Errant Shot on Pig - Good Result! - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

Michael · 11-11-2019, 09:30 AM

I yanked a shot at a pig at CDLC on Saturday evening, but found a good blood trail when I went to look for my arrow. I had to crawl or push through some REALLY thick brush, but I found the pig about 40 yards in.

Short video below...

https://youtu.be/LO6kgAefs7s

Bone Thug · 11-11-2019, 09:37 AM

Congrats on the bow kill.

Jak-Hammer I’m assuming?

Mexico · 11-11-2019, 09:47 AM

It's only a bad shot if you don't find them!

kruppa24 · 11-11-2019, 09:49 AM

congrats!!!!!!!!

Rwc · 11-11-2019, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Mexico

It's only a bad shot if you don't find them!

Oh how true...........lol

Congrats on the hog sir.

Rwc

Michael · 11-11-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Congrats on the bow kill.

Jak-Hammer I’m assuming?

That is correct.

sotx · 11-11-2019, 09:52 AM

You went to look for the arrow, did you find the arrow?

sotx · 11-11-2019, 09:53 AM

Never mind I did not see it the first time in the vid.

Michael · 11-11-2019, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sotx

You went to look for the arrow, did you find the arrow?

Yes...and fortunately it wasn’t broken, other than the Nockturnal being bent up a little.

AntlerCollector · 11-11-2019, 09:55 AM

"SMOKED 'EM"

Good job on the recovery. Thanks for posting the not so perfect shots too. It happens to us all.

sotx · 11-11-2019, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael

Yes...and fortunately it wasn’t broken, other than the Nockturnal being bent up a little.

Most important thing about pig killin LOL

Briar Friar · 11-11-2019, 10:05 AM

That spinal artery is a great place to hit on an errant shot. Ive spined more critters than I care to admit but theyve all died quickly and trail was short.

Great video as always Michael.

Briar Friar · 11-11-2019, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by AntlerCollector

"SMOKED 'EM"

Good job on the recovery. Thanks for posting the not so perfect shots too. It happens to us all.

The mouse got smoked.

Mary · 11-11-2019, 10:22 AM

The rat still cracks me up!

Good job....clearly it was a great shot! 40 yards and prize found.

Michael · 11-11-2019, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by AntlerCollector

Good job on the recovery. Thanks for posting the not so perfect shots too. It happens to us all.

Yep, I'm curious to see what kind of feedback I get from the YT "experts!"

It happens.

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Originally Posted by sotx

Most important thing about pig killin LOL

Agree!

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Originally Posted by Briar Friar

That spinal artery is a great place to hit on an errant shot. Ive spined more critters than I care to admit but theyve all died quickly and trail was short.

Great video as always Michael.

The trail was short, but that might be the thickest brush on the ranch! LOL! And I was wearing Crocs!

Arrowflinger84 · 11-11-2019, 10:24 AM

thanks for sharing Michael!

sotx · 11-11-2019, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael

And I was wearing Crocs!

ROFLMAO yes!!!!!

Smart · 11-11-2019, 10:41 AM

I hit 2" from lungs and lose my avatar deer for 30 days and luckily get another shot at him... .....You hit 1-1.5 feet behind the lungs and he's dead in 40 yards..

I need me some of that kinda luck..

.

chrisgunguy · 11-11-2019, 10:42 AM

Been there done that. Glad you recovered. Thanks for sharing.

Raypo · 11-11-2019, 10:54 AM

Good recovery and footage. How weird about the rat, that’s a first. If I’m going, you’re going with me.

Casey · 11-11-2019, 10:58 AM

Do we have a new Assman on the board? Sometimes those shots are quick kills. I've done that on a doe myself. Matter of fact, I think you were filming it on the Kenedy.

Congrats on the pork and thanks for the dose of reality!

slicktricker · 11-11-2019, 10:59 AM

Good work

sotx · 11-11-2019, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Smart

I hit 2" from lungs and lose my avatar deer for 30 days and luckily get another shot at him... .....You hit 1-1.5 feet behind the lungs and he's dead in 40 yards..

I need me some of that kinda luck..

.

Its the arrow weight c'mon man

BitBackShot · 11-11-2019, 11:13 AM

I hit a cactus buck right in the buttcheek earlier this season and he only went about 40-50 yards before completely bleeding out. Embarrassing, but did the job.

Smart · 11-11-2019, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sotx

Its the arrow weight c'mon man

Son of a ....I forgot..

billfromtx · 11-11-2019, 11:18 AM

Gotta love some Jak-hammers.

louieagarcia · 11-11-2019, 11:20 AM

So aim way back and wear crocks. Got it! I feel ready for my next hunt

Dale Moser · 11-11-2019, 11:23 AM

My buddy Michael shot this deer a couple weeks ago. 6” Too fat back, and nearly a foot high...hit high in the back, just behind midpoint of the body. Dead in 40 yds...if I did that I’d still be looking for it...

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sotx · 11-11-2019, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Dale Moser

if I did that I’d still be looking for it...

Exactly, Id be handing over wads of cash to Mr. Hindes

louieagarcia · 11-11-2019, 11:39 AM

and kudos for the recovery effort. Many folks wouldn't have even tried, but that porker is perfect size for the smoker! Congrats!

Michael · 11-11-2019, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Smart

I hit 2" from lungs and lose my avatar deer for 30 days and luckily get another shot at him... .....You hit 1-1.5 feet behind the lungs and he's dead in 40 yards..

I need me some of that kinda luck..

.

Definitely not the way I drew it up!

But I'll take it.

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Originally Posted by louieagarcia

and kudos for the recovery effort. Many folks wouldn't have even tried, but that porker is perfect size for the smoker! Congrats!

Yeah, I should have left him whole and just thrown the whole thing on the pit.

Michael · 11-11-2019, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sotx

Its the arrow weight c'mon man

525 grains (but in fairness, I didn't get a pass through!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by louieagarcia

So aim way back and wear crocks. Got it! I feel ready for my next hunt

Rockin' the Crocs!

jjaimes · 11-11-2019, 01:35 PM

Good video as always

Michael · 11-11-2019, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mary

The rat still cracks me up!

Good job....clearly it was a great shot! 40 yards and prize found.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjaimes

Good video as always

Thanks!

Bone Thug · 11-11-2019, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael

That is correct.

Nice. Those Jak-Hammers are nasty good.

I like hearing the details. Congrats again.

Michael · 11-11-2019, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bone Thug

Nice. Those Jak-Hammers are nasty good.

I like hearing the details. Congrats again.

They have worked REALLY well for me for many years. I don't see me changing anytime soon.

brown dogs · 11-11-2019, 07:37 PM

1st congrats. However am a bit confused with the terminology used. Title of video is "Texas Heart Shot". Growing up that shot placement was always referred to as an "Arkansas Heart Shot". That and if someone shot the animal in the neck, it was said the the shooter "put a Texas" on the animal. Guess it is a geographical thing.
In light of an honest and full disclosure...I'm from Mississippi

Scubasteveo · 11-11-2019, 07:59 PM

I hit one earlier this year right at about his waist area, just in front of the back legs. About the same 40 yard trail. Amazing how those arteries can help back there, but you hit one lung high and it's lost!

Congrats

dfkoon · 11-11-2019, 08:03 PM

Congrats. Shot reminded me of the 1st pig I stuck. Never found him. But he was a bit larger.

Tony Pic · 11-11-2019, 08:07 PM

Congrats...may be a bad shot technically. But the job got done.

rtp · 11-11-2019, 08:16 PM

That was just a bit back.....surprised after reviewing the video you didnt back out and come back in the morning to look for it.

Congrats. That will make some good eating.

killerbee · 11-11-2019, 08:18 PM

awesome! enjoyed that

curtintex · 11-11-2019, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael

The trail was short, but that might be the thickest brush on the ranch! LOL! And I was wearing Crocs!

You're from Huffman.....we already assumed the Croc part.

Dead is dead....good job.

First deer I ever killed with a bow, in 1991, was spined. I made a bad shot and it died where it stood. It was a bad shot, but a dead deer. I'll take it.

Jcjohnson · 11-11-2019, 08:41 PM

Sometimes things just work out. Congrats on the poke chops!

Texas Grown · 11-11-2019, 09:05 PM

Great video of the shot, and the rat Boss!

I hope my Flip-flop Crocs will work, cause I've got 3 pairs. Two pair are camo; one for day and one for night. The other pair is for dress-up Flip-flops.

Michael · 11-11-2019, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brown dogs

1st congrats. However am a bit confused with the terminology used. Title of video is "Texas Heart Shot". Growing up that shot placement was always referred to as an "Arkansas Heart Shot". That and if someone shot the animal in the neck, it was said the the shooter "put a Texas" on the animal. Guess it is a geographical thing.
In light of an honest and full disclosure...I'm from Mississippi

I guess it's a geographical thing. LOL! Technically, I think of a THS as right up the chute.

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Originally Posted by Tony Pic

Congrats...may be a bad shot technically. But the job got done.

Quote:

Originally Posted by curtintex

You're from Huffman.....we already assumed the Croc part.

Dead is dead....good job.

First deer I ever killed with a bow, in 1991, was spined. I made a bad shot and it died where it stood. It was a bad shot, but a dead deer. I'll take it.

LOL! We wore "thongs" (the ones that go on your feet!

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jcjohnson

Sometimes things just work out. Congrats on the poke chops!

Thanks!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Texas Grown

Great video of the shot, and the rat Boss!

I hope my Flip-flop Crocs will work, cause I've got 3 pairs. Two pair are camo; one for day and one for night. The other pair is for dress-up Flip-flops.

Perfect!

JTeLarkin08 · 11-11-2019, 09:53 PM

I have shot a pig and antelope in that exact spot.. The blood was crazy..

RifleBowPistol · 11-11-2019, 10:22 PM

Never seen one colored like that one, before.

Michael · 11-12-2019, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTeLarkin08

I have shot a pig and antelope in that exact spot.. The blood was crazy..

Yeah, this was a solid blood trail all the way.

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Originally Posted by RifleBowPistol

Never seen one colored like that one, before.

Definitely unique coloration.

crc · 11-12-2019, 09:36 AM

A marginal hit with a heavy arrow ended in a successful recovery. Who would of thought?

11-11-2019, 09:30 AM	#1
Michael Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Home: Hallettsville, TX Photo/Video: Canon 7D DSLR Hunt In: Webb, LaSalle, Lavaca	Errant Shot on Pig - Good Result! I yanked a shot at a pig at CDLC on Saturday evening, but found a good blood trail when I went to look for my arrow. I had to crawl or push through some REALLY thick brush, but I found the pig about 40 yards in. Short video below... I Killed the Pig that Killed the Rat..."Texas Heart Shot" on Wild Hog? - YouTube https://youtu.be/LO6kgAefs7s __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-11-2019, 10:41 AM	#18
Smart Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Denton, TX Hunt In: Tom Green County	I hit 2" from lungs and lose my avatar deer for 30 days and luckily get another shot at him... .....You hit 1-1.5 feet behind the lungs and he's dead in 40 yards.. I need me some of that kinda luck.. . Last edited by Smart; 11-11-2019 at 10:47 AM.

11-11-2019, 11:23 AM	#28
Dale Moser Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wise Cty Hunt In: Young Cty	Errant Shot on Pig - Good Result! My buddy Michael shot this deer a couple weeks ago. 6” Too fat back, and nearly a foot high...hit high in the back, just behind midpoint of the body. Dead in 40 yds...if I did that I’d still be looking for it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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11-11-2019, 09:37 AM	#2
Bone Thug Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo, TX Hunt In: Irion County	Congrats on the bow kill. Jak-Hammer I’m assuming?

11-11-2019, 09:47 AM	#3
Mexico Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Clear Lake Tx Hunt In: Old Mexico, Centerville Tx	It's only a bad shot if you don't find them!

11-11-2019, 09:49 AM	#4
kruppa24 Pope & Young Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: gholson, tx Hunt In: Concho	congrats!!!!!!!!

11-11-2019, 09:52 AM	#7
sotx Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Hunt In: McMullen County	You went to look for the arrow, did you find the arrow?

11-11-2019, 09:53 AM	#8
sotx Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Hunt In: McMullen County	Never mind I did not see it the first time in the vid.

11-11-2019, 09:55 AM	#10
AntlerCollector Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2014 Hunt In: Votaw, Hardin/Polk Co., TX. Bon Weir, Newton Co., El Dorado, Schleicher Co., TX.	"SMOKED 'EM" Good job on the recovery. Thanks for posting the not so perfect shots too. It happens to us all.

11-11-2019, 10:05 AM	#12
Briar Friar Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Hunt In: San Gabriel, Colorado and Rio Grande watersheds	That spinal artery is a great place to hit on an errant shot. Ive spined more critters than I care to admit but theyve all died quickly and trail was short. Great video as always Michael.

11-11-2019, 10:22 AM	#14
Mary Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Kingwood	The rat still cracks me up! Good job....clearly it was a great shot! 40 yards and prize found.

11-11-2019, 10:24 AM	#16
Arrowflinger84 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Sanger Hunt In: Spikezilla	thanks for sharing Michael!

11-11-2019, 10:42 AM	#19
chrisgunguy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Georgetown, TX Hunt In: Panhandle	Been there done that. Glad you recovered. Thanks for sharing.

11-11-2019, 10:54 AM	#20
Raypo Pope & Young Join Date: May 2011 Location: Azle, TX Hunt In: Texas	Good recovery and footage. How weird about the rat, that’s a first. If I’m going, you’re going with me.

11-11-2019, 10:58 AM	#21
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Frio, Blanco Counties	Do we have a new Assman on the board? Sometimes those shots are quick kills. I've done that on a doe myself. Matter of fact, I think you were filming it on the Kenedy. Congrats on the pork and thanks for the dose of reality!

11-11-2019, 10:59 AM	#22
slicktricker Banned!!! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Plano tx Hunt In: Grayson Co Public Land	Good work

11-11-2019, 11:13 AM	#24
BitBackShot Banned!!! Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Houston, TX Hunt In: Llano County	I hit a cactus buck right in the buttcheek earlier this season and he only went about 40-50 yards before completely bleeding out. Embarrassing, but did the job.

11-11-2019, 11:18 AM	#26
billfromtx Pope & Young Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nueces County	Gotta love some Jak-hammers.

11-11-2019, 11:20 AM	#27
louieagarcia Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingwood, Tx Hunt In: Planet Earth	So aim way back and wear crocks. Got it! I feel ready for my next hunt

11-11-2019, 11:39 AM	#30
louieagarcia Pope & Young Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kingwood, Tx Hunt In: Planet Earth	and kudos for the recovery effort. Many folks wouldn't have even tried, but that porker is perfect size for the smoker! Congrats!

11-11-2019, 01:35 PM	#33
jjaimes Ten Point Join Date: May 2015 Location: Beaumont,TX Hunt In: East Texas	Good video as always

11-11-2019, 07:37 PM	#37
brown dogs Four Point Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Madison, Ms	1st congrats. However am a bit confused with the terminology used. Title of video is "Texas Heart Shot". Growing up that shot placement was always referred to as an "Arkansas Heart Shot". That and if someone shot the animal in the neck, it was said the the shooter "put a Texas" on the animal. Guess it is a geographical thing. In light of an honest and full disclosure...I'm from Mississippi

11-11-2019, 07:59 PM	#38
Scubasteveo Six Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Kennard,anywhere else I can mooch	I hit one earlier this year right at about his waist area, just in front of the back legs. About the same 40 yard trail. Amazing how those arteries can help back there, but you hit one lung high and it's lost! Congrats

11-11-2019, 08:03 PM	#39
dfkoon Ten Point Join Date: May 2011 Location: Arlington/Texoma Hunt In: Colemane, OK / Hagermann when lucky	Congrats. Shot reminded me of the 1st pig I stuck. Never found him. But he was a bit larger.

11-11-2019, 08:07 PM	#40
Tony Pic Pope & Young Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: NYS and Texas Hunt In: The Picarosas North and South, Kerrville, Mountain Home and Harper	Congrats...may be a bad shot technically. But the job got done.

11-11-2019, 08:16 PM	#41
rtp Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fulshear, Texas Hunt In: open range	That was just a bit back.....surprised after reviewing the video you didnt back out and come back in the morning to look for it. Congrats. That will make some good eating.

11-11-2019, 08:18 PM	#42
killerbee Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cresson	awesome! enjoyed that

11-11-2019, 08:41 PM	#44
Jcjohnson Ten Point Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Evans, GA Hunt In: Burke, Thompson, Lincolnton	Sometimes things just work out. Congrats on the poke chops!

11-11-2019, 09:05 PM	#45
Texas Grown Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas	Great video of the shot, and the rat Boss! I hope my Flip-flop Crocs will work, cause I've got 3 pairs. Two pair are camo; one for day and one for night. The other pair is for dress-up Flip-flops.

11-11-2019, 09:53 PM	#47
JTeLarkin08 Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Aledo Hunt In: Weatherford/Childress	I have shot a pig and antelope in that exact spot.. The blood was crazy..

11-11-2019, 10:22 PM	#48
RifleBowPistol Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Bastrop Co. Hunt In: Any where I can	Never seen one colored like that one, before.

11-12-2019, 09:36 AM	#50
crc Six Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wharton County	A marginal hit with a heavy arrow ended in a successful recovery. Who would of thought?