Rackmastr and Rhyno Double-Down on Mountain Goat

[Rackmastr]

We had been planning this hunt for a while, and both applied seperatly for an LEH. Both Rhyno and I had hunted this zone before and we knew the odds of finding a couple decent goats was pretty good. We both drew, and plans were made for the past weekend. We wanted to plan a weekend late enough in the season for good haired up billies but also wanted to make sure we'd have good access. A buddy from Calgary (Duk Dog) came out to help out which made for a great addition as well.

Saturday morning we left the house at about 530 AM and headed out towards the zone. We dropped the camper and got a few things organized for the day. The 'plan' was to find some goats from down low and make a play on them that day. Well, those plans didnt work out as we ended up with a really low cloud cover that wouldnt lift. We considered hiking up blind and hunting but decided since we had 3 days that we'd wait it out and scout some country and make a big play the next day. We put on some miles, enjoyed some laughs, glassed a ton of cool country, and managed to shoot a few grouse along the way. Also managed to miss a few as well...:mrgreen:

That evening, we spotted what looked like a good billy up high on the one mountain. He had big dark marks on him and we could glass and see that his glands were swollen right up. We also found a handful of other goats on another mountain near camp which had a few billies in it. Plans were made and we decided that we'd go up after the solo goat the following morning.

Sunday morning was an amazing sunrise and we had high hopes. We spotted the billy from the truck and began the 4000+ ft of elevation hike towards him. About 4 hours later we were eye to eye with a nanny and kid, skirting along the ridges and slides peaking over each ridge to find where the lone billy was. We had began to talk about the fact that the goat may have made it over the top or was hiding in a little ridge and we scoured the country. I ran my binos across the one ridgeline one more time and found him. He was looking at us and standing. A quick judge told me that this goat was mature and his cape looked amazing. Best of all, he was in a great spot for a shot. I laid down, the camcorder was rolling, and I made a good 238 yard shot on him. He took a few steps and was obviously quite 'sick' but one extra shot anchored him solid.

After approaching, I was overwhelmed with just how amazing his cape and hide were, and was happily surprised that he was an older goat. I aged him at 7 years for sure, and possibly 8 years. I've never been in a more amazing place for pics and was so happy to share it with two awesome hunting friends. We packed him up and headed down, arriving at the truck about 25 minutes after dark. A Kraken rum back at camp has never tasted so good!!!

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[Rackmastr]

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[Sofa King]

very nice.

[Rackmastr]

Rhyno was up next.....and up he was! Making coffee after a few rum and beer the night before, anticipation level was high yet again to get up and try and fill his tag. We were sore and worn out from the hard day earlier, but we had located a billy way up high on a different mountain that looked like he was in a spot we could make a play on him. Duk Dog had to return to Calgary so it would just be Rhyno and myself that day. We parted ways and loaded the packs for the hike.

Another 4000ft of fun elevation of alders, shale, dogwood, and creeks and we were back up near the top. Picking apart piece by piece the mountainside we had left the billy on. I glassed as we walked and spotted him behind some old burned trees. We confirmed he was a billy and then found a position that we could make a good shot from. I got behind the camcorder and provided a range for Rhyno. The billy was feeding at 276 yards and had no idea we were there. All the time in the world to find a position to get comfy for a shot.

Rhyno settled in, settled his nerves and then made a beautiful shot on his goat across the valley. The goat tumbled in some grass and burned timber before coming to rest near a snow pile. We made our way over and found an amazingly haired up and wooly billy. What an amazing spot for pics yet again! We shared some congrats, took a pile more pics and then caped the billy and headed down.

Two longs days, two awesome goats to show for it. Over 8000ft of elevation and some great memories!!!

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[325]

Nice billies!

[lovemywinchester]

Cool! Lots of hard work pays off. Congrats.

[MB_Boy]

Very nice and you are right!!! Awesome place for pics.....man did they turn out well in that setting!!!

[coach]

Awesome story and exceptional pictures. Great stuff, RM! Sure looks like you're loving every minute of moving to BC!

[Stone Sheep Steve]

Awesome!!!
It's stories and pics like these that really make he hate my job......but I do enjoy reading them!

Congrats! Some excellent pics and poses!

SSS

[goatdancer]

2 very nice goats. Congratulations. Sure is good when they don't take a header off a cliff and get smashed up.

[Brez]

Two beautiful animals there, Trev! Congrats to the both of you. You lucked out on the photo settings. Nice place to work on them, as well.

[ElliotMoose]

Fantastic couple of goats! Nice long coats on those guys. Well done

[RINO]

Excellent....

[GoatGuy]

Great stuff fellas, great stuff.

[Junorr500]

Any measurements on horn length on those billies? Both very good looking animals. Good job.

[NorBC]

Nice job on the goats boys. Great pics, and a great read.

[kitnayakwa77]

Nice work!!

[markomoose]

Good job boys!Stories and pics like yours is what makes this site so good!

[Karl]

Congrats boys beautiful goats... I have to say the pictures taken with the animals... Incredible. I applaud people who take the time to take good pictures with your animals. Excellent work guys. People... Always remember to take the time to take good pictures! I know your caught up in the moment but take the time you'll thank yourself later!!

[BRvalley]

congrats, awesome goats and the pics are great

what did the horns measure? what are the plans for taxidermy work?

[Coop]

The best pics I've ever seen. Grats to you guys!!!

[Wild Images]

Great critters and awesome pics, your freezers must be filling up with your trophy room !!

[brig]

Beautiful animals! Congratulations!!

[rifleman]

nice lookin goats... congrats...

[BCbillies]

Congrats boys . . . picture perfect goats!!! Consistently getting er done.

[Rattler]

Congrats on a couple of beauty billies. Nice pics!

Thanks for sharing.

[Krico]

Way to go guys. 2 billies in 2 days is impressive. Beautiful capes this time of year!

[warnniklz]

Seible... gotta go bigger next year or get him with some sticks.... lol


Those are some beauty capes for sure. 2 down in 2 days on 2 different mountains... 222... *slow clap*

Slow clap

Wiser's Whiskey - Sweater: http://youtu.be/94-8LvSuk_o

[Rhyno]

Thanks for posting our story up Trev. Amazing hunt, awesome group of guys to share it with. Trev gets all the credit for the amazing pics, I am so happy we spent the time to do it right, such beautiful country! Is it bad that I am already dreaming of chasing goats next year :-D

[ydouask]

Well done gentlemen... obviously good planning and execution on both goats. Great pictures too ! Thanks.

[Everett]

That's awesome guys two goats in one trip hard to beat.

[Call of the Wild]

Good job on some beautiful haired billies. I simply love late season goat hunts and nice pictures too.

[chilcotin hillbilly]

Awesome to hear you boys connected on two great goats. You took your time and posted some classy pictures as well. Congratulations

[kennyj]

Good work guys! 2 beautiful billys. Thanks for sharing your awesome photos and story.
kenny

[decker9]

This is awesome way to go fellas!!! Iv been itchin for some goat pics, thank ya!! I stomped the mountain this week, came close but no dice. Any measurements on these guys?? Congrats to ya all!!

[REMINGTON JIM]

Congrats on 2 Beauty Billies you Guys ! Thanks for sharing the storey and pics ! :wink: RJ

[kodiak18]

Nice job guys! Awesome goats!

[North]

Nice work! Great looking goats and amazing coats on them.

[Blainer]

Fantastic Share!
Great effort that paid off on some fine Billies.

[kendoo]

Congrats Trevor awesome goats & pics I'm thinking full mount looking down on your Muskwa stone sheep. Now that pic I'd love to see. Kracken brings good luck every time haha.

[Twig-Chaser]

Awesome goats boys! I am heading up in the morning!

[ElectricDyck]

Awesome goats! Nice work! Thanks for sharing!

[HarryToolips]

Nice goat guys!!

[pville]

2 very nice goats. Congratulations. Sure is good when they don't take a header off a cliff and get smashed up.

I was thinking the same thing. Nice pics, thanks for sharing

[deerhunt]

Great pic's,thanks for sharing. Awesome country we live in.

[MOG]

Gentlemen congratulations on a great trip and fantastic results!
have you got more photos please! Looks like a great area.

regards,

Mog

[Stone Sheep Steve]

OK, Trev...gotta ask this....your goat's hair looks so good, I was wondering if you packed your taxidermy touch-up brush with you???

SSS

[Rackmastr]

OK, Trev...gotta ask this....your goat's hair looks so good, I was wondering if you packed your taxidermy touch-up brush with you???

SSS

Haha you're the second guy that asked me that!

He pretty much fell flat on his chest, didnt hardly roll over. Wasnt any grass in his hair even. I was amazed at truly how clean and perfect his coat was!!!

[bangbangkhan]

Congrats on the goats! 1 is hard and 2 of 2! Can't argue with that.

[xfactor]

Hey Trev, digging up old stuff cause i got a goat draw this year...great photos! thanks for the inspiration!!

cheers! Rusty.

[Rackmastr]

A super fun trip for sure!!

Keep me posted and I'll see what info I can drum up for ya in your zone.

[xfactor]

4-22E...your neck of the woods:)

[fuzzybiscuit]

Still ranks up there with the all-time greatest goat hunts on here!

What about some updates in the way of finished taxi work?

[Rackmastr]

Still ranks up there with the all-time greatest goat hunts on here!

What about some updates in the way of finished taxi work?

Rhyno didn't mount his goat from this trip, and my v
cape is frozen in the freezer wet tanned. One day....one day!!!

[LBM]

Rhyno didn't mount his goat from this trip, and my v
cape is frozen in the freezer wet tanned. One day....one day!!!
Do you have any pictures of goats you have done or a web site or does one have to
come to your shop, no a guy looking to get one done that is wet tanned in the freezer as well.

[Rackmastr]

Do you have any pictures of goats you have done or a web site or does one have to
come to your shop, no a guy looking to get one done that is wet tanned in the freezer as well.

If you check out Rackmaster Taxidermy on FB there are a few pics on there, always adding some more. Shoot me a PM as well if you like.

I don't get to my "own" work as much as customers lol. Seems about par for the course...

[Rhyno]

Good times! I don't think I have laughed harder on a hunt than this one, headed back up to the zone this fall with an LEH in my pocket.

[Jelvis]

One of the best presentations going anywhere on any site and we got it thanks to your sharing.
Jel - Super Good thread --