Olympic National Park Goat Hunt Group Anyone?

[HoytHunter24]

I am very interested in applying for this hunt but don’t have any buddies who are dedicated enough.
I have all my own gear and weapon. I am looking for a group of reliable and fit guys who would be serious about doing this together.

This thread could be used for anyone looking to form a group.

Post up if you are interested!

[kselkhunter]

I was about to make the same post soliciting for others.  Groups have to be 3-6 in size.  My backcountry partner moved to Hawaii recently so am needing at least two others, preferably 4.   Application deadline is next week.


I'd like to join up with a group.  Happy to PM my backcountry resume to those interested.   

[JimmyHoffa]

I'd be in.  I've done about half the trails in there, do high buck off trail next to there.  Have the maps and the access pass already.  Live close enough to check herds routinely.  Have all the gear, the shooting requirements aren't an issue.

[Jpmiller]

I'm assuming this is all a shoot them and leave them thing right? I'd be interested if we got to keep meat and hides but not to just let them rot on the side of a mountain.

[CLARKTAR]

I'm assuming this is all a shoot them and leave them thing right? I'd be interested if we got to keep meat and hides but not to just let them rot on the side of a mountain.

You get what you pack out.

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[kselkhunter]

I'm assuming this is all a shoot them and leave them thing right? I'd be interested if we got to keep meat and hides but not to just let them rot on the side of a mountain.

Yes you get to keep the meat. Scroll down to the volunteer duty description document.    https://www.nps.gov/olym/getinvolved/mountain-goat-management-how-to-volunteer.htm

[jackelope]

I'm assuming this is all a shoot them and leave them thing right? I'd be interested if we got to keep meat and hides but not to just let them rot on the side of a mountain.

You get what you pack out.

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This isn’t totally accurate. The email and the website both say you turn in skull plates. So no horns. You also don’t post on social media and don’t own any photos you take among other things.

[TooTallMike]

PM sent

[Jpmiller]

I'm assuming this is all a shoot them and leave them thing right? I'd be interested if we got to keep meat and hides but not to just let them rot on the side of a mountain.

You get what you pack out.

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This isn’t totally accurate. The email and the website both say you turn in skull plates. So no horns. You also don’t post on social media and don’t own any photos you take among other things.

So if I'm reading that right you can keep the hide  and meat though? To be honest as much as I've always wanted to hunt a goat I'm not really excited by the horns. This may be something I need to look into more. Thanks for clarifying all that I missed that in the initial skim reading.

[TheStovePipeKid]

May I suggest people post the session or sessions they are wanting to participate in?

Session dates are September 9-19, September 22-October 2, and October 5-16. 

[Hovel Downs]

I can't do 15 miles anymore, but have no problem sleeping under a tree for a few days if you need someone that meets the other criteria to fill out the party.  Available for all dates

[kselkhunter]

May I suggest people post the session or sessions they are wanting to participate in?

Session dates are September 9-19, September 22-October 2, and October 5-16.

I'm open to all three sessions.

[RB]

My head is literally spinning right now, this would be an epic once in a lifetime event! What I don't understand is the 15 miles a day for seven days straight? Would it not be more efficient to hike into an area and camp for a couple days scope out the herd and make a calculated one day cull? Then collect all the samples and move out? I would love to shoot another Goat, and be a part of this, ever since I did my hunt in 2016 in Boulder River North.

[kselkhunter]

15 miles per day for 7 days listed in the health and fitness requirement document......would put you well into Canada.

I think that is more of a physical fitness requirement for the doctor's note.  To weed out folks that can't handle the terrain. 

Nobody is going to keep backpacking their gear 15 miles per day for a week or more on this project.  Teams will get assigned areas.  None of those areas are big enough to support 105 miles of hiking in a week...…your description of hiking into an area and setting up camp is more realistic.  Maybe moving camp once or twice.  But nobody is moving camp 15 miles per day, not with how the regions are being assigned. 

[TooTallMike]

Tentatively have a group of 4 right now but would be happy to add 2 more to fill er up in case someone drops out due to unforeseen circumstances.. pretty much available all dates and all areas. Feel free to PM me.