Steve, excellent video. Thank you for doing this for us, strangers to you in many ways. I started hunting Blacktails in western Oregon in my mid-40s and now I'm in my early 60s -- I'm with you! I really, really enjoy it! I'll go out next week for my third hunt of the year and I would really like to take a buck this year. Those goats are grand. We have raised some for milk; I really need to think about this pack goat idea; horses are just not reasonable for most of us. It is gorgeous here in western Ore. for Blacktails, whether in the coast range, the Cascade mountains, or the Willamette Valley. The Lord is amazingly creative and grand and it can be seen in all His creation.
I grew up in humboldt county and hunted blacktail all my life now I live in Oregon and still hunt blacktail and still love hunting them I just got into pack goats that I'm training now hoping to have them ready for this season love your goats and the videos you guys are taking some nice big blacktails .
You put out a great video that was entertaining to watch! Love watching blacktail videos. We have gotten a couple of our blacktail kills on film and they are so fun to go back and watch over again. Once again great video!
Right on, got your pack goats and your “best friend” up on the mountain. Man......living the life! Killer picture of a “Lenny” there 3:25 too, got a good strong “wave” going on over head. Nice 😎
Steve Raised down river from H Camp as a kid, on the cost now. I go back every fall to walk around the wilderness. It is so awesome in there. Few years I did not make it over there 😭. Never a good feeling when one misses a season in the high country. Nice vids, good luck in the years to come,maybe we will bumb into each other in there some day.🙂
That's actually pretty smart to bring goats. They can pack gear and just eat the bushes and shrubs. So they're pretty easy to take care of as pack animals.
Great video! The goats are Awesome!!! A buddy and I did an 8 mile in and 5 days of hunting and on the way out we were talking about how nice it would be to have a pack animal. Never thought of a goat but after watching this video it seems they are perfect! Are there regulations about them being on trails? Such as the PCT?
Great video! Being in the city I cant keep goats so I am my own pack animal. You sure put yours to good use. Thought they might be skittish about the blood smell, but they looked like they didnt even notice. I guess if you took a nanny you could have milk for your coffee too! Well done!
Steve, thanks for posting this up. We have pack goat enthusiasts up in WA. I ran into a bunch of them while hiking just outside of MRNP, apparently there was a pack goat convention at Ranger Creek. What a great way to carry loads into the mountains! You mentioned warm conditions several times in your video. After boning out the deer, how do you get the venison cooled (and keep it cool) in that warm climate?
It was warm in the afternoon in the 80s which can be hot when you are climbing around in steep country. The meat will cool down at night and as long as you keep it in the cool shade it's fine. I had a 5 hour pack out and a four hour drive home and the meat was still cool when I got home.
Hi Steve, great video. Saw in the comments that you mentioned you're from Happy Camp. Do you ever hunt the Siskiyou Wilderness to the west of HC or do you always stick to the Marble Mtn Wilderness? Just curious as someone who wants to hunt in that area this fall. Thanks!
This vids beats most of all these ppl vid they have on TH-cam ppl need to take notes from you great vid keep doing more . Some one sponsored this guy !
I have one Alpine, two Alpine Kiko, and one Saanen. Random breeds are okay as long as they have been bottle-fed. They should weigh at least 175lbs when mature.
Were you carrying a pack as well as the goats having their packs? If yes how much were you carrying and how much were the goats carrying? Do you have to keep them with you all the time to avoid predation?
"Pack" Yes I was just for my rifle was all. Goats can carry 25% of their weight. My two big goats weigh 180 to 190 lbs. So they can carry up to 45 lbs. There are pack goats out there that are in the 250 to 300 lbs. Yes they stay with me at all times because of predators, and also they do not like to be separated from you. They were bottle fed when small so they bonded to humans.
Yes they are browsers just like deer. In my area there is some toxic plants that I have to watch out for. Usually that's in the spring and summer months. So if I'm going though a place that might have some toxic plants I put muzzles on the goats. Not a big problem.
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Steve, excellent video. Thank you for doing this for us, strangers to you in many ways. I started hunting Blacktails in western Oregon in my mid-40s and now I'm in my early 60s -- I'm with you! I really, really enjoy it! I'll go out next week for my third hunt of the year and I would really like to take a buck this year. Those goats are grand. We have raised some for milk; I really need to think about this pack goat idea; horses are just not reasonable for most of us. It is gorgeous here in western Ore. for Blacktails, whether in the coast range, the Cascade mountains, or the Willamette Valley. The Lord is amazingly creative and grand and it can be seen in all His creation.
stillhunterman I live in the Rogue valley area and have taken some nice blacktail here Oregon can provide some really nice bucks
Thanks, not sure if I replied early. You'll love pack goats, make sure their bottle fed
Legend. Never seen goats being used as packed mules.
I grew up in humboldt county and hunted blacktail all my life now I live in Oregon and still hunt blacktail and still love hunting them I just got into pack goats that I'm training now hoping to have them ready for this season love your goats and the videos you guys are taking some nice big blacktails .
Thanks! I really do think that the pack goat is the ultimate pack animal for blacktail hunting. :)
Great video man! I'm from AZ and grew up hunting coues and muleys, but a blacktail has always been on my list
Thanks, :)
Don't what is more impressive, the goats, the buck, or the dog. Country is not so bad either. Great video
You put out a great video that was entertaining to watch! Love watching blacktail videos. We have gotten a couple of our blacktail kills on film and they are so fun to go back and watch over again. Once again great video!
Thanks!
Right on, got your pack goats and your “best friend” up on the mountain. Man......living the life! Killer picture of a “Lenny” there 3:25 too, got a good strong “wave” going on over head. Nice 😎
Steve Raised down river from H Camp as a kid, on the cost now. I go back every fall to walk around the wilderness. It is so awesome in there. Few years I did not make it over there 😭. Never a good feeling when one misses a season in the high country. Nice vids, good luck in the years to come,maybe we will bumb into each other in there some day.🙂
Happy Camp was a great area back in the 50s and 60s. I love the Marbles! Just got back from a trip on the Lost Coast Trail, what a beautiful area.
That's actually pretty smart to bring goats. They can pack gear and just eat the bushes and shrubs. So they're pretty easy to take care of as pack animals.
And when you're done deer hunting you have great cougar bait along with you.
Your narration has that Endless Summer vibe
Very cool video and highly interesting using the goats..
Excellent video. I will buy a copy of your book.
Great video! I sure hope to see more hunts from you. This was great.
Thanks, working on one for 2019 season!
Haha, those pack goats were funny! Great video.
Thanks:)
My favourite Video on TH-cam
Thanks!
Great video! The goats are Awesome!!! A buddy and I did an 8 mile in and 5 days of hunting and on the way out we were talking about how nice it would be to have a pack animal. Never thought of a goat but after watching this video it seems they are perfect! Are there regulations about them being on trails? Such as the PCT?
No problems with PCT only place I know their not allowed is Lassen Park
Great video! Being in the city I cant keep goats so I am my own pack animal. You sure put yours to good use. Thought they might be skittish about the blood smell, but they looked like they didnt even notice. I guess if you took a nanny you could have milk for your coffee too! Well done!
Hey thanks
Steve, thanks for posting this up. We have pack goat enthusiasts up in WA. I ran into a bunch of them while hiking just outside of MRNP, apparently there was a pack goat convention at Ranger Creek. What a great way to carry loads into the mountains!
You mentioned warm conditions several times in your video. After boning out the deer, how do you get the venison cooled (and keep it cool) in that warm climate?
It was warm in the afternoon in the 80s which can be hot when you are climbing around in steep country. The meat will cool down at night and as long as you keep it in the cool shade it's fine. I had a 5 hour pack out and a four hour drive home and the meat was still cool when I got home.
Steve Ray Thanks for your response. I plan to hunt bear next August but I have been wondering about how the meat will hold up in the heat.
Bear meat is a little different than deer meat. Bear is a lot like pork and it will spoil on you if you're not careful with it.
I've tasted it but I've never harvested one. Looking forward to it.
Thanks for this awesome video, great hunt.
Thanks for watching.
nice hunt and love them buddies of yours...thanks for sharing your hunt true passion
Hey thanks!
Hi Steve, great video. Saw in the comments that you mentioned you're from Happy Camp. Do you ever hunt the Siskiyou Wilderness to the west of HC or do you always stick to the Marble Mtn Wilderness? Just curious as someone who wants to hunt in that area this fall. Thanks!
I've been in there couples times. Some hard hunting some big bucks. Me and my son killed two big four points.
Great video and awesome goats , what a blessing
This vids beats most of all these ppl vid they have on TH-cam ppl need to take notes from you great vid keep doing more . Some one sponsored this guy !
Hey! thanks but I'm just one of those avg. hunters that loves to hunt.:)
Steve Ray avg?? you guys are pro keep up the good work !
Hi Steve, first, great vids! thx! question about your goats if you don't mind...are your goats a certain breed or just random types?
I have one Alpine, two Alpine Kiko, and one Saanen. Random breeds are okay as long as they have been bottle-fed. They should weigh at least 175lbs when mature.
too cool steve love the use of the goats. did you have to train them to stay with you?
Not much! They were bottle fed so they have bonded real well to humans. They will follow you anywhere you go even to the outdoor outhouse. LOL
Props to you Sir you are true Hunter may our Lord Always guide your Path peace my Bretheren
Were you carrying a pack as well as the goats having their packs? If yes how much were you carrying and how much were the goats carrying? Do you have to keep them with you all the time to avoid predation?
"Pack" Yes I was just for my rifle was all. Goats can carry 25% of their weight. My two big goats weigh 180 to 190 lbs. So they can carry up to 45 lbs. There are pack goats out there that are in the 250 to 300 lbs. Yes they stay with me at all times because of predators, and also they do not like to be separated from you. They were bottle fed when small so they bonded to humans.
great video. your goats are very cool. I live in Yreka way up in far northern California. where abouts were you on this trip?
Right in your backyard almost. I was raised in Happy Camp. I hunt the Marbles a lot Trinities and the Russian.
I was about to say "uh, he's in your backyard" as well, when Brett stated he lived in Yreka!... LOL
very cool
Where in the Marbles were you? Curious since that is my back yard :)
I've been hunting the Marbles for 40 years. I grew up in Happy Camp. :)
where is this? we have a marble mount in Wa. State as well?
Its in Siskiyou County northern Ca.
Do the goats just graze on what's available?
Yes they are browsers just like deer. In my area there is some toxic plants that I have to watch out for. Usually that's in the spring and summer months. So if I'm going though a place that might have some toxic plants I put muzzles on the goats. Not a big problem.
nice job, sir. you make me want it to raise some goats for my backcountry hunt now. lol
How much weight can a goat carry.
25% of their body weight. My goats can pack up to 55 lbs. a piece.
Goats seem just a bit overloaded
Nope! I have never overloaded my goats.
what zone is this brother?
B6
is it a tough tag to draw
Yeah. Let everyone know where to go. Bet it's been worse since these videos
I wouldn't worry about it too much fella, because it takes a real man to hunt where I hunt.
Cool goats. Gross seeing a grown man showing off a dead body like that though.
whataboutredlorry just be thankful it wasn't you dead body you clown.