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Mountain Goat hunt
« on: November 08, 2009, 03:08:10 PM »
We did not get these goats in Washington, but I had to post this. My brother (in-law) and I went goat hunting in Cordova in October.  Though neither of us had hunted this area before, our mother lives there and gave us some good recommendations on where to go.  We left her house before dark and drove out towards the Copper River to a vantage point where we thought we could glass the mountains when the sun came up.  No kidding as soon as the sun came up, we spotted two groups of goats, a nanny with two kids, and two larger goats by themselves.  After  a quick (i mean quick) discussion, we made the decision to go after the pair.  We parked the truck at the trail head and started the trek, about 2 miles up a trail where we though we could cross the stream (river)  and get to the base of the mountain where they were at.  After probing the river for a good crossing point, we finally found a place to cross without getting too wet.  We walked another mile to where we thought we were right below them and dropped all our camping gear so we had just empty packs.   The next hour was a climb (sometimes on our hands and knees) up the mountain to where we thought we could get a shot.  As we crested this shelf, there they were, still bedded down.  The range finder had them at 500+; with the wind howling like it was, that was way to far but there was no where to go.  We decided to crawl on our bellies for about another 200 yards up the mountain to get level with them and cut some of the distance.  Finally (it felt like an eternity) we got into shooting position.  We ranged them at 350 and got prepared to shoot.  Since my bro had killed a mountain goat already, he let me pick the goat I wanted and take the first shot.  About that time, they figured out that we were there and stood up. I let the first round fly and made solid contact, my bro followed up with a shot on the other.  Both were solid hits but the goats did not want to drop.  With follow up shots both goats dropped and the work began.  I will spare you all the details of the rest of the story, but 24 hours later we finally got all the meat, capes, and camping gear back to the truck.  Not a bad hunt for a couple of guys on a 4-day weekend.

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2009, 03:12:20 PM »
Now that is cool! I wish my mom was an Alaska resident!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2009, 03:13:47 PM »
It does help.  Just not with the tag fees (ouch)!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #3 on: November 08, 2009, 03:14:35 PM »
Nice looking goats!!!  Congrats!!! 
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2009, 03:14:45 PM »
Great story guys and a pair of nice looking Goats!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2009, 04:17:23 PM »
That's awesome! very nice goats.

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2009, 04:40:16 PM »
I wish my brother would hurry up and move there....

nice goat guys!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2009, 05:10:41 PM »
very cool hunt, not too many get to share an experience like that

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #8 on: November 08, 2009, 05:11:43 PM »
Fricken SWEET!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #9 on: November 08, 2009, 05:20:58 PM »
Very cool!
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #10 on: November 08, 2009, 05:55:43 PM »
It does help.  Just not with the tag fees (ouch)!

tag fees? I payed more for montana deer tag
nice job on the goats

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #11 on: November 08, 2009, 09:35:05 PM »
That is frick'n awesome!  I am truly jealous of your opportunity.  Now if only one of my bros would move to BC or AK I'd be in heaven!

Good job!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #12 on: November 08, 2009, 10:56:38 PM »
First off great job. But not to be a downer but I recemend you delete this due to the fact it sounds like you took your goat illegaly unless your brother lives up in the AK.
I say this because it does not sound like you are a resident. I am very familer with the Kin law but  sounds like your mom was at home and that is a long way from the field. this could prove to be very bad for you. But like I said great job but lets use some common sense when posting!!!
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #13 on: November 08, 2009, 11:16:43 PM »
Congrats

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2009, 11:47:34 PM »
congrats
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #15 on: November 09, 2009, 12:34:21 AM »
SWEET!

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #16 on: November 09, 2009, 02:44:49 AM »
First off great job. But not to be a downer but I recemend you delete this due to the fact it sounds like you took your goat illegaly unless your brother lives up in the AK.
I say this because it does not sound like you are a resident. I am very familer with the Kin law but  sounds like your mom was at home and that is a long way from the field. this could prove to be very bad for you. But like I said great job but lets use some common sense when posting!!!
If he bought his tag why wouldn't he be legal?
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #17 on: November 09, 2009, 09:01:06 AM »
First off great job. But not to be a downer but I recemend you delete this due to the fact it sounds like you took your goat illegally unless your brother lives up in the AK.
I say this because it does not sound like you are a resident. I am very familiar with the Kin law but sound's like your mom was at home and that is a long way from the field. this could prove to be very bad for you. But like I said great job but lets use some common sense when posting!!!
If he bought his tag why wouldn't he be legal?
It sounds like he lives in Lacey so that makes him a WA resident. Goats are only to be hunted by non res with an Alaska guide. The fact that his mother lives in Alaska is great. The Kin law states that your guide can also be of blood Mother father brothers and so on. The kin have to be on the field with the hunter at the time of hunt and harvest. so like I said I hope his brother is an AK res If not this is a incriminating thread and I am just looking out for him.
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #18 on: November 09, 2009, 10:47:56 AM »
Since I have recieved several PMs and a posting from Joebear on this.  Apparently I must clarify a couple of points.  First off, neither of these goats were taken illegally.  My brother-in-law lives in Alaska and is an Alaskan resident and is a guide.  So not only do I meet the second degree kindred rule, but also hunting with a guide.  Double good by Alaskan regs.  Oh, and my mother in law works for ADF&G so if you think we would even think about doing anything remotely illegal, then think again.  Oh, and ADF&G is not going to sell you a tag unless you meet the criteria to begin with.  Thanks for all the concern.  Sorry I posted any pics and shared a story. >:(

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #19 on: November 09, 2009, 11:00:33 AM »
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I appreciate the story and the photos! A hunt to be proud of.

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #20 on: November 09, 2009, 11:09:44 AM »
Dont let it get ya down Trout. We need all the stories we can get here.

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #21 on: November 09, 2009, 11:12:44 AM »
thanks for sharin you just might want to post a little more info. not because you have to but to keep people at bay. some people like to make big deal out of little things without knowing the facts. if the facts are there then they can only question weather or not the truth is being told. i am glad you posted and i love the pictures i love seeing them because i love anything to do with hunting and it brings me happyness to see our great sport loved and enjoyed.
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
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I appreciate the story and the photos! A hunt to be proud of.

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #23 on: November 09, 2009, 11:22:10 AM »
yeah what all the others said..Thats a good hunt story and pic..welcome to the site..

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #24 on: November 09, 2009, 11:27:23 AM »
Sorry I posted any pics and shared a story. >:(

Sorry you posted???  He was trying to help you out.  I read the post the same as Joebear, it sounded like you and your bro were hunting goats becuase your mom was a resident.  This wasn't the case so no worries.  Thanks for the post on your goats they have really nice coats.  Congrats

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
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reminds me to make sure i have Pope read my stories before i post them.

some people might consider using the private message function.
just a thought.
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #26 on: November 09, 2009, 11:54:01 AM »
Awesome goats man, truely awesome, especially on a U drive hunt.  I miss that place so much, talking my kid (16) into move there after school, so Dad can hunt again in a few years.  :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #27 on: November 09, 2009, 03:55:40 PM »
Ok I have to eat crow on this. I should have pm trout and not posted a thred. I am sorry about the mis hap. these are great goats.
I was just looking out for a member of the sight. I hope everyone can forgive me thank you.
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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #28 on: November 09, 2009, 03:59:26 PM »
its all good guys....lets get back to hunting and some more stories

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Re: Mountain Goat hunt
« Reply #29 on: November 09, 2009, 04:25:11 PM »
Great looking pair of goats!!  Congrats and thanks for posting the story!

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One word........awesome!!!!!
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