Mountain Goats

BRITISH COLUMBIA TROPHY BILLY HUNT $9500
Well this outfitter has done it again.  Taking another Boone and Crockett billy on this hunt seems to be the norm.  They take one hunter October 8 to 15 on a trophy goat hunt each year and quite often the billy makes the all-time record book.  This year’s billy gross scored 54 inches.  The hair is real long and the body size of these Coastal Mountain billies is phenomenal.  This hunt is run out of Telegraph Creek, hunter and guide will take a jet boat down the river and glass for a trophy billy.  It is not uncommon to see over 50 goats and last fall in the 2 days of hunting 8 old mature billies were looked over.  Ranch house accommodations for 8 days, of which 6 are hunting days.  Charter from Dease Lake is about $700, plus a 7% GST tax.  This outfitter has never taken a nanny in over 20 years of outfitting.  Hunt MG394.  Pictures from this Hunt.

MOUNTAIN GOAT OFF THE YACHT IN PWR
This is the only boat hunt we endorse for mountain goat.  Premier hunt that has been 100% success on long-haired mature billies, no small billies or nannies.  Most hunters are tagged out on the first or second day of their hunt and last year when the hunter made a climb it was successful on that particular goat they went after.  Tree-line is at 1,500 feet and the tops of the mountains are about 2,400 feet.  Cruising shoreline an entire day hunters could expect to see upwards of 100 goats.

This hunt takes place in Prince William Sound.  The outfitter bases off his 50-foot yacht with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a full-time cook.  When you are not on the mountain pursuing goats you will be living in comfort.  He takes up to 4 hunters per year on this September/October hunt.  Success has been 100 percent on billies from 9 1/4 to 10 inches and averaging 50 Boone and Crockett points.  An average goat taken on this hunt is 6 to 7 years old.

7-day hunts guided 1x1 are $9,800 and black bear can be added for a $3,000 trophy fee.  Hunters are met in Valdez.  Hunt MG505.  Pictures from this Hunt.

BARGAIN PRICED GOATS
HIGH SUCCESS $7900
MOOSE TROPHY FEE $2500
Here is a 10-day 1x1 horseback mountain goat hunt at a very affordable price of only $7,900.  Last fall his 3 goat hunters all tagged billies over 9 inches.  Over the course of his last 4 seasons 18 hunters have harvested 17 goats.  He had 9 moose hunters in 2009 and they took 7 bulls averaging 50 inches.

10-day 1x1 horseback  or backpack hunt is $7,900 and includes black bear and wolf.  He is willing to do a 2x1 price of $6,900 for a couple buddies.  Moose or caribou can be taken on a $2,500 trophy fee.  Here is a good opportunity to take a moose for only $2,500, since most goat hunters are tagged in 3 or 4 days.

The outfitter has made major improvements to this area since he purchased it 4 years ago, including a new lodge, 3 spike camps and has opened much country with newly cut horse trails.  The area had been severely under hunted due to inaccessibility and he is constantly opening virgin hunting areas. 

Hunters fly into Prince George and roundtrip charter flight to camp is about $510.  Hunt MG833. 
Pictures from this Hunt.

100% KODIAK ISLAND GOAT $6995
Kodiak Island is a goat hunters dream and success continues to be 100% with this outfitter.  He typically only gets one or two hunters per year and in 2009 the largest billy taken went over 10 inches and into the Boone and Crockett record book.  In

2008 and he took an old long haired billy of 9 1/2 inches.  In 2007 all 4 hunters tagged nice billies and the same goes for 2006 and 2005, with most goats taken in the 9 to 9 1/2-inch range.  These backpack hunts tend to be less physical than most.  The highest climb is about 3,000 feet or four hours for an average hunter, but normally the goats are lower at 1,500 to 2,500 feet elevation making them more accessible. 

A 7-day October hunt guided 1x1 is $6,995 and you can also add a sitka blacktail buck for only $1,000.  His hunters have taken several Boone and Crockett bucks.  Goat tags are on a draw with about 30% odds and a December 6 deadline.  Hunters can apply as a party.  Hunt MG783.  Pictures from this Hunt.

HUNT MONSTER TROPHY GOATS
WITH GUN OR BOW
This outfitters 4,000 square mile area in the Coastal Mountain range has produced more of the “Top Fifty” record book goats than any other area and also has the highest goat density area in North America.  At press time 14 hunters had taken 11 billies, with the best ones scoring over 52 inches.  Of the 3 unsuccessful hunters one was a traditional archer and he had a father and son bowhunting that were not ready for a goat hunt in any way.   In 2008, 12 archers shot 10 billies, with one making the top 10 and another making top 15 Pope and Young.  They had about 6 rifle hunters and all scored, but one that crippled.

They specialize in bowhunts and their clients have taken many book billies with archery gear.

The fall hunt is from August 15 to October 15.  10 days 1x1 is $9,900 plus a $1,500 kill fee.  Black bear can be added on a $1,500 kill fee and they take some monster coastal bears.  Hunters are flown to one of 30 remote lakes for this backpack hunt.

The late season winter hunt runs from October 15 to November 30.  Hunters stay at the outfitters home and take day trips driving logging roads in the area.  The billies are rutting and are found in lower elevations.  This hunt can be done by older hunters and is less physical.  10-day 1x1 is $11,900 plus $1,500 kill fee.

Prices do include charter flights, but not license, tags or tax.  Hunters are met in Terrace.  If you are serious for 2010 call for a possible discount.  Hunt MG473.  Pictures from this Hunt.

NORTHERN B.C. GOAT/MOOSE COMBO HUNT
This 4,500 square mile area located only 60 miles from the Yukon border in the Cassiar Mountains has high goat numbers and is one of the least physical goat hunts.  They normally take 15 to 20 billies per season and several will go over 10 inches.  The average billy taken on this hunt goes 9 to 9 1/2 inches and most hunters are tagged out in 3 days.

Moose numbers are also quite high in his area and being near the Yukon border the bulls have fantastic genetics.  They take about 25 bulls per year and typically about 6 bulls make the Boone and Crockett record book.   

10-day horseback combination hunt guided 1x1 for moose, goat or mountain caribou is $13,900.  The Cassiar Mountains in his area run up to 6,500’ and timberline is at 4,500’.  The valley floor is about 3,000 to 3,500 feet above sea level and they normally hunt between 4,000 and 5,000 feet for goats.  Hunters arrive and overnight in Whitehorse.  Taxi to Watson Lake and roundtrip charter to camp has been $1,475 per hunter, plus a 7% GST tax.  Call if you have a buddy and want a 2x1 price.  HCU’s Cliff Graham has hunted this area.  Hunt MG491.  Pictures from this Hunt.

HIGH SUCCESS BRITISH COLUMBIA GOAT HUNT
This outfitter located in northeastern B.C. has a near perfect record.  Last year his hunters went 6 for 7 and the unsuccessful hunter was just too heavy to climb at all, although he did take a nice moose.  In 2008 all 6 hunters took billies, including a couple at 10 and a half inches and in 2007 they were 12 for 12. 

10-day 1 on 1 hunt is $10,500 and you can add additional animals on a $3,500 trophy fee basis.  He offers your choice of horseback hunt, river hunt or backpack hunts.  Spike camps are the norm and dates are August 25 to October 15.  Hunters fly into Fort Nelson and charter to base camp for about $1,000 roundtrip plus a 7% GST tax.  This outfitter also offers youth prices with an adult on a 2x1 basis for only the $3,500 trophy fee.  Hunt MG483.  Pictures from this Hunt.