Mountain Goat
B.C.'s
Northcoast bordering Alaska is noted for having the highest population of
mountain goat in north America. Our Exclusive 10,000 sq. mile guide area
is located in the heart of mountain goat heaven. Towering peaks,
mountains, ice fields provide some the best habitat for these magnificent
animals. Our area boasts the best trophy mountain goats available with
over 40 alpine lakes to choose from. Record 10" Billy's are the norm, not
the exception. A rotation of our harvest areas virtually ensures record
class mountain goats on all hunts. The high mountain goat population in
our area allows for and extended season. Goats maybe hunted right up until
the end of February.
EARLY SEASON FLY-IN HUNTS
August & September are the
2 best months
for fly-ins. Our mountain goat camps are located on remote alpine lakes.
Camps are equipped with comfortable wall tents with heat. They are built
to withstand the wettest and harshest weather this region is known for.
From camp you will hike the various hills & ridges in search of your
trophy mountain goat. Goats are usually observed from camp on the
surrounding hills. We hike the mountains and ridges around camp and return
to our base camp each night. We are equipped with mountain tents for the
1-2 day excursions from base camp. Our fly-in goat hunts are prescouted on
a yearly basis to ensure trophy quality. Not often does a hunt last more
than 3-4 days. We target trophy billy's, NOT NANNY'S. The abundance of
mountain goats on our fly-in hunts allows for even challenged hunters to
bag a goat. We only take 1-2 goats from each camp per season to ensure a
thriving population.
LATE SEASON
We
target the goats as they prepare for the rut. The goats move from summer
feeding areas to common ground with the nanny and kids. 2-3 billy's
together is very common at this time of year. This is a physical hunt, as
you are climbing from the bottom of the mountain, but it's not mountain
climbing. 1-3 hour climbs are to be expected. We hunt from cabins and wall
tents in selected areas. We use trucks, atv's and jet boats in support of
the hunt. Trophy billy's with long hair will be harvested on this hunt.
WINTER HUNTS
Winter says it all! Mountain goats have
moved to the wintering grounds. They are now near the bottom of the
mountain. This is the best time for a hunter with physical limitations to
bag a goat. Long range shots in the 300 yard range if you don't want to
hike. Snow machines, snow shoes and atv's is how we access these areas.
Goats at this time of year have maximum hair length. You won't see a goat
with this much hair unless it's come from here! We have exclusive winter
hunting for mountain goat only in this area. |