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Does anyone know of any pack goat rentals in Washington?
Is the 5-10 miles loaded with gear? I could handle 5-10 miles on the way out with game meat. But I could get impatient on the way in going 5 miles with no weight. I'm just curious. Trying to figure out the logistics. What speed do you think they go?
I'd be interested in hiking with someone who has pack goats for a day or two(I'll carry my own gear). I'm just curious what it's like having goats along. If anyone is in central WA with pack goats and doesn't mind a tag-along for a day this June/July let me know. I've seen a few threads of people who hike with them and I've always been curious.
Quote from: MLHSN on March 26, 2013, 10:16:45 PMI'd be interested in hiking with someone who has pack goats for a day or two(I'll carry my own gear). I'm just curious what it's like having goats along. If anyone is in central WA with pack goats and doesn't mind a tag-along for a day this June/July let me know. I've seen a few threads of people who hike with them and I've always been curious.Thats a good idea. My wife and I have been talking about getting some goats for about a year now and have been reading up on them but a trip out with them would be a good idea. There are some good books out there to learn up on them. My daughter is 4 so getting her into 4H and backpacking now would be fun. Definately be nice on a backcountry hunt too since I can't carry more than 50 lbs. Jackalope has a good website there. Here are a couple more if interested.http://www.highuintapackgoats.com/http://home.comcast.net/~edelweissacres/
Quote from: MLHSN on March 26, 2013, 09:01:46 PMIs the 5-10 miles loaded with gear? I could handle 5-10 miles on the way out with game meat. But I could get impatient on the way in going 5 miles with no weight. I'm just curious. Trying to figure out the logistics. What speed do you think they go?Could you pack the pack-goats in on pack-mules to cut down on time spent hiking in?
Quote from: acnewman55 on April 11, 2013, 04:11:33 PMQuote from: MLHSN on March 26, 2013, 09:01:46 PMIs the 5-10 miles loaded with gear? I could handle 5-10 miles on the way out with game meat. But I could get impatient on the way in going 5 miles with no weight. I'm just curious. Trying to figure out the logistics. What speed do you think they go?Could you pack the pack-goats in on pack-mules to cut down on time spent hiking in? That way, you can ride the mule out and put the meat on the packgoat.
Quote from: MLHSN on April 11, 2013, 04:21:22 PMQuote from: acnewman55 on April 11, 2013, 04:11:33 PMQuote from: MLHSN on March 26, 2013, 09:01:46 PMIs the 5-10 miles loaded with gear? I could handle 5-10 miles on the way out with game meat. But I could get impatient on the way in going 5 miles with no weight. I'm just curious. Trying to figure out the logistics. What speed do you think they go?Could you pack the pack-goats in on pack-mules to cut down on time spent hiking in? That way, you can ride the mule out and put the meat on the packgoat.Or if the hunt doesn't go your way you can chop up the mule and pack it out on the goats. That way the hunters you pass on the hike out won't know your shame.
I wouldn't admit the former horseback guide part on a goat rental thread. Goats? I guess you can roast them up over the fire if you run out of food since they don't pack much.
Quote from: RG on August 31, 2013, 06:41:53 PMI wouldn't admit the former horseback guide part on a goat rental thread. Goats? I guess you can roast them up over the fire if you run out of food since they don't pack much.About 50 pounds a piece. How much do you need. They'll go places no horse or mule will go.
Quote from: jackelope on August 31, 2013, 07:04:45 PMQuote from: RG on August 31, 2013, 06:41:53 PMI wouldn't admit the former horseback guide part on a goat rental thread. Goats? I guess you can roast them up over the fire if you run out of food since they don't pack much.About 50 pounds a piece. How much do you need. They'll go places no horse or mule will go.my tent weighs 50 pounds and I can still take the rest of my gear and eat steak. I don't have to be embarrassed when people pass me on the trail. Really I don't care if you pack goats, I just can't help myself. Of course guys I ride with call llamas Peruvian Camels too. Whatever gets you there!
There is nothing embarrassing about using pack goats... Unless it are using them for other recreational activities after the hunt... To each their own.
What about those fainting goats? Then if the hunting is slow you can sneak up on them, pretend to shoot and yell "BANG" and when they fall over, you will feel like you killed something.
Quote from: vandeman17 on October 31, 2013, 03:27:52 PMWhat about those fainting goats? Then if the hunting is slow you can sneak up on them, pretend to shoot and yell "BANG" and when they fall over, you will feel like you killed something. That would be awesome for predator calling bear in the back country. Get a bears attention from a distance. Blow on the predator call and have the goat fall over. What bear could resist that Although, how many times during a five mile hike do you think they would get spooked and fall over in the trail? Might take a while to get where you are going.
50# is pushing it for a pack goat... It all looks good on paper but you need 4 or 5 of those suckers to make it worth it. My dad had three... You need to use them often to keep them in shape. If it's something you plan to use once or twice a year it's not worth it IMO.MS