BuckNasty Report post Posted March 5, 2007 After glassing all morning and seeing nothing, my father and I decided to return to the car to drive to another location. On the way a truck passed and said they saw 3 pigs cross the road not but 200 yards away. We decided to give chase, not knowing if they were having a good laugh at our expense. We thought we found their tracks and my father and I started to follow. We were 30 yards apart slowly pushing ahead. In the haste to drop off our packs and gear I left behind my radio. Every so often we were able to see each other and signal that we didn’t see anything. We kept going until I heard the sound of them digging and eating. I wanted to get my father’s attention, so he could stalk them too, but I knew any attempts to get his attention would surely scatter the heard. I continued forward a bit and caught a quick glimpse of a hog. A few steps further and they sensed my movement and scattered. Immediately I called on my predator call. Sure enough, two pigs did a 180 and were racing towards me chomping and stomping all the way. There I was contemplating that my brother’s bolt action, .243 with 9x scope with only one round in it doesn’t make for a great brush gun. With the adrenaline flowing I stepped out of the brush hoping to stop their charge. It did, and at only 20 yards the scope was all javelina. When he stopped, I fired and hit him. He slowly walked away while I reloaded for any necessary follow up shot. My dad came over and asked what all the commotion was about. He didn’t know I had the predator call and didn’t know that it would work for pigs. He thought I shot a coyote. To his surprise we had a javelina chomping his teeth at us just a few feet between us. A follow up shot with a pistol ended our hunt before lunch. I wish my dad could have been a part of the stalk and shooting sequence. Luck of the draw has allowed me to take an elk and a javelina when we both had permits. In the least, I am glad he will get credit for a successful hunt with the extended family throughout the country who are fortunate enough to have excellent hunting habitat in their backyards and who can’t fully appreciate the difficulties of hunting in AZ. I know some guys don’t like javelina hunting, but calling them in was one heck of an adrenaline rush. I am hooked and I will carry a pistol next year in case I am lucky enough to have a similar hunt. Also, thanks goes to the guys in the truck who were kind enough to share the info. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkhunter Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Great work, calling them in while archery hunting is the ultimate rush...you'll have to try that out someday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckNasty Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Great work, calling them in while archery hunting is the ultimate rush...you'll have to try that out someday! I put in for archery elk, partly so that my dad and I won't have competing hunts. If I am lucky enough to draw I will buy a bow. Once I get proficient with it, I am sure I will enjoy the challenge and rush of a bow hunt. I had more than enough "buck fever" with a rifle in hand. I can only imagine what it would be like with a bow in hand! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azyoung Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Congrats on calling your Javi!! azyoung Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortpants Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Congratulations on your success! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azcouesandelk Report post Posted March 5, 2007 Big congrats to you on your pig and your elk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
COOSEFAN Report post Posted March 6, 2007 Congrats on the success! Seein' those pigs runnin' back at you after calling is awesome! I know guys who ask me why I continue killin' a pig every year, and they just don't understand. Hunting is hunting and it is always what you make of it....sure, once you've seen one pig, you've seen em' all, but you never know what experiences you'll have when hunting them year after year! Best of luck on your future pig hunts and again congrats! JIM> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowhunter4life Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I had more than enough "buck fever" with a rifle in hand. I can only imagine what it would be like with a bow in hand! Be careful, once you hold that bow and wack an amimal. it is all over, all the guns will get cob webs and dust. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbryant11 Report post Posted March 6, 2007 I put in for archery elk, partly so that my dad and I won't have competing hunts. If I am lucky enough to draw I will buy a bow. Once I get proficient with it, I am sure I will enjoy the challenge and rush of a bow hunt. I had more than enough "buck fever" with a rifle in hand. I can only imagine what it would be like with a bow in hand! that is one problem with the system , i hate to say and be an a** but you should be proficient with a bow before you put in...cbryant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BuckNasty Report post Posted March 7, 2007 that is one problem with the system , i hate to say and be an a** but you should be proficient with a bow before you put in...cbryant One needs to be proficient to hunt, not fill out an application. As long as one is willing to put in the time and effort to become proficient and ethical with a bow prior to the hunt that is all that matters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted March 7, 2007 you might be surprised at how long it takes to get profecient with a bow. especially out to 40,50,60 yards! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 7, 2007 you might be surprised at how long it takes to get profecient with a bow. especially out to 40,50,60 yards! I agree with you 100%, Casey. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Rabbit Report post Posted March 7, 2007 BuckNasty, I'd go ahead and get the bow whether you draw or not. I'm sure you've read here that the PSMathoyttech is the best bow made .The 3D shoots during summer are fun and sometimes and eye-opener. Then there's archery deer season during the nice weather of September in the pines. Javies were made for archery gear. Good luck in the elk draw. With the earlier draw, you will have 5 months to practice with a bow, plenty for a dedicated new archer. RR Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coues 'n' Sheep Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I'm sure you've read here that the PSMathoyttech is the best bow made . RR BaHaHaHa :lol: ... That is Perfect! You da Man, RR!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GameHauler Report post Posted March 7, 2007 I'm sure you've read here that the PSMathoyttech is the best bow made . RR BaHaHaHa :lol: ... That is Perfect! You da Man, RR!! Here we go again Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
