth full of field salad we'd dash into the shed.
Just like clock work he drops his head & we beat feet around the corner.
Again outta sight in the shed off the barn we suck air to replenish our lungs after the 10' dash. Did I mention it was up hill too.  :whew:
Peering from our newly acquired position we realize we didn't go completely undetected. The g'hog is nearer its hole. :doh2:  However, still busy packing away the groceries.
Another problem arises - a patch of foxtail is between us.  Not good! :rolleye: When you're shooting a 40gr V-Max @ 3500fps any interruption in its flight path by any foliage turns that once solid projectile into nonlethal dust. :shock2:
I try seeing if there is any way I can thread a bullet through the foxtail. No go!  :sad:
CK & I confer. Not coming up w/ any good ideas I once again check on the location of our intended target.
HOT DAWG! He is clear of the foxtail patch. :yahoo:
I step to the corner of the barn & into the volunteer raspberry briers to  use the corner to support the rifle for the shot. He moves broadside lifts his head & POW!
Up comes the wagging tail. CK squeals w/ delight  & wraps her arms around me plants a big one my lips .......... oh if she had only waited until I got outta the briers! :sad:
Welp, here's the hoary varminter w/ his Hoary Marmot .....
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd48/vvarmitr/DSCF1002.jpg)
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: Todd Rahm on October 25, 2010, 01:37:17 PM
Uh, that thing aint small!!!  :holdon: Need to put it in the "Medium Game" forum.  :biggrin:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: HaMeR on October 25, 2010, 03:00:39 PM
You look surprised you got it VV. Heck you've only shot a thousand or so by now.  :eyebrownod: :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: HuntnCarve on October 25, 2010, 04:49:21 PM
Good shootin Tex!  That hog wasn't short on the groceries. :laf:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: FinsnFur on October 25, 2010, 05:27:47 PM
Now that's how ya close a season :eyebrownod: :yoyo:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: Bills Custom Calls on October 25, 2010, 06:07:06 PM
Why is it the last one

That is a pretty heavy hog ya got
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: pitw on October 25, 2010, 06:12:54 PM
Dang you hog hunters can tell a fine tale after out hunting. :bowingsmilie:  Looks like the biggest one of the season to me but then it could be the camera angle  :shrug:.  Thanks.
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: lacie23 on October 25, 2010, 06:16:41 PM
Great shot and a very good story. We don't have many groundhogs around here anymore. My Daddy says the coyotes and hawks are killing them.
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: slagmaker on October 25, 2010, 06:21:24 PM
Good job on the wright up and an excelent job on the whackin and stackin.
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: nastygunz on October 25, 2010, 07:09:26 PM
Great story and thats a groundHOG :yoyo:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: coyotehunter_1 on October 25, 2010, 07:22:06 PM
 :bowingsmilie:




Jerry Lee :biggrin: Yep, ya' just got's to love those classic 222's.  :wink:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: KySongDog on October 25, 2010, 07:39:58 PM
Nice stalk ya put on him, VV!    :yoyo:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: Hawks Feather on October 25, 2010, 10:29:18 PM
V.V.

All I can say is that you are in better shape than I am.  Running 347 yards uphill while carrying a rifle, a full pack, and the kitchen stove without being seen or making any noise.  I would have been seen for sure.   :biggrin:

Nice shot.

Jerry
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: alscalls on October 26, 2010, 06:41:01 AM
Well I looked at the pic and said WTG BILL!!!  :laf:

Then I read it..... Nice hog VV!  :yoyo: :yoyo: :yoyo: :highclap: :highclap: :highclap:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: LightningInABottle on October 26, 2010, 07:29:42 AM
Nice.

Quote from: vvarmitr on October 25, 2010, 01:10:09 PM
Peering from our newly acquired position we realize we didn't go completely undetected.

Must've been CK.


(Just noticed my daughter didn't log off and I just posted this using her screen name)  :doh2:

-Dave
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: Dave on October 26, 2010, 07:36:44 AM
OK, just got my identity back  :eyebrow:
Good job on the late season hog.  :congrats:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 08:15:42 AM
Why thank y'all for the comments. Sorry it was short, but the key board was beginning to smoke.  :rolleye:

Man, Lacie, you about brought a tear to my eye! Though I've never heard of a raptor getting a g'hog, but a little chucklet would be just right to take nest of fledglings.  :wo:
Coyotes on the other are devastating to g'hogs.  :argh:  I'd like to wack-n-stack those puppies.  :sneer:

Jerry you too could do it iffen ya had the extensive SEAL training Coyote Kate & I had.  :wink:

If ya need someone to drive ya to the eye doctor Al; let me know!  :iroll:  I could see it if you got me confused w/ Pierce Brosnen.  ;yes;

LOL @ Dave. :alscalls:
This time of year they're more interested in food then anything else.  :huh:
I get that way sometimes too. :eyebrownod:
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: Hawks Feather on October 26, 2010, 08:36:22 AM
Quote from: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 08:15:42 AM
Jerry you too could do it iffen ya had the extensive SEAL training Coyote Kate & I had.  :wink:

I will always be a SEAL wanna be and never able to keep up with them in any way.

Jerry
Title: Re: Last for the year?
Post by: KySongDog on October 26, 2010, 09:33:40 AM
Speaking of SEALs........... 99% of the people you meet who say they were in the SEALs are full of crap.   There is a web site devoted to outing those low life liars.