I had the afternoon so I decided to sit one of the fields I've been seeing a few deer in. The cold snap has temps in the 20's here in Alabama and I figured it would be a great evening.
I got to the camp around 1:45 and warmed the wheeler up, then loaded my gear planning to sit from 2 until dark. The road in takes me past the stand where I shot the Hog Wallow buck about a month ago.
Easing off, I mentally went through the list of things I needed with me. Encore, Trail Cam to set up before the hunt, and Backpack with my bags, plugs, binocs, etc.
All accounted for and ready.
Half way in I topped a rise that opens into a small field we plant as strictly supplemental food ... and there they were. Those hogs I've chased for 2 years!! Out came the Encore ... in went a round. Nested in my bag on the front rack I saw piglets rush by, then a BIG sow, then the second sow who was a little too slow. Crosshairs ... trigger ... boom. 50 yard shot.
25 yards into the plantation pine and there she was. A nice trail of blood led right to her. The 200XTP pushed at 1300FPS was plenty enough to create 2 holes and do some serious damage.
All in all a stellar day. I never did deer hunt, but I'll take getting this hog, first animal with the Encore, and gaining the knowledge my little super accurate 200XTP load will get the job done.
