First goat scouting trip - Lots of pictures

[hk_willow]

Keep after them, you never know when a big billy will show up!

You got this! Can't wait to see that heavy haul out!

Cheers,
WB

 

[npaden]

Thanks for the well wishes, I think I'm going to need every one of them.

Still hot and sunny. Found 28 different goats so far and seen goats everyday, but no billies in a location that I could get to them.

Did put the stalk on a lone goat yesterday, but it disappeared into thin air somehow.

Weather is supposed to be coming in, but not in time for this goat hunt I'm afraid.

Already looking at the calendar to figure out when I can get back if I have to.

Wish me luck, I'm in desperate need of it!

 

[ihuntelk]

Good luck.
Pullin for you!

-Cade

 

[npaden]

These nannies have the right idea. It's hot!

Up to 31 different goats seen now. One potential billy back on the other side of the canyon in an inaccessible spot.

 

[Big Fin]

Tomorrow's the day. Go get 'em.

 

[mtmiller]

Go time. Good luck.

 

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Keep at em buddy! You're in goats it's just a matter of time before a good billy shows.

 

[T Bone]

Keep your head up. Those billies are hanging out in a hard to see shady spot.

 

[npaden]

Shot a billy last night right before dark. Out of 40 different goats seen over the course of the week he was the only 100% confirmed billy we saw so it was a no brained to go after him.

3 1/2 year old, right at 9" horns, 5 3/8" bases. Really good hair. Very happy with him. Ended up packing out in the dark in the rain on some slippery stuff, but made it out in one piece.

I'll do a detailed write up of the entire hunt but here's the picture.

Not the best shot placement and nothing up on the mountain to clean him up with. 2 bullet holes. He rolled about 50' and got hung up on a tree so everything stayed intact.

Maybe the toughest hunt of my life. 7 full days hunting, mentally a lot of pressure on a once in a lifetime tag, physically some serious climbing and high elevation hiking, lots of time behind the glass, going from dawn to dusk+ everyday. Made it very rewarding when it did come together though.

I'll add lots of pictures of a lot of different scenery to when I get a chance.

Thanks for the comments, it actually helped me keep after it.

 

[MinnesotaHunter]

Way! To! Go!!!!

Beautiful goat! They are amazing animals, and it sounds like they gave you a heck of a time, but you rose to the challenge. That's what's it all about.

 

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Awesome billy! Way to go! You definitely earned that bugger.

I just drove through your unit and hit all the pullouts I could to glass from the highway. Saw some in MT but nothing in WY. Good to see you weren't up on the rocks in that rain today.

 

[TheJason]

Wow, that's a heck of a billy for 3 1/2! Nice job and way to stick with it!

 

[Devil Diver Down]

Good looking billy - way to get it done!

 

[kansasdad]

Happy for your success. Looking forward to another stellar blow by blow tale.

 

[T Bone]

woot!

Looking forward to details.

 

[JCS]

Glad you finally got one. I hope you enjoyed your time in that area.

 

[havgunwilltravel]

Great effort, glad it all came together for you.

 

[rjlefty3]

Awesome goat! Can't wait to hear the story.

 

[Mica Man]

Way to stick with it and get it done. Congrats on a great looking goat!

 

[huntin24/7]

Congrats! That's a great goat, and it sounds like you worked hard for it. He'll make a beautiful mount too.