MT 316 Goat adventure

[The Hedgehog]

@LopeHunter there nearly TWO months of season left. Just sayin.

 

[Hem]

Sometimes hunts don't work out.
We have all been there.

 

[EYJONAS!]

See how the season shakes out but, there's plenty of time left.

 

[The Hedgehog]

Sometimes hunts don't work out.
We have all been there.

Yes. I can think of many hunts sun going down on the last day, thinking shit this was it.

He’s got like almost 50 $*)Q!#@$ days of season left.

 

[The Hedgehog]

@LopeHunter take a break. Rest. Get your confidence back and go MOUNTAIN GOAT HUNTING! You will not get to do it EVER AGAIN.

 

[Hem]

Yes. I can think of many hunts sun going down on the last day, thinking shit this was it.

He’s got like almost 50 $*)Q!#@$ days of season left.

You are correct.
Its a mind game for sure.

 

[Dinkshooter]

I'll tell you what. One of my biggest hunting regrets was a simple OTC Colorado elk hunt in 2016 when I simply "thought" I had too much going on and did not give it even .00111% of the required effort.

You'll never be sorry for the effort put forth, but you will always regret the effort not given. Fact.

 

[BigHornRam]

GO BACK!

 

[MT Bound]

wow, I can't imagine sharing all that personal information to thousands of unknown browsing eyes, but that's just me.....

sounds like you had a great adventure

 

[Irrelevant]

It's your tag. Yours. Don't be guilted into turning it into someone else's hunt. If you're happy with it that's all that matters.

... but, you will never regret extra effort. The harder you work now the more you'll enjoy this experience in the future.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Don't leave the 316 thread hanging again buddy. I'm confident you will find your way back to the north and finish the job.

 

[smw110136]

Yes. I can think of many hunts sun going down on the last day, thinking shit this was it.

He’s got like almost 50 $*)Q!#@$ days of season left.

Tell us how you really feel

 

[The Hedgehog]

 

[sacountry]

@LopeHunter we all have limits and kudos to you for pushing yours. I don't know of anyone who would take on that hunt solo, let alone at 60. That was an inspirational hunt and a solid write up. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[The Hedgehog]

I’m a real dick. But there really is 43 days left in hunting season.

 

[geetar]

Go back and do it for all the guys who can’t draw a goat tag to save their lives.

 

[npaden]

They rent snowmobiles and stuff like that in Cooke City. Would be epic to get out and hunt one of those white things in the snow. Don't get yourself kilt though.

 

[geetar]

I’m a real dick. But there really is 43 days left in hunting season.

Just remind those who complain about your conduct to read your signature line.

 

[mtmuley]

Dammit, if Montana allowed a tag transfer...…...All over that. Left one and all. mtmuley

 

[LopeHunter]

Appreciate all the feedback. I rarely generate controversy much less intense disappointment. I think the last time was my senior year of high school when I asked the very pregnant and thoroughly shunned unwed girl to be my partner for a two-act play adaption of O Henry's "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty" for a capstone project for Short Story class. I had some goodwill to burn off as was Student Body VP and Editor of the newspaper.

I have zero issue with heading back to Cooke City. But, not with a 4WD with street tires. That was a study in insanity.

Heck, would not be a financial hardship to return. I could likely squeeze out a week away from the desk. What I need is to have a local sort out renting a snow machine or for me to hire a guide with horses. I would be more than happy to tip over a mountain goat and notch the tag so peace love and understanding would play over the radio when the switch broke 'cause it's old.

So, what say ye? I need your big brains and obviously big brass ones to lead me towards the light of notched tag salvation. Strategy is appreciated. Arrows are fine to as I am a big target and happy to play along as we seek the path to correcting the tear in the fabric of time I have created.