Hog Wild: Part Two

The Winchester Life group spreads out across the H5 Trophy Ranch in Texas on a quest for wild hogs. After a morning mix of of waiting games and success stories, the comrades remain focused on taking another shot at the invasive swine.

Gabe Adair, Nikki Boxler and Casey Keefer took their first-ever wild hogs during the hunt at the H5 Trophy Ranch.

The H5 Trophy Ranch offers outdoorsmen a variety of game to pursue, including bison, blackbuck antelope and axis deer.

Ammo Facts:

Winchester Razor Boar XT Ammunition is the world’s first cartridge specifically designed for wild-hog hunting.
Made of solid gilding metal, this lead-free, beveled-profile, hollow-point bullet is built to rip through the thickest hog hide.

This episode was filmed in

Barksdale, Texas

Population: 1,081
Species: Wild Hog
Filmed: June 9-13
Conditions: Sunny and Clear
Firearm: Winchester .270 rifle (The Keefer Brothers, Nikki Boxler); Winchester .308 rifle (Gabe Adair)
Ammo: Razor Boar XT
Caliber: 308 WIN 150 Grain
Kill Shot: 100 yards

Casey Keefer

Winchester Life

Husband. Father. Thrill Seeker. Hunter. I can’t unscramble a Rubik’s Cube...but man do I enjoy a good craft beer. I can’t tell you how to #BeAlive...but I can show you my version...I’m a die hard hockey fan who wets a fly line any chance I can get. I live off the adrenaline and the solitude I find in the most remote corners of the world. Essentially, those two things charge my batteries. For me, it’s not about the end game, it’s about the journey. I’ll do my duty to pass it on so that hopefully, you can experience the same in your very own way. Cheers.

Chris Keefer

Winchester Life

Family man. Gym nut. Big brother. Hunter. When I’m not chasing big game in Alaska, I enjoy a sunny day round of golf back home in Michigan. I’ve never hit a hole in one, but I did shoot a golf ball out of the sky with a 10mm Glock. First shot. To #BeAlive is my life’s greatest pursuit. I can go from fingerless gloves and a skull cap to high and tight and lookin’ alright. Thanks to my wife. I take my responsibilities as a father very seriously. That’s why my shelter construction skills quickly translate to mastery in the art of fort building. I’ll spend the rest of my working life trying to help you find your own definition of #BeAlive. Here’s to you.

Gabe Adair

Winchester Life

Gabe was born and raised in Southeast Iowa, his roots run deep in some of the most fertile soil on Earth. He’s been on board with Whitetail Properties since the company was founded in 2007. Working as a Land Specialist, Gabe has excelled to being one of the most premier real estate agents and hunters in his territory. It’s opened many doors to new experiences for Gabe, including appearances on Whitetail Properties TV and the cover of North American Whitetail magazine. Gabe does not take lightly where his blessings come from, the good Lord above and his wonderful natural resources in Iowa.

Nikki Boxler

Winchester Life

Nikki Boxler grew up on one of the largest dairy farms in Western New York and continues to reside there today. It's this pristine setting that has shaped her love for the outdoors...a passion that drives her to spend as much time hunting and fishing as possible. Nikki credits her Dad for introducing her to hunting at the age of 14 and she quickly embraced the lifestyle. “One of the biggest reasons I fell in love with hunting was the camaraderie and the bond I experienced between fellow hunters. I vividly remember how special it was when we would all gather and grill venison after a successful day of hunting.” Boxler states. “One of my goals is to get more women and young girls involved in the outdoors because I know firsthand that being active in the outdoors can change a person’s entire perception on life.”

Hog Wild: Part Two

The Keefer Brothers, Nikki Boxler and Gabe Adair continue their pursuit for wild hogs in Barksdale, Texas. Hunting helps halt the feral pigs, an invasive species that breeds quickly and destroys habitats. While on hog patrol at the H5 Trophy Ranch, the crew shares laughs and memories with Winchester.

The H5 Trophy Ranch in Barksdale, Texas, is dotted with an array of animals for hunters to stalk. Today, the Winchester Life crew continues their mission to hone in on hogs.

Gabe Adair secured the group’s first success with a hog down during the morning hunt. The Keefer Brothers and Nikki Boxler plan to continue the streak.

The group settles in for the afternoon sit. They are locked and loaded with Winchester Razor Boar XT ammunition, ammunition specifically designed for the hog’s tough hide.

Opportunities arrive at different times. While Casey Keefer’s afternoon starts off slow, Chris Keefer and Nikki double dip as they catch sight of multiple hogs.

The duo dials in on a pair of pigs.

They count down the shot.

The moment is here.

But when the time comes and the trigger is pulled, Chris realizes his excitement got the best of him. He has the right tools, but missed a crucial step: loading the gun. The opportunity isn’t entirely missed. Nikki’s shot lands, upping the group’s total hog count from one to two. It’s Nikki’s first Texas hog, and the crew celebrates the occasion together on the trail.

Casey’s patience for pigs pays off the next morning. When a group of wild hogs feast around a feeder, Casey seizes the moment. His Winchester .270 takes care of the rest.

Gabe, Nikki and Casey each enter the afternoon with a punched hog tag. The trip to the H5 Trophy Ranch is a memory maker, and the Winchester crew is just getting started.

Digging Deeper

The H5 Trophy Ranch is located in the southern-central part of Texas. This area has a rockier terrain and more hills in comparison to the northern Texas plains. Wild hogs cause destruction throughout the ranch’s 3,000 acres, invading natural animal habitats and preying on small mammals. Along with wild hogs, the ranch offers outdoorsmen the opportunity to stalk a variety of exotic game, including: bison, blackbuck antelope, red stag, axis deer and several breeds of wild sheep. No matter the game, Winchester handles every shot and delivers desired results.