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Title: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on May 29, 2014, 05:18:00 AM

Just found out I got drawn for a coveted Idaho Mountain Goat tag.

Unit 27-5 in the Frank Church-River of No return Wilderness Area.

Rumor has it that Blake of Eclipse Broadhead fame was also drawn for a mountain goat tag, so there will be two trad guys chasing white goats this fall in Idaho!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: cmh on May 29, 2014, 06:50:00 AM

Congrats Sir    :clapper:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Sam McMichael on May 29, 2014, 07:21:00 AM

We expect a great hunting story, complete with pictures.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: rockkiller on May 29, 2014, 07:24:00 AM

Congratulations and good luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: bowtough on May 29, 2014, 07:39:00 AM

Wow, go get em dude, hope you have a great hunt!    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: twitchstick on May 29, 2014, 08:52:00 AM

Congrats and Good luck!   :clapper:    :clapper:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: lone hunter on May 29, 2014, 09:15:00 AM

Correction...there will be 3. I drew mine in 10-2. Been looking at maps all night.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Machino on May 29, 2014, 09:23:00 AM

Congrats.  Good to hear these coveted tags are being used in the best of ways!  Send some luck over the border!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: DarkTimber on May 29, 2014, 09:28:00 AM

Congrats to all.  Not so lucky with my app so looking forward to hearing stories of your hunts.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: FerretWYO on May 29, 2014, 09:43:00 AM

That is great. Looking forward to the stories from your hunt.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Steve O on May 29, 2014, 09:54:00 AM

Will look forward to those stories!  I put in for Mt. Goat in ID as my trophy species; no luck yet.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: huntnmuleys on May 29, 2014, 09:56:00 AM

jealous here!!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: JimB on May 29, 2014, 10:23:00 AM

Congratulations guys.That's quite a deal.I've been putting in for goats for 19 years now.It's the tag I want the most.I'm also looking forward to some stories,including anything about preseason scouting.Good luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Jesse Minish on May 29, 2014, 11:10:00 AM

Awesome!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elkken on May 29, 2014, 01:10:00 PM

Congrats .. Frank Church is beautiful and hunting Mt goats is a really great hunt ... good luck and be safe.

Scout, scout, scout .....

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: D.Ellis on May 29, 2014, 01:14:00 PM

Best of luck with the goat hunt. Hoping to go this year myself.........nothing like goat country to put your world back in perspective.   :thumbsup:  
Darcy

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Wudstix on May 29, 2014, 06:50:00 PM

That is on my bucket list.

  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: ron w on May 29, 2014, 07:09:00 PM

Wow, a dream hunt....best of luck!!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: jcar315 on May 29, 2014, 07:11:00 PM

:clapper:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Hummer3T on May 29, 2014, 07:28:00 PM

Have a great hunt, my favorite

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on May 29, 2014, 08:24:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by lone hunter:
Correction...there will be 3. I drew mine in 10-2. Been looking at maps all night.

NICE!  Good luck to you!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on May 29, 2014, 08:25:00 PM

Thanks everyone, I will be posting reports for sure!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: bruinman on May 29, 2014, 08:33:00 PM

Awesome opportunity! Best of luck to you.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: ShadeMt on May 29, 2014, 09:12:00 PM

Congrats to both of the lucky Mt Goat tag holders!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Duckbutt on May 29, 2014, 09:26:00 PM

Congrats all!  Looking forward to those stories.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: awbowman on May 29, 2014, 10:04:00 PM

Already a success in my book.  Just to be there matters

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Homebru on May 29, 2014, 10:33:00 PM

If I can't draw a tag, I'd be honored to go along on TradGang.  Congratulations to all of you.
homebru

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Hud on May 30, 2014, 01:15:00 AM

Travel safe and good hunting

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: sore fingers on May 30, 2014, 03:03:00 AM

Yeah, Congrats to both of you! Hope you have the time of your lives scouting and on the hunt. Best of luck guys.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Terry Green on May 31, 2014, 01:08:00 PM

:bigsmyl:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on June 11, 2014, 11:57:00 AM

Tag in hand.  Its for real and no longer surreal!  Finished my first 70.3 ironman last Saturday, with two more triathlons, a half and a full marathon to go, I should be in decent shape... at least half as good as the goats!

  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/F784D602-5120-407A-818D-74D2BEEAC34B_zps3rmpkgkl.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/F784D602-5120-407A-818D-74D2BEEAC34B_zps3rmpkgkl.jpg.html)

  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/2A85D970-81ED-42C3-93FE-ABBC3A7F0912_zpscknoeggo.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/2A85D970-81ED-42C3-93FE-ABBC3A7F0912_zpscknoeggo.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Cmane07 on June 11, 2014, 12:10:00 PM

Awesome!! Best of luck

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: term on June 11, 2014, 12:42:00 PM

Bring back a goat and a storie for us old fat farts ! So we can dream.  Good luck

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Steve O on June 11, 2014, 12:58:00 PM

This is a serious question and I don't want you to think I am being a smart alek,...

In that training regiment, after you have already done a number of triathalons and full marathons, what good does a HALF marathon do you?

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Whip on June 11, 2014, 01:12:00 PM

What a dream hunt!  Hope to read some great stories this fall from every one of you Trad goat hunters.  Mountain goats are one of those animals that have been a dream of mine but as I age the chances of it ever happening are slipping away.  I'll follow yours as if I am in your boots!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Pat B. on June 11, 2014, 01:18:00 PM

please take pictures !!!!

Enjoy the beautiful country...

Congrats and good luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: dragonheart on June 11, 2014, 02:03:00 PM

WOW!  Go for it!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: D.Ellis on June 11, 2014, 02:47:00 PM

Here in BC we can buy those over the counter and go hunting.......tag cost $40......just had to rub that in a bit   :p  
Congrats on the tag......I hope you arrow a big, shaggy, off-white  monster with a single, perfectly placed arrow, on the last day of the hunt, after numerous stalking opportunities. In other words, I hope you make the most of it   :thumbsup:  
Nothing at all quite like hunting the high country.   :campfire:  
Darcy

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elkken on June 11, 2014, 03:04:00 PM

So now you need to be the Goat Ninja ... best of luck on your hunt and be safe. Look forward to a great adventure, take lots of pics for us and share the adventure ... shoot straight    :campfire:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on June 11, 2014, 04:56:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Steve O:
This is a serious question and I don't want you to think I am being a smart alek,...

In that training regiment, after you have already done a number of triathalons and full marathons, what good does a HALF marathon do you?

Good question.  Training is training.  At my current speed and weight I burn about 1000 calories per 6 miles of running, and the lighter I am the easier it will be to climb those peaks.  Its really all in good fun for me, I have been running and tri'ing for the last year and really have enjoyed pushing and challenging myself.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: lone hunter on June 11, 2014, 05:39:00 PM

I just got my tag in the mail today!! I'll probbly start a separate thread so I don't step on your toes. Good luck and congratulations. Looks like the marines have their work cut out for them.   Mike  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: ozy clint on June 12, 2014, 07:44:00 AM

sounds like fitness won't be a problem. don't neglect mental preparation. determination and perseverence is the key.
good luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: ghall80 on June 12, 2014, 03:30:00 PM

WOW!!! good luck that's my DREAM HUNT OF ALL TIME Someday I will be up there looking for those beautiful white goats.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Bivyhunter on June 12, 2014, 11:06:00 PM

GREEN with envy! You're going to have a blast.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: JasonYates on June 16, 2014, 10:07:00 AM

It is nice to know the other hunter for this hunt is also a bowhunter. I just found out I drew this exact goat tag. 27-5 for 2014. There are only two tags so I guess it is you and I. I am very excited. I have been researching like crazy. If you would like to compare notes I would be glad to. I hope you have a great hunt. I am nervous about the size of the unit and being able to locate the goats. Being an out of state hunter makes it tougher. My wife is from Burley so I will be dropping her and the younger kids off in Burley for a scouting trip as soon as possible.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on August 20, 2014, 03:27:00 PM

Got up to the mountains for a banzai quick scouting trip.  Rough country, the pics won't do it justice... but it is amazing up there.  Standing on a peak, 360* views of nothing but waves of ridge lines to the horizon, the only other sign of civilization is two fire lookouts and an occasional bush plane or the contrails from a jet.  Absolutely refreshing.  The goats were right where I thought they'd be, unfortunately I didn't get to poke around as much as I'd like due to time constraints, but there should be a few more bands in the general vicinity.  It's going to be a tough hunt with the longbow (and I am going solo...).  Water and campsites are also big issues I wanted to figure out on the scouting trip, which I think I did for the most part.  You may notice the huge areas of burnout from last year or the year before.  Absolutely huge areas of stark barren trees.  With the huckleberries in full display, I thought for sure I would see some bears, but no... no deer, elk, or wolves either, but that's not what I was after.  Anyway, on to the pics!

The last road I saw for the time.  Never saw another vehicle on it.
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Saw the first goats right there.... from that far away...
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0010_zps56394375.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0010_zps56394375.jpg.html)

See her?  It is hard holding up the camera to the spotting scope for a picture, impossible to get a movie.  I am going to have to get one of those phonescope or digicam gizmos.
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0011_zpsaa10a7ec.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0011_zpsaa10a7ec.jpg.html)

  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0012_zpsbb8503ef.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0012_zpsbb8503ef.jpg.html)

  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0015_zpsa7787c37.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0015_zpsa7787c37.jpg.html)

There are 4 goats in this picture.... and Waldo too, find him for extra bonus points!
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0016_zps50402c97.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0016_zps50402c97.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on August 20, 2014, 03:28:00 PM

6 here...
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0016_zps50402c97.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0016_zps50402c97.jpg.html)

  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0020_zpsf1ff86c9.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0020_zpsf1ff86c9.jpg.html)

The kids are on the cliff.... they are just a few months old.  Amazing grace, balance and dexterity!
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0021_zps5175b714.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0021_zps5175b714.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on August 20, 2014, 03:30:00 PM

Camp on a ridgeline.  Thats a small, craptastic one man tent wedged up against a couple small trees... only a 1000 foot dropoff to either side.
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0025_zpsbbdeb185.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0025_zpsbbdeb185.jpg.html)
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0026_zpsd8386168.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0026_zpsd8386168.jpg.html)

First "verified" billy spotted in the morning, bedded down right about... there.
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0028_zps71af3274.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0028_zps71af3274.jpg.html)
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0030_zps6e0f2d7f.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0030_zps6e0f2d7f.jpg.html)

Notice how he looks blockier?  Hard to tell with my stellar photography.
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0031_zps0bb994bd.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0031_zps0bb994bd.jpg.html)

The life of Mike.
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0034_zpsfd453b6d.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0034_zpsfd453b6d.jpg.html)

Ridgelines forever.  FOR-EV-ER!
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0036_zpsfecf6f63.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0036_zpsfecf6f63.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elk ninja on August 20, 2014, 03:31:00 PM

I always make a point to take time to enjoy the small blessings as well.  Idaho mountain wildflowers (and huckleberries).
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0037_zpsba538b4d.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0037_zpsba538b4d.jpg.html)
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0038_zpse344acd8.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0038_zpse344acd8.jpg.html)
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0042_zpsab85b43d.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0042_zpsab85b43d.jpg.html)
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0044_zps9a4ba5b0.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0044_zps9a4ba5b0.jpg.html)
  (http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h58/mmbackpacker/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0048_zps43e212bc.jpg) (http://s61.photobucket.com/user/mmbackpacker/media/Epic%20Idaho%20Mountain%20Goat%20Hunt/IMG_0048_zps43e212bc.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Over&Under on August 20, 2014, 03:34:00 PM

WOW WOW WOW!!

What amazing country!

Good luck on your hunt...you will have a blast no doubt!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Caughtandhobble on August 20, 2014, 03:49:00 PM

Awesome... Thanks for sharing!!!

BE CAREFUL.   :campfire:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Blaino on August 20, 2014, 04:13:00 PM

That is amazing! Also humbling to a flatlander like myself.

Good luck!!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Tsalt on August 20, 2014, 04:43:00 PM

Looks awesome!  I will enjoy following along!    :campfire:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: KSshrewman on August 20, 2014, 04:46:00 PM

great adventure!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Adirondackman on August 20, 2014, 05:11:00 PM

I love that country - Looks like you are in a good area. Thanks for sharing and Good Luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: ron w on August 20, 2014, 05:21:00 PM

Quote

Originally posted by Over&Under:
WOW WOW WOW!!

What amazing country!

Good luck on your hunt...you will have a blast no doubt!

X 10......really neat stuff.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Steve O on August 20, 2014, 07:41:00 PM

How are all the training marathons and triathalons going?  Looking forward to this...Idaho is my goat state!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: elkbreath on August 20, 2014, 08:01:00 PM

Incredible. Good luck and shoot straight.  Take pictures and report!

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Cyclic-Rivers on August 20, 2014, 08:04:00 PM

You have my attention.... Beautiful pictures, I look forward to hearing of your hunt.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: huntnmuleys on August 20, 2014, 08:09:00 PM

im so jealous.  there aren't words...

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Wiley Coyote on August 20, 2014, 09:21:00 PM

Good luck!!!    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: Wiley Coyote on August 20, 2014, 09:22:00 PM

Good luck!!!    :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: recurvericky on August 20, 2014, 09:43:00 PM

Congrats and good luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: recurvericky on August 20, 2014, 09:43:00 PM

Congrats and good luck.

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: jcar315 on August 20, 2014, 10:02:00 PM

:campfire:

Title: Re: Idaho Mountain Goat
Post by: twitchstick on August 21, 2014, 05:30:00 PM

Country looks cool! Keep us posted   :coffee: