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Offline Gringo31

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Alaska Goat Hunt advice Update
« on: October 20, 2010, 05:49:25 PM »
OK, so this trip has snuck up on me BIG TIME.  I leave on Monday for a week for a trip with my brothers.  This is a DIY hunt as my brother is a resident, but we are all going into this a little blind.  So here are a few questions I have that I haven't been able to quite work out and thought I'd ask.  

First and foremost question in my head is what weapon should I bring?  I'm strongly considering taking my bow, just for the challenge.  I realize that in a pinch, I could borrow a rifle, but this being my first goat hunt my gut tells me to take my 7mm that I am VERY confident with at anything under 400 yards.  I am a fan of "go big or go home" and I suppose I'd risk eating my tag for a chance at an archery goat hunt...

Thoughts?

Also, in the event I'm successful, I lean towards a rug over a shoulder mount.  I haven't thought far enough ahead of where I'd take it and all that but the days keep passing by whether I'm ready or not...

Again, any suggestions?

Gringo

P.S.  Yes I'll be gone for the big coyote opener....I'll have to catch up later  :chuckle:
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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2010, 06:07:07 PM »
1st?  What part of the State?  Got good cover to get in Bow range?  I've only seen Goats miles away from trees, but then I've only wandered the Brooks too...

If $$ and Time make a 2nd trip a ways off take the Rifle.. :twocents:

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2010, 06:35:18 PM »
99.9% of the goats that I have seen around seward, valdez, whittier have always been above the tree line. Do not know where you are going to hunt, but if you are bringing a bow good luck to you.

if you are planning on leaving the goat there to get mounted if you are going to do that, then I recommend Fur and feather in Anchorage 907-345-8955.

Take the rifle first get one under your belt and then go with the bow.


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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2010, 06:50:25 PM »
I agree take your rifle. 

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2010, 07:03:33 PM »
man with the spills and slips that can go along with goats.....I would have to take my rifle.....and crampons

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2010, 07:40:05 PM »
I'll be in S.E. Alaska.  After reading these posts, I'm set on proving you all wrong  :chuckle: :chuckle:

It really isn't a spendy hunt.  $300 over the counter tags and a $85 licence.....I have air miles for the flight.  The only real spendy part is those damn taxidermists should I be successful  :chuckle:     
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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2010, 08:07:16 PM »
best of luck looking forward to pics and story

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2010, 08:17:39 PM »
Bow only! :)

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2010, 08:20:42 PM »
I'll be in S.E. Alaska.  After reading these posts, I'm set on proving you all wrong  :chuckle: :chuckle:

It really isn't a spendy hunt.  $300 over the counter tags and a $85 licence.....I have air miles for the flight.  The only real spendy part is those damn taxidermists should I be successful  :chuckle:    
so youre telling me that if I know a resident I can go on a goat hunt for $400 and a plane ticket?

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2010, 08:53:05 PM »
I'll be in S.E. Alaska.  After reading these posts, I'm set on proving you all wrong  :chuckle: :chuckle:

It really isn't a spendy hunt.  $300 over the counter tags and a $85 licence.....I have air miles for the flight.  The only real spendy part is those damn taxidermists should I be successful  :chuckle:    
so youre telling me that if I know a resident I can go on a goat hunt for $400 and a plane ticket?

The resident has to be first of kin - mom - dad- brother-sister, not just anyone
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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2010, 08:56:41 PM »
that's what I figured...damn! Gonna have to ship my mom to Alaska. :chuckle:

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2010, 08:59:53 PM »
I'll be in S.E. Alaska.  After reading these posts, I'm set on proving you all wrong  :chuckle: :chuckle:

It really isn't a spendy hunt.  $300 over the counter tags and a $85 licence.....I have air miles for the flight.  The only real spendy part is those damn taxidermists should I be successful  :chuckle:     


A taxidermist is only expensive if you let them   ;)
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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2010, 09:04:24 PM »
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A taxidermist is only expensive if you let them

Yeah, but if you do it cheap, you hear em say....Oh, you wanted it to look like it is still alive!
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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2010, 09:43:21 PM »
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A taxidermist is only expensive if you let them

Yeah, but if you do it cheap, you hear em say....Oh, you wanted it to look like it is still alive!

 :chuckle:   ;)

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Re: Alaska Goat Hunt advice?
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2010, 10:40:49 PM »
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A taxidermist is only expensive if you let them

Yeah, but if you do it cheap, you hear em say....Oh, you wanted it to look like it is still alive!

No they say..... Ohh I thought you wanted it to look like it did AFTER if tumbled down the mountain 750'. :chuckle:

 


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