He was still unaware of our presence but with a rifle built for its light weight and ruggedness and not its accuracy I knew getting closer would make this stalk into a guaranteed kill. The weather was clear and warm and we made quick time en route to our first glassing location. The customary gratuity for satisfied guests is 15-20% of the total stay. Upper Canyon Outfitters offers guided and unguided hunting trips for archery and/or rifle season. The entire staff and accommodations were without question the best I have experienced. That year the best part of the trip was meeting and learning from him and his wisdom and experience. If a hunter is interested in hunting mountain goat, they must apply for a special permit by applying on line at fwp.mt.gov and designating one of the two Hunting Districts (HD) we are permitted to guide forgoat 132or 134. There are more than 800,000 acres of public and private land we have access to hunt. We quickly sidehilled across the ridge to the next saddle. In some introduced populations east of the Divide, groups of up to 50 goats sometimes can be observed. Details:Prerequisite licenses are Conservation and Base Hunting in order to apply. We encourage you to check in with us so we can help answer any questions and give advice on how to hunt each area. To get email alerts about weather, fire, drought and information from around the web impacting Rocky Mountain Goat hunting in HD 361 - Hebgen-Upper Madison in Montana. The average bull is 55 or larger. Swan Mountain Outfitters offers those hunters lucky enough to draw a special permit to hunt either species the opportunity to plan and experience a hunt of a life time. Our mountain goat hunts are a 7-day hunt (day in, 5 days hunting, day out). Only a nanny and kid were spotted during the long day. We prefer check, cash, or debit, but also accept visa or MasterCard. We offer game retrieval for your harvested game at an additional charge. We had a great time with Lance. With a good rest this would be a sure shot. This gives you a quality hunt with guidance. Fly-fishing, big game hunting, horse rides and ranch vacations on wilderness and private land. Meeting and hunting with new friends was also rewarding. Make sure the link list also has a handle set to montanamountaingoathunting. Overwhelmed by emotions, Brice field dressed the goat and began the long packout back to the truck. Its now been over a month since I embarked on my first ever mountain goat hunt. In animals 4 years of age and older, males are usually larger than females, standing 3 to 6 inches (7.5 to 15 cm) higher at the shoulder and slightly longer in body length. and much more. Proud members of: Montana Outfitters and Guides Association (MOGA), America Outdoors Association, The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF), Trout Unlimited (TU), and Safari Club International (SCI). The view through the riflescope was utterly clear and somewhat unreal. If your purchase included a combination license, then the conservation & fishing portion of that will also be mailed to you. If you intend to purchase a black bear license for the first time, you need to have passed the FWP Bear Identification test. Hunting in Idaho; Seasons and Rules. The fishing, food, accommodations, service and especially the companionship were all first class. Non-residents who do not have an ALS number established and are purchasing a conservation license for the first time must be prepared to provide the last 4 digits of their social security number per Montana Code Annotated to comply with the Federal Welfare Reform Law. Over the last 20+ years, we've collected hunting research and data,sojoin Huntin' Fool todayand access the best research tools for hunting mountain goat in Montana,including3D Maps,Draw Odds,Consultations,and much more. Adult males generally lead solitary existences. Muscular development of the males' shoulders and the depth of the chest is greater than that of females. Rocky Mountain Lower Montane, Foothill, and Valley Grassland Recently Disturbed or Modified Insect-Killed Forest Wetland and Riparian Systems Rocky Mountain Subalpine-Montane Riparian Shrubland Rocky Mountain Subalpine-Montane Riparian Woodland Food Habits Grasses, sedges, lichens, forbs and shrubs. BOOK A TRIP TODAY, Dennis is professional, knowledgeable, and skilled in dealing with the unpredictability of nature and human nature! Once snow starts to fly, accessing the higher country can prove challenging and, in some instances, inaccessible. Upon a successful drawing of a goat tag for HD 312-20, we can then build a custom trip for you. We offer the best in Montana adventures. A younger billy showing off in a maze of cliffs. Hunts start right out our back door. It was wonderful to hit the trail again to see our Ruby Valley from the peaks across the road. I consider myself fortunate and my faith in human kind has been restored. One of the girls said that we need to come back in five years for a reunion, but she suggested summer time to see the ranch a warmer season. If the thought of going home without an animal is not acceptable to you, we suggest that you not book a hunt. Absaroka-Beartooth Outfitters is well known for providing quality mountain goat hunting experiences for over 15 years. We have been 100% successful on our goat hunts, the hardest part is getting a license as there are only 5 licenses issued per year so that means a non-resident only has an opportunity to draw a license every other year. Mountain goats become susceptible to over harvest if inordinate hunting pressure occurs on local herds, if road access penetrates mountain goat habitat or if adult females comprise the majority of harvest from an area. Working with K Lazy 3 Outfitters as our outfitter of record (#30503). The daily jaunt up and down the ridge to glass and then glass some more. A mountain goat tag is a very special thing to have. Since all of our hunts are free chase, there is a chance you may not see an animal during your hunt. These packets include information on logistics, pricing, what to bring and more. Includes meals, lodging, guided hunt (two hunters on one guide) and pick up and return to Bozeman. In Montana, they are native west of the Continental Divide and have been introduced into several mountain ranges east of the Divide. Rocky Mountain goats live in some of the roughest country in Montana. You both are in those thoughts this year on both counts. The goat populations here are doing well, for the most part, and kid recruitment continues to be high. Basal horn circumference for males ranges from 4.3 to 5.8 inches (1.7 to 2.3 cm) while in females circumference is from 3.5 to 5.0 inches (8.9 to 12.7 cm). Mountain goats continue to grow through their fourth year achieving average weights of 125 to 155 pounds (57 to 71 kg) for females and 135 to 180 pounds (61 to 82kg) for males. If the horn appears to be full-length, but the nose seems short, the animal is probably a 2 or 3 year old, and other body characteristics should be checked. Mountain goat hunting is a very challenging and rewarding hunt. . We thoroughly enjoyed our time at your ranch. General Season Hunts 2023. The age of a goat may be determined by counting the annual growth rings which are formed each winter except the first year. The land varies from the river bottom and hay meadows to rolling sagebrush hills and high mountain plains. As the summer progresses and the vegetation dries out, group size diminishes. Dennis L Duenas \\ Montana Outfitter #49290 \\ Hunting, Fishing, Pack Animal, Mountain Adventures with pack llamas. *NOTE: Some districts vary; check regulations for more information. Scan or click the code below to see the list of items to bring with you on your hunting trip. Great story: thanks for sharing. I will be telling all my friends, family and coworkers of your gem on the Upper Ruby. Moose, Bighorn Sheep and Mountain Goatregulations are typically posted late February. Hunting. What he drew in five years takes most applicants upwards of 20. I hope to make Upper Canyon a yearly visit. Weve missed your all since Ive made Ennis our summer home. Hed be safe for now. Season - Elk Only Deadline March 15, 2023 Then they started feeding together like nothing ever happened. Years of development and pushing the limits of what is possible in a rifle optic have led up to this moment. Hunt from our lodge or our back country camp up Meatrack Creek. Kid and yearling survival may be less than 50 percent depending upon the severity of the winter. With adrenaline fueling our legs we sidehilled hoping our remote movements wouldnt be observed by our target. Thank you, hugely, for a marvelous family hunting vacation. Looking for more information? Some hunts can provide easier access into goat habitat while others will provide a far more in-depth backcountry experience. Still a no-fall zone. Our grandfather homesteaded here in 1910 so we do know the area and enjoy sharing it. Hunting Spouse Discount (swan location only): 25% off. If you draw, you will be contacted by Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks confirming that you drew a license and providing you with instructions for payment. has left an impression on me that wont ever be forgotten. Montana Hunting Trips with Rising Son Outfitters - License #333 Rising Son Outfitters has specialized in producing world class guided hunts for elk, deer, black bear and mountain goat since 1985. Check current regulations or useFWP's online Hunt Plannerfor specific dates. Above prices do not include tags/licenses that are paid directly to the state of Montana, or a Hunter Defense Fund fee of $50 collected of all outfitted clients of Outfitter members of the Montana Outfitter & Guides Association for the purposes of defending nonresident hunting rights in the state of Montana. All the hunters in our group are still talking about the great experience they had. - Zack Boughton. All our hunts are fair chase hunting. After a gestation period of 6 months, kids are born in late May or early June. The Bridger Mountains hunt in unit 393 is produced the best goat in Montana in 2021 and has checked in at least one 10" billy each season since 2015. Is that you, The guiding and outfitting season is over. A look into a vast chuck of country only revealed one goat, two miles across the basin. if a female, determine whether she has a kid (avoid harvesting females with kids). Antelope Hunt on Private Ranch Lands. We hunt 1 guide to 1 hunter. Rising Son Outfitters offer trophy mountain goat hunts in districts 323 and 330 by special drawing only. Bedded for optimal visibility. Our Island Park Team had a great time. Eric led us to good fishing and, Donna, we loved the ride Your efforts to keep the country in us urban boys and girls is much appreciated. We appreciated everything they did to make our visit memorable. And thank you for all of the little details, you and your crew provide and attend to. The Public Lands Interpretive Association (PLIA) inspires and educates the public about the natural and cultural heritage resources of Americas public lands. Drawing a mountain goat tag in Unit 323 is "probably the easiest draw of all the big three, but still tough," said Howard Burt, Region 3 wildlife manager for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Total number of resident and nonresident 1st choice applicants. mag. Cant wait to be with you all again, whenever that is. Length of the horn in relation to the ear is one field indicator of age. Back to my hunt though. Please extend my sincere thanks to everyone at UCO who made the trip so enjoyable. This means you have the option to read your magazine on most popular phones and tablets. We were physically drained and took an hour to eat and take a short rest. We offer Mountain Goat hunts in the Bridger mountains, hunting district 393. Then the special times that I have been able to experience. The majority of horn growth occurs during the first 2.5 years. It wasnt ideal but it would put us into some remote mountain goat country. As I peeked up over the boulders my rangefinder told me he was 190 yards away. Private ranch hunts for elk, deer, antelope, bear, turkey, duck and goose. Please post this on your webpage to let others know how they can benefit from your experience with guided hunts. If you do not draw a license, the $1000 partial deposit will be rolled over to the following year, if space is available, or refunded. The breeding season occurs from mid November through early December. In Regions 1, 2, and 4, it is unlawful to take a female mountain goat accompanying a kid or female in a group that contains one or more kids. All clients will be required to follow the ranch/stable and guides safety policies and procedures and all clients will be required to sign a Participant Assumption of Risks, Acknowledgment of Inherent Risks and Indemnity Agreement in favor of Upper Canyon Outfitters, Inc. upon arrival. Although the length of a male's horns may not exceed those of a female, the circumference of the horn at the base is greater. I had to write you a note to say how grand a time our family had on our stay and hunt with you there at Upper Canyon Outfitters. All Rights Reserved. The hardest part of the hunt was counting down the days until it began, said Brice. Despite their white color the mountain goats were proving to be difficult to spot at times. The deadline for this drawing is May 1 of every year. We were very lucky to have had him for our entire experience with you. The drawing takes place in mid-April. Montana Fish Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) hunting regulations and dates are released in March of each year. $385.00 . UCO helps in the application process to help you get a license. At birth, kids stand about 13 inches (34cm) at the shoulder and weigh 5 to 7 pounds (3kg). Should a hunter cancel a hunt prior to February 1, the deposit will be returned in full, less a $50 cancellation fee. Scores. The area boasts 50 peaks exceeding 10,000 feet and has been described as mountain goats dance upon the craggy ridge lines above alpine lakes. We average between 8.5" and 9" horn length with a majority . We highly recommend renting a vehicle. Cameron Mayo is licensed by the Montana Board of Outfitters. Once a permit is drawn, we will plan a custom hunt for whatever duration the hunter desires and will utilize all the resources that our outfit can bring to bear to help bring about success. QUICK NAV: RESIDENCY STATUS: SHOW ODDS FOR: Montana - Mountain Goat.