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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. [img]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/jennifer9024/DSCF2470_zpsf669b59c.jpg[/img]#3 Diego. He's got length and decent mass. Any guesses on his length? [img]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/jennifer9024/DSCF2437_zpscb7f6c1a.jpg[/img]#4 Kinky He tries to mount anything. [img]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/jennifer9024/DSCF2487_zpsa6c5ada2.jpg[/img]#5 No Name Just a good solid goat, although nothing outstanding. [img]http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f302/jennifer9024/DSCF2478_zpsdc46344d.jpg[/img]
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Fun backpacking partner and a hot meal. Sleeping Dog mountain. If you look closely, there are goats on the horizon. Horse is the most impressive so far, but I'll be happy with any mature billy. Opinions welcome. Am I over estimating these guys?
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Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Beautiful country, I miss it!
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Very cool. Hope you get to let the air out of one of them.
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Goats are my favorite, very jealous. I'd go for Horse, but Kinky looks to have some good mass too. I'd like to see more pics of that one!
San Juans are incredible!
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Great pics and story, what a nice way to be spending time in July...I'd be so happy with any of them! Thanks for posting.
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Tanner,
Kinky has me thinking....he's a solid goat, but no where near the body size of Horse or O&B. He'd approach every billy on the mountain, posture and try and mount.
If I put on a white hat and suit, he'd decoy I bet.
I'll go back up in mid August and see if they are still around.
It's going to be a great hunt!
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T Bone:
Good luck. Thanks for sharing. What unit did you draw?
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Tanner,Kinky has me thinking....he's a solid goat, but no where near the body size of Horse or O&B. He'd approach every billy on the mountain, posture and try and mount.
If I put on a white hat and suit, he'd decoy I bet.
Just don't let hem get around behind ya........
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Tanner,Kinky has me thinking....he's a solid goat, but no where near the body size of Horse or O&B. He'd approach every billy on the mountain, posture and try and mount.
If I put on a white hat and suit, he'd decoy I bet.
Just don't let hem get around behind ya........ OK, that was funny, I don't care who you are! Seriously, thanks for those pics, great looking family, too
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Tanner,Kinky has me thinking....he's a solid goat, but no where near the body size of Horse or O&B. He'd approach every billy on the mountain, posture and try and mount.
If I put on a white hat and suit, he'd decoy I bet.
Just don't let hem get around behind ya........ LOL
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Nice photos .. Ice lakes for the family ?
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Nice photos .. Ice lakes for the family ? My guess also
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Yes, Ice Lakes.
Beautiful place for an overnighter for the family.
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The day we were there a llama committed suicide where the trail goes thru the cliffs below the lake. A family had rented 3 llamas, the oldest one walked right to the edge and fell down 60+', the dad kept telling the boy leading him "You weren't holding him tight enough!" Poor kids.
Great pics!
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Fantastic pics. What a great way to spend a week in July!
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Cool. I look forward to your updates.
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Awesome pics and trip.
Is that a pretty tough draw in CO? I'm assuming yes...
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The day we were there a llama committed suicide where the trail goes thru the cliffs below the lake. A family had rented 3 llamas, the oldest one walked right to the edge and fell down 60+', the dad kept telling the boy leading him "You weren't holding him tight enough!" Poor kids.
Great pics! Goddammm, this story made me laugh. Travis
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