Waking up at 4am in the morning to go bargain shopping, just ain't my thing, but waking up at 4am in the morning to go billy hunting is a whole other story.

It was a great Friday morning, no crowded malls, no long lines, and no traffic, just me and mother nature.  Arriving at my hunting spot a tad bit early, I decided to kick back on my tailgate to enjoy the peace and tranquility.  Just before daybreak, sounds of cries coming from baby goats calling for their mothers echoed though the valley.  Music to my ears,  I thought to myself. Finding the herd was going to be a little easier today.  Excited, I grabbed my gear and headed up the river bed that led into the valley.  It was only 30 minutes into the hunt when I caught movement in the Kiawe trees to the right of me.  I stopped, glassed and saw that it was a goat.  It had no clue that I was there.  At first it seemed as if it was headed towards my right, so I crept slowly in that direction.  Glassing again to confirm its location, I saw that it had changed its mind and made a U turn.  I decided to make a move to cut him off to my left. I slowly and quietly crept in his direction.  He was still weaving in and out of the thick intertwined keawe trees.  We were about 40 yards from each other.  The only way that I could get a shot off, was if he stepped out of the thick or if I went in after him.  I chose to be patient and remain on the outskirts.  Now we were walking parallel to each other at about 30 yards.  The thick cover shielded my every move.  Patience paid off and for some reason he turned and headed directly to me!  I stopped, nocked an arrow and held tight on my knees.  It was do or die time!  At 15 yards he stopped.  I knew he spotted me, but he wasn't quite sure of what I was.  Knowing that he did not like what he saw, he turned 90 degrees and began to leave.  I gave one desperation snort which stopped him for a split second, just enough time to release my arrow.  My arrow struck home, and he bolted under trees and over rocks, where he finally expired about 100 yards away.  

     


Ryan

Awesome hunt Ryan, congrats    Beats shopping any day!

Were you using the Bob Lee?

Yup, that's my Bob Lee 3pc short riser recurve.

Ryan

Ryan, That's awesome bro!  Congrats  

Cool goat tamales for christmas are my favorite.

Mike

Good looking critter..bowdoc

Nice goat.  

Cool!    

Plenee goats, eh? That's a nice one Ryan....and gorgeous country to hunt in. Show the rest of the guys that wall full of sheep horns you got.

Nice billy!

Yep, my wife was up at 3:15 yesterday...that day you had right there is the ONLY reason I'm getting up that early.  

Let me know how many days it takes that string to get to you.

Very nice....beautiful country!

Congrats!!
A good read, and good hunt!!

Thanks for sharing.  

now that's cool...what does it take to hunt hawaii
planning wise tags.. seasons etc.

congrats! that looks like a beautiful place to hunt

cool , congrats      

Way to go Ryan        

Dat's da kine day, Brah!!
Your title had me worried for a second though...LOL
Cool scenery and Nice goat!
Keawe thorns, OUCH !!
Tanx and Aloha.  

nice billy Ryan congrats

I appreciate the kind words guys!

Lol Billy!
Yeah those Keawe thorns are nasty, that's why I got those knee pads on.  Crawling with Keawe thorns stuck in your knees in no fun!  

Steve, I'll let you know as soon as it arrives.  Once I get them, it should only take me a day or two and I'll get the new ones and yours back to you.

Wisconsin wood butcher- pm me more info on what you want to hunt and which island.  Depending on the island I may or may not have the info you need.

Thanks,
Ryan