Region 6 Solo Mountain Goat Hunt - 1 simple step to kicking your own ass!

[Rubberfist]

I never saw a wild thing

sorry for itself.

A small bird will drop frozen

dead from a bough

without ever having felt

sorry for itself.




D. H. Lawrence

I've never been much of a poetry guy, but this one has always held some meaning for me. It also, in my opinion, encapsulates the essence of a proper mountain goat hunt: if you want one, you have to go get one. And no one, least of all the goat, takes pity on your hardship.

This was my second solo mountain goat hunt, for my third goat. It was five solid field days, in the coldest, soggiest, foggiest, sh*ttiest, G*d-damn weather I've ever been stuck in.

I destroyed a bunch of gear including my new Kuiu Chugach pants, my SPOT transmitter, my Nikon Coolpix camera, as well a few toenails and whatever was left of the meniscus in my right knee. And it was the most satisfying hunt I've ever been on.

I hope you enjoy the pics.

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

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[Rubberfist]

Incidentally, my toes and I are still not on speak terms...

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[coach]

Awesome, Rubberfist! Those pictures tell a great story.

[fireguy]

Looks like fun, where do I sign up.
I'm looking forward to my November goat hunt

[Kitimat Killer]

thats a nice goat way to go on the solo hunt looks like you earnd that one for sure way to go

kk

[ianwuzhere]

ha- awesome- i get shivers sittin in my warm chair lookin at them pix- nice goat- late season is definatley tuff- short days makes it feel extra long till the next day.. good on ya to get out and git r dun..
congrats..
the toes will love ya soon enuf ;)

[buford19]

Good job, awsome hunt, not many would stick it out like you did.

[BCbillies]

Congrats . . . thanks for sharing. Gotta love that country and all that comes with it!

I can see why you went solo; not many willing or able participants for what you just accomplished in that unforgiving terrain and weather.

[killman]

Wow. Your a lot tougher than I am..

[vortex hunter]

Nice work DEATH BEFORE DISHONOUR on that hunt ....yeaaaaaa Buddyy

[BCHunterTV]

love the pictures, makes me wanna get out..

[The Dawg]

F...Ya....now that was badass. And solo.
Incredible.

[Doc Sprat]

wow. that pic of the really old alders. hate that plant

[shallowH2O]

that looked like an adventure! congrats on the solo goat

[heith proulx]

WoW good on you for sticking to what you want most people would of turned back long ago congrats love the photo story there really was no words needed.

[billjc33]

Amazing! how do you possibly pick out a white goat out of that blowing snow. Impressive I don't know if I would ever be able to tackle that alone.

[gerrygoat]

Congrats on your billy, been in that country you were in, it is nasty :)

[scottwh]

Hats off to you for doing that solo! Nice goat and congratulations :) One in a thousand hunters would pull that off solo!

[RoverHound]

Rubberfist you are the f*#kin man!

[Badbrutus]

Congrats on the Billy. Hard earned. My utmost respect on your hunt, not many folks out there with the will or ability to pull a hunt like that off. Props dude.

[yama49]

Congrats Omer, very self rewarding to say the least...... Very nice billy congrats...

[Skeena]

Way to go. That is tough country. Congrats on a safe and successful hunt.

Cheers

[Tenacious Billy]

That sort of hunt takes a strong will, even with another hunter along for the journey. The fact you did it alone makes it even more impressive. Congrats on your trophy.

[Jagermeister]

You got some serious s#*t happening with those toes. I applaud your courage and congratulate you on the success of your hunt. Nice sized goat, are they all dirty rascals like that up there?
Have you read any of Pat Ferguson' books, like "Gone Huntin'"? Pat liked to hunt goats when he lived in Stewart years ago, hence the book. He has another one out called "Gone Hunting Again".
I bring this up because you followed in his footsteps and you might like to compare notes with him. You can probably do that in person at the next KTSA Gun Show in Kamloops, he usually has a booth to sell his books. Pat is a very congenial person and a great storyteller.

[kennyj]

Definitely one of the toughest hunts around. Great goat and great photos. Thanks for sharing your adventure.
kenny

[Nimrod]

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these 2 pictures trigger a fear response...chilling
such a nasty place to find yourself,especially alone and with a pack on your back.
have to experience it to really understand.

[Ruger4]

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these 2 pictures trigger a fear response...chilling
such a nasty place to find yourself,especially alone and with a pack on your back.
have to experience it to really understand.

this picture definately brings back memories,
the thicket never seems to end and you've hope like hell you picked the shortest route...........and then finally you break through....ahhhhhhhh

[Ride Red]

Takes big balls to do a hunt like that solo. Congrats on a great hunt and thanks for sharing.

[guest]

Great Pictures, cool chronicle of the hunt.

Congrats to you, most goats don't come easy, you earned it !

Thanks for sharing
CT

[gbear]

Congrats on a nice goat! That looks like one tough hunt, both physically and mentally

[Sega]

Very very nice, a job well done. The pics are awsome

[hopsing]

Congrats on your awesome hunt and Billy!

Thanks for sharing such wonderful pics and bringing us along.
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Sure brought some memories here. Felt like going for miles and miles and forever.
Going through it twice and almost loosing an eye.
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[hopsing]

Oh yeah! You definitely know when you are on adrenalin rush and vertical challenge goat hunt when.....
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chest and elbows touching the mountain and see you toes while glassing!

[greenhorn]

You're the most hardcore guy around!!

[Philcott]

Well that settles it. I most assuredly don't have what it takes for a goat hunt like that anymore. I have my tanned hide to prove I did it once but I don't believe I'll be getting to the top of those mountains again in this lifetime.

Thanks for posting the pictures. I'm experiencing those kind of hunts through the new generation of hard core mountain top hunters now.

[trigger]

wow congrats. thats a neat way to tell the storey. congrats on a very difficult specimen

[d6dan]

Rubberfist, Wow!, Hell of an Adventure by yourself!. I had a Stewart draw years ago, but resigned it because of all the bears behind the Stewart dump.:?
Great pics. Thanks for sharing your pics and hunt...:-D

[BCbillies]

This hunt would be true test of gear quality, one's fortitude and physical capabilities! If I'm not mistaken wasn't this billy taken with a bow?

[doubled]

Tough, tough hunt. Well done and congratulations on a wicked adventure. I am sure all the training, gear and planning was worth it. Pictures are truly amazing.

[Rodd]

Wicked Hunt Wicked Pictures!!! Thanks for sharing!! Congrats on a beauty of a goat! Well Earned!

[moose2]

Great season you had rubberfist they don't get much better than that. Four great mountain critters in the same season. Congrats on a very tough goat hunt. I know how your toes feel I loose between 4 and 6 nails each year. I am guessing you will loose yours as well they should fall off about April LOL thats when I loose mine. Thanks for all the great posts this year.
Mike

[ufishifish2]

I just had to re-visit this hunt. I still can't imagine going back down that mountain with a loaded pack in those slippery conditions.
You are insane!
A long overdue congrats. I am still amazed at this solo hunt.

[cavebear]

congrats :)

[warnniklz]

so glad none of my family areon HBC... or they'd worry a lot more about me doing my goat solo...


solid job man... keeps me driven for sure

[roping_tom]

The willows soooo brutual. nice work

[SR80]

Awesome pics. Wild country ! How did the kuiu work out?

[The Hermit]

Was this a bow hunt? Great great accomplishment! Congrats

[dogger]

You definately earned that one! Way to go.

[DDD]

Love it! Thanks for posting.

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[hotspot]

WOW! those are some sweet pictures!