Javelina!

Recently got together with a group of close friends and traveled to Laredo Texas on a  bow hunt for Javelina. We had a great time and all of us were sucessful. It's not a Sonoma pig but it is a trophy that I thought I would share. It's very rare to see a Javelina with turned out teeth like a pig. This is considered a big Javelina. 

Ben

Wtg on a great hunt!  Those things are fast and you should be proud!  How'd he taste?

  How'd he taste?

my question too!

Cool pic with the big cactus as background. Sounds like you had a good trip.

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!

 

Congrats Ben and thanks for sharing!!

 

Sincerely,

Jim

Wtg on a great hunt!  Those things are fast and you should be proud!  How'd he taste?

Thanks! Cooked up the backstraps from one on the BBQ with masquite. Great flavor and no gamey taste. Little on the chewy side though. Next time we'll tenderize a bit We donated most of the meat to the local foodbank. 1st photo is on the first day hunting and the second was on the last day. Definitely a challenge. Great hunt!

nice shooting Ben.  ran into a flock a few years ago near PHX.  glad to hear they make a good food source. 

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That's sweet man! Congratulations on the bow kill!

Mouth's open...  doesn't count.   

Cool looking critter - nice job.   

I was wondering if this was in Texas.  Nice job.  Those javelina are all over the place in south Texas.  I had some once that was slow cooked on the BBQ all day with a mustard based rub with lots of grilled opinions and peppers plus thick homemade flour tortillas.

Awesome! My family has A two hundred acre ranch in Alpine infested with those! I havent been in years too long of A drive and I dont care for flying. Way to go Brother!!!!

Nice!

I think I woulda made a mount out of that 1st one.

Nice!

I think I woulda made a mount out of that 1st one.

Both are at the Taxidermy. 1st one is going to be a shoulder mount and the second Europeon mount. The photo on the second doesn't really show the quality of the lower teeth but they are a little over 2 1/2 inches with a twist. Pretty big chompers!

Nice!

I think I woulda made a mount out of that 1st one.

Both are at the Taxidermy. 1st one is going to be a shoulder mount and the second Europeon mount. The photo on the second doesn't really show the quality of the lower teeth but they are a little over 2 1/2 inches with a twist. Pretty big chompers!

Nice! Mind postin' pics of the mounts when you get them back?

Nice shooting, Ben. When did you go to Texas? How was the weather?

Congrats on the successful hunt.  I miss hunting in Texas.  Thanks for the report and pictures Ben.