a future hog finder and stopper!!

I stopped this one this morning.

Wow, Larry! You are on a roll! That is one heck of a slab of bacon! You've got some big hogs there!

Hard to imagine that little puppy will be givin' 'em hell before you know it!

Larry, you ARE on a roll. That is a great puppy and another good hog. Heckuva deal.

Marko and Sharps thanks very much for your kind remarks.

Right now that little puppy is giving me hell...ah puppies, what a joy. The real danger right now is that the Mrs. might become too attached and I'll have another house dog.

Guys we have been on a roll, I can't remember when we have run into so many good boars. Probably because Neal has 3 sows promised, and I still need a sow to grind. The last little sow was too good looking to grind after I cleaned it. So I have a ham in the smoker right now.

Again thanks for your remarks.

Regards,
Larry

Larry, tell us a bit about the pup's breeding and why you chose him.
Sure looks like he will have his work cut out for him!

I could be wrong, but that pup looks like a Catahoula! I love that breed, but I could also be prejudiced cuz its the Louisiana state dog and I grew up in Metairie! I would dearly love to go back to La for a pig hunt.

Andy

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Originally posted by Karoo:
Larry, tell us a bit about the pup's breeding and why you chose him.
Sure looks like he will have his work cut out for him!

Well there were several factors involved in chosing "Babette". Number one I know both parents, both regestered cats. The sire lost a front leg after being hit by a car, and is still a dependable bay dog. A bit too agressive for his lack of mobility. The other day we hunted near his owners house where he was left to heal from wounds. We were still 2-3 miles away and he shows up at one of the bays having slipped his collar.

The dame is a very capable hunter as well. I liked "Babette's coloring and she was free to me, while Neal is getting $150 for her siblings.

Drew I'm glad you got out of Metaire alive. I am orginally from Des Allemands, but lived about 25 years in Luling. I now live in Prescott, Ar. where this pig hunting is taking place. There are pigs showing up in the marshes and swamps near Des Allemands, and they are hunted with dogs and airboats. Look up a feller in Des Allemands named Arthur Matherne he does airboat tours, I bet he can hook you up with somebody who hunts pigs in the area. By the way, I'm not related to Arthur, he's a unique individual, you would have a great time with him on one of his tours if you're so inclined. Just don't call him a "coonass", or you may end up eating some marsh grass.

congratulations Larry ,beaitufll dog and nice trophy ,by the way i like your revolver too .

Larry,

Great little pup and yet another super boar. Tell me about those pants you're wearing in the picture. Too cold for snakes, isn't it? Brush busters?

Keep after them!

Matt

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Originally posted by juanpozzi:
congratulations Larry ,beaitufll dog and nice trophy ,by the way i like your revolver too .

Hey Juan, coming from you that mean a lot to me. Yeah I like the revolver too, it's a S&W Moutain gun in .41 mag. I can shoot it pretty well, I had a really nice S&W .44 mag classic with a 5" barrel, a really nice gun, I just did not shoot it well, never figured out why, I ended up selling it. Had to something in my head.

Thanks again, for your comments, I know in the dictionary there is a picture of you next to the words dog hunter.

Larry,

I moved out of La in 1986 and have been in Texas ever since.

Andy

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Originally posted by hnts4fun:
Larry,

Great little pup and yet another super boar. Tell me about those pants you're wearing in the picture. Too cold for snakes, isn't it? Brush busters?

Keep after them!

Matt

Hey Matt, I thought you might like that little pup. I remember you saying you use to run cats.

Yep those are brush pant and go along way to protect the legs. It seems that the vegatation here all have thorns. Need to find something to protect the upperbody.

Beautiful pooch and a nice hog.


Mad Dog

Thanks Mad Dog for your comments.

Regards,
Larry

Thats a fine lookin pup you got there brother and a solid boar as well. Congrats on your pup and that boar before you know it we'll be seein her in the pics with some big boars to her credit

Aloha
Dom

Many thanks Dom, I have high hopes for her, she comes from good stock, but as you know, there are no guantees when it comes to dogs. We shall see, but the real danger is my wife becoming to attached.

Yep pretty nice boar, but I need some sows to put in the freezer.

Aloha back at you, and looking forward to your pics soon.

Regards
Larry

Well done Larry, that's some nice shooting.

If only we could have hanguns here for that sort of thing, I could practice....

Thanks Ghubert. There was a time when it appeared that we might be headed down that road as well in regards to handguns. But things seem to have turned around, even those who appeared to be in favor of banning certain arms have lowered their sights so to speak.

In many ways handguns are the weapon of choice for these type of hunts, though I will carry a carbine if I think the terrain is open enough.

Anyhow thank you for your comments.

Regards,
Larry

Just thought of something Ghubert, it is my understanding that you guys can have cap & ball revolvers. I use .36s for small game and they are fun!!

If I was in your shoes I'd get a Ruger Old Army in .44. I'm thinking it would do okay if you restricted yourself in the shots you'd take. Hmmm headshots and neck shots, a .36 would be okay with those restrictions. I'd like to take one with a capper myself.