The Photo Rave Page Number 5

When Rocco Di Pietro wrote to me saying that he had a mate that had killed a couple of hogs in Florida I thought, "Yeh right, lets see what you've got" What I got was two photos of two huge pigs. The first pig I am not even sure if I would attempt with dogs. An absolute monster. Thanks Rocco, and my respect for F.A. is extrememly high.

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Here's F.A.'s story about catching this huge hog:

Hunt for Gigantic 705 lb. Wild Pig Breaks Record

"story as told to Dwight Clark"

Fred Arnold has broken the all time record for the largest boar killed by spear. The hunt for the record breaking 705 lb. boar took place on January 5, 1997 at Suwannee Hunting Adventures, Route 1, Box 3, Branford, Florida, 32008. The story begins with Fred, on foot, chasing the gargantuan pig. There were also a single dog, camera man and outfitter in hot pursuit. The huge boar was trotting towards a water hole, it's massive bulk leaving deep hoof prints in the soft soil. The hog appears to be exhausted by running and stops at a small stand of trees. The large boar holds its ground as Fred moves into position, turning to snarl at the hunter. Before Fred can make a move the hog again runs, with the dog barking at the massive swine from a safe distance. Fred runs after the hog into a relatively open area, trying to cut the hog off before it can get to water. Fred runs up beside the hog and makes his first thrust. The spear jarred his hands as if thrust into concrete, perhaps stopped by thick shoulder bone and gristle. The thrust didn't even phase the boar, which continued to run as if nothing had happened. The bay dog harried the pig as Fred got into position for his second attempt. This time the blade buried into flesh. The massive swine squealed in rage. The hog twisted as Fred yanked the blood-covered blade free from the torso that was like a bristle covered 55 gallon drum. It then ran into a small grove of trees to make its final stand. Crimson blood stained the gigantic boar's shoulder as Fred maneuvered into position for the third thrust. The 2 7/8 Cold Steel Boar Spear blade found its mark somewhat high and behind the shoulder. The boar shrieked! The boar twisted and bucked like a rodeo bull, but Fred managed to maintain his hold on the spear shaft as the huge hog raged. Suddenly the combined effects of the spear thrusts engulfed the wild pig. It went down as if hit by lightning. Pressure from the heart spewed a funnel of blood forth in a bright red geyser. Blood pumped, in Fred's own words "like an oil rig". Besides this monster wild pig, Fred has taken several others by spear. A 425 lb. dark spotted feral hog with 21 3/8 inch tusks was taken with the Cold Steel Boar Spear on February 2, 1996 at Head Hunters Wild Hog Hunts in Steinhatchee, Florida. This hog expired in approximately 30 seconds from a well placed thrust. It was Fred's fastest kill and a great adrenaline rush. Another boar taken with spear was a 170 lb. hog that charged. Fred thrust his spear, this time the Cold Steel Assegai, completely through the boar's chest and out the stomach. This beast thrashed about violently before Fred followed it into thick cover and then killed it, with a knife! According to Fred, some of the boar in Florida are huge and not afraid of humans whatsoever, charging four wheelers and treeing bow hunters on a regular basis. Fred has also seen one boar even larger than the record setting 705 lb. boar. Fred estimates this even larger boar to weigh between 900 to 1,000 lb.

Thanx for the Photos Rocco

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The second was 610 lbs., and was killed in December of 1997. lockhart river,pig hunting,dog,baying dog,bay dog,national parks,fishing,pig,hunting,hog hunting,hog,aboriginal,cape york,queensland,australia,grunter,feral,wild,sport,shooting,shooter,lockhart river,pig hunting,dog,baying dog,bay dog,national parks,fishing,pig,hunting,hog hunting,hog,aboriginal,cape york,queensland,australia,grunter,feral,wild,sport,shooting,shooter610 lb pig

This is of me with the 415 lb. Russian Boar that I've been hunting for 2 years. lockhart river,pig hunting,dog,baying dog,bay dog,national parks,fishing,pig,hunting,hog hunting,hog,aboriginal,cape york,queensland,australia,grunter,feral,wild,sport,shooting,shooter,lockhart river,pig hunting,dog,baying dog,bay dog,national parks,fishing,pig,hunting,hog hunting,hog,aboriginal,cape york,queensland,australia,grunter,feral,wild,sport,shooting,shooter

This is the same Russian Boar, killed on March 14, 1998.
After hunting this Russian for 2 Years, I finally bagged it using 1 shot from a 338 win mag.

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Thiss of the same Russian. He'd become a legend around here. He'd been estimated to be 12 Years old, and was the #1 dog killer. lockhart river,pig hunting,dog,baying dog,bay dog,national parks,fishing,pig,hunting,hog hunting,hog,aboriginal,cape york,queensland,australia,grunter,feral,wild,sport,shooting,shooter,lockhart river,pig hunting,dog,baying dog,bay dog,national parks,fishing,pig,hunting,hog hunting,hog,aboriginal,cape york,queensland,australia,grunter,feral,wild,sport,shooting,shooter

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The first was 705 lbs., and was killed in January of 1997.
The second was 610 lbs., and was killed in December of 1997.
This is of me with the 415 lb. Russian Boar that I've been hunting for 2 years.
This is the same Russian Boar, killed on March 14, 1998. After hunting this Russian for 2 Years, I finally bagged it using 1 shot from a 338 win mag.
Thiss of the same Russian. He'd become a legend around here. He'd been estimated to be 12 Years old, and was the #1 dog killer.