Shank it? or Crank it? Only the Billy knows

[winmag]

Do they get smaller horns as they age? (I admittedly don't know much about goats. Have probably only seen 50 of all ages in my life).

Tip wear is approximately equal to annual growth after a certain point, which is usually around age 6.

 

[EYJONAS!]

No no no haven’t you learned anything from the YouTube videos? Pack your bow in, see your first goat (hopefully a nanny), then don’t even bring your bow on your first stalk!

Yeah I've learned that you bring your bow 6 miles in and 3k vert up. Only to not use it, pull the rifle out and "bust one in the hump opening day."

 

[EYJONAS!]

Do they get smaller horns as they age? (I admittedly don't know much about goats. Have probably only seen 50 of all ages in my life).

I do think they can regress a bit. Like i say it's a tough picture to tell. An old hairy narnia looking figure is the ultimate goal. More so than a 9.5in billy vs a 8.75in billy.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Pretty safe to say everyone in the Jonas camp is excited for the Billy action to start heating up..... my son drew this for me. Along with some help from his sister. Late father's day present he says...... probably top 3 art work piece. This one will be getting framed.

 

[winmag]

I do think they can regress a bit. Like i say it's a tough picture to tell. An old hairy narnia looking figure is the ultimate goal. More so than a 9.5in billy vs a 8.75in billy.

Probably a bigger concern is them regressing 3-4 inches per side in the last seconds of their life if you shoot them too close to a cliff.

 

[EYJONAS!]

Probably a bigger concern is them regressing 3-4 inches per side in the last seconds of their life if you shoot them too close to a cliff.

Been thinking about this one a ton..... Does a guy "practice" a spine shot?

 

[SAJ-99]

I do think they can regress a bit. Like i say it's a tough picture to tell. An old hairy narnia looking figure is the ultimate goal. More so than a 9.5in billy vs a 8.75in billy.

Agree. The horns look short in the photo, not even reaching the base of the ears, but the rest of him looks like what you would want. The second photo @Hunting247 posted would be my guess on an old goat with the broken horn and all. Kind of looks like he stuck its head in a meat grinder, but in the summer coat so I will cut it some slack.

 

[winmag]

Been thinking about this one a ton..... Does a guy "practice" a spine shot?

I've been weighing this one as well. I've decided to wait until well away from cliffs. 1st shot heart, follow up shot high shoulder.

High shoulder is tricky on a goat. Huge spinal processes almost like a bison and tons of hair.

 

[Bluffgruff]

Where do you put the bullet?

 

[Gerald Martin]

Do they get smaller horns as they age? (I admittedly don't know much about goats. Have probably only seen 50 of all ages in my life).

Goat horns aren’t going to regress with age since they don’t shed. They’ll definitely wear and break off tips as they get older but the bases should keep growing their entire life.

 

[BigHornRam]

I've been weighing this one as well. I've decided to wait until well away from cliffs. 1st shot heart, follow up shot high shoulder.

High shoulder is tricky on a goat. Huge spinal processes almost like a bison and tons of hair.

Where's you sense of adventure?

 

[Dave N]

Where do you put the bullet?
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Allow me.

RiGhT iN the FugGIn head!

 

[OverlordBear]

Thanks for the movie suggestions. I had not seen those till you posted them. Good luck and I am looking forward to reading this thread for the rest of the season.

 

[sneakem]

Where do you put the bullet?

If I were going to anchor a goat where it stood this would be my hold. Break both shoulder blades, shoot a bonded bullet.

 

[dgc1963]

Congratz on the tag this is gona be great to follow along

 

[EastTNHunter]

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My back hurts just looking at that

 

[EYJONAS!]

My back hurts just looking at that

I tried to be a man about it and did it all with 5 gallon buckets to boot! I was pretty sore for a couple days.

 

[Wild Bill]

Pretty safe to say everyone in the Jonas camp is excited for the Billy action to start heating up..... my son drew this for me. Along with some help from his sister. Late father's day present he says...... probably top 3 art work piece. This one will be getting framed.
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That’s an awesome pic from your son.
Shooter? My son (1-1/2 yr old) were debating it last night while reading bedtime stories.

 

[EYJONAS!]

That’s an awesome pic from your son.
Shooter? My son (1-1/2 yr old) were debating it last night while reading bedtime stories.
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He checks all the boxes.

Long horse face
Stretches out to piss
Big stains
Loaner
Great hair

He's kudu point worthy.

 

[winmag]

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He checks all the boxes.

Long horse face
Stretches out to piss
Big stains
Loaner
Great hair

He's kudu point worthy.

I dunno man!

Horns kink at the top
Dished face instead of a Roman nose

Better wait for them to pee to confirm!