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Offline Jpmiller

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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #15 on: July 20, 2025, 01:07:47 PM »
The false hope of going on a goat hunt and razor clamming are the only two things I miss about living in Washington. Good luck to you, and looking forward to the updates.

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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #16 on: July 20, 2025, 03:00:14 PM »
The false hope of going on a goat hunt and razor clamming are the only two things I miss about living in Washington. Good luck to you, and looking forward to the updates.
what’s it like in North Dakota? Agree though, salmon fishing and clamming are a must, even if (when) we move to another state!
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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #17 on: July 20, 2025, 03:26:32 PM »
Have you had a chance to talk to the biologist?  Looking good so far.

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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #18 on: July 20, 2025, 04:54:55 PM »
Have you had a chance to talk to the biologist?  Looking good so far.
I did. The biologist was super helpful. The Mt. St. Helens goat herd is healthy and growing, with more than 300. That number is a combination of Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Margaret. From what I observed on my first scouting trip, we saw about 40 goats. About 15-18 were kids, and the rest were Nannies. That is positive to see for the future of that herd. Also, seeing my first four Billies yesterday was super cool. Two of these could have potential that I would love to put my tag on, but the other two may need another year or two. Lots more time for scouting, this experience has been a ton of fun so far!


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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #19 on: July 20, 2025, 07:12:37 PM »
The false hope of going on a goat hunt and razor clamming are the only two things I miss about living in Washington. Good luck to you, and looking forward to the updates.
what’s it like in North Dakota? Agree though, salmon fishing and clamming are a must, even if (when) we move to another state!


Better than Washington in every way but the mountain hunting and ocean fishing. The ice fishing is way better lol

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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #20 on: July 21, 2025, 10:45:37 AM »
Wow. So happy that you pulled this tag and rooting for you to tag a big billy and enjoy every moment of the experience. Thanks for taking us along on the ride.

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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #21 on: July 21, 2025, 12:44:00 PM »
tagging along!  I spend a lot of time at mt st helens.  Amazing to watch the goats and the elk way up high on the mountain.
Introduce someone new to hunting this year.

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Re: Mt. St. Helens Goat
« Reply #22 on: July 21, 2025, 01:09:43 PM »
Thank you, everyone, for showing your interest in this hunt. I will try my very best to capture it and share it. I have always enjoyed reading the stories of past OIL tag holders who have been willing to share them. I have to say this has been a unique privilege to be on the other side and to be the one sharing. I have plenty more scouting trips planned, and God willing, I hope to harvest a good old Billy with my muzzleloader.


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