jjentringer3921
WKR
I was fortunate to draw a goat tag in central Idaho. I will not list the specific unit, but happy to share via private message. I'm looking for advice from anybody that has experience hunting goats in the mountain west, or even better if you've hunted them in Idaho. Seems like there are quite a few members here on rokslide that have experience hunting goats so I thought I'd reach out. Any and all help is welcome. As you'll see by the questions, I'm new to the goat hunting game and have a lot to learn in the coming months.
A few things I'm currently trying to work out:
1. Season dates are August 30-November 12? Anybody with experience hunting goats in central idaho recommend trying to hunt them earlier in the season to avoid access issues with snow? Or do a lot of people wait until the last 2-3 weeks of the season to hunt them in pursuit of a better coat?
2. When do you start to see that coat grow? Would the last week of September be a little early for a good coat? Would you recommend waiting until a certain date to harvest an animal?
3. Is coat going to affect the looks much of a shoulder or pedestal mount? Or is this really only relevant for full body mounts/rugs?
More goat specific questions:
1. Are male goats likely to remain in the same area in October/November as I find them in August, or do male goats roam?
2. Are goats similar to deer and elk in that they are more active in the morning and evenings? Are they daily waterers?
Other:
1. Any good taxidermist recs for goat in the Idaho or Utah region?
2. Also if you have a cool goat mount, post up a picture if you don't mind. Looking for ideas of what to do if I harvest an animal.
Feel free to PM me.
A few things I'm currently trying to work out:
1. Season dates are August 30-November 12? Anybody with experience hunting goats in central idaho recommend trying to hunt them earlier in the season to avoid access issues with snow? Or do a lot of people wait until the last 2-3 weeks of the season to hunt them in pursuit of a better coat?
2. When do you start to see that coat grow? Would the last week of September be a little early for a good coat? Would you recommend waiting until a certain date to harvest an animal?
3. Is coat going to affect the looks much of a shoulder or pedestal mount? Or is this really only relevant for full body mounts/rugs?
More goat specific questions:
1. Are male goats likely to remain in the same area in October/November as I find them in August, or do male goats roam?
2. Are goats similar to deer and elk in that they are more active in the morning and evenings? Are they daily waterers?
Other:
1. Any good taxidermist recs for goat in the Idaho or Utah region?
2. Also if you have a cool goat mount, post up a picture if you don't mind. Looking for ideas of what to do if I harvest an animal.
Feel free to PM me.