Trials and Trials

After the shot is really what it’s all about. There is so much gear and technique and anticipation and excitement and lore about what leads up to the shot. But honestly, it’s what happens after the shot that comprises so much of a hunt.

I’ve been hunting hogs in South Texas for a few years now, and each time is a new experience. Sure, I’ve gathered some tricks along the way, but the one trick I carry with me from hog to hog is that the process will not be perfect and that is ok. If you watch a lot of YouTube videos, you’ll end up thinking that something is wrong with you because you can’t carve an animal in minutes with precision. Trust me. Nothing is wrong with you. Every animal is different, and the trial of figuring out how to handle each one is all part of the experience.

So appreciate the trial that animal gives you before, and after the shot.