Yum... pork

I am not sure why, but I have a desire to shoot hogs someday.  Looks like I may have to take some vacation to TX.

went after some back in North Carolina back when i didnt know any better. followed them thru some briar thickets until one decided he left something behind and was returning to find it.it was a Russian variety and was not happy, no time to shoot so i cant relate what a 16 guage slug would do. New underwear was quickly purchased.

My dad taught me to take my time and place my shot. If you are going to shoot an animal, it is only right to make a quick, clean kill. If you can't do that, just pass and hope for another opportunity. I always cringe before deer season when I see guys puff out their chest because they can hit a paper plate at 100 yards. Dad made my brother and I qualify for him each year with the rifle we wanted to hunt with. Three shots had to group in the X ring and be under an inch. It made us practice and learn trigger control. At twelve years old, he wouldn't let us shoot from a bench. We had to use field conditions and shoot from whatever was available as a rest. I am mid sixties now and still appreciate the lessons he taught me. I usually am not too concerned about the caliber. I don't shoot if I doubt my ability to make a clean kill.

The problem with hog hunting in Texas, or hunting anything, is having a place to hunt without paying outrageous fees. They complain about the hogs, but want a couple thousand for access to hunt. This from a good friend, an ex Pa resident, who now lives in Houston.

John