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Mountain Goat Hunt, 7 Days
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Prices and Availaility
Summary:
Mountain goats weigh between 150 and 250 pounds. Their horns are usually between 6 and 11 inches in length with a base circumference of 4-1/2 to 6-1/2 inches. Goat horns are not particularly impressive when compared to some of the other game species, but from the standpoint of physical hardship, spectacular setting, trophy judging, and difficulty of the terrain, the trophy billy goat presents a unique challenge. The pelt of a prime late fall or winter mountain goat is a beautiful specimen because of the longer hair of their winter coat.
For an early season goat hunt, we recommend the client to be in good physical condition and able to backpack through rough, steep terrain with a 30 - 60 pound pack.
The average horn size of goats taken with us is over 8-3/4", and our success over the last 6 years has been 100%.
Why are our late season goat hunts different than other guide operations in
Alaska and BC?
- Boat-based hunt - Our late season goat hunts are boat-based, so that you have somewhere warm and cozy to come back to each night.
- Limited Number of Clients - We only take four hunters a year on these hunts.
- High Success - We have had 100% success on these hunts for the last 7 years.
- Excellent Trophies - November 30th is the end of the season in this region. The coats on these animals during this time are almost unreal. Their fur will be almost a foot long in some areas. Our goat horns average over 8-3/4"+ with some approaching the 10" range. During most years, we have seen some extremely large Billy's (10" to 11-1/2"+) up in the higher elevations. We're hoping to get some of our clients up there to get one or two of these big boys.
- Very Large Populations - The goat populations in our areas have been stable to increasing - the latest counts for the glacial fjord areas we hunt is between 1,200 and 1,600 goats (surveyed August 2001 and 2002 by Alaska Department of Fish and Game).
- Experience - We have personally and professionally hunted these goats since the late 70's.
- The View - I cannot express enough - how truly awesome these huge glacial fjords really are. As you enter, all you can see are icebergs, steep walls of rock, large waterfalls, glaciers, and goats everywhere.
- Return Clients - If you speak with any of our past clients, you'll find that most of them either:
- have returned to hunt with us,
- plan to hunt with us again,
- are booked to hunt with us again, or
- wished they could come back up and hunt with us.
Included Meals
Abbreviations:
(B) Breakfast
(L) Lunch
(D) Dinner
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Your Itinerary:
Day 0:
Early Season Hunt
Board one of our vessels, riverboats, or chartered floatplane in Juneau, Alaska and travel to a distant bay, fjord, inlet, or upper alpine lake dependent on local weather conditions.
Arrive, setup base camp (if applicable). Backpack to upper alpine and establish a spike camp.
Possible evening hunt (Fly-in hunters must wait till the following morning to hunt).
Late Season Hunt
Depart on board a larger vessel (size depending on the number of hunters) from Juneau bound for a large glacial fjord.
Evening hunt.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 1:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt utilizing spot and stalk method. You will begin by glassing the nearby slopes from the boat or camp. We will then plan the stalk, take a skiff to the beach, or jet boat up the river and begin an ascent. Depending on the terrain and weather conditions, we may bring camping gear to set up a spike camp or just "day-hunt" using spot and stalk method and carrying internal frame packs with lunch/snacks to bring the meat, cape, and horns back to camp.
Late Season Hunt
During the day, you will depart in skiffs and smaller boats to spot and stalk the goats. Be prepared for cold and wet days.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 2:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt from skiffs, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 3:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt from skiffs, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 4:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt from skiffs, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 5:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt from skiffs, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 6:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt, utilizing spot and stalk method.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt from skiffs, utilizing spot and stalk method.
(B) (L) (D)
Day 7:
Early Season Hunt
Hunt morning. Break camp and descend to base camp. Depart for Juneau.
Late Season Hunt
Hunt all day. Return to larger vessel and depart for Juneau.
(B) (L) (D)
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Availability:
2006 - Early Season Hunts
August 1 - 7, (pending)
August 9 - 15, (pending)
August 17 - 23, (pending)
August 25 - 31, (pending)
September 1 - 7, (pending)
September 8 - 14, (pending)
September 17 - 23, (pending)
October 1 - 7, (pending)
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Prices: | |
1 hunter, 1 guide -
2 hunters, 1 guide -
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$7,500
$7,000
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2006 - Late Season Hunts
November 16 - 22, (pending)
November 24 - 30, (pending)
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Notes:
- Prices include all meals, lodging, photos, maximum 2:1 hunter to guide ratio, and preparation of trophies.
- We can also provide limited accommodations/lodging one day prior and one day after the hunt.
- Prices do not include airfare, personal gear, licenses, tags, & USFS Special Use Fees.
- For additional costs click here (licenses, tag fees, . .etc.).
- Non-hunting companions are $250 per day.
- On the September goat hunts and time allows, you may add a black bear for an additional $2,000, plus Tag-$225 and USFS fee-$70.
- On the November goat hunts and time/weather allows, you may add a Sitka blacktail deer for an additional $1,375, plus Tag-$150 and USFS fee-$70.
- If utilized, floatplane costs will be an additional $500/person.
- Plan on arriving in Juneau via Alaska Airlines 1 day prior to hunt.
- Expect to depart on the 8th or 9th day.
- Schedules are subject to change due to weather, . .etc.
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