I spent about 10 hours today running up and down the mountains chasing goats. Had some good looks on a few pretty good sized billies but could not get them to give me a broadside shot. I settled for a smaller (and better tasting hopefully) nanny at roughly 18 yards.
Here is a small herd in some ridiculous terrain. (http://i.imgur.com/vIAEIMi.png)
This is the herd the nanny came from. I really wanted that black billy in the center or the bigger brown nanny to the right... I guess they get big by being smarter than hunters...
(http://i.imgur.com/yJDY3d3.jpg)
The shot was from above and entered just in front of the last rib, and exited out the opposite shoulder blade. one lung only.
The Nanny only ran 20 yards. She rolled about 600. Even though she is small packing her up to the top of the ridge was hard work! (http://i.imgur.com/FD7PYiN.jpg)
You can see the broken bit of my arrow is all that is left in my quiver.
1968 bear cub 50lbs. Bearbowman b50 string.
29.5 in trad only carbon shafts with 250gn woodsmans.
Sturm
:thumbsup: congrats :archer:
Thats some crazy terrain. Congrats!
Looks like some hard work fun.
Congrats. sir
Thanks for sharing your hunt.
Congrats Michael! Glad you started off hunting season off right! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
That terrain is not only nasty, but dangerous. Next time, make sure that if you get a shot, that the animal doesn't fall 600 yds. after the hit. Wouldn't mind taking a crack at those goats myself. :thumbsup:
Sweet. I definitely want to hit Hawaii some day for a goat hunt. So how do those thing eat?
Spectacular country!
Sweet!
Tracker 12,The smaller ones eat better than the bigger ones. I like mine roasted or smoked and braised. Highlow I know, I do my best to make sure shots are in recoverable areas but you can't always tell which way they are going to run. Had this nanny ran to the left instead of the right she would have died in a nice even sloped field of grass. Cyclic-Rivers, The Zebrawood griz is up next.
Did you hunt with only one arrow or is there more to the story we don't need to hear ?
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hahaha. Yeah. I missed one (shot high) on a downward angleand couldn't find the arrow... I slipped and fell and broke one on the climb up before daylight. Number 3 broke as the goat rolled down hill.
you should be a detective Terry!
Mike
Amazing! That's a dream hunt of mine.
Steep country for sure, congrats!
Dream hunt for sure! Congrats :clapper:
That sure is a beautiful place you live at! Good luck with the goats!
Bisch
Congrats on the nanny....that is some awesome country..!
My knees are hurting now. Real cool place.
That's some terrain! :notworthy:
Great job. Rugged for sure. Now go to the beach and relax.
WOW!
Congratulations.
That is steep and rugged.
You're the man.
Irv
Congrats! Looks pretty nice from February in Maine
that's awesome congrats
Congratulations. Yes, it sure Is country for losing arrows. Think I'd want to bring a bunch. Wondering what Island you are on? Thanks for sharing. Scott
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Looks intense. Congrats. Neat to see during the "off" months.
Awesome! Well done!!!
...and you wanted me to join you, I can't keep up with you!!!
Thanks everyone it is a fun hunt for sure. Definitely need to be in shape.
Scott this is on Oahu.
Ryan, Im sure you would be fine. I am going to start hitting the valley walls looking for pig sign pretty soon.
Holy moly! I love the mountains, but I'm not sure if I'm man enough to hunt terrain like that!
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Cool, thanks for posting. Very nice looking hunting grounds.
I have had a couple inquiries as to how I cook my goat. I think this is the best method yet. My good buddy David used to live in Arizona, and mentioned that the Hopi in his neighborhood would roast a goat over a shallow trench of coals for several hours with a small fire down wind to create smoke and to have hot coals to add to the pit when needed. So we gave it a try and it came out GREAT!!!
This is 3 hours into a 5 and a half hour roast.
(http://i.imgur.com/9JaekXo.jpg)
The goat was ice-brined in salt water over night in a cooler and a keawe (miskqueit) wood fire was started in the trench around 5 am. the goat was put on the grills around 6am. It was rub seasoned pretty heavily. We turned the goat over every half hour. (lots of arrows shot in between).
We cut most of it up for a beach party today and it was a huge hit. we made tacos with some of the smaller trimmings those were very good as well. The back straps never made it to the party.... hehehe :biglaugh:
Hope this helps someone enjoy some delicious and healthy fresh meat!
Sturm