I drew a 323 mt goat tag!!!

Wengerd Bowyer · July 25, 2015, 11:27:00 AM

I found out awhile back i drew a Mountain goat tag for unit 323 in Montana. Even though i grew up in Montana I've never spent time in this area. Was wondering if anyone has hunted this area before, and could give a jump start on were to start looking for goats come september. It looks like I won't be able to do any scouting this summer, but I will be there for opening day and won't leave till I get my goat.....Hopefully i can get back in time to do a little elk hunting, but goat is the main focus this year.
Anyway looking for any advise on the area or goat hunting in general. I know someone that has hunted this area 2 years ago and will be in contact with him soon. Also going to call the biologist for the area. Just thought I'd ask on here just in case someone here has hunted it or has info. 5 WEEKS!!!!!! I have the bow all tuned up, and gear list started Can't wait!
(P.S. I'm not scared to get 10+ miles back in to get away from rifle hunters and into better hunting.)

Warden609 · July 25, 2015, 02:40:00 PM

TTT for you. What an awesome hunt!! Good luck

July 25, 2015, 04:35:00 PM

I tried to get some photos of a goat near Mt. Cowen, I believe that is in 323. Bring your good legs and new boots, that is some rough stuff up there.

huntnmuleys · July 25, 2015, 05:15:00 PM

no advice here, but one jealous bowhunter! good luck

TURKEYFOOTGIRL · July 25, 2015, 07:35:00 PM

Is that the Spanish peaks area?

Mark Baker · July 25, 2015, 08:18:00 PM

Myron...give me a call. It's in my backyard, and I have some good info as well as map notations, and stuff I could share with you.

hitman · July 25, 2015, 11:28:00 PM

That is awesome of you Mark. That is what this site is all about, helping others. Good luck to you Myron.

trad_bowhunter1965 · July 26, 2015, 01:22:00 AM

QuoteOriginally posted by Mark Baker:
Myron...give me a call. It's in my backyard, and I have some good info as well as map notations, and stuff I could share with you.

medic77 · July 26, 2015, 08:56:00 AM

Awesome, just awesome. For the tag, the hunt, and you making a new friend full of important knowledge.

LONGSTYKES · July 26, 2015, 01:33:00 PM

Congrats Myron, great tag. Never hunted the area myself though. Mark can give you a lot of help. Good luck

centaur · July 26, 2015, 01:41:00 PM

Mountain goats just speak to me of wild and untamed country. Enjoy the hunt of a lifetime, and we will be looking forward to hearing more and seeing pictures. Good Luck!!!

Wengerd Bowyer · July 27, 2015, 01:38:00 AM

Thanks all for the posts, pm's, and phone calls!! I got some great advise......Hopefully I can come back with some pics of a goat in september!!!

Montanawidower · July 27, 2015, 01:45:00 PM

My buddy drew that tag last year and took a goat on the second day of the season with his bow. I filmed it and put together a little movie for him. He no longer shoots traditional so I didn't post the hunt on here. Bow kills are definitely doable in that country. PM me if you need any moral support. Good luck!

Jeff

Mark Baker · July 28, 2015, 04:10:00 PM

Fresh snow in goat country this morning!

Montanawidower · July 28, 2015, 04:41:00 PM

Marc we packed in our Llamas on Aug 31 last year and woke up to 3-4 inches of snow.... I am not a believer in "let them get some hair". The high country can be very unforgiving come Oct.

Jeff

July 28, 2015, 04:47:00 PM

To me the mountain goat has always been the epitome of the traditional archery adventure. Never drew a tag. I am afraid that I am past my prime far enough that would put downing a goat past me. I can imagine that snow in the high stuff, at least where I was, could really get challenging. The ones I spotted a couple of years ago were really playing that 'where no man has gone before' (and not likely to get to in the near future) game. I was pretty sure that I couldn't get to where they were, but just watching them in the distance really reminded me of just how magnificent their existence is.