Going mountain goat hunting in Washington this fall

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Jackelope

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Nothing broke. Just really heavy wet snow and pretty hard wind. It’s an REI half dome. Fairly stout tent otherwise. It was a couple inches of snow maybe. I was surprised too. It was heavy though. Slept in it that night and woke up multiple times with the tent about touching my face.
 
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Here’s a few more pics. This was 2 weekends before I killed my billy.
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We were looking at this billy in the spotters. He was up on top of that ridge.

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He had amazing hair but didn’t have the horns. I thought real hard that if he was still there and we could get to him I would shoot him. Never saw him again though. Those huge glands were his ID.
 
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2 weeks later. Same spot. 10/28/17

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Spotted him early.

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5.5 hours later.

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I shot him at 99 yards from up in those trees. He was bedded. Never knew what hit him.

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Sorry for all the pics. We were talking about goat hunting today with a few of the guys who helped me out. Hope you guys enjoy them. Truly was an epic adventure.
 
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No need to apologize for the photos. I never get tired of looking at the beautiful country that mountain goat’s call home. Thanks for sharing.


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Never apologize for too many pictures as there is no such thing! They are amazing animals. Thanks for sharing and congrats on a great billy.
 
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