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4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« on: October 18, 2009, 10:31:04 AM »
Hey Everyone! First, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to this journey. Thank you for your moral support and encouragement. This Mountain Goat hunt was by far the hardest hunt I have ever made. What I mean is, the vertical terrain the freezing temps and the driving rain thunder and lighting ext. Yesterday was the wettest day I can remember ever. My rain gear worked but became very heavy (Rivers West HP2) the extra weight sucked. We hiked about two miles up into an area that we hadn't been into before. The trail was more like a creek on the way in and looked like a river by the time we started back for the truck. At about 10:30 AM I spotted a white shape at the top of the ridge about 250 yards, wiped the rain from my face and looked through my bino's. I dropped to the ground and opened the bi-pod and within about two seconds decided this was a nice Billy. The Billy was walking right to me so I settled in and waited. At about 105 yards he gave me a nice broadside shot. He drop to the ground and then rolled about 60 yards down hill to a nice flat spot in a little saddle. Everything happened so fast we couldn't get video. I'm very happy with the way this all turned out! We had our meat packs with and we decided to travel light so we managed to pack everything out in one trip! The goat looked to be about 250 lbs and the horns measure about 9 3/4 + or -. I know this isn't a record Goat, but I'm very happy with it! One more note, If you are ever so luck to draw a special tag like this, look into how many tribal tags were issued for your area and remember raffle tags and Governors tag holders can hunt your unit also. In my case, seven other tag holders could have hunted the same area. Thanks again and good hunting to all!
 
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2009, 10:39:49 AM »
NICE BILLY :drool: Billy G....I bet it being a hard physical hunt makes it feel that much more rewarding...CONGRATS
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2009, 10:56:43 AM »
very cool
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2009, 10:59:29 AM »
That looks like a great goat!!!
Hope you enjoy and savor the meat, Smokey has taken a few goats and all were great eating!
Good job and enjoyed the story!
Would like to see more  pictures ;)
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2009, 11:06:40 AM »
Awesome job Billy. Congrats. More pics???? Mark

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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2009, 11:37:49 AM »
You couldnt ask for more than that in a hunt.

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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #6 on: October 18, 2009, 11:43:34 AM »
Amazing experience.  I envy you.  You did the tag proud.

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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2009, 11:58:45 AM »
nice goat forsure i wanta shoot one!

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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #8 on: October 18, 2009, 12:24:32 PM »
Very nice goat, looks like you earned it. Congrats to you.
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #9 on: October 18, 2009, 01:29:03 PM »
Very nice goat, sounds like a tough but rewarding day.  Good job.

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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #10 on: October 18, 2009, 01:44:40 PM »
Nice goat, I cant wait till I draw a tag, congrats.

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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #11 on: October 18, 2009, 01:55:32 PM »
My Son Tyler researched the area and talked me into hunting this new location.
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #12 on: October 18, 2009, 02:04:58 PM »
Way to go Kevin! I knew it was just a matter of time before you would notch your tag.  What a beautiful speciman as well, a true trophy!  Sorry I could not have been there to video the memory for you, but I dont think youll ever forget the hunt anyways.  Maybe well be back up there next year! ;)
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #13 on: October 18, 2009, 02:28:40 PM »
I know this isn't a record Goat, but I'm very happy with it!   


Maybe not - looks 47-48 to me - that's nothing to sneeze at!  VERY NICE goat! 
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Re: 4-4 Mt. Baker Mountain Goat Tag filled 10/17/09
« Reply #14 on: October 18, 2009, 03:10:30 PM »
Nice looking goat Kevin. Nice to see Tyler up there with you. Glad to see you guys made it out safe.

 


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