Pig trap and Game camera are deployed

today was the day where I had some time to whip out and put out the "Black Hole" aka Pig Trap, that I and Mavrick created, along with getting a chance to also deploy my new StealthCam HD game camera.

I gathered all the equipment in my truck grab Scarlet (my hunting partner and pig dog in training) and hit the road.  The great part about the property where I was going to deply the trap and camera is that it has a bait station in the form of a Roo pit, that I have been baiting for the last few months and because of that there is a healthy number of pigs that come into the area.

To get there you have to cross an open field and today as I reached the edge of the field I spotted two wedge tail eagles leaving the pit, and thought to myself - "Damn I guess there is stuff all chance of driving up on some pigs!"..  Well before I could think out it any further I was right up at the edge of the pit, and a big sow jumped up and out of pit of death, quicly followed by two young suckers.  I had to do a double take as that was the last thing I was expecting.

I jammed on the brakes, open the back door and gave the command for Scarlet to chase the pigs.  She bolted out of the truck and was hot in the sent.  Across the pit and through the fence and crashing into the scrub on the other side.

I could hear her and the pigs in the bushes as I bailed over the fence and into the scub myself.  The pigs has run up and through another fence and up into the thick scrub that surround the property.  Scarlet was standing at the fence looking in the direction of the pigs as if she was waiting for me to give her the go ahead to chase the pigs.  One word from me and she was through the fence with me in hot pursuit....  I could see the the fresh pads on the ground and Scarlet was following this line....  She dissapeard in the scrub once again, while I was pushed through the thorns, to come out a clearing with no Scarlet or pigs to be seen.

I waited there for about 5 minutes for Scarlets return, and I must say that she had the biggest grin and foming from the mouth with excitment.

After all that excitment I put the pig trap together, and placed the camera over it so see what I can catch.

Tomorrow I will venture out and see if I caught anything and if I have any HD video on my game camera.  I am sure to let you guys know how I go.

Here are some photos of the setup.

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