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Snowbird · « **on:** March 31, 2006, 11:56:23 am »

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 fireman and provided the homeless shelter in downtown Orlando with a couple of meals.

Animals need a good soak now again just like we do.

Hot Tub Forum · « **on:** March 31, 2006, 11:56:23 am »

Tatooed_Lady · « **Reply #1 on:** March 31, 2006, 01:13:09 pm »

WOW!!

Bonibelle · « **Reply #2 on:** March 31, 2006, 01:58:43 pm »

poor pig....

Snowbird · « **Reply #3 on:** March 31, 2006, 02:43:57 pm »

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poor pig....

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[size=16]"When he �got close enough to realize it was a hog, the thing made a charge at him. �He got his handgun and when it came at him again, he shot it twice and killed it. �When Larry took it to the processor it weighed in at over 1100 pounds! "[/size]

I'm not sure Larry the Well-armed Redneck had any choice in the matter. �Just goes to show it doesn't pay to be too far from a firearm.

Hey Term:
At least they can shoot wild hogs. Are you a good enough shoot to hit a Fire Ant?

Tatooed_Lady · « **Reply #4 on:** March 31, 2006, 04:09:59 pm »

'course......a target that size, how could ya miss?? That's like hitting a small car.

East_TX_Spa · « **Reply #5 on:** March 31, 2006, 04:56:08 pm »

That ain't no pig, that's a bear. Crikey!

There's some biguns up on our property but that one is huge. Saw a dead one on the side of the road that probably went 600 lbs. It did look like a bear.

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tanstaafl2 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 31, 2006, 05:16:08 pm »

I am surprised only two shots brought it down. What was he using for a "handgun", a LAW?

Viper_Dude · « **Reply #7 on:** March 31, 2006, 06:25:45 pm »

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I am surprised only two shots brought it down. What was he using for a "handgun", a LAW?

I'm guessing something along these lines:

(Yes, that's a handgun).

Snowbird · « **Reply #8 on:** March 31, 2006, 07:01:36 pm »

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I am surprised only two shots brought it down. What was he using for a "handgun", a LAW?

Spatech_tuo · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2006, 07:17:45 pm »

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Another guy with his "compensator".

East_TX_Spa · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2006, 07:45:55 pm »

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Another guy with his "compensator".

Fat bald headed loser.

Terminator

Mendocino101 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 01, 2006, 06:31:31 pm »

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Fat bald headed loser.

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yeah maybe....but at least he's well dressed....

Spatech_tuo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 01, 2006, 06:49:40 pm »

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yeah maybe....but at least he's well dressed....

He'd need to thank the guy who dropped off the box to Goodwill.

Chas · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2006, 01:44:44 am »

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yeah maybe....but at least he's well dressed....

How do you know? Ya can't even SEE his pants!

Hot Tub Forum · « **Reply #13 on:** April 02, 2006, 01:44:44 am »

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