Now that's an oinker! - The Firearms Forum

Pistolenschutze · 05-07-2006, 02:15 PM

The fellow in the pictures is Larry Earley. He lives about 30 miles from Orlando, in the very rural community of Okahumpka, just off the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, Florida. He has 20 acres of land and on it, a few cows and horses. Mostly it's pasture land that is fenced, with woods surrounding him.

He is neighbored by a larger cattle ranch.

His neighbor has complained for several years that wild hogs had been raiding his cattle feeders and salt licks.

Last month he saw what he thought was a cow in his pond and went to see if it was stuck in the mud and would have to be pulled out. When he got close enough to realize it was a hog, the thing made a charge at him. He had driven his truck down to the pond and carries a pistol in it (as any Florida redneck would, and I say that with genuine affection). He got his handgun and when it came at him again, he shot it twice and killed it.

Wild hogs in Florida usually run from 100-400 pounds with a 400 pounder being a monster. Because this one had been feasting on grain for several years it had grown to mammoth size. When Larry took it to the processor it weighed in at over 1100 pounds! The meat has no wild taste, as it was grain fed; and Larry is quite the hero. He has fed many firemen and provided the homeless shelter in downtown Orlando with a couple of meals.

Marlin · 05-07-2006, 03:04 PM

No, that's what I call a CATCH!!!!

HiSpeed · 05-07-2006, 07:28 PM

If you caught that thing with a hook and line, it sho nuff is big enough to be a keeper.

southernshooter · 05-07-2006, 09:32 PM

Nice kill man

Marlin T · 05-08-2006, 12:40 AM

Holy cow, wrong dude. That is a charging HOG. Runnn

AKfan · 05-08-2006, 09:00 PM

Look out HOG-ZILLA!!

troutwest66 · 06-18-2006, 11:03 PM

Just think of the PORK CHOPS!! Wouldn't Ted Nugent go gonzo over that pig! I can hear him singing "Backstrap Fever" right now.

05-07-2006, 02:15 PM	#1
Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Now that's an oinker! The fellow in the pictures is Larry Earley. He lives about 30 miles from Orlando, in the very rural community of Okahumpka, just off the Florida Turnpike in Lake County, Florida. He has 20 acres of land and on it, a few cows and horses. Mostly it's pasture land that is fenced, with woods surrounding him. He is neighbored by a larger cattle ranch. His neighbor has complained for several years that wild hogs had been raiding his cattle feeders and salt licks. Last month he saw what he thought was a cow in his pond and went to see if it was stuck in the mud and would have to be pulled out. When he got close enough to realize it was a hog, the thing made a charge at him. He had driven his truck down to the pond and carries a pistol in it (as any Florida redneck would, and I say that with genuine affection). He got his handgun and when it came at him again, he shot it twice and killed it. Wild hogs in Florida usually run from 100-400 pounds with a 400 pounder being a monster. Because this one had been feasting on grain for several years it had grown to mammoth size. When Larry took it to the processor it weighed in at over 1100 pounds! The meat has no wild taste, as it was grain fed; and Larry is quite the hero. He has fed many firemen and provided the homeless shelter in downtown Orlando with a couple of meals. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter) --> Last edited by Pistolenschutze; 09-12-2008 at 08:33 AM..

05-07-2006, 03:04 PM	#2
Marlin TFF Admin Staff Chief Counselor Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: At SouthernMoss' side forever! Contributor Posts: 13,853	Re: Now that's an oinker! *No, that's what I call a CATCH!!!!* __________________ *The flag represents a living country and is itself considered a living thing.* *The only criminal class native to the United States is Congress.*

05-07-2006, 07:28 PM	#3
HiSpeed V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pace, Florida area Posts: 324	Re: Now that's an oinker! If you caught that thing with a hook and line, it sho nuff is big enough to be a keeper.

05-07-2006, 09:32 PM	#4
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Now that's an oinker! Nice kill man __________________ Only you can see this

05-08-2006, 12:40 AM	#5
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Now that's an oinker! Holy cow, wrong dude. That is a charging HOG. Runnn __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

05-08-2006, 09:00 PM	#6
AKfan Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 23	Re: Now that's an oinker! Look out HOG-ZILLA!! __________________ Now is the time for all good men to come to the aid of their country

06-18-2006, 11:03 PM	#7
troutwest66 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Post Falls, Idaho Posts: 286	Re: Now that's an oinker! Just think of the PORK CHOPS!! Wouldn't Ted Nugent go gonzo over that pig! I can hear him singing "Backstrap Fever" right now. __________________ Mel Westlake- NRA Life Member and Flyfisher Guns are like tools, you can never have too many and you need the right one for the job!