One of our newest members (DRSS) now has bragging rights to having killed the largest (free ranging,fair chase,non baited) hog with a Double. Saturday the 20th I called Chris Hughes to invite him down for a Sunday stroll in the 95 deg MS Delta heat in hopes of getting a little practice with the Doubles. Chris was game so the next day we met at 2pm and drove out to the hunt area. Chris brought the ole hog slaying Merkel 470 NE that I bought from Bal and sold to Chris (regretfully!!! he wouldnt take the 500 ) and I was packing the Merkel 500. After walking a couple of miles I began to pick up the scent of the beast and zeroed in on their location. Many grueling hours passed, Chris was beginning to hallucinate (he was in the Navy, cant take the tough conditions as a Marine) and I was getting a little thirsty myself, but we pressed on. With evidence of hogs increasing we went into full stalk mode. During this time of day, in this kind of heat, the hogs are going to be lounging in the mud and if one is not careful, walk right up on them and blow the ambush. Having spotted a nice aray of honeysuckle vine I stopped to freshin the bouquet arrangement in the spare loop on my Mike Jines multifuntion wrist band ammo caddy when out of the corner of my eye caught sight of what appeared to be a large beast!! Chris quietly made his way to my position so we could discuss the plan of engagement. The hog was sleeping in the mud about 30 yards away with its back to us so we had total element of suprise. Ten minutes of "rock,paper scissors", Chris wins the right to shoot so we both agree to allow the beast a fair chance. I remain in place next to the honeysuckle, filming with my phonecam and Chris slowly makes his way to the animal. Within less than 20 yards the beast stands and just as it got one foot on the bank of the ditch Chris drilled it between the shoulders with a 500 gr woodleigh! A split second follow up seals the deal! At this point we still do not realize just how big this hog is until we cross the ditch and its at our feet! Long story short we recruit the help of friends with a tractor, get the hog to my hanger and weigh it, 430# . The Taxidermist weighed it at 440#, either way it is a big animal and wonderful trophy for Chris to display in his new home! May I also mention it was Chris' first kill with his Double, and first kill using ammo loaded himself! Needless to say we were both very excited!! Enjoy the pictures.......

you guys and your trick photography ha ha just kidding! Congrats Chris that is an awesome beast!!! you done the Navy proud ,
It would have been nice to see a picture of the Mike Jines ammo caddy honeysuckled wearing Marine,might a started a new fashion trend

Nice work, that is a monster!! Congratulations!

Wow, that's a huge hog!! Congratulations to the hunter!!!

So much for all those people who say how they can't get that big in the wild.

Chris--Congratulations on a really big hog. Well done. When they get that big, they qualify as DG by anyone's definition.

What a honker!!

Congrats to both of you on a great hunt!!


Bob

That hog is a blimp--and you guys just gave me the incentive to get off my duff and go kill one myself (or two or three).

Super Hog, and Good Story.
I think Mississippians learn "Story Tellin'" beginnin' just before their ABC's.

Congratulations, once again, Chris! Well done both of you!
And welcome to the DRSS!

That is one big hog. Great story and great photos, thanks for sharing. I'm going hog hunting in Nov and this is getting me pumped up.

What a hog!

Great pig! Hellava lot of pork chops!


Mad Dog

Wow, that guy is huge. I suspect this record may stand for a while.

Good job!

Hell of a hog for sure and for certain