Any goat hunters out there?

[Cabled]

Hey all,
I was lucky enough to draw a goat tag for sept/oct in region 3. Not interested in specifics of the unit really, kinda feel like it’d take something away from any success I might have. That being said my experience with goats is limited to a couple I’ve randomly seen while mule deer hunting. Anyone with insight as far as habits, tactics, where to look, what they eat etc, that is willing to share, I’m all ears! I’m sure I’m not the only one with a tag that might benefit from some knowledge. Anyways, just throwing it out there. Thanks.

[scttlp86]

I am in the same boat, first goat tag and in reg3. Been reading as much as I can and am finding the more I read the more I get excited to give it a go. Maybe some help on their habits and the logistics of a goat hunt

[nature girl]

Start getting into shape. Those bloody hills are always steeper then you think.
You may get snow. Or it can be bloody hot.
Take some mole skin. Definitely take a camera.
You could be in some alpine or walking up boulder fields. So have good footwear. Take a couple pairs with you. I had some boots for the alpine areas and some for the boulder areas. Of course I left them at the truck. The one day we walked up the alpine area I had the boots for that area. The next day the boulder area I had the boots for that.

You can see goats above alpine spots so glass.

IF you starting your hike out don't wear lots of layers at first youll be sweating in no time.

Some parts of region 3 I have had ticks on me so take a tick key or something.

You may want to bring a walking stick.

Good luck

[wideopenthrottle]

Start getting into shape. Those bloody hills are always steeper then you think.
You may get snow. Or it can be bloody hot.
Take some mole skin. Definitely take a camera.
You could be in some alpine or walking up boulder fields. So have good footwear. Take a couple pairs with you. I had some boots for the alpine areas and some for the boulder areas. Of course I left them at the truck. The one day we walked up the alpine area I had the boots for that area. The next day the boulder area I had the boots for that.

You can see goats above alpine spots so glass.

IF you starting your hike out don't wear lots of layers at first youll be sweating in no time.

Some parts of region 3 I have had ticks on me so take a tick key or something.

You may want to bring a walking stick.

Good luck

agreed on the light clothing...goat hunting is the only time I can remember where I had to remove and carry clothing instead of just slowing down to prevent getting sweaty....that extra dry layer in the pack came in handy for the cold overnight stay on the mountain..

[B.C.Boy(100%)]

X3 for region 3, 3-33E for myself, either of you two in that same area?

[scttlp86]

X3 for region 3, 3-33E for myself, either of you two in that same area?

3-33A for me

[WWBC]

I’ll be following this one as well.

got a draw in region 5

[HarryToolips]

^^^^^like she said, get in shape and have good boots...I'd say take all your gear for an expedition beforehand to try er out....ticks in the fall though??

[labguy]

^^^^^like she said, get in shape and have good boots...I'd say take all your gear for an expedition beforehand to try er out....ticks in the fall though??

Have you had ANY experience at all hunting goats?

To the OP: Hunting goats is about the most fun you can have with your cloths on. Glass lots. Good optics is a must. Plan your stalks carefully so you don't disturb them and are sure of a reasonable recovery. Sometimes you have to wait a few days until they move to the right spot for harvest. Many times they don't move very far for days on end so usually there is no hurry to get near them.

If your hunting in snow bring crampons.

Goat hunting will challenge you mentally and physically. Move slowly and carefully in dodgy terrain.

Finally, bring your brown under ware. Some of the places you'll probably get into you'll need it. Have fun.

[HarryToolips]

Have you had ANY experience at all hunting goats?

To the OP: Hunting goats is about the most fun you can have with your cloths on. Glass lots. Good optics is a must. Plan your stalks carefully so you don't disturb them and are sure of a reasonable recovery. Sometimes you have to wait a few days until they move to the right spot for harvest. Many times they don't move very far for days on end so usually there is no hurry to get near them.

If your hunting in snow bring crampons.

Goat hunting will challenge you mentally and physically. Move slowly and carefully in dodgy terrain.

Finally, bring your brown under ware. Some of the places you'll probably get into you'll need it. Have fun.

Limited experience hunting goats, most of my hunting has been for bear and deer, with some hunting for moose and elk...however, I hike hunt whether it be for goat or any other critter why you ask?? Are you talking like that to feel like your dick is slightly bigger??