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Archery goat season is only 2 months out!

We spent 5 days last week goat scouting.

The first two days turned into a family backpacking trip, which was perfect except for the lack of goats. We started at 9000 ft elevation and went as high as 13200. The younger kids did extremely well.

Summer in the Rockies is in full bloom.

Wife and two younger kids

My better half and I

With the lack of goats, I decided to drop the family off and head to a different trailhead.
The dog stayed with me. She's awesome!

This trail head was wicked to get to and worse once I started. A full day later, 9 miles in and 4000 feet higher found me running for cover above tree line with a full blown electric storm.

The next day everything was wet, but my hopes were high.

I was not disappointed.

Jackpot.

Billy goat hangout.

Here are the top 5 on the hit list.

#1 A goat named Horse. He's big. Like a horse. His body dwarfs most others he's around. I'd guess him at 9.5" plus.

He's the one in back.

Horse is playing dead after I drilled him with my imaginary arrow.

#2 Old and Broken.

He's old, broken, and as big as horse. His horns will only go 8" or so, but he's massive to the tip. I got to 35 yard of him and was able to count rings. He's 9+ years old.

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#3 Diego.

He's got length and decent mass. Any guesses on his length?
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#4 Kinky
He tries to mount anything.
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#5 No Name

Just a good solid goat, although nothing outstanding.
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