2016 Idaho elk - pack goats chapter 2

[Duck-Slayer]

I'm going to start chapter 2 in the morning, had some shoulder issues this past week I had to rehab, got packed and I'm headed out in the morning after the goat trailer gets new tires on it. Excited, hitting a new area that I'm unfamiliar with, it will be a fun new experience, have cooler weather and rain forecasted, down sized some of my gear, now each goat will carry 40lbs in, I may or may not take the spotting scope? What do you guys think?
Matt

 

[Steelhead]

TAKE IT!!!
And take picture of the boys in action.

 

[Elkhunter24]

Take it! never leave home without it. Good luck to you!!

 

[MT_elk]

Definitely take it. Good luck!

 

[jkhunterid]

Good luck, I can't wait to see the pictures!

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Got packed in, a 62 year old man got a spike just before trailhead, a couple guys on horses are back here and 2 guys came by on motorcycles....
Matt

 

[Irrelevant]

looks fun man. Jealous.

 

[vanish]

Watching. I like goats.

 

[Southern Elk]

Good luck!

Not trying to hijack your thread, but where could a fellow find more info on using pack goats? Books, forums, ect.?

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Hanging out at camp, nothing to report this morning, starting to sprinkle lots of bow hunters on motorcycles, seen 5 so far, 2 camps with horses, I'm going to give it a couples days than I'm moving camp to a totally different area..... Hopefully the people leave and the elk come back!

Yes there are forums out there and books, not going to post links to other forums here, Google pack goat forum,
Matt

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Pouring rain now.... Probably will for the next 24 hrs..... Crap!
Matt

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Got in on 12 cows this morning didn't see a bull, about a 100 yards...
Matt

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Got my gear fairly wet, packed up and headed to camper to dry stuff out and I am considering relocating.
Matt

 

[LWC55]

Good Luck

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Moving locations was a good idea! Heard 3 actual bugles today....
Matt

 

[idnative1948]

Goats don't care as long as they have nibbles! Hang in there and post when you are able. Tailgate up/hammer down on the 8th for 14+ days, here!

 

[LandDiver]

This kind of thread is awesome! Good luck!

 

[NC2CO]

This kind of thread is awesome! Good luck!

X2. I am intrigued!

 

[Duck-Slayer]

Bull down! Took 7 hrs w goats, 4 miles 1 way, I put on 18 miles in today, was AWESOME! Pics tomorrow
Matt

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Great job, Matt. Looking forward to the story.