This morning at 8 A.M sharp, 8 of us, Robert, Kyle and Erin (Kyles better looking half), Chris, Jeremy (who wasn't going to miss out on a good time and seeing his pig go down) and his girlfriends son Elijah, Gadas and I piled into two trucks and headed north. With tons B.S. along the way no one in Chris vehicle or Kyles for that matter, noticed till 13 miles past our exit that we were at the I-84/I-15 split off and rapidly approaching the Idaho boarder with few chances to exit and get back on. Before we knew it Chris had the Dodge truck in a sliding illegal U-turn on one of those emergency vehicle only dirt pull outs between the two directions of the freeway and instantly heading south back towards our exit. It was like a scene out of Dukes of Hazard and may I state no one needed to use the little boys/girls room when they got to Bert's Diner for breakfast.
Gadas in the back seat of Chris's Dodge, hung over, but ready to hunt!!!
Erin at Bert's for breakfast.
Kyle hangin' at Bert's ( I actually got a picture!!!)
Jeremy and Elijah drinking coco and coffee, waiting on breakfast.
We spent an hour hangin' at Bert's and eating a delicious breakfast before heading to the Sinclair in Corine to meet our guide, Lee. Worried all week that we were going to get rained on, have horrible winds and eventually have it start snowing, after having 70 weather all week and then seeing Lee pull up in a truck COVERED in mud we were all worried we were in for a muddy day. The ride out to the hunting area covered the two trucks with mud, but at least they looked like country boy trucks instead of city slickers just trying to look cool in their camo. Lucky the weather held of just long enough for the group to find four picks in a bunch. Gadas used a 300 WFS, and shot his pig square between the eyes. Kyle shot his pig using a 50 cal black powder muzzle loader. They both dropped their pigs. Robert and Chris had to work for their two since they were using their bows. Robert shot his from about 25 yards putting his arrow clean through the pig and puncturing his liver and lungs in the process. Even though the pig was fatally wounded her had to shoot again to keep it from going into the Bear River. His second shot landed just behind the ear (right were the guide told the guys shooting guns to aim and telling Robert it was near impossible to hit with a bow) Chris, however, had to shoot 6 times....his sow was stubborn and relentless . The rest of us carried gear, cameras and camcorders and caught the whole thing on film and video. The weather held off just long enough for the guys to get their pigs down and then it started to get windy and sprinkle. Lee gut all the pigs and was extremely grossed out when Gadas asked to take a bite out of his pigs heart to satisfy a $1,000 bet with friend that he wouldn't do it. We caught it all on camera and I think Lee almost threw up. The crazy thing is Chris did it for not money!!!!! Lee was extremely impressed that the guys offered and helped him load the pigs into the truck. The guys were blowin' away that most people wont touch them, no less help load them.
Robert and I waiting in the truck at Sinclair for our guide to show up.
Kyle talking to the guide Lee. Love the man purse Kyle it really make the whole man!!!!
Erin.....come on guys lets get going already!!!!
Group talking to the guide about where best to shoot the pigs.
Spotin' piggies....Gadas, Chris and guide Lee
Kyle and Gadas getting ready to shoot
Chris taking his last shot on his pig, me taking video and Robert standing by
Gadas found Robert first arrow that went through the pig puncturing lungs and liver
One of Chris's broadheads
Robert with his pig
Another good pic

Gadas with his pig
Chris with his pig...... Swiss cheese

Kyle with his pig and he is actually smiling

Gadas official piggie picture

Group shot with Kyles pig

Kyle and Erin together
Robert, Jeremy, and Elijah with Jeremy/ Gadas' pig after being gutted

Celebrating the victory
Elijah was so interested and thought the whole experience was cool
Guide, Lee asking Gadas if he is sure about eating this heart

Gadas diving in...he actually thought it taste pretty good and took four bites!!!!

Victory and where is my thousand buck buddy!!!!
Gadas with his pig
Kyle with his pig and he is actually smiling
Gadas official piggie picture
Group shot with Kyles pig
Kyle and Erin together
Celebrating the victory
Gadas diving in...he actually thought it taste pretty good and took four bites!!!!
Victory and where is my thousand buck buddy!!!!
Another great pick of Robert
Can you believe it Chris ate his heart too...but no money involved crazy kids....
Proof....blood on his lip
Victory beers.....
Robert and his pig head
Gadas gets sickest picture of the day award...in more ways then one..... knid of distturbing like load of the flies
Robert at the butchers in the freezer

Group shot in front of butchers shop
Group shot in front of butchers shop
All in all it was an exciting day. The guys had fun and can't wait for the meat and skulls back in several weeks. Thanks River Bend Trophy Hunts and Lee for making this day so awsome and memorable......we will be back for bigger pigs!!!!!!!
I compiled a movie of video and film footage fromt he hunt. I hope you enjoy.....There are a few typos I have no intention of going back and fixing since this process is time cinsuming. Gadas shot his pig with a 300 WFS and Erin's last name is Evans
If you want to check out what River Bend Trophy Hunts has to offer visit www.riverbendhunts.com

This looks like so much fun! I know Nate would have loved to been in on this. Me too! Miss you guys, look forward to seeing you soon.
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ReplyDeletetoo much
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