Post by: kbrowne14 on December 31, 2020, 11:17:17 PM
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Post by: HUNTIN4SIX on January 01, 2021, 08:03:52 AM
Personally think they are a pain, ugly and not very personable. Buy a herd and throw some backs on them and see how you like them. :chuckle:
Remember Goat people like goats, Llama people like Llamas and horse people like horses. I am sure there is something good about a Llama.
Post by: dilleytech on January 04, 2021, 10:15:21 AM
Does Llama taste good?
If something is made of meat which I’m sure lamas are. They will be great. Specially grain fed things.
Post by: nwmein199 on January 04, 2021, 10:22:30 AM
http://www.elktalkpodcast.com/2020/07/01/ep-54-elk-hunt-with-llamas/
Post by: Mtnwalker on January 04, 2021, 11:17:03 AM
Randy Newberg and Corey Jacobson like to use llamas for elk hunting sometimes and had one podcast about the pros and cons of using llamas to hunt instead of other pack animals.
http://www.elktalkpodcast.com/2020/07/01/ep-54-elk-hunt-with-llamas/
Newberg has blown up the pack llama thing the last couple years, we were shopping before it got Insta cool and prices have gotten insane since then for anything bred specifically for packing. If you can even find one to buy.
Post by: skagitsteel on January 06, 2021, 09:42:36 AM
Post by: Stein on February 07, 2021, 09:21:26 PM
There is also a cost, you need the llamas, gear, etc and they eat all year so you either have to pay for that or rent them from someone who does.
I'm sure there are places you don't want to take them, some terrain and of course it might complicate camping in country thick with grizz. You also can't camp out where there isn't food and a place for them to bed, sometimes I've been on some pretty sparse and rocky camp sites.
Finally, there is increased odds of something blowing your hunt - trailer gets a flat or bearing blown, llama drama, rope breaks or knot comes loose or whatever else could lead you to having to spend the time trying to get the circus back in the tent.
They do look fun and hauling beer and fresh steaks is attractive as well as not having to carry meat out on my two legs. I would like to do it some day.
Post by: pd on February 07, 2021, 09:24:15 PM
That's it, I ain't never doing that.
Post by: Stein on February 07, 2021, 09:27:35 PM
Post by: Magnum_Willys on February 08, 2021, 06:26:31 AM
If hunting is your main focus then hire a packer or put it on your back. Way too much year round hassle to deal with.
Post by: Shannon on February 08, 2021, 07:30:40 AM
Post by: huntnnw on March 16, 2021, 01:35:43 AM
I use to have a pair of pack Llamas. I hunted with them quite a bit. They are a piece of cake to take care of. They would pack anywhere from 80-120 pounds each. You just put them on a dog stake at night. Cost per year to own was about $100 each. I averaged feeding them two bales of hay a year. The rest of the time they were just on pasture. I only have about 1 acre fenced so they are easy. I only took a little grain when packing them in. I'd give them a handful at night on the days they worked. You only have to take them to water on the third or fourth day of your trip which is why I got them to begin with. If its been raining they won't even drink then. Drawbacks are you can't ride them and you have to weigh your packs on each side so they are within a pound or two since they don't have withers like a horse does. Other than that they are easy. If you get some, I still have some high end pack frames and packs. They make packing easy. PM me if you have any questions.
extremely miss-leading post if you dont own any stock and are not set up yet. There is thousands involved.