Post by: cjensen on July 11, 2022, 08:54:31 PM
I've been getting more into goat hunting as I research more and getting in shape. I went last weekend to scout some areas and see what I am up against. Should be a good hunt and hope to post a video and pictures. Not going to hunt until September 24th, even though season starts August 1st and goes until November 30th.
Anybody else hunt goat in Oregon and have good stories? Think I'll go to the Eagle Caps even though the more popular place seems to be the Elkhorns.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on July 11, 2022, 09:36:55 PM
Post by: Dan-o on July 11, 2022, 10:44:48 PM
Some lucky dog's gotta win.
Post by: wheels1 on July 12, 2022, 12:35:01 AM
Post by: Jpmiller on July 12, 2022, 06:43:15 AM
How did the scouting go?
Post by: Karl Blanchard on July 12, 2022, 08:02:58 AM
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Post by: starbailey on July 12, 2022, 09:10:36 AM
I too won an Oregon raffle (Bighorn) way back in 1999 with 3 big tickets! I'm sure you'll have an amazing hunt.
I hunted my bighorn in the Eagle Caps & it is one of my favorite spots in the NW.
I did see goats while hunting for my ram and would be happy to share. Pm me.
Bryan B
Post by: time2hunt on July 12, 2022, 10:56:43 AM
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Post by: cjensen on July 13, 2022, 06:08:01 AM
Post by: Flaming Antler Outdoors on July 13, 2022, 07:13:40 AM
Post by: jackelope on July 13, 2022, 08:48:02 AM
WAIT FOR THE HAIR TO GROW!!!!
If you can help it, don't shoot a September goat. The horns are cool, but let's face it...they're pretty small and not that exciting. The long hair is the real eye catcher.
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Post by: cjensen on July 13, 2022, 11:08:04 PM
Congrats....that will be an epic adventure.
WAIT FOR THE HAIR TO GROW!!!!
If you can help it, don't shoot a September goat. The horns are cool, but let's face it...they're pretty small and not that exciting. The long hair is the real eye catcher.
:twocents:
Post by: cjensen on July 14, 2024, 07:14:09 PM
Post by: DeerThug on July 14, 2024, 07:42:20 PM
Judging a billy is hard until you have seen a bunch of them. that is why scouting is key. Even if not in Oregon. If you know where you are going take a few day hikes in the goat rocks and look at the tons of goats in there. Then you can just see one and know it is a good one. If you find a goat that you like and can spend a few days in there pattern it. Mine we would see out on the cliffs mid morning till about 2. Then he would cross over the ridge to feed and where a retrieval was guaranteed. 2 months later when I went in there I shot him the first after noon as he did the same thing.
Not sure this would apply once real weather sets in in the high country.
If you are back in aways. Take help. As many that are willing to put in the time.
Keep camp dry!
Sound up! 9 7/8 goat with big bases.
Post by: jackelope on July 14, 2024, 07:55:13 PM
Post by: cjensen on July 16, 2024, 08:33:20 PM
Awesome Billy. Thanks for coming back to share the video with us.
Thank you! I figured that at least some folks would want to see a follow up. We've got nothing better to do until season anyway.
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