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Forum: Around the Campfire Today, 07:58 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,775
Posted By Big pig
I hauled mine perfectly in a 5’x8’ trailer laying...

I hauled mine perfectly in a 5’x8’ trailer laying forward strapped down. Only weighs 120 lbs.
Love my blind and definitely taking it to install on our new place
Always warm and dry. Especially...
Forum: Around the Campfire Yesterday, 09:36 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,007
Posted By Big pig
Saw lots of those passing thru mills, Comanche...

Saw lots of those passing thru mills, Comanche and brown
Didn’t know what it was either. But I heard it was for the wardens also.

How long has this been a procedure?

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire Yesterday, 11:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 519
Posted By Big pig
Saw two different bucks this week with one side...

Saw two different bucks this week with one side broken off and another mature buck with both beams broke off about the eye guards.
We lost two nice deer at thanksgiving after they locked up while...
Forum: Around the Campfire Yesterday, 11:12 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 339
Posted By Big pig
Straight Corn works. Keeping it out trains them....

Straight Corn works. Keeping it out trains them.
If I was there everyday, I might try scented corn so they could smell it better and be attracted from further downwind.
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 12-06-2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,598
Posted By Big pig
Whatever you buy, cut it down to fit and add a...

Whatever you buy, cut it down to fit and add a better pad.
Then practice with light loads.
My small wife shoots a .270 well that fits her.
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-06-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 236
Views: 23,995
Posted By Big pig
260 acres in Leon co. Full of deer and hogs....

260 acres in Leon co.
Full of deer and hogs. Cabin water well and 2 fenced food plots
Moving to brown co. Been in family for 35 yrs
Great neighbors - big places. Good grazing. 1/2 wooded on...
Forum: Game Management/Age & Score/Trailcam Pics 12-04-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 867
Views: 102,613
Posted By Big pig
I like to read the updates on your place. ...

I like to read the updates on your place.
Looks like you have a great age class breakdown already.
How do you determine which does to shoot?
It’s my experience most people shoot the bigger...
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-04-2019, 07:24 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,952
Posted By Big pig
I thought yotes were thick everywhere Good luck...

I thought yotes were thick everywhere
Good luck on the recovery
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-04-2019, 07:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,779
Posted By Big pig
We turned ours way down. And found another...

We turned ours way down.
And found another spot to hunt.
Deer are rutting and traveling.

FYI. The brown co acorn crop is
Off the charts.
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-03-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 2,748
Posted By Big pig
Could be. No matter still a cool deer Let’s...

Could be. No matter still a cool deer Let’s guess score until we get the real story.
I go 151.5

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-03-2019, 09:52 PM
Replies: 144
Views: 9,533
Posted By Big pig
Wow. That’s great Hope you enjoy the...

Wow. That’s great
Hope you enjoy the experience.
I enjoy every sunrise and sunset in south Texas.
And all the various different species that you see.
Good luck

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-03-2019, 11:13 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,924
Posted By Big pig
Only once have I regretted passing. Wanted my...

Only once have I regretted passing. Wanted my girls to have a shot at a monster. He disappeared. But several times I have wished I had waited. Not the size of the antlers, just younger than I...
Forum: Game Management/Age & Score/Trailcam Pics 12-02-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,069
Posted By Big pig
6.5 yr old. 139.25

6.5 yr old. 139.25
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-02-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,657
Posted By Big pig
Pretty impressive with a bow! Good job Any...

Pretty impressive with a bow!
Good job
Any good photo?
Euro mount?

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-01-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 6,409
Posted By Big pig
381 Finally hit one! Stalking pigs in Leon...

381

Finally hit one!
Stalking pigs in Leon county, a pair came trotting by
The larger male was actually carrying a pigs head from one we killed last week.
Missed the second. I really unzipped...
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-01-2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,300
Posted By Big pig
I want boots and gloves made. New lease...

I want boots and gloves made.
New lease doesn’t have a good population.
Old lease I never had the money.
Forum: Around the Campfire 12-01-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 883
Posted By Big pig
Sand bass (white bass) Early in the new year. ...

Sand bass (white bass)
Early in the new year.
I don’t know a guide, but good luck.

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-30-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,221
Posted By Big pig
Yosemites at academy were $75. My favorites ...

Yosemites at academy were $75. My favorites

Ignore the above. Best price I can now find is $90-110

Still my favorite turkey, bow and hog binocs

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-30-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 572
Posted By Big pig
Not shed. Broke

Not shed. Broke
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 11-30-2019, 07:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 733
Posted By Big pig
Great group. Wish I had a tikka, but my cheap t/c...

Great group. Wish I had a tikka, but my cheap t/c compass 6.5 shoots too well to upgrade.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-30-2019, 07:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,124
Posted By Big pig
Fun to watch bedded deer let you walk by. And...

Fun to watch bedded deer let you walk by.
And all the other nocturnal animals
They are great for finding dead black pigs after dark!
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-30-2019, 07:41 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,383
Posted By Big pig
Great deer! It’s the deer and other wildlife on...

Great deer!
It’s the deer and other wildlife on the big ranches that makes it a great experience each time.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-30-2019, 08:24 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,133
Posted By Big pig
Disagree there. Austin has always been more...

Disagree there. Austin has always been more liberal, but now the people fleeing their mess in California are moving in droves to Austin
Other big cities have road infrastructure to handle the...
Forum: Game Management/Age & Score/Trailcam Pics 11-29-2019, 09:02 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,714
Posted By Big pig
Great deer. Congrats How old?

Great deer. Congrats
How old?
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-29-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,642
Posted By Big pig
That’s how I feel with ARs But for meat hunters...

That’s how I feel with ARs
But for meat hunters or newbie hunters, it’s the only way to protect 1.5 or 2.5 yr olds.
If I ever get a citation, it might be for killing a deer like you described. ...
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-29-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,853
Posted By Big pig
Great job. Impressed you got that hog hung...

Great job. Impressed you got that hog hung easier than taking the photo.
And posted a photo!
I’m your age, but thank goodness I have wife and kid who love their phones or I would struggle more. ...
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-28-2019, 11:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 456
Posted By Big pig
I gave up trying to keep up with the ever...

I gave up trying to keep up with the ever changing Leon. Co. Rules
Glad to see I’m not the only one.

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-28-2019, 07:38 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,259
Posted By Big pig
Thanks. He looked heavy!

Thanks. He looked heavy!
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-28-2019, 07:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 3,841
Posted By Big pig
+1

+1
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-28-2019, 07:13 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,259
Posted By Big pig
Great kill. Did they weigh him and age him? ...

Great kill.
Did they weigh him and age him?

Wonder what the penalty is if you shoot a mature 7 that’s less than 14”?

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-28-2019, 07:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,107
Posted By Big pig
Nice buck. Congrats to her. and you for finding...

Nice buck. Congrats to her. and you for finding a good one!
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-27-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,078
Posted By Big pig
That is a super trophy Mature buck with a big...

That is a super trophy
Mature buck with a big rack with character
I bet he looked enormous that close up!!!
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-27-2019, 07:27 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,220
Posted By Big pig
Yep. Same people who get excited when they get a...

Yep. Same people who get excited when they get a “refund”.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-27-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 3,220
Posted By Big pig
That is the most ridiculous tax of all. My kids...

That is the most ridiculous tax of all. My kids will pay inheritance tax on the money my dad left me that I already paid on. Since We saved it, We paid income tax on the interest too!

Only people...
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-27-2019, 07:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,980
Posted By Big pig
That is a perfect buck! Congrats South or...

That is a perfect buck!
Congrats
South or West side of the county?

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-27-2019, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 821
Posted By Big pig
Good theory. I am in “auto pilot until after...

Good theory. I am in “auto pilot until after the shot. Much worse for me when I am “guiding” my girls.

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-27-2019, 06:51 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,387
Posted By Big pig
when they protected them in California those...

when they protected them in California those things went crazy.
People and their pets got attacked.
Shame their favorite meal ain’t feral hogs.
Interesting, I have heard of them being seen...
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-25-2019, 11:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,200
Posted By Big pig
25-06, .270 or 6.5 creedmore. 117- 130 grain is...

25-06, .270 or 6.5 creedmore. 117- 130 grain is plenty for any deer or hog.
If you want to do it right,
Spend more on the scope Than the gun.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-25-2019, 08:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 1,132
Posted By Big pig
152 Can judge his spread from those photos, ...

152
Can judge his spread from those photos,
But 22” sounds good
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-25-2019, 02:17 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 1,955
Posted By Big pig
Congrats on a great trophy. Net doesn’t give...

Congrats on a great trophy.
Net doesn’t give the buck credit for what he grew!
Sounds like y’all have a good lease, but it takes older deer to
see the big “scores”.
Any idea on age of this...
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-25-2019, 02:10 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 952
Posted By Big pig
Great work. Good job by that young hunter too ...

Great work. Good job by that young hunter too
I always wanted a shoulder mounted boar and that one’s color would make it interesting.
90% of our big boars have been black
Forum: Game Management/Age & Score/Trailcam Pics 11-25-2019, 02:05 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,206
Posted By Big pig
Thanks for the info on that feeder. I will be...

Thanks for the info on that feeder. I will be attempting something like this soon

I would like to hunt that fat 8 point in the third photo!
Forum: Game Management/Age & Score/Trailcam Pics 11-25-2019, 02:00 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,099
Posted By Big pig
151. That is a real trophy and I hope you are...

151. That is a real trophy and I hope you are lucky enough to catch him slipping up.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-24-2019, 09:16 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 1,724
Posted By Big pig
Congrats. I bet he looked awesome coming in. ...

Congrats. I bet he looked awesome coming in.
151 3/8”
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-24-2019, 10:54 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,321
Posted By Big pig
Same.

Same.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-24-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 4,307
Posted By Big pig
Yep. I think you need to find another place to...

Yep. I think you need to find another place to lease and if it’s too big find some guys like you to share. Buying property ain’t always the answer.
I enjoy the bigger lease to explore and...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 11-24-2019, 07:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,046
Posted By Big pig
Sounds like the 6mm is the choice for you. Had...

Sounds like the 6mm is the choice for you.
Had one years ago and loved it.
Had a Ruger #1 also, but the heavy barrel didn’t fit my
Needs. It was very accurate and had a great trigger.
...
Forum: The Other Side of the Ranch (Firearms) 11-23-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 815
Posted By Big pig
Had a thumb hole. Too heavy for my style of hog...

Had a thumb hole. Too heavy for my style of hog hunting. Took some fitting.
Nephew has one on his Ruger and it is been perfect for his
6.5 sniping of longer distance hogs.
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-23-2019, 05:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,302
Posted By Big pig
What’s your budget ? I would get him a 6.5...

What’s your budget ?
I would get him a 6.5 CR in whatever make you choose
And a nice scope.

BP
Forum: Around the Campfire 11-23-2019, 11:37 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 2,353
Posted By Big pig
Sorry. No Next year?

Sorry. No
Next year?
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