Author Topic: Goat Hunt Finalized !!!! (Read 3071 times)

sheepguide · « **on:** August 01, 2011, 10:12:36 PM »

Well chalk one up for the new company im starting work for on the 3rd. Got word from my new supervisor to go ahead with my hunt! Gotta love when the patch is busy and they kiss butt a little to keep you happy.

Anyways the old pickup will be leaving the yard the 25th to head 18hrs to where we are gunna be hunting. Be up there until the 9th or so of Sept. Its a pretty untouched region so should be a good time.
Hope to notch the first big game kill for the .280AI.
And hopefully watch two new friend tag a couple full curl rams.
Lots of new gear to try out so even if we dont harvest anything the trip will be a great time im sure. Get to look at some totally new country and a little that I havent hunted since 1993.

Speaking of full curls hope some of the BC boys put some sheep on the ground today on the season opener! Got a bunch of buddies out there so hope their barrels got warmed up and there knives got a touch duller!

SG

Rackmastr · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2011, 10:33:26 PM »

Good stuff man!

I leave on the 25th as well for my BC goat hunt. Hoping to watch 2 friends knock over a pair of Stone's sheep on the hunt as well. I'll be back on the 6th and most likely just in time for a southern AB sheep opening day where I'll do some running around for a day in K-Country (most likely) looking to see what I can find.

Should be a good time!! I've got 20ish hours at least of driving time as well (over 2 days) and cant wait till the 25th rolls around!

sheepguide · « **Reply #2 on:** August 01, 2011, 11:36:17 PM »

Look forward to the pics Rack. We are hoping for some good results but are also trying some country that very rarely gets hunted so is also a bit of a gamble but will be zero competition or pressure.

What side of the province you heading to? If your going up the alaska highway let me know and maybe ill see ya along the way or could forward a little area info.

SG

Rackmastr · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:10:20 AM »

Going to an area north of Mackenzie that I have spent 2 years in. Some very good country and should be fun getting back into it and seeing how its changed since I've been there in 2003.

The spot we are hunting till has almost zero resident pressure and just a bit of outfitter pressure. Should make for a good hunt if we can get back to where we wanted to get to and hopefully get into some sheep.

sheepguide · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:40:24 AM »

Well good luck on your trip man. Ill be about 250 to 300 air miles straight north of you and just a touch west.
SG

walleyes · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:29:16 AM »

Good luck on your hunts boys.. As always take lots of pics to share with us on your return..

badback · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2011, 11:55:06 AM »

Quote from: walleyes on August 02, 2011, 11:29:16 AM

Good luck on your hunts boys.. As always take lots of pics to share with us on your return..

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Decker · « **Reply #7 on:** August 03, 2011, 04:23:57 PM »

Good luck SG can't wait fo rthe pictures

Skinnydipper · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2011, 06:22:35 PM »

Quote from: walleyes on August 02, 2011, 11:29:16 AM

Good luck on your hunts boys.. As always take lots of pics to share with us on your return..

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sheepguide · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2011, 07:19:28 PM »

Well I hit the backyard range today and the .280ai is ready for the trip. Main cross hair was ringing the gong at 300 and the bottom mil dot(scope has two mil dots) was dead on at 400yrds. Now just need to get up there and get some white in the scope.
SG

Springer · « **Reply #10 on:** August 07, 2011, 11:22:42 PM »

Right on SG. Thats great even with the new job , last year never panned out and now its all coming together. I am just as excited for you , now all that training should pay off in the hills.

nube · « **Reply #11 on:** August 08, 2011, 07:30:12 AM »

Can't wait to see some pictures.

steve · « **Reply #12 on:** August 10, 2011, 08:03:12 PM »

Good luck Darcy and Rack, looking forward to pics.

Call of the Wild · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2011, 09:36:13 AM »

Best of luck sheepguide and Rackmastr. The three of us are leaving about the same time, picking up my brother on the 27th .

Have fun guys and play safe. Can't wait to read the stories also.

sheepguide · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:18:57 PM »

Where abouts are you heading COTW and what all are you guys hunting?
SG

sheepguide · « **Reply #15 on:** August 12, 2011, 10:56:15 PM »

Well I got the last of my gear and all of my food today. The pack comes in at 68lbs and im packed for 12 days. Thats everything including 4lbs of cape salt. The Eberlestock feels great with the load and will be right at 74lbs when the gun is in the scaboard.
Now just have to wait till departure day!
SG

Springer · « **Reply #16 on:** August 13, 2011, 12:34:52 AM »

So you bought a new pack then?? Eberlestock is the way to go for sure!!

Rocks · « **Reply #17 on:** August 13, 2011, 12:47:27 AM »

74 pounds, oh that makes my back hurt. I'm always within a day of the horses and have never gone up the mountain with more than 40 lbs, have come down some with heavier loads though. Sounds like you're set, should be a great trip, hope your pack is heavier at the end of your 12 days!

Rocks · « **Reply #18 on:** August 13, 2011, 12:56:19 AM »

PS Good luck Rack as well!!

diamonddave · « **Reply #19 on:** August 13, 2011, 04:00:48 PM »

Hey Darcy long time no chat!! Congrats on your hunt and good luck to ya!!