Author Topic: New hunting buddy’s (Read 11843 times)

n_mathews13 · « **on:** January 08, 2023, 08:50:29 AM »

Yesterday we got “Lewis & Clark”
Hopping they will pan out on the trail

High Climber · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2023, 10:06:14 AM »

Awesome! Are these your first pack goats? I had some for a while I never hunted with them but took them on training hikes quite a bit with there pack saddles and panniers. I had 3 but I figured I needed 6-8 to get an elk in one trip. I wish I still had them

Machias · « **Reply #2 on:** January 09, 2023, 10:19:22 AM »

Very cool!! Good luck with them!

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 09, 2023, 05:11:57 PM »

I only have room for 2, and that’s stretching it.
2 and me should work just fine for deer and bear

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #4 on:** January 18, 2023, 09:41:09 PM »

JakeLand · « **Reply #5 on:** January 19, 2023, 12:51:33 PM »

Awesome! Keep this posted as the progress! Are they Oberhasli goats ?

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 19, 2023, 04:51:55 PM »

Yes
One is almost 2 months
Other almost 3 weeks
It’s been fun so far. Once I am more equipped it will be better as for their pen

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 19, 2023, 05:18:39 PM »

Quote from: High Climber on January 08, 2023, 10:06:14 AM

Awesome! Are these your first pack goats? I had some for a while I never hunted with them but took them on training hikes quite a bit with there pack saddles and panniers. I had 3 but I figured I needed 6-8 to get an elk in one trip. I wish I still had them

Yes

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 28, 2023, 03:58:22 PM »

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 21, 2023, 10:34:38 AM »

First hunt with a goat.
Was a lot of fun seeing his progress, maybe put some weight on them next year

MeepDog · « **Reply #10 on:** May 21, 2023, 12:32:22 PM »

Do they stick with you or do you have to drag them around with a leash? They sure look friendly

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2023, 01:58:37 PM »

Everywhere I went he went
Didn’t use leash once, was fun
Next year he will be useful

Machias · « **Reply #12 on:** May 21, 2023, 04:35:23 PM »

Very cool

JakeLand · « **Reply #13 on:** May 21, 2023, 06:34:14 PM »

Very cool Waiting to see a pack out pic !!!

High Climber · « **Reply #14 on:** May 21, 2023, 07:43:38 PM »

That’s pretty cool!
Does he still ride in your 4wheeler rack?

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 21, 2023, 08:08:22 PM »

Quote from: High Climber on May 21, 2023, 07:43:38 PM

That’s pretty cool!
Does he still ride in your 4wheeler rack?

Yes.
No quads this trip though. Maybe in a few weeks

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 21, 2023, 08:08:52 PM »

I need to make a goat trailer for quad

WapitiTalk1 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 21, 2023, 09:21:07 PM »

Very cool. I’ve read about them a bit but please, provide some more info sir. What can these critters carry for weight?

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 22, 2023, 05:18:29 AM »

Quote from: WapitiTalk1 on May 21, 2023, 09:21:07 PM

Very cool. I’ve read about them a bit but please, provide some more info sir. What can these critters carry for weight?

Depends on goat. 25-30% of body weight from what I read. 165-200+ is goat size.
I got mine from a dairy farmer, so they are not “pack” goat line. I’m not a crazy hiker, got them to help dad out and give daughters something to raise and give them entertainment while we are out.

mcrawfordaf · « **Reply #19 on:** May 22, 2023, 06:43:32 AM »

This is pretty damn awesome. Some happy daughters I'm sure!

huntnnw · « **Reply #20 on:** May 22, 2023, 06:56:54 AM »

Quote from: n_mathews13 on May 21, 2023, 01:58:37 PM

Everywhere I went he went
Didn’t use leash once, was fun
Next year he will be useful

should be 3 yrs old before any weight in packs and 4 when you can load them

huntnnw · « **Reply #21 on:** May 22, 2023, 07:01:20 AM »

Our biggest guy. 225lbs he is a machine on the trail. He can easily pack 60lbs

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 22, 2023, 07:59:50 AM »

Quote from: huntnnw on May 22, 2023, 06:56:54 AM

Quote from: n_mathews13 on May 21, 2023, 01:58:37 PM
Everywhere I went he went
Didn’t use leash once, was fun
Next year he will be useful

should be 3 yrs old before any weight in packs and 4 when you can load them

Yeah, that part is a bummer.

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #23 on:** August 25, 2023, 08:17:33 PM »

Got out today. Me, daughter and Clark got hit good with ground hornets. Clarks eye swelled up good.
Also got a new one, we will see with him.

YellowDog · « **Reply #24 on:** August 25, 2023, 10:02:32 PM »

Congrats! Packgoats are addictive and simple much fun. A couple of my boys....

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #25 on:** September 03, 2023, 02:41:18 PM »

Lots of sign and berries
Heard a bugle
No bears yesterday but the goats did fine
Think there was some “establishing pecking order” sparring. We all loved to come home though

blusc21 · « **Reply #26 on:** September 04, 2023, 07:47:08 PM »

I had no idea this was a thing. the wife and I have already been talking about getting a goat or two. is there a specific type you get? what is their temperment like? the only goats ive known were like wary dogs, once they warmed up to you they wouldn't leave you alone.

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #27 on:** September 11, 2023, 07:47:21 AM »

Can’t wait to get weight on all of them
First time having them on a successful trip

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #28 on:** September 17, 2023, 07:17:33 PM »

No bears
Good time with daughter though

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 01, 2024, 08:26:51 PM »

Started my goat trailer for behind quad

Machias · « **Reply #30 on:** January 02, 2024, 12:43:43 PM »

Very cool!!

skagitsteel · « **Reply #31 on:** January 02, 2024, 07:41:29 PM »

sure gotten good use out of my packgoats, they have packed out around 18 animals for me to date. Started out with just a couple, now have a small breeding operation with a couple friends. A goat with the right build and genetics that is in shape, truly is an impressive pack animal. They can get to some places other stock just can't reach and you don't need more than a deer or elk bed for a campsite and only need to find water every few days. I'm amazed at what some of my best can traverse with a 50-60ib load

skagitsteel · « **Reply #32 on:** January 02, 2024, 07:43:13 PM »

few more

nwwanderer · « **Reply #33 on:** January 03, 2024, 08:57:46 AM »

Every have any bear, cat, wolf troubles when out and about? Thanks, quite a project!!!

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #34 on:** January 03, 2024, 02:28:32 PM »

Also picked this up the other day. I think it will work for hauling them around

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 01, 2024, 07:06:32 PM »

Not done, but close

n_mathews13 · « **Reply #36 on:** May 26, 2024, 08:38:18 PM »

It worked

Dan-o · « **Reply #37 on:** May 26, 2024, 08:54:57 PM »

That all looks epic.

too much work for me, but epic.

Thanks for sharing.
The photos were especially cool.

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