Since I am away from the trout for a time, I needed something to fill that gap.

I have decided upon hunting wild hogs. They are destructive, dangerous and, adding to the appeal, quite edible.

Bought a Marlin 45-70 and retrofitted it for the task (cartridge carrier, Montana sling, ghost ring, rail and red dot sight). It breathes fire, kicks like a disgruntled mule and punches holes the size of small cannonballs.

I call her “Big Medicine.” Rightly so…