I applied for tags for the Methow Goat unit for many years. unfortunately the population dosnt support a season any longer due in large part to intrusion of other user groups like climbers.
One decoy I'd choose a DSD jake. But I've had toms seem to ignore the jake by itself. A jake hen pair is better. if your worried about to much to carry, sometimes Ill carry a DSD upright hen and a funky chicken jake decoy because it fits in the bag with the hen.
I have three Burris fastfires on shotguns and have been pleased. I like the auto brightness setting. Its a good middle of the road unit. I also have a couple Holosuns on pistols and am happy with them too. I don't think you can go wrong with either. Haven't used the Vortex RDS but have used...
Rem 870, Burris Fastfire III, heavyshot .573 tube, and Apex 8.5 shot. Pretty sure the tube is made by Carlson's. I've tried a couple others but this one has been the best. 4 birds this year between myself and others, nothing over 40 yards.
Nothing from AZ, and didn't buy anything in Idaho. Drew MT deer elk combo but didnt apply for special hunts, so Ill be hunting general seasons. Still waiting on MT antelope, ID sheep and WA everything. Though WA sucks so I chose points on everything except sheep and moose
Your 6.5will kill a goat just fine. But I’m the last guy to talk a man out of a new rifle. I killed my first goat with a Tikka t3 in 7-08. It did a great job. So what did I do when I got home? I ordered a NULA in .284 Because everyone loves a new rifle. I’ve since killed two more billies with...