Goat Hunters

[untilthelastbeat]

So this will be my first year goat hunting and im pumped as hell to get up in the mountains. However it's all new to me so I wanted to ask you goat nuts about any special pointers that help with goats specifically. I'm pretty familiar with sheep hunting and the whole aspect of mountain hunting so im more looking for specifics on goats.
Also one of the main reasons I wanted to start this thread was to ask what you guys do with your meat? I have never eaten goat meat and don't know anyone who has so im just curious as to what cuts you get and what kind of meals you prepare. I'm really exited to try it.
And I hate to be this guy but I have the draw for 3-16C so any info on that area would be a huge help. Planning on getting up there as soon as the smoke calms down a bit but as for now im doing alot of research on hiking websites, Google Earth, and other forums. Planning on calling the co's soon aswel and trying to get ahold of the local biologist.
Thanks in advance guys, I know not many people are a fan of the "I got a draw help me" threads, myself included, but we all gotta start somewhere and you all were first time goat hunters at some point too lol anything would be hugely appreciated.

[Wild Images]

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Big Billies look big and dirty, lower goat is a nice billy
Then the big one showed up !!

[warnniklz]

If you get some range time... draw up a goat silhouette with 9 or 10 inch horns. Place it at different yardages and see how it compares on different magnifications. I found it helped me in field judging goats. Another trick is, it's easier to see the black on the inside of a goat's ear. Rule of thumb is that black patch on the inside of the ear is 3 inches long. So if the goat's horn is 3 of those long or bigger, it's probably a shooter.

The worst part is being able to see them... the worst is trying to get to them.

[untilthelastbeat]

Ahh Ken you just got the blood pumpin...
Thanks warnniklz for the ear tip that should prove useful.

[untilthelastbeat]

If anyone else wants to post goat pics I know we're all always game for that too

[warnniklz]

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[ducktoller]

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The second pic is much more pleasant looking terrain than the last!

[goatdancer]

Goat meat is very good. Bring out all the meat.

[swampthing]

I don't find goat unpleasant but I do find it very bland. I mix it with other game for burger and sausages.

[untilthelastbeat]

Hmm good to know

[goatdancer]

I don't find goat unpleasant but I do find it very bland. I mix it with other game for burger and sausages.

Make souvlaki. You won't regret it.

[kitnayakwa77]

Goat is great, just chewy. I use the prime cuts for stews/stirfrys/fajitas and grind the rest. 95% goes in the grinder. It is a bit bland, kind of like bison, their closest relative in N America.
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[BCbillies]

Sept 2014 goat hunt. Billy taken on the top of mountain at 70 yards laying beside another billy . . . appeared to be down after 5 shots . . . but as we know "goats die when they want to!" One last flinch and airborne 400 yards into the abyss of cliffs down the back side of the mountain shown in the first photo. Six hour solo retrievel back to the top just as the skies darkened . . . mentally and physically done but tried to keep hiking and no can do. Crawled into the garbage bag for the night . . . another 8 hours back to base camp and 6 more hours back to the truck. Be prepared to do battle and increase your life insurance if you wish to take up the challenge. Great meat especially once it's tenderized! :wink:

After 20 years of chasing these beautiful animals I still get just as excited as the first time. Always learning on each hunt . . . in this case I should have went for the neck shot over the spine shot given the way he was laying in the photo. Best advice is to simply put the boots to the ground and get out there, train hard, bring good gear and have fun!

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[NorBC]

Not even August and the goat threads are starting!! Getting excited :)

best of luck, looking forward to your thread.

[BTF]

Freakin awesome pics, getting pumped for this season! Good luck and keep the tips coming.

[ducktoller]

Not even August and the goat threads are starting!! Getting excited :)

best of luck, looking forward to your thread.

By August we will be scouting not posting!

[wos]

Just know that its rare to see anyone in a photo with a goat smiling! if they are he hasn't looked up or down yet.
Good luck hope you have a great hunt.

[BCbillies]

Just know that its rare to see anyone in a photo with a goat smiling! if they are he hasn't looked up or down yet.
Good luck hope you have a great hunt.

. . . or he simply hasn't suited up with the pack on his back yet. Looks like Warnniklz is having about as much fun as that wet dirty billy! ;)

[NorBC]

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[sherpa-Al]

. . . or he simply hasn't suited up with the pack on his back yet. Looks like Warnniklz is having about as much fun as that wet dirty billy! ;)
Warren likes them wet and dirty

[eric]

Timely post..
My Youngest boy, got drawn for Goat up here in the Tumbler Area

[ian745]

i just got drawn for goat to, first time!! excited, love seeing these pics! gets me amped up and wanting to go!!!!

[Good Old Outdoors]

I was drawn this year as well! I'm excited, I have all the gear I need, now just need to keep training. This will be my first goat hunt and my dad agreed to tag along to help me out. I just can't decide which rifle to take....

[pin_head]

This will also be my first year trying to tag a goat, I'm really excited for it.

With all these goat virgins drawing tags, we ought to have some damn good stories posted this fall.

Best of luck to all my fellow goat chasers!

Brad

[argyle1]

Timely post..
My Youngest boy, got drawn for Goat up here in the Tumbler Area

right on Eric - My son's first ever draw was a goat - he filled it on Swing Peak at age 8 or 9 (he says 8, I thought 9), and he's been addicted ever since, 23 years ago. Oldest grandson's first draw was also a goat filled on Kits in the pissing rain five years ago when he was 10. There's nothing else I can think of that is more character building in kids than goat hunting.

[Lukeez88]

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[untilthelastbeat]

Well I'm glad lots of us virgins got tags and were all pumped to use them. Not taking anything away from the vets but it's always good to get more guys into supporting mountain hunting. It will be interesting to see how many of us tag one and I'm sure the stories will be awesome with or without a goat.

[Skull Hunter]

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Awesome Billy, I love the hooks on that thing!

[NorBC]

Awesome Billy, I love the hooks on that thing!


Note the story, and the electrical tape!

[300mag]

http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?115313-My-2015-Solo-Billy

I figured I would throw this in again.

[300mag]

Goat meat is not bad at all, as you may have heard. It makes great sausage or cook in a slow cooker.

[Bernie O]

My only experience with goat was 12 years ago in the Palliser river area hunting elk and someone 2 campsites down from us got an old Billy . It smelled so bad we moved camp and I have never understood how anybody could hunt and or eat anything that was already rotten while it was still alive

[Buck]

Some of the best game meat i have ever eaten was a goat i shot in Spatsizi.Absolutely delicious.

[Chuck Norris]

Like others have said goat can be very bland and almost always tough/chewy. Only ever shot one that had a weird musk to it... perfect meat for the sausage machine :). Good luck to all you virgin goat hunters out there! Hunting them white specs at the top of the world is probably the most addicting thing I have ever done (right beside stones). Looking forward to some stories/pics

[warnniklz]

The second pic is much more pleasant looking terrain than the last!

Lol... it wasn't really... it looks nice until you get in it. Between the sasquatches throwing ice and rocks at you, and trying to keep your footing on the icey granite faces...

But there is something rewarding packing 500 pounds of water off a mountain...

[Rackmastr]

Man this is shaping up to be a great thread!!!

When I was living in Alberta, I absolutely DREAMED of hunting mountain goats in BC. I guided one back in 2002 and ever since I had wanted to hunt one for myself. Well, once I moved it was high on the list of hunts that I could do nice and close to my new home in the Kootenays. A bit of learning and I've managed to shoot two decent billies. Need to get around to mounting one of them now!!

First one was a solo day trip, and the other was a cool trip with friends into a new LEH zone we hunted last year. Cant wait to hunt them again!! I'll be helping a couple guys with tags this year for sure! We are so damn lucky to live in BC and hunt these animals yearly!!!

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[forestwalker]

this is a little off topic but how useful do you find the conservation officer service and local biologists? are they truly a wealth of information. This is a route I've ignored in the past when hunting new areas or planning a hunt. What kind of Information are they able to provide to a hunter.
Cheers
Rick

[untilthelastbeat]

Nice goats rackmastr! I havnt even hunted them yet and I think im addicted already. Iv never thought too much about hunting goats until I got the draw and then it's like a switch turned on and its go time now. I'm so effin exited to chase these things and to get up in the mountains. Cant wait to post my.first goat story. Successful or not!

[Flingin' Sticks]

I'm right there with a bunch of you-first goat hunt coming in September. Super timely thread-definitely something I'll be following as the summer progresses.

To all you veteran goat hunters out there, thank you for sharing what you've learned. I've spent enough time in the mountains without a rifle to know just how important it is to have someone who's been there before to make sure you're not planning something that will end in disaster.

Good luck everyone and if anyone drew 7-03 get in touch-I'd love to compare notes.

Cheers.

[guest]

DONT SHOOT NANNIES .... avoid it at all cost ... they are a more important lead to the group then the Billys .......

Dont shoot them in places where you will DIE trying to retrieve it ... Dont shoot them if there will be nothing but smashed Goat and the end of the fall.

[xfactor]

unreal photos! so motivating! thanks guys!! keep this thread alive please!!!!

[Brez]

DONT SHOOT NANNIES .... avoid it at all cost ... they are a more important lead to the group then the Billys .......

Dont shoot them in places where you will DIE trying to retrieve it ... Dont shoot them if there will be nothing but smashed Goat and the end of the fall.

Excellent advice. Do everything you can to not shoot a nanny. Learn to tell the differences - there are some, and not just horn shape. I say this because a buddy of mine mistakenly shot a nanny and until I jokingly said "What if it's a nanny?" just before cutting it up, and we checked and were surprised. Even the CO, doing the compulsory inspection was fooled. You always have way more time than you may think to evaluate a goat. Try to get above them for the best view. Wearing white, can help you get close.

Pick your spots. I know of a goat that had to be left on the mountain till spring when it fell from where it got snagged up. The mountain was VERY steep and covered in ice. Be prepared to have the $hit scared out of you as you retrieve your animal. Both of mine were solo hunts and as you are clinging to bits of moss and small shrubs while crossing near vertical rock, it's sobering to think that you may never see your kids again, and no one knows where you are. SPOT wasn't available then. Get a SPOT and/or a partner - they can help with the pack and direct you to the goat on your stalk.
As previously mentioned, I've always found the meat to have very little taste, so season it well and try a small piece before butchering as it may even make sausages tough.
With all of these positive thoughts, it is great, challenging, and rewarding hunt. nothing like it. I found it more challenging than sheep hunting. Lots of pucker factor.
Good luck.

[cas-has-cars]

Good thread, I also drew a Goat tag for the Spatsizi which will be my first attempt at Goats, although my Spatsizi sheep tag will take priority. May just come back with both. Now that would be a story worth writing for sure.
Good luck guys, Lets get some great stories and pictures set for the fall winter reading.

[swampthing]

Some goat hunts from the 90s
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[swampthing]

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[swampthing]

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[swampthing]

some 2000 hunts
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[swampthing]

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[B.C.Boy(100%)]

I picked up a goat draw last year for 5-04 zone J, never been there before, contacted a few folks on here and out there for info, the folks on here were great for supplying some good info.

Glad to have gone up there and explored a lot, didn't connect with a goat, but did get to see a few, all n all it was a fun adventure,

and this year the adventure continues, I drew the same goat draw again, yee haa!!

I see many folks have mentioned that they have won a goat draw this year, some for the first time ever, well congrats it's exciting, but where you all going?
If you mention where, some of these fine folks on here may be able to point you in the right direct for your area.

Best Regards to you all,


That looks like my rifle, except the bolt is on the other side

[BiG Boar]

I would read the book "hunt high - gilchrist"

It is the bible of goat hunting. So many advantages reading that book. Like, don't climb until you spot a goat you're going after.

I have taken 3 goats now, and will not be stopping anytime soon. Best hunt out there.

[ian745]

well, i`m heading into 4-32a for my goat this year, well ,the chance at a goat, got my topo map on the way, may have a buddy or two that wants to come along but for the most part this will be my first goat hunt and solo , yes, i`m a glutton for punishment :p



I picked up a goat draw last year for 5-04 zone J, never been there before, contacted a few folks on here and out there for info, the folks on here were great for supplying some good info.

Glad to have gone up there and explored a lot, didn't connect with a goat, but did get to see a few, all n all it was a fun adventure,

and this year the adventure continues, I drew the same goat draw again, yee haa!!

I see many folks have mentioned that they have won a goat draw this year, some for the first time ever, well congrats it's exciting, but where you all going?
If you mention where, some of these fine folks on here may be able to point you in the right direct for your area.

Best Regards to you all,


That looks like my rifle, except the bolt is on the other side

[Andrewh]

I would read the book "hunt high - gilchrist"

It is the bible of goat hunting. So many advantages reading that book. Like, don't climb until you spot a goat you're going after.

I have taken 3 goats now, and will not be stopping anytime soon. Best hunt out there.

Any other sources for that book?
http://www.amazon.com/Hunt-High-OUT-OF-PRINT/dp/096227965X

[ducktoller]

A beast the colour of winter by
Douglas chadwick is a good read as well

Not hunting specific but he isn't anti hunting, has some choice words re overhunting though fairly so

[NorBC]

What's everyone going to be using? Bang sticks, what caliber? Sharp sticks, what bow,arrow, broad heads? Any other gear?

[Brez]

When I started, years ago, Val Geist sent me his article "Mountain Goats and Mountain Fever" which was very helpful and informative - especially since I was totally clueless.

[untilthelastbeat]

What's everyone going to be using? Bang sticks, what caliber? Sharp sticks, what bow,arrow, broad heads? Any other gear?

Packin my new sako roughtech in 7mm with the nightforce nxs on her.

[untilthelastbeat]

Wicked pictures swamp thing. Love those old photos

[Pangaea]

Love these goat threads! Always the most bang for the buck. Don't know if I'll ever go for them, but DO enjoy living vicariously through your collective exploits!

[BTF]

T3 270 Win, Ziess scope.
I hunted goats three different seasons but have yet to pull the trigger, hopefully this year is successful, but then again I've always seen the game I'm going after and that there makes it a successful hunt for me. Some times making it back off the side of a mountain in particularly nasty weather after stalking goats is enough excitement one can endure. There is nothing like hunting those crazy critters, hope all you other goat hunters have a successful safe season.

[ducktoller]

Old savage 110 in 270win shooting 130g trophy bonded tips. Leopuld vx1 lol. Nothing lux in my hunting gear closet

[BTF]

When I started, years ago, Val Geist sent me his article "Mountain Goats and Mountain Fever" which was very helpful and informative - especially since I was totally clueless.

Do you still have that article, I have his sheep country and mule deer country books- very good reads.

[Brez]

Do you still have that article, I have his sheep country and mule deer country books- very good reads.

As a matter of fact, I do. It must be 25 years old. What a terrific guy. He really helped me out back then.

[ian745]

im dragging along my browning 338 winmag, with vortex viper on top, :-)

[B.C.Boy(100%)]

280Rem 150grain Nosler Solid base boat tails, that's what I'll be using, or at least that is the plan so far.

[B.C.Boy(100%)]

280Rem 150grain Nosler Solid base boat tails, that's what I'll be using, or at least that is the plan so far,
and the Hammond Game Getter for the birds

[kitnayakwa77]

thought I'd keep the goat hunting stoke alive with another pic:
http://www.huntingbc.ca/photos/data/500/medium/11741880_459592977542553_1959509410_n.jpg

[untilthelastbeat]

Oh hell ya... ^^^

[islandarcher]

drew a tag for 6-15 this year. Taking my nice, new, custom Caribow two-piece featherhorn longbow,, tapered fir shafts and 165 grain Grizzly broadheads.

[guest]

Read the book " A Beast the color of Winter " great read ....... By a biologist that studies them year round explaining habits . A good friend a BC Retired biologist put me on it.

If if ya want to go back in time like 110 years ...... Read Campfires in the Rockies ...... An old time perspective. Published in 1905 and still has one of the BEST pics of a Billy taken from 6 ft away ....... Incredible pic for its time

[NorBC]

drew a tag for 6-15 this year. Taking my nice, new, custom Caribow two-piece featherhorn longbow,, tapered fir shafts and 165 grain Grizzly broadheads.

I like your style!!! I'll be trying the same with my nice, new, custom Jim Reynolds Thunder Stick two-piece hybrid longbow. Carbon GoldTip shafts and 125 grain Stinger broadheads. 650 grains of excitement :)

[Deeboe]

some 2000 hunts
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/eberlestock/bobspictures209.jpg (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/eberlestock/media/bobspictures209.jpg.html)
http://i806.photobucket.com/albums/yy342/eberlestock/Sheephunt2011brookspics026.jpg (http://s806.photobucket.com/user/eberlestock/media/Sheephunt2011brookspics026.jpg.html)

Bob, You are the King brother.... love the pics. Heres hoping we get to hunt together this fall.

[TravisC]

Drew a goat tag last year. Went solo. I came home with the tag buring a hole in my pocket. It was a long season to try again but after the first adventure my knee could not take the hike again. It was the most exciting and thrilling hunt that Ive ever done. I shake just thinking about it. Reading these threads and looking at the pictures gives me that buck fever feeling "love it". Never drew this year but my group got a moose draw so I super happy about that. Then my cousin tells me he drew my goat tag :) hes a first timer and wants to know everything about it. The fever is back as I plan to accompany him SO excited about it. Good luck to all you first timers, last years tag was my first time too. Prepare and study the differences of gender really important not to take a nanny. Ski polls or good shooting sticks will save your knees alot more then you'd think. You can do all the conditioning you want but you need to be limber and strech. Turned out my knee issue was a muscle band from my hip to the outside of my knee streching it and massage therapy and the pain is gone. Cant wait to get after them again. Good Luck to all you goat hunters.

[warnniklz]

All my pictures in my threads disappeared. .. so I'm slughtly high jacking this thread...

This was new years 2012 into 2013 goat hunting... we'll say it was a long cold nighthttp://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/warnniklz/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436935647199.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/warnniklz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436935647199.jpg.html)

I use to stop in at a spot every Tuesday on my way home from work. I use to draw out simple sketches of the tereain and mark where i spotted goats, the time and what the weather was doinghttp://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/warnniklz/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436935739730.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/warnniklz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436935739730.jpg.html)

[warnniklz]

Getting into goat country...

Devils club, alders and stinging nettle are some of the few comforts
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Gotta climb stupid ledgeshttp://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/warnniklz/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436936255556.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/warnniklz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436936255556.jpg.html)

And dig in to the side of a bluff to camp at nighthttp://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/warnniklz/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436936330449.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/warnniklz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436936330449.jpg.html)

But breaking into the alpine and getting that rush is worth it every single timehttp://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/warnniklz/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436936295882.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/warnniklz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436936295882.jpg.html)

[warnniklz]

You get weather like this

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[warnniklz]

Come back looking like this
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Don't even know how I got that last one...

[warnniklz]

Horseflies are friendly in the early season... you don't even notice the mosquitoes

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[warnniklz]

But you get to see this...
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[Junorr500]

Good meat on the one my wife shot. Kept the prime cuts for stew meat and had the rest sent in to Helmuts Sausage Kitchen in Kelowna for some Spinach and Feta Bratwurst. Best bratwurst I've ever had.

[odie1830]

I make it all into hamburger! Taste good to me !

[Squire]

I have found sizing goats by comparing horn length to length of ear or eye to nose very difficult because the scale isn't much different between a young and a mature goat. What I have learned to look for is the overall shape of the animal. Imagine drawing a rectangle around the body of the goat excluding the head from a side view. If the animal is as tall as it is long your rectangle is a square and the animal is likely a young one. If the animal is longer than it is tall then you have a rectangle and the animal is more likely to be mature. This can be subtle as well but it is another tool to use in the field.

[NorBC]

I have found sizing goats by comparing horn length to length of ear or eye to nose very difficult because the scale isn't much different between a young and a mature goat. What I have learned to look for is the overall shape of the animal. Imagine drawing a rectangle around the body of the goat excluding the head from a side view. If the animal is as tall as it is long your rectangle is a square and the animal is likely a young one. If the animal is longer than it is tall then you have a rectangle and the animal is more likely to be mature. This can be subtle as well but it is another tool to use in the field.


True. Seeing a big goat is a lot like seeing a big bear, sometimes you just know right away.

[untilthelastbeat]

I love to see the old pictures. Reminds me that guys did this long before ultra light gear and 500 dollar jackets and mountain rifles. The good old days

[B.C.Boy(100%)]

I remember my late Gramps telling me about hunting Goats up at or near the head of Stave Lake with his Brother, nope they definitely didn't have gor-tex back then, but they did have a Savage 99 300Sav. for a rifle.
I didn't see that rifle until I was 6 so 1979, and even at that point in time it was still a non-scoped rifle, in fact it still wears nothing on top today.

[decker9]

In my expirence, with older Billy's the first thing I look at (if in a reasonable range) is his face, a big thick roman nose, kinda a horse face so to speak usually will. Also his body build, mature Billy's are built like a bulldog, although I have seen some beefy old nannys also. The best goat hunting advise I got from my dad when I started on my own was, look for the steepest craigiest narliest looking chunk of the mountain, that's where the old Billy's will be.

11 year old billy

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9 year old billy
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good luck to all you goat hunters this season, looking foward to some story's and photos, be safe!

[decker9]

A few that are still roaming from last year.

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love these goat threads!

[bangbangkhan]

you know i got zilch on LEH this year Ed...why you gotta post these awesome pics...now i am depressed...

[bcmulie]

Untilthelast,

I've hunted 3-16c a few times. PM me your email address and I'll send you some info and pics.

Bcmulie

[pin_head]

Bringing this one back up to where it belongs.

To all the goat gurus, Is there a particular time of the season to focus harder on the goat draw? A lot of us virgins have Sept 1 to Oct 31 draws and I'm wondering if any part of that time frame is traditionally more active for a goat.

Thanks,
Brad

[NorBC]

Early November for the rut you will see the billies moving a lot. In your situation I would focus on the last 2 weeks of October, if the weather is miserable, and then you hit a few days of sun it will be going off! Also the later the season the longer the hair!

[decker9]

In my experience, no time is any better then the other really in the September-October. As nor mentioned, that last week of two in October you may have better chance of seeing a billy out roaming. Iv personally have always been fond of the last week of September'ish just because the weathers generally better and the bugs arnt quite so bad.

Now for a later draw, the February hunt is awesome! When the snow gets that crust on it, it's a breeze to walk on and most of the blowdown and devils club is covered up.

Hunting the rut is a lot of fun to, but for a new fellow to goats, judging between nannys and Billy's can get difficult when they'r all in a group, unless there's an old captain obvious lol.

it wouldn't hurt my feelings to have to use a day's holidays this year just for reading goat story's..... Just sayin

Good luck all!

[Lukeez88]

got the draw for 4-22 E, anyone with any tips for this area? I got my first goat last season (posted picture earlier on this thread), and can honestly say i really didn't dig goats too much before that. Now, I fall asleep dreaming about them every night! what an addiction

[Brez]

l tried to go as late a possible to get that nice long hair. It does look spectacular. I would start mid Oct but the weather can be miserably rainy. I've gone the last week of Nov a few times and it's COLD and the snow up to my waist but the hides were beautiful. Didn't kill any those times but I would do it again. Just be careful of ice.

[NorBC]

I also meant to say that just because I prefer later season goats doesn't mean I won't be out there Aug 1st. Biggest thing for a new guy is to put in time, you will learn so much. Even if it's just weekends. I had to weekend warrior the last two years, but I walked away with some nice billies :) every day you can spend out there do it. Glass, glass, glass. If it's foggy cut trails. Just put in the time and let nothing stand between you and getting out there. It will pay off, I know first hand!

[j270wsm]

Last season my son and I were both drawn for goats. As usual I was more driven for this hunt than usual, theres just something about wanting your kids to be successful. After watching my son shoot his first goat at 11yrs old I was even more driven to finally get my first goat( been drawn 12 times but never really hunted them ). I was surprised how much longer the hair was on my nov 20th goat than my sons( oct 5th ). Both goats were shot on the same mountain/slide and died with in 50yds of the other. If post pics but can't figure out how from my I phone.

I have the same draw again this year so I think I'll hold out for a bigger Billie. I just hope the snow conditions are similar this year in the east kootenay's.

[ducktoller]

Should tactics change for early season, unfortunately late September causes me to be on 6 day weeks! If I can get up those Sundays in October I will though the hike in and out will male it a very small shooting window lol

Have about three days scouting in august and am planning routes now, then am gonna fight the hikers on labour day weekend and go the 13-19 of September.

I've heard billies are sometimes lower early season?

[wideopenthrottle]

split a goat with 2 others a couple of years ago...it was awesome...I was expecting a strong flavor but not at all..very mild flavor in fact. I would eat it cooked any way you like to cook it..... like any game meat get it drained of blood and cooled ASAP and it will be great...

[warnniklz]

... If it's foggy cut trails...

Hopefully someone keeps our trails open this year... or next year will suck... but I'm not holding my breath.




I enjoy the first two weeks of November personally. I'll go whenever though.
August: I find you have first light and last light to hunt them(goats hide on me when it's smokin' hot). You also gotta deal with the heat and keeping meat cool. Plus vegetation is thick.
September: Mild weather, devils club and stinging nettle start dying off.
October: Vegetation has died off completely. Sporadic weather.
November: Snow up high pushes goats low, rut is kicking in, ledges start icing up, weather is constantly shitty, great hair on goats, straight up fun
December: (haven't hunted December much) It's cold. Goats don't seem to move, so you gotta go find them. Days are short. Camping on the mountain sucks goat ass.
January: Haven't hunted January... but avalanche warnings were always prominent
Fedruary:
...Now for a later draw, the February hunt is awesome! When the snow gets that crust on it, it's a breeze to walk on and most of the blowdown and devils club is covered up...

[BCbillies]

Should tactics change for early season, unfortunately late September causes me to be on 6 day weeks! If I can get up those Sundays in October I will though the hike in and out will male it a very small shooting window lol

I've heard billies are sometimes lower early season?

Sometimes but not usually. If the weather is poor they may come down more . . . generally on the upper 1/3rd of the mountain and often near the top. If weather is really hot then they are tougher to find. In the early season (Aug-Sept) best hunting from the top, meaning camp in the alpine, while in the later season I prefer to camp lower and hunt from the bottom up. Over the last 10 years for numerous reasons I changed to longer duration hunts (say 5 days) rather than going out on many one day . . . all out . . . balls to the wall trips. Overall success and enjoyment of the hunt is significantly higher wih the longer hunts.


Last season my son and I were both drawn for goats. As usual I was more driven for this hunt than usual, theres just something about wanting your kids to be successful. After watching my son shoot his first goat at 11yrs old I was even more driven to finally get my first goat( been drawn 12 times but never really hunted them ). I was surprised how much longer the hair was on my nov 20th goat than my sons( oct 5th ). Both goats were shot on the same mountain/slide and died with in 50yds of the other. If post pics but can't figure out how from my I phone.
.

We've gotta see the photo of your son's goat. My son is the same age and if all goes as planned next year is the year. Starting from mid August to mid November every two weeks translates into significant hair growth.

[warnniklz]

some bino/spotter goats:

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[warnniklz]

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We spent a long time looking at this nanny
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[j270wsm]

We've gotta see the photo of your son's goat. My son is the same age and if all goes as planned next year is the year. Starting from mid August to mid November every two weeks translates into significant hair growth.

Im willing to text pics if someone will post then for me.

[warnniklz]

http://i759.photobucket.com/albums/xx239/warnniklz/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436994004757.jpg (http://s759.photobucket.com/user/warnniklz/media/Mobile%20Uploads/FB_IMG_1436994004757.jpg.html)


I think I was just checking in on these guys after work one day. But I was re-looking at this picture today... The one on the left looks awefully billyish now...

Would have been an easy stalk and pack out from that spot...

[ishootbambi]

When I lived in Vernon way back when, I entered the LEH draws in the spring of 1994. That was before Internet communication was widespread and paper was the way of the world. Well, after entering the draws, some things in life changed for me and I ended up moving back to Alberta. I had applied with friends, and they all went hunting that fall and took some beauty billies in the east Kotenays. I didn't find out that I was drawn that year until I made a visit back to Vernon at Christmas.

Alberta has only a small handful of tags available through the lottery draw. Lotto max odds are just slightly better than the chance of hunting goats here...but I have contacts in BC. In about a month I will be heading to the farthest northern reaches of my old home province to hunt the pretty white beasts of the mountain tops. It has been 21 years since I let my chance pass by, but finally it is coming together to have the opportunity at one of the critters I have dreamed about since I was a young kid. I can't hardly sleep thinking about it....

[NorBC]

some of the slopes you can look forward too

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[wideopenthrottle]

wow nice archery goat

[NorBC]

How are all you guys making out?

[charlie_horse]

Untilthelastbeat and I have gone out to his zone to scout once, stunning country but didn't see any goats but it was well over 30 degrees. Going out this weekend for another scout with hopefully better results. then opening hopefully he is a lot heavier coming out!

[warnniklz]

How are all you guys making out?

http://m.quickmeme.com/img/01/014944bf103c6ef4095941dcbc331c08976e64d9372adb492e 6eca04d10253b1.jpg

[Amphibious]

Goat Country Small Billy from a few years back

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For Scale: I'm in the red circle, goat was at the top of cliff.

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[Amphibious]

15yr old Billy. Solo hunt.

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[NorBC]

Did you find the horn?!

[NorBC]

Three days ago myself and two friends took this nice billy.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/0B8A4719-ECA2-4950-95A1-0D49722BC14F_zpsmxhfamfu.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/0B8A4719-ECA2-4950-95A1-0D49722BC14F_zpsmxhfamfu.jpg.html)

[Amphibious]

Did you find the horn?!

I did! Both tips broke off in the tumble. Scored 49 3/8, aged 14+yrs. Anuli are very degraded and feathered, was a very old billy.


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[NorBC]

My friend Dale's billy.

[180grainer]

Three days ago myself and two friends took this nice billy.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/0B8A4719-ECA2-4950-95A1-0D49722BC14F_zpsmxhfamfu.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/0B8A4719-ECA2-4950-95A1-0D49722BC14F_zpsmxhfamfu.jpg.html)

Good job getting that with a bow.

[untilthelastbeat]

Just got back early this morning from another scouting trip. This go around was alot tougher and alot more productive. We finaly found where the goats hang out and it's not pretty. Our first trip will be interesting to say the least!

[untilthelastbeat]

A little teaser of what's to come....

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20150823_161531_zpsp7vglaiu.mp4 (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/20150823_161531_zpsp7vglaiu.mp4)

[ducktoller]

A little teaser of what's to come....

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/th_20150823_161531_zpsp7vglaiu.mp4 (http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/20150823_161531_zpsp7vglaiu.mp4)

Very jelous haven't gotten up to scout (life and funerals took precedent) yet. Best of luck (same area).

I'll be up there labour day weekend

We're they pretty isolated or spread out?

[northof49]

Nice quality photos Rackmastr....thx for sharing!

[NorBC]

My buddy just got super lucky and arrived a monster. Might be the new number 1 pope and young..

[untilthelastbeat]

Nor... come on man!!! You can't just say some shit like that a few days before my goat hunt and not have any pictures or a story for us!?!?

[NorBC]

I don't know if he would want a photo on here or not, but it's big! Anyways got out last week in the crap weather with another friend and we were lucky enough to arrow another billy. It's not the new world record but it was a great billy!

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/B430D1D2-5B3A-4B5E-A9E5-B8523606B347_zps07idvurg.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/B430D1D2-5B3A-4B5E-A9E5-B8523606B347_zps07idvurg.jpg.html)

[Flingin' Sticks]

Congrats to all the successful hunters so far (and NorBC...damn!). Some great tips and photos.

One more week... just one more week.

[Mikey Rafiki]

How different will their coats be early September compared to early/mid October? We've already got steady frost and some light snow but someone is getting really anxious due to some positive scouting trips. Just wondering how many people hold off until the winter coats fill in.

[NorBC]

The winter capes are worth the wait! But it's been a cold August in the mountains. I've hady hands on two capes now and they were both haired up pretty decent already.

[Amphibious]

I hunt solo, so prefer September hunts. No snow or ice to deal with, I hate the cold, and much lighter gear to carry. If I was looking for a mount I'd go as late as possible though.

[NorBC]

Okay got the green light to post it. Greened at 53 3/8"s.. 12 years old.. Shot at 15 yards. The new pending number 1 pope and young. Hopefully he gets it, would be nice to see a resident take it!

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/7277E666-223F-478D-8508-DE2469B16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/7277E666-223F-478D-8508-DE2469B16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg.html)

[rcar]

That is an awesome Billy. My hat goes off to him for getting it done with a bow.

[dellis]

I got this one the old school way with a single shot 45-70 and cast bullets...........2 days ago. Skeena region. Solo hunt.

Darcy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/IMG_0470sm_zpsyekqlg52.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45stomp/media/IMG_0470sm_zpsyekqlg52.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/IMG_0466sm_zpsmtnmhydv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45stomp/media/IMG_0466sm_zpsmtnmhydv.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/IMG_0473sm_zpsldchfvj6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45stomp/media/IMG_0473sm_zpsldchfvj6.jpg.html)

[warnniklz]

Fuuuuu... so awesome

[NorBC]

I got this one the old school way with a single shot 45-70 and cast bullets...........2 days ago. Skeena region. Solo hunt.

Darcy

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/IMG_0470sm_zpsyekqlg52.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45stomp/media/IMG_0470sm_zpsyekqlg52.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/IMG_0466sm_zpsmtnmhydv.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45stomp/media/IMG_0466sm_zpsmtnmhydv.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v486/45stomp/IMG_0473sm_zpsldchfvj6.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/45stomp/media/IMG_0473sm_zpsldchfvj6.jpg.html)

Right on Darcy, beauty billy!

[ducktoller]

This is getting me amped

[GoatGuy]

Those north coastal goats are almost like another species. Great job folks

[3006pg]

This thread gets me excited ! I'm heading out in a week !!! Nice billies fellas !!!

[untilthelastbeat]

Just absolutely unreal boys.. so jealous right now. One more week for me. Big congrats the the young assassin with the bow, hope it holds its score and makes number 1. Also right on with the 45-70 thats an awesome looking rifle and a challenging hunt! Can't wait to hear the stories

[mikey]

Awesome thread!
And congrats to that young hunter.

[shanevg]

Okay got the green light to post it. Greened at 53 3/8"s.. 12 years old.. Shot at 15 yards. The new pending number 1 pope and young. Hopefully he gets it, would be nice to see a resident take it!

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/7277E666-223F-478D-8508-DE2469B16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/7277E666-223F-478D-8508-DE2469B16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg.html)

What a beast! Congrats to the hunter. Any idea on length and base measurements?

[Farmer]

Wow! Impressive bases on that goat. Congrats to the successful hunters.

[180grainer]

There was a picture of a huge goat posted on this forum about two years ago. I think BCBillies posted it. Would like to see that again and find out what place in the book it holds.

[NorBC]

What a beast! Congrats to the hunter. Any idea on length and base measurements?

He was 10 1/2" but 6" bases and carried it well. The horns get denser with age, and at 12 years old it should hold its mass pretty well over the 60 day drying period.

[shanevg]

He was 10 1/2" but 6" bases and carried it well. The horns get denser with age, and at 12 years old it should hold its mass pretty well over the 60 day drying period.

Awesome! What a stud!

[forestwalker]

fantastic animal, great to hear so many stories. Well done everyone.
cheers
Rick

[Skull Hunter]

Beauty goats all around.

[boonerbucks]

Rookie goat hunting question, just wandering if when you shoot a goat if you should do anything to the blood on the cape? My first year hunting them and was just wandering if I'm lucky enough to get one what I should do if the cape gets messy. Thanks in advance

[Rhyno]

How different will their coats be early September compared to early/mid October? We've already got steady frost and some light snow but someone is getting really anxious due to some positive scouting trips. Just wondering how many people hold off until the winter coats fill in.

Earliest I have hunted goats is mid Oct, latest end of Feb, I love the winter capes! IMO waiting till mid Oct would be worth it!

[Rhyno]

Okay got the green light to post it. Greened at 53 3/8"s.. 12 years old.. Shot at 15 yards. The new pending number 1 pope and young. Hopefully he gets it, would be nice to see a resident take it!

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/7277E666-223F-478D-8508-DE2469B16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/7277E666-223F-478D-8508-DE2469B16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg.html)

I hate you James, every time you post a picture of a goat I wish I still lived in Terrace. Congrats to the hunter, what a pig. Might need to buy a cape to mount that one...haha

[untilthelastbeat]

I was just told you don't need to worry too much about the Cape being dirty as they bleach the Cape at the tannery apparently.

[NorBC]

I hate you James, every time you post a picture of a goat I wish I still lived in Terrace. Congrats to the hunter, what a pig. Might need to buy a cape to mount that one...haha

Pfft terrace goats don't get that big.

[Brew]

Here's my first goat. 9.5" horns.
http://i567.photobucket.com/albums/ss117/Bare20/IMG_4470.jpg

[Springer]

Well this Albertan won the lottery this year !!! Not the 6-49 but the 1-7 . I drew one of seven Goat tags in the Willmore. It is a once in a lifetime and I cannot ever be drawn again so hopefully my luck continues..
I have hired a Packer to take myself and my son in..Its a 2 day ride just to get into where they hang out..
I have chosen Early October , so end of the first week.until end of second week to come out. Guaranteed to have snow in the hills by then.. Taking a Bow , a rifle and a Video camera to film this whole adventure ..
Good luck to the rest of you on your Annual Once in a lifetime BC Goat Hunts ..Play safe and shoot straight Boyz.
Cheers.

[warnniklz]

Rookie goat hunting question, just wandering if when you shoot a goat if you should do anything to the blood on the cape? My first year hunting them and was just wandering if I'm lucky enough to get one what I should do if the cape gets messy. Thanks in advance

Put them in the shower...
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1424394_10153461082185387_117919527_n.jpg?oh=a0a9a ebbd8a309584c1b527b5a0072e6&oe=5675DF63

[Brew]

Put them in the shower...
https://scontent-sea1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1424394_10153461082185387_117919527_n.jpg?oh=a0a9a ebbd8a309584c1b527b5a0072e6&oe=5675DF63id be divorced if I did that in my shower.

[warnniklz]

id be divorced if I did that in my shower.

Yeaaaaah... I'm a bachelor

[NorBC]

Warren also sleeps with it..

[Rhyno]

Warren also sleeps with it..
haha...please I don't need that mental picture.

[bangbangkhan]

okay got the green light to post it. Greened at 53 3/8"s.. 12 years old.. Shot at 15 yards. The new pending number 1 pope and young. Hopefully he gets it, would be nice to see a resident take it!

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/7277e666-223f-478d-8508-de2469b16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/7277e666-223f-478d-8508-de2469b16098_zpskjw6bkl9.jpg.html)


god damn....

[chinooker]

http://http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/chinooker/Mobile%20Uploads/EF591DBF-968F-4BC6-B600-F17ED681BE60_zpsyif7izih.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/chinooker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF591DBF-968F-4BC6-B600-F17ED681BE60_zpsyif7izih.jpg.html)First attempt a chasing goats, no success yet but amazing scenery!!

[chinooker]

http://http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/chinooker/Mobile%20Uploads/A0C934C6-7B23-4EC9-9C38-05AF3AA05BCD_zps5eomgu68.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/chinooker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A0C934C6-7B23-4EC9-9C38-05AF3AA05BCD_zps5eomgu68.jpg.html)

[Rob]

http:// (http://<a href=&quot;http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/chinooker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A0C934C6-7B23-4EC9-9C38-05AF3AA05BCD_zps5eomgu68.jpg.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/chinooker/Mobile%20Uploads/A0C934C6-7B23-4EC9-9C38-05AF3AA05BCD_zps5eomgu68.jpg</a>)http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/chinooker/Mobile%20Uploads/A0C934C6-7B23-4EC9-9C38-05AF3AA05BCD_zps5eomgu68.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/chinooker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/A0C934C6-7B23-4EC9-9C38-05AF3AA05BCD_zps5eomgu68.jpg.html)


This work, wouldnt open unless I replied with quote

[chinooker]

http:// (http://<a href=&quot;http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/chinooker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF591DBF-968F-4BC6-B600-F17ED681BE60_zpsyif7izih.jpg.html&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/chinooker/Mobile%20Uploads/EF591DBF-968F-4BC6-B600-F17ED681BE60_zpsyif7izih.jpg</a>)http://i1046.photobucket.com/albums/b467/chinooker/Mobile%20Uploads/EF591DBF-968F-4BC6-B600-F17ED681BE60_zpsyif7izih.jpg (http://s1046.photobucket.com/user/chinooker/media/Mobile%20Uploads/EF591DBF-968F-4BC6-B600-F17ED681BE60_zpsyif7izih.jpg.html)First attempt a chasing goats, no success yet but amazing scenery!!

Only open when replied with quote not sure why?

[ishootbambi]

Well.....back on page 11 I said I was gonna go get me one. I've never posted a full thread with pics from my phone but if I can figger it out I'll put up a complete wrap up.

[ishootbambi]

Well crap. When I try to copy the image from photobucket it copies the heading IMG for forums and boards rather than the actual link. Any tips?

IMG (for forums, boards)

[untilthelastbeat]

Email your pics to untilthelastbeat99@gmail.com and il post em for ya

[ishootbambi]

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m581/isb11/139_zpsqsqbff4c.jpg (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/isb11/media/139_zpsqsqbff4c.jpg.html)

[ishootbambi]

Well that was a sunny beach! I've been rubbing sticks here for a bit now but it looks like I got a spark! Now that I got er figgered I can get to work on a proper presentation. I gotta work early so I'll get on it tomorrow. Now I'm an Albertan but the hunt was in BC. Should I put it here or over in the Out Of Province heading?

Dale

[ElectricDyck]

Awesome thread! Been on a few goat hunts now and a few successful ones..my favorite hunt as it always is a challenge and takes you into some phenominal country! Thought I'd add a few random pics..I still havnet got the goat of my dreams.. maybe this year..

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/3-16%20goat%20scouting%20with%20izzy/IMG_2352.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/Northern%20Rockies%202013/IMG_1642.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/Northern%20Rockies%202013/IMG_1631.jpg

[ElectricDyck]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/Taseko%202012%20with%20Matt/IMG_0090.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/Taseko%202012%20with%20Matt/IMG_0173-1.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/Taseko%202012%20with%20Matt/IMG_0188.jpg

[ElectricDyck]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/IMG_0901.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/East%20Kootnays%202012/IMG_0533.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/East%20Kootnays%202012/IMG_0525.jpg

[ElectricDyck]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/East%20Kootnays%202012/IMG_0515.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/IMG_0939.jpg

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd75/ElectricDyck/DSC00873.jpg

[3006pg]

Leaving Friday night ! Might be a moist weekend but I'm excited !

[ishootbambi]

Got me one

http://i1133.photobucket.com/albums/m581/isb11/109_zpsjqmwoonl.jpg (http://s1133.photobucket.com/user/isb11/media/109_zpsjqmwoonl.jpg.html)

[NorBC]

Beauty!!!!

[NorBC]

Bump... Give me my fix

[ryanb]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/rbumali/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0149.jpg

Solo effort. Story will be posted at some point, lots of people promising to post stories lately and few doing so.

[Sylus]

Awesome goat man! Did you put a tape to him at all??

[NorBC]

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y288/rbumali/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC_0149.jpg

Solo effort. Story will be posted at some point, lots of people promising to post stories lately and few doing so.

Superb billy. Post it up!

[ryanb]

Awesome goat man! Did you put a tape to him at all??

9 7/8", good mass makes B&C, rough green score around 51"...we'll see if it holds up.

[180grainer]

Solo effort. Story will be posted at some point, lots of people promising to post stories lately and few doing so.

Really nice goat. Good job.

[Sylus]

9 7/8", good mass makes B&C, rough green score around 51"...we'll see if it holds up.

That is exceptional. I look forward to your write up!

[bangbangkhan]

Solo effort. Story will be posted at some point, lots of people promising to post stories lately and few doing so.

amazing looking goat and on top of that a solo hunt! which region if you don't mind me asking....

[coach]

http://i787.photobucket.com/albums/yy154/coach108/IMG_1748_zpsiluxhiwh.jpg

[warnniklz]

Hopefully I'll have a mount to add to these pictures in the next couple of weeks

[untilthelastbeat]

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/20150906_164720_zpslgcexqxc.jpg (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/untilthelastbeat/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150906_164720_zpslgcexqxc.jpg.html)

First goat hunt and filled my leh on opening weekend. The hard work and scouting paid off and resulted in my best hunt to date. Gonna save the good pics for my write up but here's a teaser

[untilthelastbeat]

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150906-WA0040_zpshja6lzqo.jpg (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/untilthelastbeat/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150906-WA0040_zpshja6lzqo.jpg.html)

[untilthelastbeat]

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc434/untilthelastbeat/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150906-WA0008_zpsjuetox96.jpg (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/untilthelastbeat/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG-20150906-WA0008_zpsjuetox96.jpg.html)

The pack out...

[guest]

Dandy congrats ...... Hard work but worth every bit of pain and sweat. Do I detect a bit of scope bite ?

[untilthelastbeat]

Definitely some scope bite. Definitely some billy fever.. was pretty exited that it was all about to go down. And now I finally understand how shitty it is to work so hard for something and anticipate it for months then succeed and have to give it away to a taxi for a year right after!

[j270wsm]

Beauty goat. It was great meeting you and Kyle.

[untilthelastbeat]

Likewise! Thanks again for all your help. Hoping to make it out again next year. Got some unsettled business with those elk!

[7mmWSM]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/pfast5600/Paul%2012a%20BW.jpg (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/pfast5600/media/Paul%2012a%20BW.jpg.html)

[7mmWSM]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/pfast5600/Paul%2010BW.jpg (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/pfast5600/media/Paul%2010BW.jpg.html)

[7mmWSM]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/pfast5600/IMG_2727.jpg (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/pfast5600/media/IMG_2727.jpg.html)

[7mmWSM]

I love goat hunting. So addictive. I love it because of the places they take me. Nothing beats sitting on top of a mountain next to such a special animal with the right people by your side.

[Xenomorph]

some of the slopes you can look forward too

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsul5a3zmu.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsul5a3zmu.jpg.html)

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpseeudunwk.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpseeudunwk.jpg.html)

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsx5ddsg1l.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsx5ddsg1l.jpg.html)

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ahp7iy6.jpg (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zps8ahp7iy6.jpg.html)

NOR you're ****ing awesome. :)
G5 broadhead?

[Xenomorph]

And echoing all others' sentiment on this, yes, it is pretty addictive. All I've done so far is research, research, research ..and workout. Awesome pics, awesome stories.

[bangbangkhan]

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee250/pfast5600/IMG_2727.jpg (http://s234.photobucket.com/user/pfast5600/media/IMG_2727.jpg.html)

beautiful goat man!

[untilthelastbeat]

Couldn't have said it better 7mm

[j270wsm]

Likewise! Thanks again for all your help. Hoping to make it out again next year. Got some unsettled business with those elk!

Went out for the last chance with the kid today....seen a few bulls but nothing legal. Maybe next year I'll be able to get out with you guys and do some hiking. Hopefully I'll have some goat pics to share in November.

[untilthelastbeat]

Yea that would be awesome!
Good luck out there. Hopefully you can drop the hammer on a nice billy.

[NorBC]

Xenomorph yes on the G5s

7mmwsm that is a stunning pic!

[Kopper]

http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y317/KOPPER22/03b38d68-226e-4eb0-ad30-235d3bbb4b2c_zpsbmivu9lc.jpg (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/KOPPER22/media/03b38d68-226e-4eb0-ad30-235d3bbb4b2c_zpsbmivu9lc.jpg.html)

I may post the story, so I don't want to ruin it with more details now..... You may notice me snuggling up to a second goat which is barely visible. Little brother and I got a billy goat double header early this month in the koots on the first day (not including camp set up)! Shot at less than 10 yards, 10ft apart. Couldn't be happier and super proud of my brother. Notice the roman nose on the goat :)

[charlie_horse]

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c104/charlie_horse/IMG_5387_zps2odm6wli.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/charlie_horse/media/IMG_5387_zps2odm6wli.jpg.html)

http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c104/charlie_horse/IMG_6268_zpsuuvy7lvg.jpg (http://s26.photobucket.com/user/charlie_horse/media/IMG_6268_zpsuuvy7lvg.jpg.html)

Were going after this region 3 billy for the last time tomorrow night, hopefully we can connect this weekend

[bangbangkhan]

good luck buddy!

[LBM]

http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y317/KOPPER22/03b38d68-226e-4eb0-ad30-235d3bbb4b2c_zpsbmivu9lc.jpg (http://s1025.photobucket.com/user/KOPPER22/media/03b38d68-226e-4eb0-ad30-235d3bbb4b2c_zpsbmivu9lc.jpg.html)

I may post the story, so I don't want to ruin it with more details now..... You may notice me snuggling up to a second goat which is barely visible. Little brother and I got a billy goat double header early this month in the koots on the first day (not including camp set up)! Shot at less than 10 yards, 10ft apart. Couldn't be happier and super proud of my brother. Notice the roman nose on the goat :)

Some very nice goats and pictures being posted up in this thread. Wish a few measurements would be included in the posts.
why no picture of the other goat or will that be included in your story.

[7mmWSM]

NorBC thanks! I green scored both goats:

The one in the colour picture is a Northern Rockies goat who scored 48 2/8..
The black and white picture is a Chilcotin goat that scored 47 6/8.

[NorBC]

Haven't been anywhere near a goat in months. Getting a short break from work pretty quick here. Any of you goaties that are still in the field seeing any rut activity yet? Hoping my timing is on.

[GoatGuy]

Some very nice goats and pictures being posted up in this thread. Wish a few measurements would be included in the posts.
why no picture of the other goat or will that be included in your story.

Like waist/length or underwear?

[GoatGuy]

One from the vault.

http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/medium/10616585_10154559262500401_6113596484379718722_n.j pg

[j270wsm]

Looks like that goat went for a ride

[untilthelastbeat]

Kopper your pic isn't showing for some reason. Would you be able to repost? Would love to see it

[Kopper]

Kopper your pic isn't showing for some reason. Would you be able to repost? Would love to see it
Hmmm don't know what happened to the pic. Here's the link to the story and pics for that hunt though, which I see you've already found. Thanks for the comment and hopefully you post your story soon :D.
http://www.huntingbc.ca/forum/showthread.php?122227-Two-Billies-and-Two-Brothers&highlight=billies

[Bc Deer Hunter]

http://i1211.photobucket.com/albums/cc428/BcDeerHunter/a4e03f9b-d4e7-41ef-b74c-a946950fc4d1_zpssw9gizji.jpg (http://s1211.photobucket.com/user/BcDeerHunter/media/a4e03f9b-d4e7-41ef-b74c-a946950fc4d1_zpssw9gizji.jpg.html)
First Goat.

[Sitkaspruce]

Awesome Bc Deer Hunter!! Congrats on your first!!! Going on the wall??

Old one from way back

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/kengoat1.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Sitkaspruce/media/kengoat1.jpg.html)

and on the wall

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/creatures001.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Sitkaspruce/media/creatures001.jpg.html)

Cheers

SS

[NorBC]

Went out last week, my friend had a magical draw and finally had a chance to get out between work. We made short work taking a nice 6.5 year old billy. Couldn't get properly behind him for the picture, there was quite the crack in the face he expired beside.

http://i1353.photobucket.com/albums/q670/jdorrett/6B0840EA-7921-4A09-A49F-554E11F3251C_zpsvawqy2de.png (http://s1353.photobucket.com/user/jdorrett/media/6B0840EA-7921-4A09-A49F-554E11F3251C_zpsvawqy2de.png.html)

[warnniklz]

^---- dink mountain?

[~T-BONE~]

Goats got it all! Nice!

[NorBC]

^---- dink mountain?

Recognize the abyss? :)

[180grainer]

Excellent pics of your goats guys. Thanks for posting them.

[warnniklz]

Recognize the abyss? :)

Every day of the week. Should have chased it up into the snow and ice.

[Sylus]

Awesome stuff Nor!!

[Billy52]

Very cool! How far was your shot? I also have a single shot 45-70 (Browning B-78)and am interested in trying something like this.

[bang flop]

This needs a bump...

[warnniklz]

This needs a bump...

RIGHT!?!? Prime time for mountain mashers... I know decker9 has a tag that's burning a 3rd degree hole into his thigh.

[bang flop]

Photobucket is down... no loady pictures...

[decker9]

RIGHT!?!? Prime time for mountain mashers... I know decker9 has a tag that's burning a 3rd degree hole into his thigh.

You know it buddy (it cotorized that hole in my leg) haha, feelin good tho, hoping I can make it up next weekend for a look around, I haven't been up my leh area yet this year.

Good to see this thread alive!! Goats are my addiction, keep the awesome pics and story's coming fellas!! I'll add in another billy for the pics, from a hunt back in sept this year.

%5BURL=http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/decker1122/media/P1010149_zpsucnfygcf.jpg.html%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/decker1122/P1010149_zpsucnfygcf.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D

%5BURL=http://s1074.photobucket.com/user/decker1122/media/15271C62-EB4A-4E34-8EE2-94776970E745_zpszhkk0z2t.jpg.html%5D%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/decker1122/15271C62-EB4A-4E34-8EE2-94776970E745_zpszhkk0z2t.jpg%5B/IMG%5D%5B/URL%5D

(no idea why my buckets posting links instead)

[decker9]

Photobucket is down... no loady pictures...

I should have read before I tried posting pics haha

[bang flop]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0670_edit.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0670_edit.jpg.html)

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4463.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_4463.jpg.html)

[warnniklz]

^---- studly billy

[luckofthedraw]

I've definitely caught the bug after receiving my first LEH Goat hunt this year. Very demanding hunt that throws great challenges your way. I thought it was a one time bucket list hunt for myself....But I am looking forward to many more. The meat I got off my goat is incredible table fare. I'm not sure if it's a one off, but it honestly is the best meat I've ever had.

[warnniklz]

... The meat I got off my goat is incredible table fare. I'm not sure if it's a one off, but it honestly is the best meat I've ever had.

I have to agree

[warnniklz]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v489/Sitkaspruce/creatures001.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Sitkaspruce/media/creatures001.jpg.html)

Cheers

SS

who did the work? looks awesome

[BCbillies]

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t118/andrewpereboom/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0670_edit.jpg (http://s158.photobucket.com/user/andrewpereboom/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_0670_edit.jpg.html)



Congrats. Very nice! Good mature billy and looks close to 10".

[bang flop]

Congrats. Very nice! Good mature billy and looks close to 10".

Thanks, was my first goat on my first try. But it didn't come with out experience help and shit house luck.
Long side is 10 7/8, broken side is 9 5/8".
My green score is somewhere between 47 and 49. Big deductions for the break off.

[LBM]

Thanks, was my first goat on my first try. But it didn't come with out experience help and shit house luck.
Long side is 10 7/8, broken side is 9 5/8".
My green score is somewhere between 47 and 49. Big deductions for the break off.
Congrats, great goat. Yes one short horn can hurt score. Was it an old break or done during a fall when shot.

[Cat catcher]

Great goat, how old was it?

[bang flop]

Congrats, great goat. Yes one short horn can hurt score. Was it an old break or done during a fall when shot.

Old break, goat fell zero inches

[bang flop]

Great goat, how old was it?

Not fully sure. CI put 8+ as he is difficult to age

[decker9]

Heck of a billy bang! Congrats!

[BCbillies]

Thanks, was my first goat on my first try. But it didn't come with out experience help and shit house luck.
Long side is 10 7/8, broken side is 9 5/8".
My green score is somewhere between 47 and 49. Big deductions for the break off.

It will be tough to top this on your second and subsequent hunts. Perfect hide too . . . get him mounted.

[LBM]

Old break, goat fell zero inches
was just going through the before/after thread and looks like you were very lucky he didn't move after he was shot
looks like it was a bit steep behind him. Do you have a hunt write up posted some where as well.

[bang flop]

It will be tough to top this on your second and subsequent hunts. Perfect hide too . . . get him mounted.

I've been told this a few times.

I was going to do a half mount, but then I discovered how much that costs. I decided for 1/4 the price ill get a shoulder mount.
Being done at Artistic Creations in Campbell River.

[bang flop]

was just going through the before/after thread and looks like you were very lucky he didn't move after he was shot
looks like it was a bit steep behind him. Do you have a hunt write up posted some where as well.

Very steep behind him. I am working on a write for myself, to help remember it all. I will likely share when the winter blues hit...

[.264winmag]

Beautiful Billy BF, congrats!
I would have to agree that mtn goat is very underrated and falsely labeled as poor table fare. Tender, not so much but fabulous flavour. Although I hope my next to be a late season one, may change my mind yet!

[decker9]

Keep'n the goat thread alive!! Who else is out chasing the goat rut? Spent the 11th and 12th out scouting glassing and checking out Billy's. Seen 3 young boys trying their luck with the lady's, the few mature Billy's I seen were still where big Billy's hang. Iv got the goat bug bad this year, I got out to guide a hunt in September just to get my mountain fix, another couple weeks, the rut'n should get good. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/decker1122/P1010149_zpsucnfygcf.jpghttp://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/decker1122/7A057010-0D58-450F-9CDA-55013A4086FA_zpswzux6d77.jpg

[guest]

Frack YA !

Been some of of my finest hunting memories, be sure to pick the right partner.

sure hope I draw again some day, I'll be three times slower but giver ER my best .

Love vey hunting the most UNDER RATED big game animal of BC.

The most beautiful pieces of real estate is where these Beasts The Color of Winter live.

CT

[Skull Hunter]

Keep'n the goat thread alive!! Who else is out chasing the goat rut? Spent the 11th and 12th out scouting glassing and checking out Billy's. Seen 3 young boys trying their luck with the lady's, the few mature Billy's I seen were still where big Billy's hang. Iv got the goat bug bad this year, I got out to guide a hunt in September just to get my mountain fix, another couple weeks, the rut'n should get good. http://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/decker1122/P1010149_zpsucnfygcf.jpghttp://i1074.photobucket.com/albums/w411/decker1122/7A057010-0D58-450F-9CDA-55013A4086FA_zpswzux6d77.jpg
Nice Billy Decker. Curious to know what kind of pack that is. Looks like a MR, but that load sling does not look like any I've seen before.

[decker9]

Thanks SH. I use s kifaru duplex frame with the kifaru cargo panel. Love the setup for hauling.