capoeirajosh Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Been out the past few days pig hunting with my bow. Have not killed anything with my bow yet. Still looking for that first archery kill. I have missed 2 shots on javis yesterday and today. 30 yards and 45 yards. At the range I am accurate out to 70. My arrow flew over both of their backs! Went back to the truck to make sure my sight wasn't messed up. Nope. Right in the bull. Do javis jump the string sometimes? Maybe, I should be aiming a bit low for a heart shot instead to compensate for the string jump. Should my effective range for javis be smaller than my effective range for say deer or elk? Oh, the joys of learning bowhunting, hahaha. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted January 4, 2015 it's usually the excitement - piggy fever like always pick a spot - concentrate on the white band just behind the front leg - 1/3 way up - look to hit the stripe just be glad you've been into the piggys twice already piggys rarely jump the string - they do look a lot bigger when they raise their hair- aim small 30 yrds is normal for these little critters - but its easy to get closer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoghntr Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Remember if they are on to you their hair may be standing up 6+ inches and that is biggest reason for high shots or thru hair shots.. aim from bottom of chest up few inches instead of starting from top down.. good luck! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 4, 2015 I've shaved the bristle hairs on ones back before!:-) Can't find one to release an arrow on this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kidso Report post Posted January 4, 2015 I once hit the mode button on my rangefinder and it switched from yards to meters. My shooting was off until I figured that out! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Thanks for the tips everyone! Gonna try and get on some more today! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted January 4, 2015 I aim low for the heart and am 2 for 2 with pigs (one archery at 5 yards and rifle at 250 yards). Both heart shots and the pigs went nowhere. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Havasuhunter Report post Posted January 4, 2015 If you've never made a bow kill, you may be only practicing and ranging on flat ground. Remember if shooting uphill or downhill, your arrow will fly high. That's why the rangefinders have that angle compensation. It sounds simple but many forget that during the hunt, including me. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted January 4, 2015 If you've never made a bow kill, you may be only practicing and ranging on flat ground. Remember if shooting uphill or downhill, your arrow will fly high. That's why the rangefinders have that angle compensation. It sounds simple but many forget that during the hunt, including me. I actually came back to add that point. Most shots on pigs are on an angle. An archery range finder with the angle compensator is important. Also look online for pictures on how to shoot at angles (like from a tree stand). It helps from ridge to ridge or up/down a steep hillside to know where to aim for the best vital shot. I've also taken targets and positioned them in various places on hills to practice in the past. It was very helpful. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Awesome info here. I actually ended up having to get out of there this morning, due to my truck acting weird. The Piggies haven't seen the last of me though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
capoeirajosh Report post Posted January 4, 2015 Are you all taking your boots off to stalk into these guys? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstcoueswas80 Report post Posted January 4, 2015 I use kenetreks and they (asking with me being quite large and not graceful) are quite loud. If possible, I put my tennis shoes on for a stalk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elkaholic Report post Posted January 4, 2015 I never really worried a lot about making loud noise while stalking piggys - they spend to much time with there heads stuck in different places. use the wind - walk /stalk as quietly as possible and it should n't be a problem any old hiking / hunting boots for piggys will do. even if you get caught right out in the open - just try to remain still and they shouldn't really get spooked 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
naturegirl Report post Posted January 4, 2015 If youve seen my pics, i get close with boots on. I do believe my smaller sized feet make less noise though. I notice noise (as long as you are being pretty quiet) doesn't affect them a lot until you are within 30ish yards, which is bow range. Also learn to call. If you spook a herd, calling may bring them back. That's how I took my archery pig. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AZbowhntr Report post Posted January 5, 2015 Calling works well or scares them out of the country. I have called them in several times and shot my last pig at 3 yards with a bow as it was charging. I usually don't call though until the herd has been spooked. I was out calling coyotes the other day and spotted some pigs. We got the wind in our face and just slowly walked into them for the fun of it. We were within 20 yards easily. Just go slow. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
