Whenever I get a chance to go hunting myself, I focus on pigs. They are a big challenge to hunt, hard work, but not expensive.

Most people that know me will tell you that I rate Bushpigs as one of the most difficult PG animals to hunt.

Shooting a bow in pitch black darkness is not easy, no matter what you might think.

I used Nockturnals on all my pigs this year, without fail. They are very good lighted nocks.

My pig killing combo is a DXT Mathews, set at 70lbs, with Carbon Express MAxima 350 arrows, tipped by the new 175gr. X-trick from Slick trick. I know it's a weird combo, but no shots are taken over 20 yards, and man those X-tricks pack a huge wallop.

I also have a single post Truglo sight that I found the best for night shooting. There are a lot of more expensive models out there, but this one works the best for me without too much glare.

Herewith the Pigs.

First up is the Bushpig Boar.
I baited this sucker for about 4 weeks before I shot him.
Trailcam pics in preperation:

We set up a gorilla pop-up hide provided by Archers Edge in Pretoria on a platform in a paperbark tree, about 4m's above the ground.
On the given night I got in the tree at 17:30. At 18:45 it was all over. 18 yard quatering away shot through the heart.

He weighed 96kg's live weight.
I was on a high from the success on this hunt and the celebrating fires and drinks were kept us up untill the small hours off the morning

Next up was a big wartie I badly wanted to shoot. I noticed a big boar coming in on a regular basis to a new waterhole we made, and he was next in line, the same week as the bushpig.

This time the X-trick was changed for a normal 125gr Slick Trick. I tried to film this hunt, but in the end killing the pig was more important and I did not get it on camera.
The big boy swaggered in first and settled in the same spot to drink as here on the trailcamera. I was just getting ready for the draw when a younger boar ran in and stop right in front of my target. Something spooked the big boy and he jumped over the waterhole, to stand quatering away with his head up high. I picked a spot, drew the bow, exhaled, and never felt the touch of the release. The arrow found it's mark behind the shoulder, penetrating straight through the other side. I watched the pig go down 30 yards from the water, his heart torn to pieces.
Man I love those Slickies!
Not the best trophy pic. but I think you get the idea. He went 14" on the right tusk.

I hoped you all enjoyed my little story as much as I did telling it!

Well done. Excellent pigs.

WOW!!Congratulations

Congrats on some great tush hawgs Charl! Both are excellent pigs.
Cheers,
David

Great story and pics!

Thanks guys.

About the question of the heartshot. I feel you have a lot of time on your hands to waste, to question people on shot placement on hunting reports, sir or madam or who ever you are. It was shot on the right flank (opposite of pictured side). Lot of blood made it not a pretty side to picture. Arrow did not pass through to other side. Blood on back is from bakkie ride.

And this one followed 4 days later, same spot. To interested parties, note Scent Lock clothing. It works on Archery hunts in Africa!

Looks like you're having too much fun.

But if you'd rather be doing something else, then its a job.

Best
GWB

Well Done Charl.

Thanks Guys! Larry, at least I was 4m up in a tree so it could not come and say hallo like with you and me buddy!

Charl
Up a tree, Hell that takes all the fun out of it. Save on for me next year.

Great Hunt!!!

I'm glad to see a guide/PH that still loves the sport enough to hunt on his own time. Do you and that bush pig use the same barber ? I kid, just a joke.

Perry

Thanks Perry. I tried his barber, but he was too expensive.....The reason why I did not get it trimmed....

Jip, the beard is a bit of a "trademark", for want of a better word.

Infinito -- congratulations on the fine trophies!! You've done very well!

Why don't you post this over on the hog hunting forum. I am positive the guys there would love to see this!

Good Idea, I shall do so! Thanks you!

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