Pack animals ?

[Bob b]

 

[Bachto]

Donkeys rule!! I got a blm burro a few years ago. My goal is to have 2 eventually. He packed my bull out last year, just had to make 2 trips. I have had lots of fun working with him and I have no previous equine experience. He is my buddy, I take him for walks everyday I’m home like you would a dog

Did you get him from a TIP trainer or was he wild when you got him?

 

[Bob b]

Did you get him from a TIP trainer or was he wild when you got him?

Tip trainer, the program has changed now to Forever Branded.

 

[bisblue]

No matter what you get, the individual matters. If anyone in you family won't be OK rehoming the animal you get, buy a seasoned packer, some just don'thave the physical makeup or the personality for it.

I like my burro when he have someone to lead him solo, but he doesn't do well in my string of mules. I think 2 burros would be awesome.

I could tie him to a twig and he would just stand there. If he gets tangled in a lead line, he just sits and looks sad. He basically always looks sad, but looks a little extra sad.

Burros need patience and a certain type of training, but many are big puppy dogs. Pedro weighs #400s or so and carries #110 of gear great.

I had llamas previously, they are amazing but don't like you. Renting llamas is very worth it.

 

[Bull_n_heat]

Llama guy here. Don't disagree with anybody on this thread and certainly would assert that most of it hinges on personal preference. I like llamas because they are pretty easy to deal with in camp, and don't take up too much of my hunting time. As a buddy of mine likes to remind me, "llamas are the pack animal for the guy that doesn't want to take care of pack animals."

Are they a little under-gunned packing big elk? Yes. Are they likely to cause serious injury from a kicking or falling accident? No. Do I wish my neighbors couldn't see them? Yes. Are there better options on there? Perhaps. Have they packed out more than a few animals and will I stick with them? Probably.

 

[bisblue]

Llamas are the lowest maintenance by far.

 

[Procision Arms]

No matter what you get, the individual matters. If anyone in you family won't be OK rehoming the animal you get, buy a seasoned packer, some just don'thave the physical makeup or the personality for it.

I like my burro when he have someone to lead him solo, but he doesn't do well in my string of mules. I think 2 burros would be awesome.

I could tie him to a twig and he would just stand there. If he gets tangled in a lead line, he just sits and looks sad. He basically always looks sad, but looks a little extra sad.

Burros need patience and a certain type of training, but many are big puppy dogs. Pedro weighs #400s or so and carries #110 of gear great.

I had llamas previously, they are amazing but don't like you. Renting llamas is very worth it.

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The bronc halter is epic

 

[grfox92]

No matter what you get, the individual matters. If anyone in you family won't be OK rehoming the animal you get, buy a seasoned packer, some just don'thave the physical makeup or the personality for it.

I like my burro when he have someone to lead him solo, but he doesn't do well in my string of mules. I think 2 burros would be awesome.

I could tie him to a twig and he would just stand there. If he gets tangled in a lead line, he just sits and looks sad. He basically always looks sad, but looks a little extra sad.

Burros need patience and a certain type of training, but many are big puppy dogs. Pedro weighs #400s or so and carries #110 of gear great.

I had llamas previously, they are amazing but don't like you. Renting llamas is very worth it.

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I need to find a halter that fits my Donk

 

[bisblue]

The bronc halter is epic

My mentor makes saddles and tack, it goes great here in Idaho.

 

[Jim Row]

I run goats which are great for super difficult terrain. They can definitely be a pain in the ass which I’m sure all pack animals can be. They don’t listen most of the time, the beat each other up whenever you don’t need them to. I enjoy them for their antics but not everyone does. I use them so I can hunt solo and not be afraid to go deep. I’m starting to narrow down my team of goats and get rid of the bad apples. It’s hard to find a good group in the beginning to get going. They do have a short pack life but they are cheap. Tons of information out there. Shoot2hunt podcast just did an episode with cliff grey and @Ryan Avery talked about all the pro/cons. Take a listen and do research. Go hang with some before you get them as well to see what they are life.