tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post2083650951524387503..comments2024-03-10T01:57:38.017-08:00Comments on NorCal Cazadora: Cazadora's first big game hunt: the finaleHolly Heyserhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-19284160104727808382008-06-19T01:26:00.000-07:002008-06-19T01:26:00.000-07:00(Belated) congratulations!I didn't realize I was m...(Belated) congratulations!<BR/><BR/>I didn't realize I was missing so much from the last time I read your blog. I'm glad you got one, and I agree that it's good you took the finishing shot yourself. I admire the fact that you appreciate what you kill, and are willing to go through with the necessities inevitable in hunting.<BR/><BR/>Don't beat yourself up too badly over a bad shot. They didn't Brandon Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114956072844140948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-87808812884869174542008-06-14T22:10:00.000-07:002008-06-14T22:10:00.000-07:00Holly, congrats on a good shot. I nicked the gut o...Holly, congrats on a good shot. I nicked the gut on my first deer, shooting a shotgun from about 50 yards. It's not a fun feeling at all, but you did the right thing.<BR/><BR/>I'd *highly* recommend the .270 as an all-around capable cartridge. Especially with some of the "light" and "managed recoil" loadings out there, it's a great shooter.<BR/><BR/>My .270 is a Remington, but if I knew then whatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-11939961694299210102008-06-12T06:22:00.000-07:002008-06-12T06:22:00.000-07:00Congratulations Holly on your first pig harvest......Congratulations Holly on your first pig harvest...I'm so proud of you! You are one tough Cazadora!!!!!Marian Ann Lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09189162059138923328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-79918098531917622872008-06-11T21:40:00.000-07:002008-06-11T21:40:00.000-07:00Nice story Holly and sounds like it was a good hun...Nice story Holly and sounds like it was a good hunt - especially if you didn't have your wake-up time and your coffee... I know how hunts that start like that go!<BR/><BR/>The Browning rifles are nice - I still wish I'd bought the Browning A-Bolt 7 mil for my husband instead of the Remington... he says it's fine, but I know how he looks at those Brownings :) Also he's got a Nikon scope on his Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029860506890356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-65997737546344730922008-06-11T10:39:00.000-07:002008-06-11T10:39:00.000-07:00Thanks, John! I think you are my first reader who ...Thanks, John! <BR/><BR/>I think you are my first reader who went to high school with me (Woo hoo - OHS!), unless someone else is lurking out there. Lots of lurkers...Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-27464408706224138892008-06-11T10:22:00.000-07:002008-06-11T10:22:00.000-07:00don't worry about the shot Holly,I shot rifles com...don't worry about the shot Holly,I shot rifles competitively for years at the rank of high master and still gut shot my first pig, and that was at only 70 yards. The important thing is that you finished the job as quickly and as cleanly as possible.<BR/>You are a credit to your sex and you are a credit to your high school, go Cards. p.s. I know the comment about the Jack Daniels is true(see photoironmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268063561014001231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-1826970969447609292008-06-11T09:38:00.000-07:002008-06-11T09:38:00.000-07:00Holly, I'm so proud of you! Sounds like you're ahe...Holly, I'm so proud of you! Sounds like you're ahead of the curve, per your usual grace.<BR/><BR/>Incidentally, it's hard to picture you (or I) ever answering the question "Do you mind if your clothes get dirty" in the affirmative...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-49682964483576688642008-06-11T08:37:00.000-07:002008-06-11T08:37:00.000-07:00Holly, .270 is a good choice. It'll give you a lo...Holly, .270 is a good choice. It'll give you a lot more options, and significantly more knock-down than the .243 you were thinking about. <BR/><BR/>Investigate a rifle with a brake, like the Browning A-bolt w/BOSS, or you can get something economical but accurate like the Savage 110, then get an aftermarket brake installed for about $200 (right there in Rocklin). <BR/><BR/>Actually, if you go Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-38939252429094734492008-06-11T08:30:00.000-07:002008-06-11T08:30:00.000-07:00Holly, you are such an inspiration for other femal...Holly, you are such an inspiration for other female hunters. What an amazing experience and one I'm sure you will treasure forever. You should be very proud.The Hunter's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719001540972130011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-35409024581894190322008-06-11T07:30:00.000-07:002008-06-11T07:30:00.000-07:00Native, I'm of mixed feelings about separate quart...Native, I'm of mixed feelings about separate quarters. If I can hunt with the guys, there's really no reason I can't bunk with 'em too. It just meant I slept in my clothes instead of the way I'd sleep in privacy, which is undies and a T-shirt. (And that privacy issue goes both ways, as I learned when I went <A HREF="http://norcalcazadora.blogspot.com/2008/01/duck-hunting-with-boys-in-delta.html" Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-78658073665384481112008-06-11T06:08:00.000-07:002008-06-11T06:08:00.000-07:00I think your last sentence said it best, you'll do...I think your last sentence said it best, you'll do better next time. As it is, you got a pig, which it sounds like your boyfriend already has plans to make into lots of yummy things. You've also gotten your first hunt over with, next time there will be less nerves. <BR/><BR/>All in all I'd say you did well and it certainly sounds like an adventure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-10150053901582073812008-06-11T04:49:00.000-07:002008-06-11T04:49:00.000-07:00Once again Holly, Really good piece of writing!I w...Once again Holly, Really good piece of writing!<BR/>I would have to concur with all of everyones above statements.<BR/>And, 200 yards is not a distance to be taken lightly (Holly Go Lightly, Great Movie) but you pulled that shot off wonderfully. I wish that I could have been there to witness but I was busy, apparently, trying to kill John and Phillip with our death march up and into those hills.Nativehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07689689976933684301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-55827675830903403922008-06-10T23:55:00.000-07:002008-06-10T23:55:00.000-07:00Hogs all over CA are going to dread this news. Way...Hogs all over CA are going to dread this news. Way to stick with it Holly.<BR/><BR/>If you like chasin and shootin ugly critters we gotta get you out bowfishing.Jesses Hunting And Outdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10336422672611416538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-75123628828297870952008-06-10T18:58:00.000-07:002008-06-10T18:58:00.000-07:00When Jim and I went out with Sam later that day fo...When Jim and I went out with Sam later that day for a tour of the ranch he told us the story of your shot at length - you could tell that he was not only impressed by your shot, but by how, once you were comfortable (having resolved the shooting stick issue) you didn't hesitate...<BR/><BR/>I think you impressed a lot of people that day. Only wish I had been there to film it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-33830722077362826032008-06-10T18:37:00.000-07:002008-06-10T18:37:00.000-07:00I'm with the rest of the guys. At 200 yds, and be...I'm with the rest of the guys. At 200 yds, and being your first big game kill, I would say that is an awesome shot.<BR/><BR/>Even all of us who have killed big before miss everyone once in awhile. Of course I'm not talking about me, but it does happen from time to time.<BR/><BR/>yeah...I've never missed....rrriiiggghhhttt!!!!SimplyOutdoorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074585345161430068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-6248302864169398222008-06-10T17:40:00.000-07:002008-06-10T17:40:00.000-07:00Does everyone see why I love this man?Does everyone see why I love this man?Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-13544246554220799672008-06-10T17:28:00.000-07:002008-06-10T17:28:00.000-07:00I agree with Phillip; not a textbook shot, but I h...I agree with Phillip; not a textbook shot, but I have seen -- and you could have done -- far, far worse. As the butcher of said hog, we lost maybe 2 pounds of meat, which isn't bad. The interior was clean and the whole animal smelled fine. <BR/><BR/>Now, on to making your custom-designed Mexican-style salami and sausage, culatello, lonzino, loukaniko, etc, etc. Mmmm...piggie!Hunter Angler Gardener Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01996285578001308125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-10833923247933546782008-06-10T17:07:00.000-07:002008-06-10T17:07:00.000-07:00Thanks! Coming from my pig-killin' posse, that mea...Thanks! Coming from my pig-killin' posse, that means a lot to me.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-23410897909317364012008-06-10T16:56:00.000-07:002008-06-10T16:56:00.000-07:00Good job, Holly. Ken and JoanneGood job, Holly. <BR/><BR/>Ken and JoanneKen and Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12853986342327863440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-24335570549645901852008-06-10T16:45:00.000-07:002008-06-10T16:45:00.000-07:00My birthday, if I'm lucky. :-) Happens to be the s...My birthday, if I'm lucky. :-) Happens to be the same birthday as T. Michael Riddle's little girl, too.<BR/><BR/>I've decided I want a .270.Holly Heyserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03134909592916671876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-36121033946807244682008-06-10T16:37:00.000-07:002008-06-10T16:37:00.000-07:00Nicely done again, Holly! Enjoyed it almost as if...Nicely done again, Holly! Enjoyed it almost as if I'd been there!<BR/><BR/>By the way, that "terrible" shot connected at over 200 yards (by the guide's tale). It wasn't a textbook hit, but it was still one heck of a shot...especially for a new big game hunter. <BR/><BR/>You've been blooded. It's all over now. When do you get your own rifle?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5478505267875308908.post-58796747758787766862008-06-10T12:22:00.000-07:002008-06-10T12:22:00.000-07:00I commend and admire your determination to take th...I commend and admire your determination to take the finishing shot yourself. That's taking responsibility - and for the record, quit beating yourself up over the shot. It happens - to everyone - it's over, and you've got the determination to do better next time. End of story. If you had felt "Oh, well, that's the way it goes." That's one thing, but you've obviously been motivated to not let Tom Sorensonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05376762648007983014noreply@blogger.com