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Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« on: March 12, 2021, 06:35:39 PM »
Here is the full story about my son Bridger’s 2020 North Chelan Mountain Goat Hunt that was just published in Western Hunting Journal.  This kid toughed it out and got it done.  I couldn’t be prouder!

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #1 on: March 12, 2021, 07:32:57 PM »
the pdf won't download for me?

sounds like anvamazing adventure!
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #2 on: March 12, 2021, 08:57:49 PM »
Doesn’t work for me either!
Hope to see the story here soon.
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #3 on: March 12, 2021, 10:23:21 PM »
 :yeah:

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2021, 10:30:38 PM »
Goat story page 1

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« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2021, 10:31:29 PM »
Goat Story Page 2

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #6 on: March 12, 2021, 10:32:24 PM »
Goat Story page 3

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« Reply #7 on: March 12, 2021, 10:33:14 PM »
Goat Story Page 4

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2021, 10:48:09 PM »
Bridger’s Billy Goat

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2021, 03:52:48 AM »
Great story, nicely done Bridger.
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2021, 04:37:19 AM »
Thanks for sharing Brandon.

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #11 on: March 13, 2021, 05:56:04 AM »
Very well done.!!!
Great story and pictures

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #12 on: March 13, 2021, 08:02:06 AM »
Way to get it done guys!
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #13 on: March 13, 2021, 12:05:18 PM »
Great story. Happy young man! Great job!

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #14 on: March 13, 2021, 12:25:43 PM »
Thank you for sharing!  What a great writeup, and an incredible adventure for this young man (and the family and friend group)! 

Notching an OIL tag at age 12 is no small feat! 

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« Reply #15 on: March 13, 2021, 07:29:03 PM »
Coolest story in a while, what hunting is all about, passing on a great opportunity to our kids!
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #16 on: March 15, 2021, 12:24:53 PM »
Wow, great job, Bridger, and a nice write up.  :tup:
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #17 on: March 15, 2021, 12:34:03 PM »
Congrats Bridger and way to make it happen dad  :tup:
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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #18 on: March 15, 2021, 12:39:13 PM »
That is so cool! Thank you for sharing this. Way to go, Bridger! And think of all the years he won't have to spend that $13.50 application fee now....

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #19 on: March 15, 2021, 12:49:35 PM »
Great writeup, hunt and pics!  I've tromped around that goat range a little, I suspect I know within a couple miles where you were.  Loved the discussion and decision about the 550 yard shot, this young man has better ethics than many adults!
As long as we have the habitat, we can argue forever about who gets to kill what and when.  No habitat = no game.

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #20 on: March 15, 2021, 12:55:01 PM »
Awesome! Congrats to the young man!

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #21 on: March 15, 2021, 02:53:19 PM »
Incredible story and a resilient kid.

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #22 on: March 15, 2021, 02:56:05 PM »
Great write up for a great adventure.  Congrats to everyone involved

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #23 on: March 15, 2021, 03:57:34 PM »
Great job Bridger! Awesome story Brandon! And good job to all the helpers!

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #24 on: March 16, 2021, 12:28:13 AM »
Thank you for all the great feedback.  Bridger says he’s going to draw a sheep tag next........😂.  I definitely admire this kid’s passion and optimism!

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #25 on: March 16, 2021, 09:09:54 AM »
 :tup:

That was a great story, pictures etc. Congratulations!

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Re: Bridger’s North Chelan Mountain Goat
« Reply #26 on: March 16, 2021, 10:25:08 AM »
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