Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2017, 02:59:09 PM
Since yesterday morning I've been on pins and needles feeling like I was going to puke my guts out with anxiety. I opened up my WDFW login and hit the temporary backdoor about 15 times and saw that I wasn't holding any new licenses. That was that new backdoor method that worked for a few minutes. Well I watched a bunch of folks posting on here that they had a license showing for elk or deer or whatever and started to feel like I didn't draw anything. I clicked it one last time and all of a sudden realized that I was in fact holding a new license. Read what it said, decided it couldn't be true, and went back to work with a little bit of the butterflies in my gut. Call it butterflies, call it nausea, call it what you want. A little while later I saw that the special hunts tab had showed up on the WDFW website. Well...it's now or never. I logged back in, went to special hunts and about crapped myself. Couldn't believe what I was seeing. I drew a permit. A permit I never in a million years expected to draw. Looks like I'll be going mountain goat hunting in the Goat Rocks Wilderness this fall. I still can't believe it. I can't imagine a more quintessential western backpack mountain hunting experience than a mountain goat hunt. And to be doing it in Washington, relatively close to home in an area like the Goat Rocks... I'm beyond amazed at what is coming my way this fall. I've hunted pretty much my whole life. I grew up back east in the Catskill Mountains in upstate NY. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect I'd be mountain goat hunting. I've let the cat out of the bag a little with a few friends and have received more offers to help than I can count already and for that I'll be forever grateful. I'm hoping for an amazing adventure, good times with friends and family and hopefully a nice billy to top off the memories that will be made this fall that will undoubtedly last a lifetime.
Before you guys gang tackle me, I will say that I'm totally thrilled to finally draw an OIL permit but with 9 points, I feel like I drew long before I should have. I feel bad for you guys who have been applying twice as long or more than I have.
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:chuckle:
Post by: Timberstalker on June 16, 2017, 03:12:13 PM
I can't wait to see it unfold. You going to try out the Long Range .25?
Post by: Timberstalker on June 16, 2017, 03:12:54 PM
Oh and by the way, @Timberstalker , the fireworks pic I posted the other day was multi-purpose.
:chuckle:
That's good S! Remember, I have a strong back and a weak mind. Hint, Hint.
Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2017, 03:13:51 PM
Nice Jack!!
I can't wait to see it unfold. You going to try out the Long Range .25?
I think I'll be opting for something a little heavier.
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Congrats on the goat tag too :tup: :tup: :tup:
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Lace up the climbing boots :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2017, 03:53:08 PM
:yike:
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Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2017, 04:08:42 PM
Uh.....kaboom?
Uhh....ya....
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Well deserved in my opinion.
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Odds on that were probably something like 1 in 500.
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I am truly very happy for you. :tup:
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Good for you.
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Made me wait 24+ hours to type Congrats :tup: you Jackwagon
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Post by: trophyhunt on June 16, 2017, 08:14:59 PM
Take a hike to scout a wknd before your hunt to Coyote Lake.(Lily Lake Trail,clear branch cowlitz river trail.The trail is signed to lost lake at intersection with an old shelter. As there is no maintained trail to coyote you'll have to get a topo map.The yakima cascade horsemen maintained it some years.Set up a scope on the knob between coyote and lost hat lake(north side of lake facing west tword coal ridge).You should see lots of goats.With a partner to help pack out you shouldnt require an outfitter as its only 5 miles from lily lake trailhead and all downhill.I packed out a small blacktail in 1 trip by myself.The pack only weighed 146#s.The wknd that I took that buck I had 2 big billys on a rock outcrop stand above me while I boned out my buck less than 200 yrds from me.This is above the lake on the meadow benches full of deer and elk,too.Brush can hide the brown critters but the goats stand out even with snow patches covering the creeks.For a young heathy guy a scramble up to shooting range from your spotting hide shouldnt be a problem.Think subalpine like crimpons for traction and figure 8 belay descender,100' rope for getting you and your game down the steep pitches.If you have good boots you might not need the crimpons but your knees will thank you if you have them. I stuffed the meat&head into my pack,threw the doubled line around an outcrop & descended to the next bench.I then retrieved the line and repeated it til I was back to my camp on the lake.Getting my gear back into the pack took less than an hour and 4 hours to reach the rig at the trailhead. Hope to see your goat pictures posted here.Get it mounted as most of us will never get the chance.Josh, I think I'd pm this guy and talk with him!
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Post by: Jason on June 16, 2017, 09:38:48 PM
Ya jeez wow. I already can't thank you guys enough. This is going to be DIY. No guides. Nothing against guides, it's just not in my budget at this point. I talked to White Pass Outfitters already. Been bouncing some ideas off of him. Good dude. Some of you will be getting pm's and phone calls. I can't thank you enough.Congrats on a great permit :bow: only wish it was me :chuckle: but I'm more than happy that it was a good guy from this site that got it and we will be able to see the results.
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Post by: jackelope on June 16, 2017, 10:36:34 PM
Quality Buck blues Muley and now goat???? Can you please PM who you are paying and how much it's going to cost me? :tup:I've been blessed with good luck in the draws. Drew my quality buck permit in the Blues with 4 points in 2010 and killed a nice buck. Got a foothills west whitetail permit in 2013 with 7 points I think and blew it on a nice buck. Now I got this with 9 points.
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Post by: Todd_ID on June 17, 2017, 12:47:36 AM
Don't ever apologize for playing the game and winning josh. This is great news. Gives us a chance to live an experience that we might not ever get to personally have. This is just great any way we all look at it. Glad it happened to you. I know you will be kind enough to drag us through this whole experience with you. Best of luck to you. -JedGreat response, and I agree. Josh deserves this tag because he's done as much and more in this state for conservation than most of us have. His hunting ethics will shine throughout this hunt. He'll scout, he'll ask, and he'll beg info.
In the end we'll have a great hunt to relive through his posts. That's all we can ask of a man.
Post by: bearpaw on June 17, 2017, 12:59:58 AM
Post by: Eric M on June 17, 2017, 02:08:27 AM
Congrats Josh, I'm looking forward to following your adventure! :tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: fishngamereaper on June 17, 2017, 05:54:16 AM
But hey, seriously if you don't want it I will make you a deal. Ill trade ya 20 pts for it. One time offer, let me know.
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Congrats on the draw sent you a pm
Thanks man....right back at you!!
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Congrats Josh, this will be a fun one to follow. :tup::yeah: Glad to hear you drew. :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on June 18, 2017, 07:50:39 PM
So you have your first scouting trip planned yet?Probably going to be at least mid July before goat country is accessible from what I've gathered.
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Post by: Fl0und3rz on June 19, 2017, 07:47:08 AM
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mountain goat hunting in the Goat Rocks Wilderness this fall. I still can't believe it. I can't imagine a more quintessential western backpack mountain hunting experience than a mountain goat hunt.
Outstanding! Congratulations. I remember hunting up there, back in the day. Beautiful country. Best of luck.
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Post by: 2MANY on June 19, 2017, 08:50:05 AM
I would recommend studying up on the difference between a big goat and a typical goat.
Billy's have some trade marks that separate them from nannies.
All Billys can look similar.
Just my 2 cents.
Cheers.
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Post by: Rainier10 on June 28, 2017, 03:44:17 PM
Just giddy. Thank you!When is the last time you checked results to make sure it hasn't changed?
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Post by: Elkstuffer on July 01, 2017, 07:36:23 PM
Deerthug on here had that tag a few years ago and may be able to provide you some insight also.
Good luck buddy and keep me posted!
Post by: Jackjr on July 01, 2017, 10:30:04 PM
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Post by: jackelope on July 03, 2017, 08:34:21 AM
A little teaser and a must for a map. Once again congrats (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/93466ad82a60e36f5ba85052df2b3e06.jpg)
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Ordered the map. Thanks, man.
Getting close to time to hit some trails and find some goats!
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Post by: Timberstalker on July 03, 2017, 05:41:53 PM
Congrats again!
Post by: elkrack on July 03, 2017, 08:42:57 PM
Well they weren't kidding.
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Well you could always forfeit the tag and fill in my name :chuckle:
Post by: RB on July 05, 2017, 09:51:05 AM
Well they weren't kidding.
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Awesome! I called last year to get mine and the person in Olympia was very good to work with had my tag in hand within a few days and saved a road trip to the capital!
Post by: baker5150 on July 05, 2017, 10:00:45 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 05, 2017, 10:44:26 AM
I've not heard of any other applicants get offered an unclaimed tag, ever.
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Post by: RB on July 05, 2017, 06:28:31 PM
The interesting part about the whole ...pay by July 31st... thing is, I emailed them a week ago or so asking what I needed to do and they told me once I got that notification in the mail, I had 10 days to pay for the tag. Now I have that letter and it says July 31. It doesn't matter to me in my case, it'll be paid for this week, but I'm not sure if one hand knows what the other is doing down there.
I've not heard of any other applicants get offered an unclaimed tag, ever.
Yeah it was super easy to buy over the phone. The only suggestion I made to them and the biologist is, it would be nice if they had a nicer tag rather than just a cheesy print out like a Deer, Elk, Bear, or cougar tag. I think it would awesome if they were old style printed on a separate paper that looked official and meant more than just any other tag. This will be an awesome experience enjoy!
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Post by: jackelope on July 26, 2017, 11:34:17 AM
First scouting trip planned. Overnighting 8/6-8/7. Hopefully I get some good pics and find the one.
:yike:
Post by: Miles on July 26, 2017, 11:43:35 AM
First scouting trip planned. Overnighting 8/6-8/7. Hopefully I get some good pics and find the one.
:yike:
:tup: Take lots of pictures!
Post by: Southpole on July 26, 2017, 11:58:23 AM
:yeah: How exciting!!
First scouting trip planned. Overnighting 8/6-8/7. Hopefully I get some good pics and find the one.
:yike:
:tup: Take lots of pictures!
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Post by: Jpmiller on July 28, 2017, 06:33:41 AM
First scouting trip planned. Overnighting 8/6-8/7. Hopefully I get some good pics and find the one.
:yike:
And on your way back to the truck find a bear.
Post by: 2MANY on July 28, 2017, 07:57:26 AM
You mean your not planning to ride your bike to the trail head to get in goat shape. :)
Post by: jackelope on July 28, 2017, 08:21:25 AM
First scouting trip planned. Overnighting 8/6-8/7. Hopefully I get some good pics and find the one.
:yike:
And on your way back to the truck find a bear.
I think I'll be a week too early to do that.
Post by: jagermiester on July 28, 2017, 09:38:28 AM
So cool for you I hope it is everything that you have dreamed of.
Post by: quadrafire on August 03, 2017, 10:02:41 AM
Better come home rested, big day on the 8th.... :tup:
First scouting trip planned. Overnighting 8/6-8/7. Hopefully I get some good pics and find the one.
:yike:
Post by: jackelope on August 07, 2017, 05:57:12 PM
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Breaking out into the big views.
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More to come later. Gotta go have a burger and a beer. I deserve it.
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Camp for the night.
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Post by: jackelope on August 08, 2017, 08:31:51 AM
As a FYI if you happen to bend or break those Black Diamond hiking poles you can purchase sections of them. I have bent and broke a few.
That's my sister in law's bent pole. She bent it on the AT last month and hasn't contacted them yet. My Eastons are still straight LOL.
I can't tell from the pics, but is that a big herd of goats?
Yeah, there's about 40-ish nannies and kids just below the rock face straight up from my left foot.
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Post by: jackelope on August 17, 2017, 10:35:38 AM
I've got a couple more weekends of family stuff to handle then I'll be back out looking again. Hard to believe I can be mountain goat hunting in a month. I do plan to wait a while for them to hair up and will probably hunt in early October.
Post by: idaho guy on August 17, 2017, 11:13:13 AM
Post by: 2MANY on August 17, 2017, 11:51:03 AM
Looks like fun.
It goes without saying but dat dare country will be a little cooler in October.
Be prepared.
Post by: jackelope on August 17, 2017, 11:54:33 AM
Looks like fun.
It goes without saying but dat dare country will be a little cooler in October.
Be prepared.
Something I've put a lot of time into thinking about. I think I'm good from a gear standpoint. I do worry a little about early season snow, but maybe I'm overthinking it.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 17, 2017, 11:59:07 AM
Post by: blackveltbowhunter on August 17, 2017, 12:11:08 PM
Looks like fun.
It goes without saying but dat dare country will be a little cooler in October.
Be prepared.
Something I've put a lot of time into thinking about. I think I'm good from a gear standpoint. I do worry a little about early season snow, but maybe I'm overthinking it.
Except for access, I would take snow over rain in that country, but you are wise to wait IMHO. :tup:
Post by: jackelope on August 17, 2017, 12:18:53 PM
What are you thinking for a mount if you get a nice goat with good hair? Are you going to do a shoulder or a half or full body mount?
Well....that's a tough one at this point. Shoulder pedestal is what I'm thinking, but we're gearing up for a new house, so the goat may end up euro'd for now with the cape taxidermy tanned. Once we get the new place, then decide on the mount so I know which way I want it facing, form, etc. Hopefully that makes sense.
Post by: Jpmiller on August 17, 2017, 12:28:00 PM
Post by: RB on August 17, 2017, 12:31:14 PM
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Post by: carpsniperg2 on August 17, 2017, 12:44:39 PM
What are you thinking for a mount if you get a nice goat with good hair? Are you going to do a shoulder or a half or full body mount?
Well....that's a tough one at this point. Shoulder pedestal is what I'm thinking, but we're gearing up for a new house, so the goat may end up euro'd for now with the cape taxidermy tanned. Once we get the new place, then decide on the mount so I know which way I want it facing, form, etc. Hopefully that makes sense.
Yeah it does indeed.
Post by: fillthefreezer on August 17, 2017, 01:02:30 PM
Something I've put a lot of time into thinking about. I think I'm good from a gear standpoint. I do worry a little about early season snow, but maybe I'm overthinking it.you should be fine on that end, cold glassing sessions would be more my worry
Post by: Jonathan_S on August 17, 2017, 01:33:12 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on August 17, 2017, 01:38:23 PM
It's getting so close! Thanks for all the pictures Jackelope. Good to know these goat tags really exist
They might not exist. Wdfw could have just given him one knowing he would post about it on here and this get us all re energized about goat hunting and continue pouring our dollars into the draw.....
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Post by: jackelope on August 17, 2017, 02:57:08 PM
I am having a half mount done with mine, when talking with the taxidermist a full mount is like adding a love seat to your living area, half mount I will be able to hang on the wall and take up less floor space.
:twocents:
I've looked at a few full body mounts. They're really big. I mean...enormous. I don't have near the room for that.
Post by: Holg3107 on August 17, 2017, 03:02:39 PM
As far as mounts go for me I think a goat rug is about as cool as they come! Also the most flexible as far as displaying, but there are lots of options, just thought id throw that into the mix as its not as popular as a half or full mount.
Post by: jackelope on August 17, 2017, 03:13:13 PM
It's a consideration for sure.
Thanks for all the kind words and good wishes. I can't believe it's so close to happening.
Post by: Skillet on August 17, 2017, 03:24:40 PM
Good luck Josh, look forward to following your hunt.
:tup:
Post by: Todd_ID on September 15, 2017, 12:00:08 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 15, 2017, 12:17:40 PM
Got one down yet? It's opening day!
Not yet...waiting on hair to grow. I want an abominable snowman looking goat.
Post by: Rob on September 15, 2017, 12:52:18 PM
Post by: jackelope on September 16, 2017, 11:40:52 AM
Any issues with the fires?
Can't believe you said that out loud.
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Any issues with the fires?
Can't believe you said that out loud.
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Post by: Jpmiller on September 16, 2017, 12:37:54 PM
Any issues with the fires?
Can't believe you said that out loud.
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Really, no issues at this time.
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You better that blaze in your signature out before it starts another one!
Post by: jackelope on September 16, 2017, 01:54:45 PM
Are you going to wait till mid/late October?
Early October.
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Post by: Rob on September 18, 2017, 08:04:51 AM
Any issues with the fires?
Can't believe you said that out loud.
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Really, no issues at this time.
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Cool. I flew home from San Jose last Wednesday and there must have been 40 fires between Northern California and Portland.
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Post by: X-Force on September 18, 2017, 10:57:15 AM
Are you going to wait till mid/late October?
Early October.
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Great time to be up there.
Good luck!
Post by: 92xj on September 20, 2017, 09:15:24 AM
It's white up there right now.
I know you hate floorless, but a floorless with a stove might save your comfort up there.
If you need/want, you can borrow my megatarp with titanium stove...
Post by: jackelope on September 20, 2017, 11:23:03 AM
Prepping for snow?
It's white up there right now.
I know you hate floorless, but a floorless with a stove might save your comfort up there.
If you need/want, you can borrow my megatarp with titanium stove...
Thanks for the offer, but I'm going to use my own stuff. I'm good with a little less comfort. I have the floorless option as well but no stove. It's in the works though.
Looks like some warm weather coming in after this snap. Only a couple inches of snow predicted then upper 30's at night and mid to upper 50's during the day early next week. I got a picture of the snow in the rocks.. it's pretty amazingly beautiful. It's not my photo to share otherwise I'd post it up.
Post by: 92xj on September 20, 2017, 11:48:54 AM
But if you get in a pinch, let me know, you're more than welcome, even just the stove.
It is looking amazing up there. Got a few pictures just before the front moved in with clear blue sky.
Good luck!
Post by: jackelope on September 20, 2017, 12:24:38 PM
Roger that.
But if you get in a pinch, let me know, you're more than welcome, even just the stove.
It is looking amazing up there. Got a few pictures just before the front moved in with clear blue sky.
Good luck!
Will do, and I really appreciate the offer!
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Post by: Rainier10 on September 27, 2017, 11:00:03 AM
As I said a few times, congrats to your daughter and to you too, Rick. Just wanted to share this exchange I had with Rick's daughter texting me on her dad's phone while he was driving to the cabin Friday night. There was a lot of joking around about her needing a pet rabbit and stuff, but then she got down to business. I thought you folks would like this exchange. I'm the green messages and she's the gray ones.
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Post by: jackelope on September 27, 2017, 04:01:54 PM
A little motivational talk from the past as a refresher for you. "Never give up"As I said a few times, congrats to your daughter and to you too, Rick. Just wanted to share this exchange I had with Rick's daughter texting me on her dad's phone while he was driving to the cabin Friday night. There was a lot of joking around about her needing a pet rabbit and stuff, but then she got down to business. I thought you folks would like this exchange. I'm the green messages and she's the gray ones.
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Hot damn. I loved that conversation with the kid.
Post by: bearpaw on September 27, 2017, 04:08:19 PM
I think your smart for waiting for a better hide, it must be killing you to not get up there!! Good luck Josh!
I agree, long hair is awesome on goats! :tup:
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We turned in for the night only to have to clear snow buildup from the tent 4-5 times during the night. Woke up this morning and found zero visibility and it wouldn’t stop snowing. Gave it a few hours and with no improvement we packed it in a day early and made for the Blue Spruce and a welcome bacon cheeseburger and a couple IPA’s.
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Sorry for not posting pics of a dead billy. Hopefully the bacon cheeseburger gets you by until my next update. What a great time in the mountains. Can’t thank fillthefreezer enough. He’s an animal in the mountains.
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Thanks for sharing.
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The Cliffhanger has good burgers too.
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Post by: lokidog on October 02, 2017, 09:02:57 AM
We were down a lot lower and it was 35 degrees plus a strong wind on the west side of the ridges, so I'm sure it was worse up there. Good luck
Post by: boneaddict on October 02, 2017, 12:58:47 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on October 02, 2017, 01:09:38 PM
Good Luck! Soak it all in! (no pun intended)
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quick video i threw together from the weekend. hope you guys enjoy.
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That music is majestic. Thanks again, bro.
Post by: jstone on October 03, 2017, 11:40:43 AM
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Post by: jackelope on October 03, 2017, 01:14:54 PM
Do I want to know what the pink slippers are about?
Pink shorts from 1 member and now pink slippers? What's next. :dunno: :chuckle:
fillthefreezer's Baffin booties I bet.
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 09, 2017, 08:38:30 AM
That wasn’t you flown out this weekend I hope Josh :yike:No he was not out hunting goats this weekend.
Post by: Timberstalker on October 09, 2017, 08:59:16 AM
That wasn’t you flown out this weekend I hope Josh :yike:
Negative, the guy was 55 years old.
Pretty sure Jackelope is far older.
:chuckle:
Post by: Jason on October 09, 2017, 09:24:04 AM
:bow: :bow:That wasn’t you flown out this weekend I hope Josh :yike:
Negative, the guy was 55 years old.
Pretty sure Jackelope is far older.
:chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on October 09, 2017, 10:21:18 AM
That wasn’t you flown out this weekend I hope Josh :yike:
Negative, the guy was 55 years old.
Pretty sure Jackelope is far older.
:chuckle:
Thanks man....
I didn't kill a goat yet but I made a new friend.
Post by: Timberstalker on October 09, 2017, 10:24:16 AM
Ha. You're gonna kill a dandy. Can't wait to see this unfold. :tup:
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Post by: 92xj on October 12, 2017, 06:11:42 AM
Good luck if you're heading out. Cant wait to see and read more of the story.
Post by: Katmai Guy on October 12, 2017, 07:48:46 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 12, 2017, 08:18:04 AM
:)
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 12, 2017, 08:27:18 AM
Hoping for a dead goat some time in the next 5 days.
:)
:yeah: :tup:
hope to get a text in the next 5 days
Post by: Timberstalker on October 12, 2017, 08:31:04 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 12, 2017, 09:50:55 AM
Been thinking it's getting close! Can't wait to see what you drum up!
At this point, it's getting complicated logistically. I'm hoping to drum up a mature billy. Snow is a thing and getting me snowed out makes me really, really nervous.
Post by: 92xj on October 12, 2017, 10:04:56 AM
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 12, 2017, 10:06:23 AM
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 12, 2017, 10:11:56 AM
Been thinking it's getting close! Can't wait to see what you drum up!
At this point, it's getting complicated logistically. I'm hoping to drum up a mature billy. Snow is a thing and getting me snowed out makes me really, really nervous.
Getting snowed out early this year is s real possibility. Where is all this global warming. :chuckle:
Post by: 2MANY on October 12, 2017, 10:17:05 AM
Been thinking it's getting close! Can't wait to see what you drum up!
At this point, it's getting complicated logistically. I'm hoping to drum up a mature billy. Snow is a thing and getting me snowed out makes me really, really nervous.
Jack,
You might want to consider calling Kent.
He might be able to get you in position for a couple of days.
He might have accommodations up there he and you could use between muzzy and riffle.
He knows where a Billy is.
Just a thought.
No regrets.
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 12, 2017, 10:18:57 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on October 12, 2017, 10:22:57 AM
Been thinking it's getting close! Can't wait to see what you drum up!
At this point, it's getting complicated logistically. I'm hoping to drum up a mature billy. Snow is a thing and getting me snowed out makes me really, really nervous.
Understandable. As mentioned, this system looks like a squall, then solid weather for a bit.
It will all pan out.
:tup:
Post by: jackelope on October 12, 2017, 10:24:59 AM
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Post by: jackelope on October 12, 2017, 10:58:06 AM
Aim for the white hair.
Aim small, miss small!!
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 12, 2017, 11:01:44 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on October 12, 2017, 11:41:26 AM
Should be some better hair on them by now....
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Post by: jackelope on October 15, 2017, 07:36:01 PM
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There’s a couple goats up on that ridge.
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Trekking pole for depth reference. Fully extended for me. I’m 6’4”
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I might be almost dead in this rare Josh selfie.
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There are worse places to spend a weekend.
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Post by: jackelope on October 15, 2017, 09:06:26 PM
Were you and ryan able to make it to Hawkeye point or just to deepToo deep apparently. I didn’t go beyond the saddle. They tried to go further today but they said no go and came back.
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Post by: PlateauNDN on October 15, 2017, 10:54:14 PM
:chuckle:
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Post by: trophyhunt on October 16, 2017, 07:13:44 AM
What Jackelope and queez need is for people that are deer and elk hunting in the rimrock unit to keep a eye open for them. 👍:yeah: :yeah: :yeah:
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Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2017, 07:18:34 AM
You need my snowmobile??
I've only been in the wilderness so far so no snowmobiles. I do appreciate it though.
What Jackelope and queez need is for people that are deer and elk hunting in the rimrock unit to keep a eye open for them. 👍
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Thanks dude. That would be great.
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 16, 2017, 08:35:33 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2017, 08:44:07 AM
Wasn't there a story posted last year or 2 yrs ago of a guy that had this same tag and ended up killing a nice billy next to rimrock lake??? Boated to it and loaded whole.
A guy killed one off of a lake. Beached his boat, got out and killed him. Maybe it was Walupt Lake?
combs338 is his handle. Only reason I know that is because I was just looking at his thread.
Post by: quadrafire on October 16, 2017, 09:23:42 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2017, 09:51:26 AM
You have snowshoes Josh?
I have snowshoes, but they don't do any good in the cliffs.
Post by: quadrafire on October 16, 2017, 10:05:11 AM
Ahhh...Good point.You have snowshoes Josh?
I have snowshoes, but they don't do any good in the cliffs.
Ice Axe maybe? :chuckle:
Post by: Katmai Guy on October 16, 2017, 10:12:27 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on October 16, 2017, 10:17:36 AM
Are the goats still up in the snow or do they come down and get in the trees once snow covers the rocks? Goodluck Jackalope, hate to see people get drawn for something like this and not harvest.not sure, but my wife's uncle killed his goat in waist high snow. I think waiting will get him a much better coat, he will fill his tag!
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on October 16, 2017, 10:20:15 AM
Post by: Southpole on October 16, 2017, 10:43:02 AM
Parachute in with snow skies, kill it ski out👍.Bond... James Bond
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2017, 12:30:47 PM
Are the goats still up in the snow or do they come down and get in the trees once snow covers the rocks? Goodluck Jackalope, hate to see people get drawn for something like this and not harvest.
The goats were in the highest parts of the ridges in all the snow.
One of the pics I posted has some circles I drew on them...those are goats. I know you can't see them in the pics but that's where they were.
Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 16, 2017, 12:33:25 PM
Parachute in with snow skies, kill it ski out👍.
If you don't take this idea seriously, then you don't take OIL seriously. Just sayin'
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2017, 12:39:28 PM
Are the goats still up in the snow or do they come down and get in the trees once snow covers the rocks? Goodluck Jackalope, hate to see people get drawn for something like this and not harvest.not sure, but my wife's uncle killed his goat in waist high snow. I think waiting will get him a much better coat, he will fill his tag!
The goats are carrying pretty amazing coats right now.
Post by: Bob33 on October 16, 2017, 12:39:38 PM
Good luck. Hopefully there will be some weather breaks that allow you to get closer.
Post by: jackelope on October 16, 2017, 12:41:19 PM
Are the goats still up in the snow or do they come down and get in the trees once snow covers the rocks? Goodluck Jackalope, hate to see people get drawn for something like this and not harvest.
The goats were in the highest parts of the ridges in all the snow.
One of the pics I posted has some circles I drew on them...those are goats. I know you can't see them in the pics but that's where they were.
Post by: boneaddict on October 16, 2017, 01:32:01 PM
Post by: PlateauNDN on October 16, 2017, 01:34:26 PM
Wasn't there a story posted last year or 2 yrs ago of a guy that had this same tag and ended up killing a nice billy next to rimrock lake??? Boated to it and loaded whole.
A guy killed one off of a lake. Beached his boat, got out and killed him. Maybe it was Walupt Lake?
combs338 is his handle. Only reason I know that is because I was just looking at his thread.
Thats the 1 I was thinking of.
Take the HW corporate black super-secret-covert-James bond black hawk and parachute in. I think you should quit with the above 1st world elitist problem and get'er done.
All you have to do is shoot and your super-ultra-high-paid guides can figure out how to get your goat down. :chuckle:
Post by: Jpmiller on October 16, 2017, 01:49:01 PM
Wasn't there a story posted last year or 2 yrs ago of a guy that had this same tag and ended up killing a nice billy next to rimrock lake??? Boated to it and loaded whole.
A guy killed one off of a lake. Beached his boat, got out and killed him. Maybe it was Walupt Lake?
combs338 is his handle. Only reason I know that is because I was just looking at his thread.
Thats the 1 I was thinking of.
Take the HW corporate black super-secret-covert-James bond black hawk and parachute in. I think you should quit with the above 1st world elitist problem and get'er done.
All you have to do is shoot and your super-ultra-high-paid guides can figure out how to get your goat down. :chuckle:
I think I read once to trick to bagging a goat is to head into the woods without your weapon? Just make sure there's someone around to lend you theirs :chuckle:
Post by: Special T on October 16, 2017, 02:02:21 PM
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 16, 2017, 04:08:13 PM
:tup:
Post by: Kit Carson on October 16, 2017, 04:35:39 PM
Post by: fillthefreezer on October 16, 2017, 05:23:39 PM
Post by: Special T on October 16, 2017, 05:27:27 PM
I tried that on a couple rocks at camp when we were weathered in a few weeks ago since we couldn't see more than 100'. Didn't work.
Don't give up on it... it cost nothing, and in the Olympics they will dig a hole to China if you dont!
Post by: Falcon on October 17, 2017, 03:54:32 PM
this hunt is long from over. :tup:
If it snows too much, Scott will carry you to any summit in 3 feet of snow on his back :chuckle:
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Post by: Ellensburg on October 21, 2017, 06:55:53 PM
Looking forward to the success pics.
Post by: Brushcrawler on October 21, 2017, 07:16:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on October 21, 2017, 08:41:28 PM
Lots of us rooting for this hunt to turn out well!
Can’t thank you all enough. Told my buddy today I’m ok if I kill a goat and ok if I don’t. I’ve seen places and done things I never would have seen or done had I not had this tag. Can’t control Mother Nature. With that said, my plan is to kill a goat in a week.
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Post by: lokidog on October 21, 2017, 10:50:04 PM
Lots of us rooting for this hunt to turn out well!
Can’t thank you all enough. Told my buddy today I’m ok if I kill a goat and ok if I don’t. I’ve seen places and done things I never would have seen or done had I not had this tag. Can’t control Mother Nature. With that said, my plan is to kill a goat in a week.
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:tup:
Post by: Naches Sportsman on October 21, 2017, 11:06:03 PM
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Post by: quadrafire on October 22, 2017, 06:51:39 PM
That's a good way to think about any hunt we go on. Thanks for sharing that.Lots of us rooting for this hunt to turn out well!
Can’t thank you all enough. Told my buddy today I’m ok if I kill a goat and ok if I don’t. I’ve seen places and done things I never would have seen or done had I not had this tag. Can’t control Mother Nature. With that said, my plan is to kill a goat in a week.
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Post by: NOCK NOCK on October 25, 2017, 08:19:57 AM
Oh Billy Billy Billy :chuckle:
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Post by: pianoman9701 on October 25, 2017, 10:04:11 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 25, 2017, 10:06:06 AM
I hope you take advantage of the weather this week and slay a goat. :tup:
It's gonna happen!!
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Post by: Falcon on October 25, 2017, 10:07:24 AM
Perfect conditions for success. Have a great hunt :tup:
Post by: trophyhunt on October 25, 2017, 10:13:50 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on October 25, 2017, 10:15:23 AM
It will make that smile even bigger..... :tup:
Post by: Gringo31 on October 26, 2017, 11:48:32 AM
:tup:
Post by: fishngamereaper on October 26, 2017, 11:49:30 AM
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2017, 12:00:43 PM
Oh the suspense..........
You can turn down the suspense volume for a day. I'm headed in tomorrow, be out Monday, hopefully sooner ;) .
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 26, 2017, 12:44:23 PM
:tup:
Post by: jackelope on October 26, 2017, 12:47:45 PM
This thread is killing me hopefully you get it done :hunter:
Probably one of the longest hunt threads without a dead animal ever.
:sry:
Post by: Southpole on October 26, 2017, 12:59:20 PM
Yeah, we know >:(This thread is killing me hopefully you get it done :hunter:
Probably one of the longest hunt threads without a dead animal ever.
:sry:
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 26, 2017, 01:22:58 PM
This thread is killing me hopefully you get it done :hunter:
Probably one of the longest hunt threads without a dead animal ever.
:sry:
EXACTLY :bash:
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Post by: Elkcollector82 on October 28, 2017, 11:07:40 PM
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Post by: X-Force on October 28, 2017, 11:34:07 PM
Awesome.
Congrats!!!
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 29, 2017, 06:54:43 AM
:yike: tease!?!?!? Better not drag this out for a few days. :bdid: :chuckle:
This guy. LOL :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on October 29, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
:yike: tease!?!?!? Better not drag this out for a few days. :bdid: :chuckle:
Haha trying to not be like you!! Headed back in to get camp out. Couldn’t do both last night but all the heavy stuff is out.
Rainier10 before the pack out.
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 29, 2017, 07:15:40 AM
.....now the real question: is your wife sold on eating goat?
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Awesome Jack!
Can’t wait to hear it all! :tup:
Post by: Widgeondeke on October 29, 2017, 07:25:04 AM
Congrats Jackelope. Ecstatic for you. You're one of the guys who has assisted many on this forum and all of us were excited to see you pull his tag. Glad you connected with a real stud Billy. Can't wait for the story!If she's not, I'm sure he has friends and family that are :drool:
.....now the real question: is your wife sold on eating goat?
CONGRATS Josh. :tup: Can catch up more at a 4-H meeting :chuckle:
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Post by: jkthomps on October 29, 2017, 12:47:33 PM
Short and sweet as it’s late and Rainier10 and I are frikkin exhausted. Billy down. Got it done today. Brought him out this evening and we’re staying In packwood for the night then back in the morning to get our camp out. What an experience. I can’t thank all of you enough for all the encouragement and kind words. I’ll write it up sometime tomorrow with the story and some more pics. What a day.
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Congrats buddy!!! That is awesome! Well deserved!
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A hunt to remember for sure👊💥👊
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Soaking it in. Emotions were high at this point. Really, really high. Not sure I can explain how high.
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And this is me praying to God he was a billy. (I was 99% sure he was but never saw him pee)
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This is right after the shot. You can see him dead in his bed.
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Soaking it in. Emotions were high at this point. Really, really high. Not sure I can explain how high.
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And this is me praying to God he was a billy. (I was 99% sure he was but never saw him pee)
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Congrats Josh. What a memory to have for your lifetime. Hope you took lotsa pictures you can share. I've been up there years ago looking for a mule that was left there because he decided he wanted stay put. Pretty rugged and beautiful country......
Post by: 92xj on October 29, 2017, 03:25:33 PM
Snow melt from your earlier adventures or new area?
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Awesome pictures!
Snow melt from your earlier adventures or new area?
Same area. Snow is gone.
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Post by: jackelope on October 29, 2017, 03:56:11 PM
Man looks like you got really close for your shot. Yardage was what? Huntwa hello to the rescue again. :chuckle:
99.7 yards. Killed him in his bed.
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Post by: jackelope on October 29, 2017, 03:57:44 PM
Way to go Josh! I was worried Mother Nature was against you, but she was on your side this weekend. I knew you'd seal the deal. Way to stick with it. Fantastic hunt, beautiful billy. Wish I could have been there. Can't wait for more pics and the whole story.
Thanks dude. About to lose cell service. Will post the whole story soon.
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Driving home, going to spend a little quality time with my wife and kiddo and I’ll write a little something up later. It was an epic 24 hour period.
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Friday Rainier10 and I got a late start but hit the trail in the dark with a plan. We were hiking in about 3.5-4 miles to the camp I’ve used every trip in so far. There’s a big view of the basin Queez and I saw plenty of goats in 2 weeks before but couldn’t get to them because of the snow. I was still freaking out a little about the snow because there was some in the parking lot at the TH. We got in to camp, got set up and went to sleep. My air mattress had a leak and we set up on an uneven spot so let’s just say I didn’t sleep well Friday night. The plan was to glass from camp before we went anywhere so we got to sleep in a little. We were going to find a goat, go kill it, pick him out, get a room in packwood for the night and then hike back up Sunday morning and get our camp out. We were going to make the Blue Spruce in time for a bacon cheeseburger and a couple beers and the Seahawks game Sunday. That was the plan and we were sticking to it.
I found a goat right away and then Rick and I found another.
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We decided to head up to the head of the basin and have a look over the saddle on the other side. We get up there about 1/2-3/4 mile and hemmed and hawed and eventually decide to go directly after the first goat we saw. We were pretty sure that he was a billy but not positive as it was really far across that basin. Maybe 1500 yards or so. So I’m not the brave adventurous type but decided it’s all or nothing. I really wanted to kill my goat in the wilderness and I thought this weekend might be my last chance to do it so we went for it. Into a seriously uncomfortable side hill adventure to the goat. Picked out a landmark to get to where we thought we’d be able to at least better evaluate the situation and maybe see the goat. To say I was nervous on this hill would be an understatement. Mostly it wasn’t bad but there was a few spots that really probably weren’t bad but still made me freak a little. Anyway we get to the ridge above the goat and I took the rifle off my pack just in case something happened quick. We peaked over the edge and couldn’t see a goat. So Rick is a super patient guy. We sat there for at least 6-7 minutes picking the brush apart trying to make a snow patch turn into a goat. No dice. Rick decides he’s going to cross the slide and see if he can bump him towards me. We didn’t even know if he was still there as it’s now roughly 4.5 hours after we spotted him from camp. 20 or so minutes goes by and I’m getting disgruntled as I felt like we just wasted a day getting to this goat that is no longer here so I started looking for the other goat. He was smaller but I felt he was a billy too. Anyway I spin around on the top of the ridge with my spotting scope and All and looked for a couple minutes. Nothing. Turn around back to look at the original spot and all of a sudden this white blob comes strolling down the hill. I instantly throw the rifle up and put the scope on him. First thing that pops into my head when I saw him at 6x on the scope was that he was a pretty nice billy. I put the binoculars on him and agree with myself that it’s a billy. I put the rifle back up and cocked the hammer. Get settled in and about ready to shoot and a voice from God(Rick) calls out. Nanny! Nanny! Nanny! I was like huh?? No way. I looked up to see Rick standing up on the skyline up the ridge a ways. We’re hollering back and forth about how he saw her pee and the pee came out the back and she pee’d like a nanny. Wow. Ok. If you say so. So Rick came back across the slide and all this time the goat decides to bed down at almost exactly 100 yards.
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Rick tells me he first saw him at 40 yards when he stood up, acknowledged Rick and then laid back down. Rick got to 17 yards from him before he moved at all. These are some of my favorite photos that he took.
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We stared at this goat forever. Spotter, bino’s, back and forth how I was sure it was a billy. Then I remembered the pictures I had saved on my phone.
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Rick realizes that he pee’d like the one on the left. Well that’s that. I’m gonna shoot this goat. I said that out loud apparently 6 or so times while we were trying to decide. But eventually went with my gut. Told Rick to get behind me because of the muzzle blast. The brake is loud if you’re off to the side. Got the rifle set up on the tripod and settled in, made sure Rick was ready and shot. Hit him with one well placed 180 grain accubond and he was dead. Never got up. I was extremely thankful for a clean, very fast kill. I was thankful he didn’t go tumbling down the mountain. I was thankful for my buddy being there. I was thankful for a lot of things.
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Emotions were at an all time high at this point. I finally killed my goat. This is a weird point. I was positive in my head that he was a billy but I’m not a “goat guy” so I needed to get over there and make sure. This is me praying to God that he had nuts.
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Got up to him and lifted a leg to verify and there they were. Oh man... this has been a big day!! That’s when the work started. We took a bunch of pictures and got to caping.
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This one shows how big these animals are. I’m 6’4” and about 225 for reference.
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We ended up having to tie him off to a rock because he kept sliding down the chute we were in.
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Got him all caped out, boned the meat, got him all packed up for the ride out and hit it.
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That First chute was rough to get across. The rest of it felt like I was walking on air. From a hunting standpoint I’m not sure I can accurately relay that feeling. I had the cape and head, rifle, spotter etc and Rick packed the meat out. I’m sure we were both around 70 pounds total but I didn’t feel it.
Got to camp and we were both pretty gassed. We each ate a mountain house and grabbed a few things from the tent and headed out. We hiked out in a little over 2 hours and ended up hitting the packwood lodge a little after 10pm. Got a good nights sleep and grabbed some breakfast then hit the trail again. Took us about 2 hours to get to camp, broke it down and headed out. Got out in just under 2 hours and we were at the Spruce about 3pm ordering some bacon cheeseburgers and an IPA. Oh man. We had a plan and we stuck to it. Oh and we didn’t die sliding down a cliff.
Here’s a few more random pics from along the way. I tried to duplicate a few of the snow shots I took 2 weeks ago for the sake of comparison. Amazing what a couple weeks of warm weather and some huge rain can do.
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So I haven’t really scored him and I really don’t care what he scores but he’s about 9”x9” and I think he’ll score around 46”. I believe he’s 4.5 years old. I was hoping for an older goat but he met my 9” billy goal. Mountain goats are huge animals.
This may seem a little corny but I felt it was fitting as we were hitting the final stretch of trail to camp with my goat that the sun was setting on my last night in the Goat Rocks. This place is truly amazing. One of the most beautiful places I’ve seen. I’ll miss it. Thank you All for the encouragement, kind words, information, I could go on and on. Just finding it hard to put it all into words. Sorry for the long winded story.
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Post by: ctwiggs1 on October 30, 2017, 08:32:57 AM
Seriously Josh thanks for letting us all be a part of your hunt. It's been a source of excitement from the moment I saw this thread pop up after special permits were drawn.
Now I know who to call if I get drawn for the Rocks tag anytime soon :chuckle:
Awesome hunt, awesome story, awesome pics. :tup:
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I was looking at that pic and I was thinking billy. But, this is coming from the guy who's only goat he killed ended up being a nanny. Fantastic and congrats! :tup: :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on October 30, 2017, 08:44:48 AM
Now I know who to call if I get drawn for the Rocks tag anytime soon :chuckle:
I’m thinking about a write up on just that topic alone. I told my wife last night that mountain goat hunting is definitely not for everyone. At least not in the more remote places like the goat rocks. I’ve done a fair amount of hiking and spent a bunch of time overnight in the mountains but the “getting to the goat” is a whole different variable. I think my ability to do this was borderline at best. I could have been in better shape for sure but there’s a lot more than just that to contend with.
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 30, 2017, 09:21:31 AM
I was pretty excited when Josh asked if I wanted to go on this hunt but had no idea how awesome it would be. I am not sure I can put it into words just how amazing it was.
He is right, we had a plan and stuck to it. I think I was so laser focused on the plan and I don't think it really sank in at the time what had happened. I still can't believe it.
Picking our way across the hillside through the cliffs to get to the spot we had seen from so far away was no easy task. My heart sunk when we couldn't see the goat and Josh is right I have no patience for sitting and waiting. I am more of a "make it happen" guy. So off I went to try to bump the goat. He stood up at 40 yards looked me over for about 5 minutes and then just laid back down. At that point I turned to go tell Josh that I found him but had second thoughts about walking away from the goat. I decided I better keep eyes on him until I knew he was out where Josh could see him. I just needed to make sure I stayed out of harms way and the path of any shot that Josh might take if he saw the goat.
At 17 yards the goat stood up and moved out to where I could see his whole body, Josh posted the pics already. He stood there and peed and there was a bit of mist out his back side and I thought that maybe it was a nanny. I'm not a goat guy and have never seen a goat pee. Anyways at that point I thought, "man I should be taking some photos". So I snapped a couple of photos and great video of him actually bowing his head to show me the horns. Kind of a "if you come any closer you are going to make the evening news" kind of thing. He slowly walked away and I figured Josh must be able to see him so I hiked back up to where I could see Josh.
That's when the long talk about peeing went down and lots of discussion about billy's and nanny's. I think we talked for like 20 minutes while this goat just laid there at 100 yards. Josh was dead set against shooting a nanny and I was really thinking that we going to walk away from this goat. After he showed me the diagram of the billy standing to pee and the nanny squatting I said I am 100% sure that he stood just like the billy diagram. With that confirmed Josh decided to shoot.
He made a great shot. I mean an amazing shot, I have never witnessed anything like it, the goat just flexed and it's head tilted to the side, dead goat.
There are so many things that I take away from this hunt but here are a couple of the biggest ones in mind.
Josh never gave up, he went way outside of his comfort zone to make this happen. That hillside and cliffs were no joke but you have to shoot them where they are at and that's what he did.
Josh was steadfast that he was not going to shoot a nanny. From a conservation standpoint this was an absolute deal breaker for him, billy or eat the tag.
I think both of these say a ton about who he is and what he stands for.
I will never forget this hunt and don't think I can ever put into words how much I appreciate being allowed to participate.
Congratulations Josh on a great goat.
Post by: jackelope on October 30, 2017, 09:28:46 AM
You’ve never seen a goat pee?
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 30, 2017, 09:30:47 AM
Thanks man.Well now I have. I'm kind of a "goat guy" now.
You’ve never seen a goat pee?
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Post by: Timberstalker on October 30, 2017, 09:33:20 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on October 30, 2017, 09:38:46 AM
That first night Josh spent on the ground as his sleeping pad didn't hold air. I think if the tables were turned I might have taken my pad back.
Post by: Rainier10 on October 30, 2017, 09:47:16 AM
@Naches Sportsman met us there for a bite to eat as well. Nice to meet up with another member and shoot the breeze.
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Post by: jmscon on October 30, 2017, 10:11:48 AM
Thanks for taking us along on an adventure that most of us could only dream about!
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 30, 2017, 10:43:40 AM
I was so motivated to get to that goat we did whatever it took.
Now on the pack out the roles were totally reversed. I was beat for the hike out and going crazy slow, having to stop every 25-30 minutes to give my shoulders a break. I was not impressed with the tenzing pack that I borrowed from a buddy. I should have taken my Bullpac in, it really handles the weight well. The tenzing pack did great with weight up to 45 pounds but at 70 it really was tearing me up.
Josh was super patient and stopped plenty of times with me so I could give my shoulders a break. He even offered to switch packs. I am sure it was tough to go out that slow, he was really looking forward to getting a good nights sleep after the previous night with no sleeping pad and was a little bit anxious to get a couple of texts out with the good news.
I think he could have run all the way to the trail head if he didn't have to wait for me. He was on cloud nine.
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Post by: Katmai Guy on October 30, 2017, 11:49:08 AM
Headed to WDFW office in La Conner to have him checked by the bio’s.
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How old is that thing Jackalope? That's an awesome goat, Congrats!
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Headed to WDFW office in La Conner to have him checked by the bio’s.
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How old is that thing Jackalope? That's an awesome goat, Congrats!
He’s 4.5. I was hoping for older but I’m still thrilled.
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Post by: jackelope on October 30, 2017, 06:02:36 PM
Full body mount josh?????No. I don’t have room for that or the pocketbook for it. Think we’re going with a wall pedestal with some rocks and stuff.
How’s about you?
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Post by: jackelope on October 30, 2017, 06:03:57 PM
You sure that goat the Bios are working on was yours? It looked bigger with you in the pic. ;)
Pretty sure.
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Headed to WDFW office in La Conner to have him checked by the bio’s.
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Conclusion: yep, it's a goat.
Great story, the write up was awesome. Really looking forward to when I can go on my own goat hunt but was nice to read along with yours as I wait. Congrats again on a great hunt and great goat.
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Post by: Rainier10 on October 31, 2017, 02:01:46 PM
Goat is white dot on the right side of the grey slide/chute.
Post by: Rainier10 on October 31, 2017, 02:15:11 PM
Am I missing it?Its there now.
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Post by: WAcoueshunter on October 31, 2017, 02:24:48 PM
Here is a zoomed in photo of where the goat was looking from camp. Similar to Josh’s first photo in post 381. I will admit I t appeared to be in a almost impossible spot but we had to try. I’m so glad that we tried, it was totally worth it. When we started the trek Josh said welcome to team “bad idea”. It did kind of feel like a “hold my beer and watch this” kind of thing but it worked.
Goat is white dot on the right side of the grey slide/chute.
Awesome, that pic needs to be framed and on the wall right next to the goat!!!
Great job Josh, I too followed along and was worried there for a bit with the weather. So glad it worked out with a great goat in the end. Hard earned! :tup:
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Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2017, 02:44:23 PM
I have a few more pics to post because I use this site as a journal for later on. I feel like I posted a lot of pics but I still look back on past hunts I shared photos of here so I'll keep them coming. Hopefully nobody's sick of pictures yet.
I'll get them up here in a bit.
Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2017, 02:53:03 PM
This past weekend:
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2 weekends ago:
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Post by: quadrafire on October 31, 2017, 02:53:39 PM
Rainer10's last pic I meant
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Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2017, 02:56:59 PM
Looking at that last picture, you guys are certifiably NUTS :yike:
Rainer10's last pic I meant
Oh yah. I’m a super brave dude and never gave it a second thought. Child’s play really. Rainier10 on the other hand...pretty sure he tinkled a little bit on the way. I wasn't going to say anything.
:sry:
Post by: fillthefreezer on October 31, 2017, 03:01:57 PM
When we started the trek Josh said welcome to team “bad idea”. It did kind of feel like a “hold my beer and watch this” kind of thing but it worked.im just, so, proud.. right now... *sniffle*
https://gph.is/2e3wOaQ (https://gph.is/2e3wOaQ)
Post by: jackelope on October 31, 2017, 03:03:03 PM
When we started the trek Josh said welcome to team “bad idea”. It did kind of feel like a “hold my beer and watch this” kind of thing but it worked.im just, so, proud.. right now... *sniffle*
:chuckle:
I learned from the masters!!!
Post by: Rainier10 on October 31, 2017, 03:28:12 PM
Man I wish you could have been there. Josh can verify how many times I said that. I know it was more times than he said he was gonna shoot that goat and he said that at least six times. You put in all the hard work and I got the bluebird skies. Really wish it would have worked out that you were there instead of me. I was thrilled to be there but felt guilty after all the hardship you endured with weather.When we started the trek Josh said welcome to team “bad idea”. It did kind of feel like a “hold my beer and watch this” kind of thing but it worked.im just, so, proud.. right now... *sniffle*
https://gph.is/2e3wOaQ
Post by: Rainier10 on October 31, 2017, 03:30:40 PM
Really? It’s your thread so whatever you say. :rolleyes: :chuckle: I am impressed that we did it and didn’t die.Looking at that last picture, you guys are certifiably NUTS :yike:
Rainer10's last pic I meant
Oh yah. I’m a super brave dude and never gave it a second thought. Child’s play really. Rainier10 on the other hand...pretty sure he tinkled a little bit on the way. I wasn't going to say anything.
:sry:
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Post by: mp.hunter on November 01, 2017, 09:21:54 AM
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Post by: DOUBLELUNG on November 01, 2017, 09:39:01 AM
Post by: swanny on November 01, 2017, 09:41:32 AM
From the pictures, I'm guessing you might have stayed in one of the coolest backcountry campsites ever.
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on November 01, 2017, 10:07:57 AM
Here’s my billy at 17 yards when Rick thought he might become a news story.
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I had one at 20yds a few years ago, I waved my arms so he saw. :chuckle:
Post by: NRA4LIFE on November 01, 2017, 10:32:31 AM
Post by: Timberstalker on November 01, 2017, 10:34:48 AM
Awesome footage.
Post by: Rainier10 on November 01, 2017, 10:49:28 AM
That goat was there for quite awhile before I thought about getting some video. When he bowed his head to show me his horns I got a little nervous and did think I might end up being a news story on King 5. Lucky for me he decided to just move on. After Josh put the hammer to him we found out just how sharp those pointed horns are. It is amazing how pointed they are.
Apparently I was taking so long trying to push the goat to Josh that he had turned around and was looking elsewhere for goats when this guy did walk away from me and out to where Josh should have been watching for him. I think we both might have the attention span of a goldfish. :chuckle:
Post by: jackelope on November 01, 2017, 10:59:17 AM
That goat pretty much tells Rainier 10 to go f himself. :chuckle:
Awesome footage.
Did you see him roll his head over at Rick? "Hey bro, did you see how sharp these horns are?"
p.s. they're really sharp.
Post by: jackelope on November 01, 2017, 11:13:26 AM
This is mostly in order from the start of this adventure in June on drawing day to my last sunset in the Goat Rocks. Enjoy and thank you all for coming along for the ride.
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Post by: Timberstalker on November 01, 2017, 11:22:07 AM
Post by: tlbradford on November 01, 2017, 11:27:25 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 01, 2017, 11:36:57 AM
So glad that it worked out for you and really appreciate you being so open and sharing it with us all.
Post by: Jpmiller on November 01, 2017, 11:48:10 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 01, 2017, 12:55:40 PM
Now that you've had a few days anything you'd do different looking back on it? Other than being able to control the weather seems like a dream way for it all to play out.I don't know what I could have done differently. I would have scouted more. Specifically I would have scouted the Rimrock GMU so I had a backup plan for bad weather. Bad weather happened and I didn't have a clue what to do.
I learned a lot about goat hunting, gear, backpacking, navigation, you name it.
If I was going to share 2 things from all of this....
1--I can't remember for sure why I chose the Goat Rocks but I think it was because there are 5 tags issued there and it seems like simple logic that that might make for better odds of drawing. I really wanted to shoot a goat with longer hair, which obviously means you have to wait till later in the season to do it. This is not something I thought about when I was applying. I don't think it's as important with the other OIL's as it is with goats, but access is a major concern. My good friend Drew told me about 150 times that the real trophy with a goat is the hair....wait for the hair...wait for the hair...so I did. If you want to shoot a goat with hair, you need to apply for and/or draw a unit that you can access. No messing around. All the goats in the Goat Rocks are at least a few miles from the road so make sure you can hike and either have the gear to spend the night out there or be prepared to buy it all. I can't really see day hiking from the car as a viable option. A lot of the access, trailheads, etc are up a road that is not well maintained and not at all maintained when it snows. And it's not at sea level. So be aware of that.
The other thing I would stress is nanny/billy identification. If you're not a "goat guy"(I'm not), be prepared to scour over hundreds of pictures practicing ID'ing them. From a conservation standpoint, I would have eaten my tag before I killed a nanny. I understand accidents happen, and I was prepared for that myself, but I still sat 99.7 yards from a goat I was pretty much positive was a billy for 45 minutes before I shot him. I had to convince myself I was right. (I second guess myself a lot...) Bushcraft posted this video on here a month or so ago. It's the best video I've seen for this purpose.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,218833.msg2911419.html#msg2911419
The state also sends you a bunch of material on ID also. The state of Alaska requires you take an ID test. WA sends you some of their info. Don't take it lightly. One thing I learned was that it's pretty easy to ID a billy when it's a billy. When it's a big nanny, things get more difficult. If you happen to be on FAcebook, the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance puts up a guess the sex billy/nanny pic. These were extremely helpful too. Also join the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. It's an org that is working hard with goat conservation. They do projects here in Washington too, with the end goal being more opportunity for us to draw tags in the future. Well....for you guys to draw tags in the future. I guess I'm done with that game.
Post by: Gringo31 on November 01, 2017, 02:42:19 PM
The lows make the highs higher and I'm glad you overcame the adversity that came your way. To push through....it is often the difference maker.
Two things I'll throw out there.
1. In the video, (don't get me wrong it's fantastic!) But I'd change the music a little so it's not on repeat.
2. Why when I see pics of you do I think you resemble Bearpaw? You got that same look in your eye :) :dunno:
Post by: jackelope on November 01, 2017, 02:57:26 PM
Very cool video and write up! Thanks for taking us along with you....
The lows make the highs higher and I'm glad you overcame the adversity that came your way. To push through....it is often the difference maker.
Two things I'll throw out there.
1. In the video, (don't get me wrong it's fantastic!) But I'd change the music a little so it's not on repeat.
2. Why when I see pics of you do I think you resemble Bearpaw? You got that same look in your eye :) :dunno:
1-I just used the music the iMovie app provided. They give you like 10 choices. I can try to change it later. Don't know if that's an option.
2-First time anyone's ever said that about @bearpaw and I. Maybe he's my long lost uncle or something. :dunno:
Post by: Gringo31 on November 01, 2017, 03:07:04 PM
Post by: rainshadow1 on November 01, 2017, 06:30:31 PM
Post by: bearpaw on November 02, 2017, 07:03:01 AM
Very cool video and write up! Thanks for taking us along with you....
The lows make the highs higher and I'm glad you overcame the adversity that came your way. To push through....it is often the difference maker.
Two things I'll throw out there.
1. In the video, (don't get me wrong it's fantastic!) But I'd change the music a little so it's not on repeat.
2. Why when I see pics of you do I think you resemble Bearpaw? You got that same look in your eye :) :dunno:
1-I just used the music the iMovie app provided. They give you like 10 choices. I can try to change it later. Don't know if that's an option.
2-First time anyone's ever said that about @bearpaw and I. Maybe he's my long lost uncle or something. :dunno:
hmm, couldn't have been the milkman :chuckle:
jackelope and I were born on opposite sides of the country...
Post by: bearpaw on November 02, 2017, 07:04:20 AM
Post by: KFhunter on November 02, 2017, 07:12:26 AM
Post by: BrownGoinDown on November 02, 2017, 07:59:16 AM
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. It adds an element to document your journey on here and so many people pulling for you, but the pressure of an OIL has to wear on a guy when you face the conditions you did. Happy it worked out in the end for you.
Sorry if you've already touched on it, but I'm curious on your shot. What gun, what bullet placement. These animals are tough, and that pic of you standing below your goat, you can see that a quiver from that thing would have sent it down a rocky roller coaster.
Thanks,
Cody
Post by: Rainier10 on November 02, 2017, 08:51:47 AM
I can tell you watching the shot was amazing. He was rock solid and absolutely drilled the goat. I really should have videotaped that and am disappointed that I didn't.
He hit that goat right in the boiler and it barely budged. It tensed up, it's left leg moved a little forward and it's head rolled to the left as it stretched out. My guess is it took all of 8 or 9 seconds. I was waiting for a death kick or something and then the tumble down the cliff butt nothing. That bullet basically turned that goat to stone right there in its bed. He couldn't have laid down and presented a better shot if you staged it yourself.
I have never seen anything like it in real life and only a couple of times on TV shows. It was amazing.
Josh was cool as a the other side of the pillow for the shot and a total wreck after. You could feel the emotion in the air.
Post by: zwickeyman on November 02, 2017, 09:03:40 AM
Post by: jackelope on November 02, 2017, 09:17:06 AM
Josh,
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. It adds an element to document your journey on here and so many people pulling for you, but the pressure of an OIL has to wear on a guy when you face the conditions you did. Happy it worked out in the end for you.
Sorry if you've already touched on it, but I'm curious on your shot. What gun, what bullet placement. These animals are tough, and that pic of you standing below your goat, you can see that a quiver from that thing would have sent it down a rocky roller coaster.
Thanks,
Cody
Cody-
I took my TC Encore in .300 Win Mag. It's a nice, light compact rifle that I really really enjoy shooting. I did a lot of shooting with 180 grain accubonds and the 185 grain Bergers. I shoot factory ammo. Both shot great but I decided to go with the Accubond only because I wasn't going to be shooting long range. So the shot was ranged at 99.7 yards. Rick pretty much described the rest of it. I was amazed that he didn't move. Bullet took out both front shoulders. We did the gutless method breaking him down so I didn't look at the innards, but I assume by the location of the shot, it took out his lungs too. A little high for the heart. I mentioned 17 or 18 probably times to Rick how I was concerned he would tumble. He could have gone a long way down I think if he did.
Post by: BrownGoinDown on November 02, 2017, 09:29:25 AM
Josh,
Thanks for taking us along for the ride. It adds an element to document your journey on here and so many people pulling for you, but the pressure of an OIL has to wear on a guy when you face the conditions you did. Happy it worked out in the end for you.
Sorry if you've already touched on it, but I'm curious on your shot. What gun, what bullet placement. These animals are tough, and that pic of you standing below your goat, you can see that a quiver from that thing would have sent it down a rocky roller coaster.
Thanks,
Cody
Cody-
I took my TC Encore in .300 Win Mag. It's a nice, light compact rifle that I really really enjoy shooting. I did a lot of shooting with 180 grain accubonds and the 185 grain Bergers. I shoot factory ammo. Both shot great but I decided to go with the Accubond only because I wasn't going to be shooting long range. So the shot was ranged at 99.7 yards. Rick pretty much described the rest of it. I was amazed that he didn't move. Bullet took out both front shoulders. We did the gutless method breaking him down so I didn't look at the innards, but I assume by the location of the shot, it took out his lungs too. A little high for the heart. I mentioned 17 or 18 probably times to Rick how I was concerned he would tumble. He could have gone a long way down I think if he did.
That's sweet. Thank God he bedded at the proper angle, just the gravity of him dropping in his tracks would have likely been enough for gravity to take over. Awesome stuff. Great pics and videos. Thanks again for sharing.
Post by: Whitenuckles on November 02, 2017, 11:39:21 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on November 02, 2017, 12:12:26 PM
Speaking of the blood on my hands, with deer I get all itchy but didn't have that same issue with goat blood. :dunno:
I will say I was shocked by the amount of meat on a goat. The backstrap was almost as long as an elk but it was smaller diameter than a deer. I guess maybe in volume the backstrap was the same as a deer. I was also surprised that there was really no fat at all like you find on a deer going into winter.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on November 02, 2017, 04:55:55 PM
Post by: Jpmiller on November 02, 2017, 07:08:42 PM
Post by: 3nails on November 03, 2017, 08:56:21 AM
Post by: tlbradford on November 03, 2017, 10:04:42 AM
Am I to understand you didn't bring the heart out?!? :yike: that's the best part of the whole thing, and really what's another pound or two when you've already got a hundred or three to get out of the wilderness.
Good chance it was shredded with a perfect shot
Post by: jackelope on November 03, 2017, 10:59:11 AM
Finally got time to go through all of this. WOW! Great write up and thanks for taking the time to share everything. What a beautiful animal! God is good!
I agree. He was definitely there with us. Thank you.
Am I to understand you didn't bring the heart out?!? :yike: that's the best part of the whole thing, and really what's another pound or two when you've already got a hundred or three to get out of the wilderness.
No heart. :sry:
Post by: jstone on November 03, 2017, 12:07:28 PM
Post by: steen on November 05, 2017, 09:41:53 AM
Post by: trophyhunt on November 05, 2017, 10:37:41 AM
Congrats again Josh, epic journey! And your insite will surly help future goat hunters, including myself. You brought up very important points and that video on Identifying Billy’s was great. Let next years draw begin!!!! You did it right and gave the respect to the hunt that it deserves!Now that you've had a few days anything you'd do different looking back on it? Other than being able to control the weather seems like a dream way for it all to play out.I don't know what I could have done differently. I would have scouted more. Specifically I would have scouted the Rimrock GMU so I had a backup plan for bad weather. Bad weather happened and I didn't have a clue what to do.
I learned a lot about goat hunting, gear, backpacking, navigation, you name it.
If I was going to share 2 things from all of this....
1--I can't remember for sure why I chose the Goat Rocks but I think it was because there are 5 tags issued there and it seems like simple logic that that might make for better odds of drawing. I really wanted to shoot a goat with longer hair, which obviously means you have to wait till later in the season to do it. This is not something I thought about when I was applying. I don't think it's as important with the other OIL's as it is with goats, but access is a major concern. My good friend Drew told me about 150 times that the real trophy with a goat is the hair....wait for the hair...wait for the hair...so I did. If you want to shoot a goat with hair, you need to apply for and/or draw a unit that you can access. No messing around. All the goats in the Goat Rocks are at least a few miles from the road so make sure you can hike and either have the gear to spend the night out there or be prepared to buy it all. I can't really see day hiking from the car as a viable option. A lot of the access, trailheads, etc are up a road that is not well maintained and not at all maintained when it snows. And it's not at sea level. So be aware of that.
The other thing I would stress is nanny/billy identification. If you're not a "goat guy"(I'm not), be prepared to scour over hundreds of pictures practicing ID'ing them. From a conservation standpoint, I would have eaten my tag before I killed a nanny. I understand accidents happen, and I was prepared for that myself, but I still sat 99.7 yards from a goat I was pretty much positive was a billy for 45 minutes before I shot him. I had to convince myself I was right. (I second guess myself a lot...) Bushcraft posted this video on here a month or so ago. It's the best video I've seen for this purpose.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,218833.msg2911419.html#msg2911419
The state also sends you a bunch of material on ID also. The state of Alaska requires you take an ID test. WA sends you some of their info. Don't take it lightly. One thing I learned was that it's pretty easy to ID a billy when it's a billy. When it's a big nanny, things get more difficult. If you happen to be on FAcebook, the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance puts up a guess the sex billy/nanny pic. These were extremely helpful too. Also join the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. It's an org that is working hard with goat conservation. They do projects here in Washington too, with the end goal being more opportunity for us to draw tags in the future. Well....for you guys to draw tags in the future. I guess I'm done with that game.
Post by: jackelope on November 05, 2017, 02:56:39 PM
Congrats again Josh, epic journey! And your insite will surly help future goat hunters, including myself. You brought up very important points and that video on Identifying Billy’s was great. Let next years draw begin!!!! You did it right and gave the respect to the hunt that it deserves!Now that you've had a few days anything you'd do different looking back on it? Other than being able to control the weather seems like a dream way for it all to play out.I don't know what I could have done differently. I would have scouted more. Specifically I would have scouted the Rimrock GMU so I had a backup plan for bad weather. Bad weather happened and I didn't have a clue what to do.
I learned a lot about goat hunting, gear, backpacking, navigation, you name it.
If I was going to share 2 things from all of this....
1--I can't remember for sure why I chose the Goat Rocks but I think it was because there are 5 tags issued there and it seems like simple logic that that might make for better odds of drawing. I really wanted to shoot a goat with longer hair, which obviously means you have to wait till later in the season to do it. This is not something I thought about when I was applying. I don't think it's as important with the other OIL's as it is with goats, but access is a major concern. My good friend Drew told me about 150 times that the real trophy with a goat is the hair....wait for the hair...wait for the hair...so I did. If you want to shoot a goat with hair, you need to apply for and/or draw a unit that you can access. No messing around. All the goats in the Goat Rocks are at least a few miles from the road so make sure you can hike and either have the gear to spend the night out there or be prepared to buy it all. I can't really see day hiking from the car as a viable option. A lot of the access, trailheads, etc are up a road that is not well maintained and not at all maintained when it snows. And it's not at sea level. So be aware of that.
The other thing I would stress is nanny/billy identification. If you're not a "goat guy"(I'm not), be prepared to scour over hundreds of pictures practicing ID'ing them. From a conservation standpoint, I would have eaten my tag before I killed a nanny. I understand accidents happen, and I was prepared for that myself, but I still sat 99.7 yards from a goat I was pretty much positive was a billy for 45 minutes before I shot him. I had to convince myself I was right. (I second guess myself a lot...) Bushcraft posted this video on here a month or so ago. It's the best video I've seen for this purpose.
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,218833.msg2911419.html#msg2911419
The state also sends you a bunch of material on ID also. The state of Alaska requires you take an ID test. WA sends you some of their info. Don't take it lightly. One thing I learned was that it's pretty easy to ID a billy when it's a billy. When it's a big nanny, things get more difficult. If you happen to be on FAcebook, the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance puts up a guess the sex billy/nanny pic. These were extremely helpful too. Also join the Rocky Mountain Goat Alliance. It's an org that is working hard with goat conservation. They do projects here in Washington too, with the end goal being more opportunity for us to draw tags in the future. Well....for you guys to draw tags in the future. I guess I'm done with that game.
Thanks buddy. I learned a lot from other folks in this adventure. If I can help someone next year, then I’ve done my part. These hunts are a huge deal from a conservation standpoint and that aspect shouldn’t be taken lightly as Bushcraft mentioned in that other thread.
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Post by: Elkstuffer on November 05, 2017, 08:46:01 PM
Post by: rosscrazyelk on November 05, 2017, 09:00:32 PM
Well done my friend. Epic hunt, epic adventure,epic pics and story.
Love the vid as well.
Congrats, couldn't of happened to a better guy
Post by: jackelope on November 05, 2017, 09:20:49 PM
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Post by: actionshooter on November 07, 2017, 08:34:31 PM
Congrats!
Post by: jackelope on November 08, 2017, 08:00:24 PM
That's awesome Josh! I was rooting for ya,
Congrats!
Thanks man. I appreciate all the support.
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Post by: Watimberghost on November 08, 2017, 08:03:55 PM
Post by: RallyDawg on November 09, 2017, 04:14:20 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 07, 2018, 03:17:56 PM
Hope you enjoy them though!!
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Into the beetles.
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Now the wait begins for the real mount!
Post by: teanawayslayer on January 07, 2018, 03:47:59 PM
Post by: Bullkllr on January 07, 2018, 04:05:49 PM
FWIW, when this thread was new, did anyone reply it should read "I'm due for a OIL permit long before I got one"? :chuckle:
Post by: Jpmiller on January 07, 2018, 05:23:44 PM
Post by: quadrafire on January 07, 2018, 05:57:35 PM
Post by: northwesthunter84 on January 07, 2018, 07:18:15 PM
Post by: Timberstalker on January 07, 2018, 07:34:00 PM
Post by: Calvin Rayborn on January 08, 2018, 12:05:07 AM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 09, 2018, 07:09:47 AM
All part of the process :tup:
Post by: Widgeondeke on January 09, 2018, 08:47:10 AM
I like to use these threads as a means of journaling my hunts and experiences year to year. Sorry to keep adding to it but figured I’d add a few more pics relative to the hunt. Itll be a while before my mount is done so I had Bugs n Bones do a euro for now. Sorry if the pics are annoying.
Hope you enjoy them though!!
Into the beetles.
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Now the wait begins for the real mount!
YUP, the pics are very annoying :chuckle:
Post by: quadrafire on January 11, 2018, 07:25:02 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 15, 2018, 11:56:49 AM
How bout an update on the meat prep and recipes you've tried so far. How does it eat??
Well... I hate to say I haven't eaten any of it yet, but I haven't. I did slice a few chunks off when I was butchering and threw them in a fry pan with some salt and pepper. Wanted to see how it tasted. Tasted good...more gamey tasting than deer normally tastes and tougher, but it wasn't backstrap. I ground everything up except for the backstraps. I plan to cook some of those up soon.
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 15, 2018, 12:06:52 PM
Post by: jackelope on January 15, 2018, 12:27:39 PM
Josh are you going to milk this one until your next OIL permit? :chuckle:
Wanna go moose hunting next fall?
Post by: Skyvalhunter on January 15, 2018, 12:39:47 PM
Post by: Gringo31 on January 15, 2018, 01:06:37 PM
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Tasted good...more gamey tasting than deer normally tastes and tougher
:chuckle: