Porcus Hogrelius

#0048Here is a photo showing my son Ben instructing his son Jared as he gets ready to take his shot at a nice hog during our hunt at Manx Farm. Guide James is standing by, his hands folded. The hog is visible.James’ work is done. He put the young hunter onto a hog within range… Continue reading The Moment of Truth

#0047This was an interesting week. Eric, who lives in Maryland, was due to fly in to hunt at Manx Farm near Corsicana on Saturday. The weather forecast was bleak. And, the weather, as our Saturday hunt ended, turned very bad. This was in February of 2021 when our area received a very cold snap including… Continue reading Manx Hunt on Snowmageddon Eve

#0046I came to the tree farm Thursday in anticipation of deer season opening on Saturday.Plan was to do some regular work on Friday, clearing brush, etc.So, with breakfast over, let the work day begin. As I come out the front door, I look to my right. Pigs.Back inside before they get wind of me.I go… Continue reading Feral Hog Adventure on Deer Season Eve

#0045In my recent update from the tree farm, I was hoping to get a hog at the pig pipe.Well, as I was hanging around the house after sunset (with the lights out) I would go outside from time to time and scan for any warm blooded animals. I thought I could see a heat signature… Continue reading Near Success/Patience/Shot Placement

#0044For the last couple of weeks, my son Ben and his family have been staying with us.Yesterday, we visited my friend Perry to hunt hogs. We got there about six and put a few rounds through the AR15 (5.56). After I adjusted the scope, young Jared (aged 9) took a couple of shots to validate… Continue reading A Young Hog Hunter