Oregon Raffle Rocky Goat Tag

[cjensen]

I bought 6 tickets and won the statewide raffle tag.  Never even thought about hunting a goat, but bought a few of each raffle so I could think about what it would be like to draw one.  I am so used to losing I didn't even check the draw results.  I had to have two separate friends call me several days after results were posted before I eventually checked. 

I've been getting more into goat hunting as I research more and getting in shape.  I went last weekend to scout some areas and see what I am up against.  Should be a good hunt and hope to post a video and pictures.  Not going to hunt until September 24th, even though season starts August 1st and goes until November 30th.

Anybody else hunt goat in Oregon and have good stories?  Think I'll go to the Eagle Caps even though the more popular place seems to be the Elkhorns.

[carpsniperg2]

Way cool!!!! Cant wait to see some pics and hopefully a video.

[Dan-o]

Nice draw!!!!!!

Some lucky dog's gotta win.

[wheels1]

Congrats that's awesome

[Jpmiller]

You can't see it but this is the face I make when I'm jealous. Congrats to you, goat is my dream hunt. Looking forward to seeing photos and reading about your hunt.

How did the scouting go?

[Karl Blanchard]

So awesome! Goats are something special. Enjoy the journey. Lot of pressure on a tag like this but be sure and drink it all up.

[X-Force]

Congrats!

[starbailey]

Congratulations!
I too won an Oregon raffle (Bighorn) way back in 1999 with 3 big tickets! I'm sure you'll have an amazing hunt.
I hunted my bighorn in the Eagle Caps & it is one of my favorite spots in the NW. 
I did see goats while hunting for my ram and would be happy to share. Pm me.
Bryan B

[time2hunt]

Don’t forget to check Hat point !! Go to the look out and start glassing


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[cjensen]

Thanks for the input guys! 

[Flaming Antler Outdoors]

Amazing draw! Cool to see someone on this site pull that. Motivates me to continue throwing away money at those raffles!

[jackelope]

Congrats....that will be an epic adventure.

WAIT FOR THE HAIR TO GROW!!!!

If you can help it, don't shoot a September goat. The horns are cool, but let's face it...they're pretty small and not that exciting. The long hair is the real eye catcher.

 

[cjensen]

 

Congrats....that will be an epic adventure.

WAIT FOR THE HAIR TO GROW!!!!

If you can help it, don't shoot a September goat. The horns are cool, but let's face it...they're pretty small and not that exciting. The long hair is the real eye catcher.

 

[cjensen]

A little late here, but my brother just finished my goat hunt video a couple years late. 

[DeerThug]

I can share what I learned from my goat hunt.  Be prepared gear wise.  Cashe in ahead of time if need be and be prepared for multiple trips on the way out.  Not sure of Oregon regs, but if they push shooting a billy, look for a lone goat.  It is easy to get caught up in glassing the large heards.  These will be nanies and kids. Small groups of half a dozen are sub-mature billys.  The loan goat is a mature billy. 

Judging a billy is hard until you have seen a bunch of them.  that is why scouting is key. Even if not in Oregon.  If you know where you are going take a few day hikes in the goat rocks and look at the tons of goats in there. Then you can just see one and know it is a good one.  If you find a goat that you like and can spend a few days in there pattern it.  Mine we would see out on the cliffs mid morning till about 2.  Then he would cross over the ridge to feed and where a retrieval was guaranteed.  2 months later when I went in there I shot him the first after noon as he did the same thing.
Not sure this would apply once real weather sets in in the high country.

If you are back in aways. Take help.  As many that are willing to put in the time.

Keep camp dry!


Sound up! 9 7/8 goat with big bases.

[jackelope]

Awesome Billy. Thanks for coming back to share the video with us.

[cjensen]

Awesome Billy. Thanks for coming back to share the video with us.

Thank you!  I figured that at least some folks would want to see a follow up.  We've got nothing better to do until season anyway. 

[hunterednate]

Whoa!! Congrats on an exceptional goat. Looking forward to watching the video. Thanks for posting.

[HikerHunter]

Great goat! thanks for sharing the video too

[bearhunter99]

Great goat!  Congrats! 

[Doublelunger]

I spend a lot of time in the Eagle Caps. I'll keep my eyes peeled for a good one for you. The Elk Horns west of Baker City has some giants too. Good luck!